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February 17, 2020

When U.K. band Metronomy visited the Twin Cities for a show at the Varsity Theater, band members Joe Mount and Oscar Cash stopped at The Current to host a Theft of the Dial, playing some of their favorite songs and telling their story.

Theft of the Dial: Metronomy

Theft of the Dial: Metronomy

Mark Wheat • Feb 17, 2020

When U.K. band Metronomy visited the Twin Cities for a show at the Varsity Theater, band members Joe Mount and Oscar Cash stopped at The Current to host a Theft of the Dial, playing some of their favorite songs and telling their story.

Music on TV this week: Cold War Kids; encores from Caroline Polachek; Patti Smith; Andy Shauf; Caitlyn Smith; St. Vincent

Music on TV this week: Cold War Kids; encores from Caroline Polachek; Patti Smith; Andy Shauf; Caitlyn Smith; St. Vincent

Luke Taylor • Feb 17, 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.

Inspired by Ken Burns, Aster Cafe launches country-music series February to June

Inspired by Ken Burns, Aster Cafe launches country-music series February to June

Mike Pengra • Feb 17, 2020

The third Wednesday of the month for the next five months will be dedicated to live concerts by Minnesota musicians, playing country music organized by time period, roughly mirroring the popular PBS series by Burns. Maygen Lacey, one of the event organizers and performers, visited Radio Heartland to talk to Mike Pengra about this live series.

Coffee Break: Presidential name drops

Coffee Break: Presidential name drops

Feb 17, 2020

For today's 9:30 Coffee Break in honor of Presidents' Day, what songs do you want to hear from bands that share a name with a president?

Listen to powerful songs by Sister Rosetta Tharpe

Listen to powerful songs by Sister Rosetta Tharpe

Luke Taylor • Feb 17, 2020

Sister Rosetta Tharpe is a founder of rock and roll. An innovator with vocals and electric guitar, Tharpe's sound influenced artists including Chuck Berry, Little Richard and Bob Dylan - and therefore everyone that those artists went on to influence.

Album of the Week: Tame Impala, 'The Slow Rush'

Album of the Week: Tame Impala, 'The Slow Rush'

Jill Riley • Feb 17, 2020

It's easy to push play on the album and get lost in the sonic environment, all you need is a pair of headphones to appreciate the creative mind of Kevin Parker.

Help pick our featured artists for Women's History Month 2020

Help pick our featured artists for Women's History Month 2020

Feb 15, 2020

To celebrate Women's History Month, we'll be spotlighting a series of incredible artists. But...which ones? That's where you come in.

Watch Calexico and Iron & Wine live in concert

Watch Calexico and Iron & Wine live in concert

Feb 14, 2020

Watch Calexico and Iron & Wine live in concert from the Palace Theatre in St. Paul, Minn., on Friday, Feb. 14, 2020. The show is expected to begin at approximately 8:30 p.m. Central.

Watch Madison Cunningham live in concert at the Palace Theatre

Watch Madison Cunningham live in concert at the Palace Theatre

Feb 14, 2020

Watch Madison Cunningham's concert, recorded live at the Palace Theatre in St. Paul, Minn., on Friday, Feb. 14, 2020.

Coffee Break: Munson Love Time

Coffee Break: Munson Love Time

Anna Weggel • Feb 14, 2020

John Munson is joining Jill Riley this morning for a special set of sensual songs that can help inspire...activity....in the bedroom. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what requests do you have for Munson Love Time?

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