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March 17, 2020

After almost 20 years leading the Duluth-based bluegrass rock band Trampled by Turtles, singer and guitarist Dave Simonett just released what could be -- depending on how you look at it -- his first or his third solo album. Simonett's latest collection 'Red Tail' is much lighter and more open to interpretation than two he issued as Dead Man Winter.

Trampled by Turtles singer Dave Simonett releases his first solo album under his own name

Trampled by Turtles singer Dave Simonett releases his first solo album under his own name

Euan Kerr • Mar 17, 2020

After almost 20 years leading the Duluth-based bluegrass rock band Trampled by Turtles, singer and guitarist Dave Simonett just released what could be -- depending on how you look at it -- his first or his third solo album. Simonett's latest collection 'Red Tail' is much lighter and more open to interpretation than two he issued as Dead Man Winter.

Music on TV this week: Chris Thile; encores from Nathaniel Rateliff; Mt. Joy; Thundercat and more

Music on TV this week: Chris Thile; encores from Nathaniel Rateliff; Mt. Joy; Thundercat and more

Luke Taylor • Mar 16, 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: Greatest soundtrack songs

Coffee Break: Greatest soundtrack songs

Mar 16, 2020

The Current is looking for you to fill out your brackets for this year's March Music Madness - which is themed on the Greatest Soundtracks of All Time. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what iconic songs do you want to hear that were on a movie soundtrack?

Today in Music History: Remembering Tammi Terrell

Today in Music History: Remembering Tammi Terrell

Mar 16, 2020

Simon and Garfunkel cleaned up at the Grammys; Elvis returned to Memphis after a 13-year absence; ABBA got inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame; and Motown lost rising star Tammi Terrell far too early, Today in Music History.

Keeping the social fabric amidst social distancing

Keeping the social fabric amidst social distancing

Andy Cook • Mar 16, 2020

I’m admittedly at a loss for words of how to describe the last couple of weeks. As a person who likes to be in control of situations and wants to “fix things,” the COVID-19 outbreak is the exact opposite. Ten days ago, when the virus was certainly top-of-mind but seemed far from home, I was…

Help us build a virtual gig list of musical performances online

Help us build a virtual gig list of musical performances online

Jay Gabler • Mar 16, 2020

In this unprecedented public health emergency, concerts of all sizes have been cancelled or postponed around the world. Minnesota musicians are among those connecting with audiences online as artists and fans practice the social distance required to slow the spread of COVID-19. It’s a scary time, but as in other tough times, people are turning…

Musicheads Essential Artist: Tori Amos

Musicheads Essential Artist: Tori Amos

Mar 16, 2020

March is Women's History Month. To celebrate, each weekday this month we'll be spotlighting a different artist with special coverage on air and online. For Monday, March 16, we're shining a light on Tori Amos.

Album of the Week: U.S. Girls, 'Heavy Light'

Album of the Week: U.S. Girls, 'Heavy Light'

Mar 16, 2020

Born in the Midwest and now based in Toronto, Canada, Meg Remy founded U.S. Girls and released her debut back in 2008. Since then, she has taken a rotating cast of musicians from making DIY recordings to creating lush studio albums ranging from experimental pop to new wave.

Artists: Send us your virtual concert listings

Artists: Send us your virtual concert listings

Mar 15, 2020

With many venues closing temporarily due to caution against spreading COVID-19, many artists are streaming concerts from non-traditional locations -- homes, practice spaces, hotel rooms -- and The Current wants to help music curious fans find those concerts. Please enter your information below and we'll assemble a virtual gig list.

Genesis Breyer P-Orridge, provocateur and industrial music co-creator, dead at 70

Genesis Breyer P-Orridge, provocateur and industrial music co-creator, dead at 70

Sasha Geffen • Mar 15, 2020

The Manchester-raised artist was an invariably complicated and controversial figure, said to exert an unhealthy level of control over their collaborators.

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