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December 31, 2019

The Current's Top 89 countdown is our main year-end event, but we're supplementing the song list with some fabulous bonus categories, including Best Sessions.

Top 89 of 2019: Best Sessions

Dec 31, 2019

The Current's Top 89 countdown is our main year-end event, but we're supplementing the song list with some fabulous bonus categories, including Best Sessions.

Top 89 of 2019: Best Twin Cities Concerts

Dec 31, 2019

The Current's Top 89 countdown is our main year-end event, but we're supplementing the song list with some fabulous bonus categories, including Best Twin Cities Concerts.

Top 89 of 2019: Best Albums

Dec 31, 2019

The Current's Top 89 countdown is our main year-end event, but we're supplementing the song list with some fabulous bonus categories, including Best Albums.

Top 89 of 2019: Best New Artists

Dec 31, 2019

The Current's Top 89 countdown is our main year-end event, but we're supplementing the song list with some fabulous bonus categories, including Best New Artists.

Coffee Break: Having a party

Anna Weggel • Dec 31, 2019

Happy New Year's Eve! For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that mention a party?

Today in Music History: Happy Birthday Paul Westerberg

Dec 31, 2019

Paul McCartney became a 'Sir' after he was listed in the Queen's New Year's Honours List; The Kinks made their live debut when they played at the Lotus House Restaurant in London; Paul Westerberg and John Denver were born, Today in Music History.

From Prince to BTS: The Current’s top ten most-read stories of 2019

Jay Gabler • Dec 31, 2019

It’s been another busy year for our Local Current blogging team, covering all the news that’s fit to blog across the Minnesota music scene. Here are the ten stories our readers found most fascinating in 2019. Click on each headline to read the full story. 10. Take a look inside the Fillmore Minneapolis, opening in…

Music on TV this week: Sharon Van Etten, Lucy Dacus perform on 'Austin City Limits'; New Year's Eve specials; St. Paul and the Broken Bones; more encores

Luke Taylor • Dec 30, 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.

Paisley Park announces music and culture film screening series

Jay Gabler • Dec 30, 2019

Paisley Park has announced a film series showcasing “important films — each reflecting a profound moment in music and culture.” The three films, presented on successive Saturdays next month (Jan. 11, 18, and 25), are Wattstax, Amazing Grace, and Dave Chappelle’s Block Party. DJ afterparties will follow the first and third movies in the series. Announcing the…

Coffee Break: Remembering musicians lost in 2019

Anna Weggel • Dec 30, 2019

For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what musicians do you want to hear who passed away in 2019?

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