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!
Record Store Day Apr 20, 2017Jake Rudh spotlights those artists within the Transmission wheelhouse who are releasing material for RSD: David Bowie, Iggy Pop, The Cure, The Cars, The Kinks, The Ramones, The Smiths, Prince and so many others.
16 years of Transmission Mar 30, 2017This Saturday, Jake Rudh celebrates Transmission's 16th anniversary at First Avenue with five hours of classic alternative music videos (including a special tribute to artists we lost in 2016 and the debut of a new track from The Suburbs inspired by Transmission). To set the mood, Jake plays an hour's worth of music from the dance night and show's history.
Sunshine Pop Mar 23, 2017Jake Rudh hosts his annual '60s Sunshine Pop program to properly kick off the first week of spring!
International Women's Day Mar 16, 2017International Women's Day was last Wednesday, and DJ Jake Rudh was so inspired by seeing Patti Smith perform that night, that this week on Transmission, Jake is playing an hour of women New Wave performers that Smith has directly inspired. From the New York and L.A. scenes to everything in between -- this week on Transmission, it's women power, with guitar and synth.