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January 20, 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; Meg Myers; Yola; Michael Kiwanuka; Cage The Elephant; Tank and the Bangas; Grammy Awards

Music on TV this week: Black Pumas; Meg Myers; Yola; Michael Kiwanuka; Cage The Elephant; Tank and the Bangas; Grammy Awards

Luke Taylor • Jan 20, 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: 2015

Coffee Break: 2015

Anna Weggel • Jan 20, 2020

It's the 2015 edition of "The Current's 15 Years in 15 Days." For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from 2015 do you want to hear?

Album of the Week: Poliça, 'When We Stay Alive'

Album of the Week: Poliça, 'When We Stay Alive'

Andrea Swensson • Jan 20, 2020

When We Stay Alive is an album about navigating a period of pain and loss, and about changing our relationship to our trauma. Channy writes beautifully about these topics, taking the listener along for the ride as she finds herself again and reconnects with her band.

Review and photos: Nyasia, Mayyadda, Be, Asia Divine give Icehouse a TASTE

Review and photos: Nyasia, Mayyadda, Be, Asia Divine give Icehouse a TASTE

Fiona Boler • Jan 20, 2020

Minnesota winters are magical, if you look in the right places. Icehouse in Minneapolis is one of those hotspots – where late on a Saturday night, you can retreat inside, escaping frigid weather to be warmed by Minnesota sounds. Icehouse is an intimate venue, where friends sip cocktails over candlelit tables, excited for the live…

Recap and photos: The Current's 15th Anniversary Party featuring Black Pumas, The Bad Man, Seratones, MaLLy, and 26 BATS!

Recap and photos: The Current's 15th Anniversary Party featuring Black Pumas, The Bad Man, Seratones, MaLLy, and 26 BATS!

Caleb Brennan • Jan 19, 2020

As Mark Wheat said before Black Pumas took the stage, "Here's to fifteen more years!"

Yola performs songs from 'Walk Through Fire' in The Current studio

Yola performs songs from 'Walk Through Fire' in The Current studio

Bill DeVille • Jan 19, 2020

Nominated for Grammys in four different categories, including Best Americana Album, English singer-songwriter Yola visited The Current to play songs from her acclaimed record, 'Walk Through Fire.'

Help select our featured artists for Black History Month 2020

Help select our featured artists for Black History Month 2020

Jan 19, 2020

To honor Black History Month, The Current spotlights musical icons from throughout history and across genres. As February approaches, help us pick the artists to celebrate for Black History Month this year!

Watch Black Pumas' headlining set at The Current's 15th anniversary show at First Avenue

Watch Black Pumas' headlining set at The Current's 15th anniversary show at First Avenue

Jan 19, 2020

Watch the Grammy-nominated band from Austin, Texas, perform a stunning set in the First Avenue mainroom in Minneapolis.

Watch The Bad Man perform a rollicking set at First Avenue

Watch The Bad Man perform a rollicking set at First Avenue

Jan 19, 2020

Watch the ska-tinged pub rock group from Minneapolis play at The Current's 15th Anniversary, recorded live at First Avenue in Minneapolis.

Watch Seratones' soulful set at First Avenue

Watch Seratones' soulful set at First Avenue

Jan 19, 2020

Shreveport, La., garage-gospel soul outfit Seratones performed at The Current's 15th anniversary party at First Avenue in Minneapolis. Watch video of their full set, captured live on the night of the performance.

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