Theft of the Dial: Exene Cervenka and John Doe September 25, 2017 Currently enjoying a 40th anniversary tour with their groundbreaking and iconic punk-rock band, X, Exene Cervenka and John Doe stopped at The Current to take control of the airwaves on a Theft of the Dial. Cervenka and Doe spin tracks by some of their favorite artists and share a few stories along the way.
Theft of the Dial: Andre Cymone July 25, 2017 Andre Cymone, an important figure in the evolution of the Minneapolis Sound, stopped by The Current to pick a few songs and talk with Local Show host Andrea Swensson.
Theft of the Dial: James Mercer and Yuuki Matthews of The Shins July 13, 2017 On a recent visit to the Twin Cities, James Mercer and Yuuki Matthews of The Shins stopped at The Current to host at Theft of the Dial session during which they shared some of their favorite songs as well as a couple of their own.
Theft of the Dial: Tony M. of The New Power Generation June 22, 2017 On Thursday, June 22, at 8 p.m., Tony M. of Prince's band, The New Power Generation, takes over the airwaves in the latest Theft of the Dial. Sitting down with The Current's Production Manager, Derrick Stevens, Tony M. talks about how he began working with Prince during the production of 'Purple Rain' and later with The NPG, and he plays some of his favorite tracks, including those that influenced his own music career.
Theft of the Dial: Donna Grantis of 3RDEYEGIRL shares Prince songs and stories April 21, 2017 Celebrating her bandleader's memory, Donna Grantis of 3RDEYEGIRL assembled a playlist of special Prince songs.
Theft of the Dial: The Revolution April 21, 2017 The Revolution are in town to perform this weekend at Celebration 2017, the four-day long event taking place at Paisley Park to honor the life of Prince on the anniversary of his passing. Ahead of their highly anticipated weekend performance and ensuing tour, the Revolution stopped by The Current to flood our airwaves with their favorite Prince songs and to share the stories of how theses songs became so dear to them.
Theft of the Dial: Run the Jewels March 4, 2017 Ahead of their recent Valentine's Day show at the Myth in Maplewood, Minn., Run the Jewels stopped by The Current to take over our airwaves with a special love-themed playlist for Theft of the Dial.
Theft of the Dial: David Prowse of Japandroids February 21, 2017 Before playing the First Avenue mainroom, David Prowse of Japandroids stopped by The Current to curate a playlist and take over our airwaves with a Theft of the Dial.
Theft of the Dial: Dawes February 19, 2017 Before their big gig at the State Theatre, Taylor Goldsmith, Wylie Gelber and Lee Pardini of Dawes stopped by The Current to curate a playlist and take over our airwaves with a Theft of the Dial.
Theft of the Dial: DJ Shadow October 10, 2016 DJ Shadow was recently in town for a show at the Varsity Theater, in support of his latest album, The Mountain Will Fall. During his visit, he made time to stop by The Current to chat with Mark Wheat and take over our airwaves with a Theft of the Dial.