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January 13, 2020

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.

Music on TV this week: Black Pumas; Saint Motel; Coldplay; Caitlyn Smith; Margo Price; Son Little; Mitski; Rainbow Kitten Surprise

Music on TV this week: Black Pumas; Saint Motel; Coldplay; Caitlyn Smith; Margo Price; Son Little; Mitski; Rainbow Kitten Surprise

Luke Taylor • Jan 13, 2020

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.

Coffee Break: 2010

Coffee Break: 2010

Anna Weggel • Jan 13, 2020

It's the 2010 edition of "The Current's 15 Years in 15 Days." For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from 2010 do you want to hear?

Today in Music History: Johnny Cash recorded 'Folsom Prison Blues' live

Today in Music History: Johnny Cash recorded 'Folsom Prison Blues' live

Jan 13, 2020

Wayne Coyne was born, "The Twist" became the only single in the history of the charts to make it to No. 1 on two separate occasions; Bob Dylan started recording 'Bringing It All Back Home'; and "Folsom Prison Blues" was recorded live at Folsom Prison, Today in Music History.

Look inside the Fillmore Minneapolis, almost ready for showtime

Look inside the Fillmore Minneapolis, almost ready for showtime

Iman Jafri • Jan 13, 2020

Next month, Minneapolis will gain another music venue: the Fillmore Minneapolis in the North Loop. The 1,850-capacity venue will open its doors with a three-night stand by Brandi Carlile from Feb. 12-14.  The Fillmore is named after and based on the iconic music hall in San Francisco. The Minneapolis Fillmore is the latest in a…

Renée Zellweger earns Oscar nomination for playing Minnesota icon Judy Garland

Renée Zellweger earns Oscar nomination for playing Minnesota icon Judy Garland

Jay Gabler • Jan 13, 2020

Renée Zellweger is among this year’s Academy Award nominees, earning a place in the Best Actress contenders for her portrayal of Minnesota native Judy Garland, a 20th century icon. The biopic Judy found Garland near the end of her life, playing a poignant last stand in London. “It’s a big performance with a poignancy that lies…

#Current15: Live Current, Volume 6 (2010)

#Current15: Live Current, Volume 6 (2010)

Jan 13, 2020

Live Current is a yearly collection of some of the best in-studio sessions and live performances recorded in a given year. Listen to Volume 6, featuring songs from 2010.

Album of the Week: Seratones, 'POWER'

Album of the Week: Seratones, 'POWER'

Mark Wheat • Jan 13, 2020

Yes, POWER does refer to global themes and dynamics but it is also much more personally revealing than the debut and that intimacy lends strength to the songs. "I've learned that as artists, we will be rewarded for our vulnerability," AJ Haynes explained, and one of the most powerful phrases anyone has uttered in our studio.

Rush drummer and lyricist Neil Peart has died

Rush drummer and lyricist Neil Peart has died

Anastasia Tsioulcas • Jan 10, 2020

Peart, who joined the iconic prog rock band Rush in 1974, was 67 years old. He was diagnosed with brain cancer more than three years ago.

G. Love performs a lively set in The Current studio

G. Love performs a lively set in The Current studio

Mac Wilson • Jan 10, 2020

Ramping up to the release of his latest album, 'The Juice,' coming January 17, G. Love stopped at The Current to play some songs and to talk with host Mac Wilson.

Drone Not Drones 2020 to feature Alan Sparhawk, Clarice Jensen

Drone Not Drones 2020 to feature Alan Sparhawk, Clarice Jensen

Caleb Brennan • Jan 10, 2020

The 7th annual Drones Not Drones show has formally announced its dates and line-up. The 28-hour marathon of drone music — a philosophy of music that focuses on particular, extended tones rather than deliberate song structure — will take place at the Cedar Cultural Center on Jan. 31 at 7:30 p.m. The line-up will include…

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