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May 18, 2020

Over the weekend of May 15-17, The Current hosted Sounds Like Home: a virtual festival of Minnesota music.

Live Virtual Session: Gully Boys at Sounds Like Home

Live Virtual Session: Gully Boys at Sounds Like Home

Jade • May 18, 2020

Over the weekend of May 15-17, The Current hosted Sounds Like Home: a virtual festival of Minnesota music.

Music on TV this week: Wilco; Andra Day; Gorillaz; Gary Clark Jr.; Billy Corgan; Courtney Barnett; HAIM; Hozier and more

Music on TV this week: Wilco; Andra Day; Gorillaz; Gary Clark Jr.; Billy Corgan; Courtney Barnett; HAIM; Hozier and more

Luke Taylor • May 18, 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: Beatles photographer Astrid Kirchherr dies at 81

Music News: Beatles photographer Astrid Kirchherr dies at 81

Jay Gabler • May 18, 2020

Astrid Kirchherr, a photographer whose early images of the Beatles helped shape their image, has died at 81. Also: hackers have leaked Lady Gaga's legal documents, Nils Lofgren is crusading for nursing home safety, a debate over the best American rock band, and a middle school marching band covers Lizzo.

Coffee Break: 24 hours no pandemic

Coffee Break: 24 hours no pandemic

Anna Weggel • May 18, 2020

Use your imagination! Let's just say that there's no pandemic happening for 24 hours. How would you spend those 24 hours? Let us know in your song suggestions for today's 9:30 Coffee Break.

Today in Music History: Remembering Chris Cornell

Today in Music History: Remembering Chris Cornell

May 18, 2020

Chris Cornell died; Ray Stevens enjoyed a short 'streak' on the charts with a novelty song; Gary Busey played Buddy Holly in a popular film; the Ting Tings topped the British charts with 'That's Not My Name'; and Devo co-founder Mark Mothersbaugh was born in Akron, Ohio, Today in Music History.

Album of the Week: Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, 'Reunions'

Album of the Week: Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, 'Reunions'

David Safar • May 18, 2020

Jason Isbell's new album Reunions is an intimate alt-country masterpiece that builds upon the foundations of the genre.

'Her gift to The Beatles was immeasurable': photographer Astrid Kirchherr dies at 81

'Her gift to The Beatles was immeasurable': photographer Astrid Kirchherr dies at 81

Vanessa Romo • May 16, 2020

'I was just amazed how beautiful these boys looked. And being a photographer then, it was a photographer's dream,' Kirchherr told NPR about the first time she saw the Beatles.

Jason Isbell on the past lives that inspired his new album, 'Reunions'

Jason Isbell on the past lives that inspired his new album, 'Reunions'

Mary Louise Kelly and Gabe O'Connor • May 15, 2020

Singer-songwriter Jason Isbell talks about releasing his new album early to independent record stores and reconnecting with a younger version of himself after being sober for almost a decade.

Music News: Return of big concerts may depend on testing and contact tracing

Music News: Return of big concerts may depend on testing and contact tracing

Jay Gabler • May 15, 2020

A socially-distanced concert in Arkansas has been pushed back a few days, but post-pandemic live music has been happening regularly in South Korea. Also today: are radio conglomerates gunning for small-business subsidies? Plus, new music from Prince and GAYNGS, and Post Malone hawks wine.

Coffee Break: Sounds Like Home

Coffee Break: Sounds Like Home

Anna Weggel • May 15, 2020

We're so excited for the start of Sounds Like Home -- three days of virtual performances celebrating Minnesota musicians, brought to you by The Current. It starts today at 2 pm and goes through Sunday afternoon. In the meantime, tell us, what musicians that are performing in Sounds Like Home do you want to hear for today's 9:30 Coffee Break?

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