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May 19, 2020

Over the weekend of May 15 to 17, The Current hosted Sounds Like Home: a virtual festival of Minnesota music. Watch Reina del Cid's performance from that festival.

Live Virtual Session: Reina del Cid at Sounds Like Home

Live Virtual Session: Reina del Cid at Sounds Like Home

Mary Lucia • May 19, 2020

Over the weekend of May 15 to 17, The Current hosted Sounds Like Home: a virtual festival of Minnesota music. Watch Reina del Cid's performance from that festival.

Live Virtual Session: Kiss the Tiger at Sounds Like Home

Live Virtual Session: Kiss the Tiger at Sounds Like Home

Mary Lucia • May 19, 2020

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

Hear a new song from Phoebe Bridgers, 'I See You'

Hear a new song from Phoebe Bridgers, 'I See You'

May 19, 2020

Phoebe Bridgers will release her sophomore record, 'Punisher,' on June 19. Her new song 'I See You' is out today.

Music News: Acoustic music surges during listener lockdown

Music News: Acoustic music surges during listener lockdown

Jay Gabler • May 19, 2020

Acoustic music is surging - not just in livestream performances, but in classic recordings as well. Plus, Billie Eilish launches Takashi Murakami collaboration, VJ Matt Pinfield enters recovery, and Snoop Dogg vibes with Idina Menzel.

Coffee Break: For the Class of 2020

Coffee Break: For the Class of 2020

Anna Weggel • May 19, 2020

If you are a graduating senior this year, we want to give you well wishes and acknowledge that you're going through a unique and tough experience with the disruption of your last year.

Today in Music History: Sam Smith turns 28

Today in Music History: Sam Smith turns 28

May 19, 2020

The Beatles had a Gold record in one week; Stevie Wonder had a No. 1 with 'You Are the Sunshine of My Life'; Paul Simon's song about film hit No. 1; Supertramp hit No. 1 with 'Breakfast in America'; and Sam Smith was born, Today in Music History.

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.

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