Transmission DJ Jake Rudh hosts the weekly Minneapolis-based post-punk, new wave and indie dance night Transmission every Wednesday night at the Uptown VFW, and now, he brings the party to The Current each Thursday at 10 p.m. Central!
Best releases of 2017 Dec 28, 2017We look back at some of the best records released in 2017 within the Transmission wheelhouse. Whether it's new material from classic alternative artists still going strong, or newer acts carrying on that sound. Either way, we're going to hear it all.
Celebrating 1983 Dec 21, 2017This week on Transmission, we celebrate 1983 - a year packed with huge releases by huge artists like David Bowie, U2, New Order, and Depeche Mode. We're going to hear all of them and a whole lot more.
Christmas 1984 Dec 14, 2017You got your older sister that lime-green Swatch watch; you already know Mom and Dad are giving your brother that boring Speak and Spell, so you're going to give him what he really wants this year: a Decepticon Transformer. You got Mom that belt from The County Seat, and Dad -- you really wanted to get him that car phone for the Fiero, but those things are like a thousand dollars, so you got him that Brut cologne set instead. This week on Transmission, it's Christmas 1984.
A Star Wars Dance Party Dec 7, 2017To celebrate the upcoming Star Wars movie, The Last Jedi, Jake Rudh takes us to a galaxy far, far away with tunes about Star Wars, space or sci-fi.
80s Synth Pop Nov 30, 2017This week on Transmission, we focus on the synthesizer as two of the big names in '80s synth pop played the Twin Cities: Gary Numan at First Avenue on Tuesday, and Book of Love in the Entry on Saturday. DJ JakeRudh will keep those synthetic vibes flowing nicely right in between those shows.
Richard Blade Nov 2, 2017Jake Rudh celebrates the new book by a legendary DJ that Jake has called an influence for decades: Richard Blade, who some call the "King of New Wave." Blade has an autobiography that came out today called "World in My Eyes" -- so we're going to dig into Richard Blade's musical inspirations this week on Transmission.
Halloween Special Oct 26, 2017This week on Transmission, prepare yourself for a bit of moody ... a bit of darkness ... a bit of creepy ... and a lot of music that conveys all of those vibes. It's the sixth annual Transmission Halloween special, and if you dig horror and thriller movies from the '60s to the '90s, and modern rock from the '80s.
Songs of Autumn Oct 19, 2017Obviously the music people choose to listen to in the fall is a very personal thing and can differ greatly for each person. But Jake thinks you'll agree that the tunes you'll hear on Thursday night definitely complement red, orange and gold leaves quite well.
Scottish Bands Oct 12, 2017Jake Rudh focuses on classic Scottish indie rock & pop, from some of the bigger names like Belle and Sebastian, Cocteau Twins and The Jesus And Mary Chain, to those not quite as established here in the States, like Orange Juice, Aztec Camera and the trashcan sinatras.