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February 03, 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: Moses Sumney; Big Thief; Michael Kiwanuka; Green Day; Rosalia

Music on TV this week: Moses Sumney; Big Thief; Michael Kiwanuka; Green Day; Rosalia

Luke Taylor • Feb 3, 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.

Low Cut Connie's Adam Weiner plays a solo Microshow

Low Cut Connie's Adam Weiner plays a solo Microshow

Feb 3, 2020

On Saturday, Jan. 11, Low Cut Connie frontman Adam Weiner played a Microshow at the Bryant Lake Bowl Theater in Minneapolis. The generous performance featured great songs on piano or guitar, interspersed with stories about the origins of many of the songs. Weiner also delighted the Minnesota audience with covers of songs by Bob Dylan and Prince.

Sarah Morris performs songs from 'All Mine' at Radio Heartland

Sarah Morris performs songs from 'All Mine' at Radio Heartland

Mike Pengra • Feb 3, 2020

Minneapolis singer-songwriter Sarah Morris will soon be releasing her fifth album, 'All Mine.' Ahead of the release, Morris and her band visited Radio Heartland to play songs from the forthcoming record.

Photos and recap: Andrew Broder curates stunning lineup for benefit show at First Avenue

Photos and recap: Andrew Broder curates stunning lineup for benefit show at First Avenue

Caleb Brennan • Feb 3, 2020

Saturday night saw First Ave welcome a who’s who of contemporary Minnesota music: Velvet Negroni, Dizzy Fae, Ness Nite, Iron Boy, Marijuana Deathsquads, and Hippo Campus. All these acts and more took the Mainroom stage as part of of Andrew Broder’s “Don’t F— This Up” benefit show. Proceeds from the event were donated to Voices…

Coffee Break: Post-Punk

Coffee Break: Post-Punk

Jesse Wiza • Feb 3, 2020

Honoring the passing of Gang of Four's guitarist Andy Gill, today's theme is post-punk songs, illustrating the band's lasting influence. For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what post-punk songs do you want to hear?

Norman Beavers of Lakeside, now a Minnesotan, on his ‘Fantastic Voyage’

Norman Beavers of Lakeside, now a Minnesotan, on his ‘Fantastic Voyage’

Iman Jafri • Feb 3, 2020

Norman Beavers is the keyboard player for funk institution Lakeside. He’s been in that band since the late 1960s. Lakeside are still going strong, playing shows throughout the year. When Beavers isn’t on the road with Lakeside, he’s right here in the Twin Cities, living in St. Paul. Purple Current host Sean McPherson recently got…

Album of the Week: Nada Surf, 'Never Not Together'

Album of the Week: Nada Surf, 'Never Not Together'

David Safar • Feb 3, 2020

'Never Not Together' has all the hallmarks of the genre Nada Surf helped define but with a refined touch that comes from life experience and humility.

Today in Music History: The Day the Music Died

Today in Music History: The Day the Music Died

Feb 3, 2020

The Beatles started work on their new single "Lady Madonna", Elton John started a three-week run at No. 1 on the U.S. singles chart with "Crocodile Rock", Pearl Jam began their first-ever European tour and Buddy Holly, JP Richardson (aka The Big Bopper) and Ritchie Valens, along with pilot Roger Peterson, died in a plane crash shortly after takeoff from Clear Lake, Iowa, Today in Music History.

Andy Gill, Gang of Four guitarist, dead at 64

Andy Gill, Gang of Four guitarist, dead at 64

Luke Taylor • Feb 2, 2020

A founding member of the band and its only constant member since 1979, Gill's influence with Gang of Four was far reaching. Artists including Michael Stipe of R.E.M., Tom Morello of Rage Against the Machine, Bono from U2, and Flea from Red Hot Chili Peppers all have cited Gang of Four as a vital influence.

Temples bring their big sound into The Current studio

Temples bring their big sound into The Current studio

Mac Wilson • Feb 1, 2020

Before playing a sold-out show at First Avenue's 7th Street Entry in Minneapolis, Temples visited The Current to play songs from their latest album, 'Hot Motion.'

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