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April 27, 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: M. Ward; the Lumineers; HAIM; Thom Yorke and more

Music on TV this week: M. Ward; the Lumineers; HAIM; Thom Yorke and more

Luke Taylor • Apr 27, 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 News: It's 2020, and the Beatles and the Stones are still beefing

Music News: It's 2020, and the Beatles and the Stones are still beefing

Jay Gabler • Apr 27, 2020

It's 1965 all over again as Mick Jagger and Paul McCartney trade barbs. Also, Detroit techno great Mike Huckaby dies of COVID-19, shows in virtual space get weird, Britain has its oldest-ever chart-topper, and Miley Cyrus covers 'Wish You Were Here.'

Fans insert K.K. Slider from Animal Crossing into iconic album covers

Fans insert K.K. Slider from Animal Crossing into iconic album covers

Jay Gabler • Apr 27, 2020

With everyone social-distancing and diving into their screens, some virtual musicians are becoming even more famous than a lot of real-world artists. Fans of the game Animal Crossing are using their Photoshop skills to insert K.K. Slider, a fictional musician from the game, into iconic album covers.

Coffee Break: Recovery anthems

Coffee Break: Recovery anthems

Anna Weggel • Apr 27, 2020

The New York Times reports that NYC hospitals have started picking their preferred recovery anthems to play as discharged patients roll out the doors. Let's come up with our own list of recovery anthems today. What would you want to hear if you were leaving the hospital?

Today in Music History: Happy Birthday, Lizzo

Today in Music History: Happy Birthday, Lizzo

Apr 27, 2020

Little Peggy March had a No. 1 hit at age 15; Ringo Starr got married; Oasis packed Man City's old ground; an iconic radio voice was born; Joe Cocker was feelin' alright on national television; and Lizzo was born, Today in Music History.

Album of the Week: Fiona Apple, 'Fetch the Bolt Cutters'

Album of the Week: Fiona Apple, 'Fetch the Bolt Cutters'

Jade • Apr 27, 2020

There's no shine, there's no hiding. The songs unfold and flower in darkness and light. She pounds on the walls, screams, whispers, and invite the neighbor's dog to record some vocals.

Musicheads Essential Artist: Babes in Toyland

Musicheads Essential Artist: Babes in Toyland

Andrea Swensson • Apr 27, 2020

April is Minnesota Music Month. To celebrate, each weekday this month we'll be spotlighting a different artist with special coverage on air and online. For Monday, April 27, we're shining a light on Babes in Toyland.

Soul Asylum's Dave Pirner and Ryan Smith play songs, reflect on the band's past and present

Soul Asylum's Dave Pirner and Ryan Smith play songs, reflect on the band's past and present

Mark Wheat • Apr 26, 2020

Dave Pirner originally planned to be in Los Angeles this week, promoting 'Hurry Up and Wait,' Soul Asylum's brand-new record. 'Now I'm in a basement in Minneapolis.' But Pirner and bandmate Ryan Smith make the best of the unexpected situation by playing songs and talking with The Current's Mark Wheat in Virtual Live Session.

Music News: NYC hospitals pick coronavirus survival anthems

Music News: NYC hospitals pick coronavirus survival anthems

Jay Gabler • Apr 24, 2020

NYC hospitals are picking songs to play when they celebrate the release of recovering COVID-19 patients. Also, the Rolling Stones have dropped their first original song in eight years; Camila Cabello and our audience figure out what to do about their hair; a new Taylor Swift album is released without her permission while Jason Isbell releases his early to support independent record stores; and the BBC recruits an all-star 'band' to sing the Foo Fighters' 'Times Like These.'

Coffee Break: Friday flowers

Coffee Break: Friday flowers

Anna Weggel • Apr 24, 2020

Spring is here, we're looking at a high of 65 in the Twin Cities today and sun throughout the weekend, so let's all make sure to get outside and (hygienically, from a distance) stop and smell the flowers. For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that mention flowers of any type?

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