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December 24, 2019

Last week we featured songs that have a mention of bells somewhere in the lyrics, and we want to take one dive deeper into this topic today. For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that feature the sound of sleigh bells? Bonus points if it's NOT a holiday song.

Coffee Break: Sleigh bells

Coffee Break: Sleigh bells

Anna Weggel • Dec 24, 2019

Last week we featured songs that have a mention of bells somewhere in the lyrics, and we want to take one dive deeper into this topic today. For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that feature the sound of sleigh bells? Bonus points if it's NOT a holiday song.

Today in Music History: Remembering Lemmy on his birthday

Today in Music History: Remembering Lemmy on his birthday

Dec 24, 2019

Lemmy was born today; The Eagles were at the top of the Billboard chart with their 'Hotel California' album; Nirvana started recording 'Bleach'; and The Beatles had the number one album in the U.S. for the third Christmas in a row, Today in Music History.

What makes a holiday song recording definitive?

What makes a holiday song recording definitive?

Jay Gabler • Dec 24, 2019

Part of the fun of holiday music season, for those who celebrate, is hearing endless variations on some of the world’s sturdiest songs. Whether it’s Eric Clapton paying tribute to Avicii (?!) with an EDM “Jingle Bells” or Lydia Liza rewriting “Baby It’s Cold Outside,” there’s never a shortage of new ways to hear a…

Caroline Polachek goes solo in The Current studio

Caroline Polachek goes solo in The Current studio

Jade and Cecilia Johnson • Dec 23, 2019

Fresh off her solo debut album 'Pang,' Caroline Polachek visited The Current studios to hang out with Jade and perform "Door," "So Hot You're Hurting My Feelings," and "Ocean of Tears."

Music on TV this week: 'Austin City Limits' honors Buddy Guy, Shawn Colvin and Lyle Lovett; holiday encores

Music on TV this week: 'Austin City Limits' honors Buddy Guy, Shawn Colvin and Lyle Lovett; holiday encores

Luke Taylor • Dec 23, 2019

Artists heard on The Current are frequently featured on TV programs, and we've gathered the listings in one convenient place for you. See the complete listings and find performance videos as the week progresses for a curated listening experience. You can also subscribe to receive the week's schedule in your inbox to plan your TV viewing around music.

Watch the Cactus Blossoms' Microshow performance

Watch the Cactus Blossoms' Microshow performance

Dec 23, 2019

On a snowy December evening, the Cactus Blossoms' Page Burkum, Jack Torrey and Jacob Hanson serenaded a small audience inside St. Paul's Virginia Street Church. With their timeless melodies and perfect harmonies, the Cactus Blossoms performed songs from their 2019 album 'Easy Way' as well as some back-catalogue gems.

Coffee Break: Happy Hanukkah

Coffee Break: Happy Hanukkah

Anna Weggel • Dec 23, 2019

Hanukkah began last night - a Jewish holiday also known as the Festival of Lights and the Feast of Dedication that is observed for eight nights and days. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that mention Hanukkah, light or miracles?

Today in Music History: Remembering Honey Lantree

Today in Music History: Remembering Honey Lantree

Dec 23, 2019

Honey Lantree passed away, Cat Stevens formally changed his name to Yusuf Islam, Beach Boy Brian Wilson had a nervous breakdown, Phil Collins went No. 1 with 'Another Day In Paradise', and Eddie Vedder was born, Today in Music History.

New all-ages music venue coming to St. Paul’s East Side

New all-ages music venue coming to St. Paul’s East Side

Youa Vang • Dec 23, 2019

Late on a December school night, Maude Lorr, a sophomore at Central High School, found herself onstage at a restaurant in the Payne-Phalen neighborhood on St. Paul’s East Side. Lorr wasn’t there to perform with her band, RiGBY, a punk quartet that got their start through School of Rock. Along with the rest of Twin…

Album of the Week: Dessa and the Minnesota Orchestra, 'Sound the Bells'

Album of the Week: Dessa and the Minnesota Orchestra, 'Sound the Bells'

Andrea Swensson • Dec 23, 2019

It shouldn't be surprising that a multidisciplinary talent like Dessa would conceive of such an ambitious, large-scale collaboration, but listening to Sound the Bells, recorded live at Orchestra Hall earlier this year, it's clear that by taking on challenges like this one, she's pushed her artistry to new heights.

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