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Transmission 5/25/12

Posted at 12:25 PM on May 25, 2012 by The Current (0 Comments)
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Transmission Video of the Day - Kraftwerk live performances from 1970 - 2008

Posted at 1:01 PM on May 24, 2012 by Jake Rudh (0 Comments)
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Tonight at 10pm Transmission hosts a tribute to one of the world's most influential bands...Kraftwerk.

We will not only hear their music but also artists they were inspired by as well as modern acts wearing their Kraftwerk influences on their sleeves.

Here's a video showing their remarkable musical growth.

Vielen Dank für Ihre Aufmerksamkeit

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Transmission Video of the Day - Sprockets Dance

Posted at 2:06 PM on May 23, 2012 by Jake Rudh (0 Comments)
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Tomorrow night Transmission turns to Germany for it's inspiration.

10pm / KRAFTWERK

Black turtlenecks not required.

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Transmission Video of the Day - A new wave/goth dance club from 1984

Posted at 11:38 AM on May 22, 2012 by Jake Rudh (0 Comments)
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Nick Cave once said "Release the Bats" ... indeed you'll hear that in this 2+ hour video of a filmed English dance club in 1984.

Since I play 90% of the tunes you hear in the film, I guess it's obvious where many of Transmission's influences come from.

So happy World Goth Day and enjoy the flick. Maybe we can learn a new dance move or two.

* If you want to skip the interesting...some might call "cheesy" intro complete with a Muzak version of John Lennon's "Woman", go straight to the 10 minute mark as the kids begin to enter to New Order's "Blue Monday".

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Transmission Video of the Day - Kraftwerk "The Robots"

Posted at 11:17 AM on May 21, 2012 by Jake Rudh (0 Comments)
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Thursday night at 10pm Transmission presents: KRAFTWERK

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Transmission Video of the Day - The Kings "This Beat Goes On / Swithchin' To Glide"

Posted at 12:48 PM on May 18, 2012 by Jake Rudh (1 Comments)
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Nothing matters but the weekend!

Have a great one!

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Transmission 5/17/12

Posted at 11:59 AM on May 18, 2012 by The Current (0 Comments)
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Transmission Video of the Day - Jesus and Mary Chain "Just Like Honey"

Posted at 3:15 PM on May 17, 2012 by Jake Rudh (0 Comments)
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Happy birthday to Trent Reznor.

Tonight at 10pm Transmission pays tribute to the man with a bit of his music, artists who were influenced by it and performers who directly influenced Trent and his band Nine Inch Nails...like this one here, the Jesus and Mary Chain.

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Transmission Video of the Day - Trent Reznor before Nine Inch Nails

Posted at 11:50 AM on May 16, 2012 by Jake Rudh (0 Comments)
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Tomorrow night at 10pm, Transmission celebrates an industrial music pioneer....Trent Reznor of Nine Inch Nails.

We'll hear his influences, artists directly influenced by NIN and of course plenty of the band themselves.

* Bonus feature to this video...the man we had in the studio just a month ago...Mr. Thomas Dolby.

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Transmission Video of the Day - Brian Eno interviews himself

Posted at 11:22 AM on May 15, 2012 by Jake Rudh (0 Comments)
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Popular music wouldn't sound quite like it does today if it weren't for this guy. I truly believe that.

Happy birthday Mr. Eno.

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Transmission Video of the Day - David Byrne interviews himself

Posted at 12:06 PM on May 14, 2012 by Jake Rudh (0 Comments)
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When I first saw this clip a few years back I had to watch it a few times in a row.

It's that good.

Happy B-day to Mr. David Byrne who turns the big 6-0 today.

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Transmission Video of the Day - The Animals "House of the Rising Sun"

Posted at 11:40 AM on May 11, 2012 by Jake Rudh (0 Comments)
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Some of the best pipes in rock and roll. Eric Burdon turns another year older today.

Once upon a time, my crazy uncle from LA was their US tour manager. Let's just say I've heard some stories...

Have a great weekend!

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Transmission 5/10/12

Posted at 9:55 AM on May 11, 2012 by The Current (0 Comments)
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Transmission Video of the Day - Mission of Burma "That's When I Reach for my Revolver"

Posted at 2:32 PM on May 9, 2012 by Jake Rudh (2 Comments)
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To celebrate Aimee Mann's visit to the Twin Cities for WITS this Friday, Transmission celebrates the city of her former new wave band Til Tuesday.

If you don't already know, some seriously great artists have come out of the Boston music scene, and we're not talking NKOTB.

10pm this Thursday night is where it'll happen.

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Transmission 5/3/12

Posted at 10:14 AM on May 4, 2012 by The Current
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Transmission Video of the Day - Laurie Anderson "O Superman"

Posted at 1:26 PM on May 2, 2012 by Jake Rudh
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Posted for no other reason than that it's beautiful and mesmerizing.

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Transmission Video of the Day - John Peel's Record Box

Posted at 2:55 PM on May 1, 2012 by Jake Rudh
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With the news of John Peel's record collection being added online for all to enjoy and study, I thought it would be a perfect opportunity for those unfamiliar with the iconic and influential DJ to be introduced to the man via this great documentary which was aired a few years back in the UK.

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Transmission Video of the Day - The Wake "Talk About the Past"

Posted at 4:14 PM on April 27, 2012 by Jake Rudh
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A severely underrated band.

I think you'll see why the Drums list them as one of their biggest influences.

Have a great weekend folks!

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Transmission 4/26/12

Posted at 12:47 PM on April 27, 2012 by The Current
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Transmission Video of the Day - The Two Tone Story

Posted at 2:55 PM on April 26, 2012 by Jake Rudh
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I'm by no means an expert in the category of Ska music or it's history, but I do know that I love its sound and am psyched to bring it to you tonight on the Current's airwaves!

Tonight we celebrate the 2 Tone record label and the impact it make on the world.

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Transmission Video of the Day - 2 Tone Records

Posted at 2:46 PM on April 25, 2012 by Jake Rudh
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Thursday night at 10pm Transmission enters the world of 2 Tone Records. Luckily most are shorter tunes, so we'll be in for a varied Ska treat!

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Transmission Video of the Day - The Selecter "Missing Words"

Posted at 12:33 PM on April 24, 2012 by Jake Rudh
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The Specials, the Selecter, Madness, Bad Manners, the Beat...we'll cover it all.

Tune in and be prepared to skank dance!

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Transmission Video of the Day - Captain Sensible "Wot"

Posted at 1:08 PM on April 23, 2012 by Jake Rudh
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The co-founder of one of the greatest punk bands to ever hit the scene is celebrating his b-day today.

So this little post goes out to the Captain in the red beret!

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Transmission Video of the Day - DEVO "Live in 1981"

Posted at 12:49 PM on April 20, 2012 by Jake Rudh
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I have my eye on a number of the special releases for this year's Record Store Day...including DEVO live in Seattle 1981. Whether I'll land one or not...we'll see.

That's not the point though is it? It's about keeping our great independent record stores alive and well. Tomorrow's huge push will help in doing just that.

I'll be all over town hitting most if not all the stores, and I hope we can cross paths out in the aisle.

Have a great weekend and good luck!

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Transmission Video of the Day - Madness "One Step Beyond"

Posted at 1:20 PM on April 19, 2012 by Jake Rudh (2 Comments)
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Tonight at 10pm, Transmission focuses on the saxxy, saxxy sound of sax used in rock and roll.

After seeing Daryl Hall live last night and the legendary Charlie "Mr. Casual" DeChant accompany him on sax, I'm good to go on hosting such a show!

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Transmission Video of the Day - Pete Shelley "Homosapien"

Posted at 11:38 AM on April 17, 2012 by Jake Rudh (1 Comments)
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Happy B-day to Mr. Pete Shelley of the Buzzcocks.

57 years old and still pop-punking audiences until they're pools of sweat. Takes a pretty cool & special bloke to do that.

Here's a new wave dance floor classic from the early 80's. Check out "Telephone Operator" as well if you're digging this vibe.

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Transmission Video of the Day - Henry Mancini "Lujon"

Posted at 11:28 AM on April 16, 2012 by Jake Rudh
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Happy birthday to Mr. Henry Mancini.

Though the musical genius is no longer with us, we can still celebrate his immense & impressive catalog.

I mention folks like David Bowie, Bryan Ferry, Ralph & Florian of Kraftwerk, Lennon/McCartney, Ray Davies, Brian Eno, David Byrne all the time, but Mr. Mancini is just as integral to Transmission as the others.

Happy b-day Hank!

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Transmission 4/12/12

Posted at 12:53 PM on April 13, 2012 by The Current
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Transmission Video of the Day - INXS "Never Tear Us Apart"

Posted at 11:11 AM on April 13, 2012 by Jake Rudh
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Next Thursday night Transmission gets saxxy.

I'll feature songs from the 80's - today which feature sax solos that just elevate the song to the perfect pinnacle.

There are loads of great tracks to choose from, but feel free to leave any suggestions or requests in the comments.

Until then, have a great weekend!

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Transmission Video of the Day - Depeche Mode "Everything Counts"

Posted at 2:38 PM on April 12, 2012 by Jake Rudh
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Tonight at 10pm Transmission airs an in-studio session and interview with synth pioneer Thomas Dolby for the first part of the hour.

Following Mr. Dolby will be the French word for "Fashion News" - Depeche Mode.

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Transmission Video of the Day - David Bowie "Heroes"

Posted at 3:56 PM on April 11, 2012 by Jake Rudh
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Nothing more needs to be said about this song, its history or staying power...except that its guitarist Robert Fripp is celebrating his birthday today.

Happy B-Day Mr. Fripp!

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Transmission Video of the Day - Depeche Mode "Wrong"

Posted at 12:46 PM on April 10, 2012 by Jake Rudh
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This Thursday night at 10pm, we'll air the interview and in-studio session Thomas Dolby did before he played his sold-out show at the Cedar Cultural Center last Friday.

Directly after Dolby, it's all about Depeche Mode.

Music For the Masses indeed.

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Transmission Video of the Day - B-52's "Private Idaho"

Posted at 12:43 PM on April 9, 2012 by Jake Rudh
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On Tuesday, August 28th, the Minnesota Zoo Amphitheater in Apple valley gets a serious shot of adrenaline as the B-52's hit the stage.

Dance This Mess Around indeed!

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Transmission Video of the Day - Thomas Dolby says hello to the Twin Cities

Posted at 2:58 PM on April 6, 2012 by Jake Rudh
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We just literally finished an in-studio with Thomas Dolby, and it sounded great!

It will be played on next Thursday's Transmission at 10pm...and yes, he does play "She Blinded Me With Science"

Hope to see you at the show tonight. I'll be playing tunes between sets and introducing Mr. Dolby and his band to the stage.

Have a great weekend!

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Transmission 4/5/12

Posted at 11:52 AM on April 6, 2012 by The Current
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Transmission Video of the Day - Juveniles "We Are Young" (Sferro remix)

Posted at 12:06 PM on April 5, 2012 by Jake Rudh
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Tonight at 10pm, Transmission plays an hour of modern acts who are inspired by the 1980's synth sound.

Included will be four local acts.

Get ready for the music of the future...today.

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Transmission Video of the Day - Kraftwerk Documentary

Posted at 1:11 PM on April 4, 2012 by Jake Rudh
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Heading into the all synth Transmission program tomorrow at 10pm & the Thomas Dolby concert on Friday...enjoy this Kraftwerk documentary to get you prepped for both.

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Transmission Video of the Day - Chairlift "Amanaemonesia"

Posted at 4:26 PM on April 3, 2012 by Jake Rudh (1 Comments)
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Just in time for Thomas Dolby's Friday show at the Cedar Cultural Center, we look at modern artists who are inspired by 80's synthpop and run with it.

Ready up your Rolands!

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Transmission Video of the Day - Thomas Dolby plays VJ on YouTube

Posted at 1:47 PM on April 2, 2012 by Jake Rudh
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Minneapolis is lucky enough to be one of Thomas Dolby's stops on his latest tour. He'll be performing live at the Cedar Cultural Center this Friday night, but before he sets up his keyboards over on the West Bank, we're inviting Mr. Dolby in for a studio session and interview.

Here Thomas talks about some of his favorite videos and performers from both the past & present.

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Transmission Video of the Day - Thomas Dolby "Radio Silence"

Posted at 1:07 PM on March 30, 2012 by Jake Rudh
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In one week (Friday, April 6th), one of synthesizers pop pioneers will join me for an in-studio session at the Current.

Later that night, I'll have the extreme pleasure & honor of bringing him to the stage at the Cedar Cultural Center.

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Transmission Video of the Day - The Free Design "Bubbles"

Posted at 2:17 PM on March 29, 2012 by Jake Rudh
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Tonight at 10pm on the Current, Transmission celebrates all that is sunshine in pop music from the 60's.

If you grew up with shag carpet and avocado green or brown kitchen appliances, tonight's playlist will really hit home for you.

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Transmission Video of the Day - The Cowsills "The Rain, the Park and Other Things"

Posted at 12:37 PM on March 28, 2012 by Jake Rudh
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Thursday night, you'll want to check your mouth for cavities after listening to Transmission as it'll be a bit on the sweet side (cheesy as heck, I know...but I'm a cheese-ball).

At 10pm the Sunshine Pop begins and doesn't set for an hour straight. Throw on a pair of shades and join us won't you?

p.s. this is the first song I ever dedicated to a girl over the radio. (I was a 16 y.o. bagger at Lunds and she was a 17 y.o. flower girl at Mpls Floral). Like I said above....cheese-ball.

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Transmission Video of the Day - Gillian Hills "Zou Bisou Bisou"

Posted at 1:14 PM on March 27, 2012 by Jake Rudh
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Back in February I hosted a couple shows on French pop and played the tune "Zou Bisou Bisou" by Ms. Gillian Hills...a song I've been putting on mix tapes since high school (thanks to a high school sweetheart)

Listen to one of the shows here: http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/music_blog/archive/2012/02/transmission_22.shtml

Almost two months later (this past Sunday) I hosted a Mad Men premier party at Jax Cafe in NE Mpls. Guess which song appeared in a fantastic scene where Don Draper's wife Megan serenaded Don with this song?

Guess who was the awkward one in the sold-out audience of 260 people to throw his hands in the air and applaud her performance?

Got to love that French pop.

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Transmission Video of the Day - Tears For Fears "Everybody Wants To Rule the World"

Posted at 11:51 AM on March 23, 2012 by Jake Rudh (2 Comments)
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I'm not sure how this song came up last night in the studio while hosting a program about power pop, but it did. Both David Campbell and I agree that it's one of the best intros to any song.

Ahh, I remember now...we were saying that same thing about the Plimsouls power pop classic "A Million Miles Away". That too has a timeless intro that just hits you right from the moment it starts.

Moving on to solos. Nice, brief, clean, not the over-done look-at-me-shred-it-up-solo...this TFF's tune also sports one of my favorite solos from the 80's.

Can we just agree to call this a perfect pop song already?

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Transmission 3/22/12

Posted at 9:48 AM on March 23, 2012 by The Current
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Transmission Video of the Day - The Producers "What's He Got"

Posted at 11:38 AM on March 22, 2012 by Jake Rudh
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As we welcome Peter Case (The Plimsouls, The Nerves) to town tonight at the Amsterdam, Transmission packs a serious power pop punch in an hours time starting at 10pm.

If hooks, melodies and harmonies are your thing, tonight's program has your name on it.

It's time to give bands the attention they deserved the first time around tonight as Transmission celebrates the under appreciated Power Pop genre.

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Transmission Video of the Day - The Beat "Rock N Roll Girl"

Posted at 11:47 AM on March 21, 2012 by Jake Rudh
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Legendary power pop artists Peter Case & Paul Collins of The Nerves, The Beat and The Plimsouls will be doing a rare set at the Amsterdam Bar and Hall this Thursday night.

Transmission welcomes them to town and sets the vibe right with an hour of pure power pop starting at 10pm this Thurs.

Break out your striped t-shirts, skinny jeans, Beatle boots and turn the volume all the way up!

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Transmission Video of the Day - The Specials "A Message to You Rudy"

Posted at 1:05 PM on March 19, 2012 by Jake Rudh
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Happy B-Day to Mr. Terry Hall of The Specials & The Colourfield.

This one especially still packs the floor at Transmission. You can't beat timeless music.

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Transmission Video of the Day - The Cure "Friday I'm In Love"

Posted at 4:21 PM on March 16, 2012 by Jake Rudh (1 Comments)
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Have a fantastic weekend everyone and get out to enjoy this very un-goth weather!

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Transmission 3/15/12

Posted at 12:27 PM on March 16, 2012 by The Current
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Transmission Video of the Day - The Undertones "It's Gonna Happen"

Posted at 11:31 AM on March 15, 2012 by Jake Rudh
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Tonight at 10pm, Transmission salutes the guitar totin' young ones that come from Ireland. Just in time for the St. Patty's Day celebration at First Avenue this Saturday night where I'll help add the atmosphere along with E.L.nO & JAILBREAK! (Thin Lizzy cover band)

Will there be a U2 track included? Maybe. Maybe not.

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Transmission Video of the Day - The Brady Bunch "Sunshine Day"

Posted at 1:03 PM on March 13, 2012 by Jake Rudh
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Transmission will be featuring an entire program of "Sunshine Pop" later in March, but it's hard to not start thinking about it already with days like this.

Shh, cant you hear the sun callin' your name?

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Transmission Video of the Day - The Redwalls "Thank You"

Posted at 5:11 PM on March 12, 2012 by Jake Rudh
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Thanks for making last Friday in the First Avenue main room an unforgettable night as we celebrated Transmission's 11th B-day!

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Transmission Video of the Day - The Cars "You're All I've Got Tonight"

Posted at 12:49 PM on March 9, 2012 by Jake Rudh
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Transmission is celebrating 11 years of existence tonight at First Avenue.

Here's the facts Jack:

- It's true, You're All I've Got Tonight

- Doors & music start right at 8pm (the deeper tracks & more obscure music videos will happen in that 8-10pm range)

- The entire night will be mixed using music videos

- The Transmission tribute to The Suburbs followed directly by guest DJ Chan Poling's set will take place around 11pm

- The official Twitter hashtag is #Transmission11

- Transmission t-shirts & buttons will be available for the first time ever ($15/$1) set up next to the Electric Fetus who will be selling Transmission-style LP's (they will hold your purchases through the end of the night)

- City Pages will have a photo booth set up to capture all your looks

A wise, musical man once said "Let's Dance" ... I say we follow those words of wisdom!

Cheers,

Jake

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Transmission 3/8/12

Posted at 12:08 PM on March 9, 2012 by The Current
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Transmission Video of the Day - The Suburbs "Tape Your Wife to the Ceiling"

Posted at 2:45 PM on March 8, 2012 by Jake Rudh
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In preparation of Transmission's big 11th b-day bash tomorrow night at First Avenue, we're hosting a tribute to guest DJ Chan Poling's band the Suburbs tonight.

Tune in at 10pm to hear the artists and songs that inspired Chan to do what he does as well as plenty of the 'Burbs tunes we dig.

As for this video...man, would have loved to have been there.

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Transmission Video of the Day - Cut Copy "Lights & Music"

Posted at 12:36 PM on March 7, 2012 by Jake Rudh
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Colin Hay of Men At Work played to a sold-out, packed theater in town last night and he was sensational. He's truly right up there with the best vocalists and guitarists I've ever seen live!

On that note, I've dove head first into the loads of Australian artists that are camped out in my collection. Many of which will be played this Friday night at First Avenue during Transmission's 11th anniversary bash.

Cut Copy, The Presets, Empire of the Sun...so much great material!

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Transmission Video of the Day - Adam and the Ants "Antmusic"

Posted at 10:52 AM on March 6, 2012 by Jake Rudh (1 Comments)
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Adam says:

Unplug the iPod, and do us all a favor...that music's lost its taste, so try another flavor -

Antmusic!

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Transmission Video of the Day - The Suburbs "Cows"

Posted at 2:39 PM on March 5, 2012 by Jake Rudh
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This Friday, Transmission celebrates it's 11th year by hosting a blow-out party in the First Avenue main room from 8pm - 2am.

Included in the night will be a proper Transmission salute to The Suburbs as well as a guest DJ set by the Suburbs own Chan Poling (who you see here singing about cows).

"Hey, Moove over."

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Transmission Video of the Day - Gorillaz (featuring Lou Reed) "Some Kind of Nature"

Posted at 1:14 PM on March 2, 2012 by Jake Rudh
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Cool has no age.

Happy B-day Mr. Reed!

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Posted at 10:57 AM on March 2, 2012 by The Current
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Transmission Video of the Day - Sex Pistols "Holidays in the Sun"

Posted at 12:15 PM on March 1, 2012 by Jake Rudh
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Tonight at 10pm, Transmission welcomes Glen Matlock (Sex Pistols), HughCornwell (The Stranglers) & Clem Burk (Blondie) to the Twin Cities by hosting a program about the first-wave punk scene with a bit of arty post-punk thrown in for good measure.

Those three gents will be playing a set at Nick & Eddie tomorrow night and I'll be filling in the cracks with some high energy tunes. I'll get a nice round in tonight on the show to kick things off.

Bring your earplugs!

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Transmission video of the Day - The Monkees "Valleri"

Posted at 2:33 PM on February 29, 2012 by Jake Rudh
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This is the song that did it for me.

I was in grade school in the middle of a massive Beatles phase and heard this song for the first time on the "oldies" station. With it's rich harmonies and melody I was instantly hooked. This band that my music obsessed aunt always talked about finally "hit me".

It was Monkey Mania from there on out.

Tonight at Club Jager, Transmission will pay tribute to Davy and The Monkees by playing an entire set of their videos.

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Transmission Video of the Day - Donnie Iris "Ah Leah"

Posted at 1:22 PM on February 28, 2012 by Jake Rudh (1 Comments)
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Today, Transmission and The Current share Donnie with classic rock radio for his birthday. Because we all started somewhere, and who's not to say this power chord classic doesn't stand up to the test of time?

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Transmission Video of the Day - The Stranglers "Nice 'n' Sleazy"

Posted at 3:33 PM on February 27, 2012 by Jake Rudh
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This Friday night at Nick & Eddie, Transmission is proud to be on the same bill as three legends in rock & roll ... The Strangler's Hugh Cornwell, Sex Pistols Glen Matlock & Blondie's Clem Burke.

I'll keep the high-energy punk & post-punk going in-between sets.

Being excited for this gig is an understatement.

Transmission 2/23/12

Posted at 12:04 PM on February 24, 2012 by The Current
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Transmission Video of the Day - Blur "Beetlebum"

Posted at 11:13 AM on February 24, 2012 by Jake Rudh
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It's official, Blur's back together.

They're probably my favorite band from the 90's (sorry grunge), so hearing this news earlier in the week made me a very happy DJ.

Blur are also set to headline the Olympics 2012 show in London's Hyde Park this August...get this, with New Order & The Specials.

Nothing more can be said about how truly excellent that it, so I'll just go and put on "Parklife" now.

Have a great weekend!

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Transmission Video of the Day - Tears For Fears "Mad World"

Posted at 12:39 PM on February 23, 2012 by Jake Rudh
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With the invention of MTV, the second wave of British musical imports hit the states in a big way back in the early 1980's.

Tonight on Transmission at 10pm, we revisit many of the artists who rode that wave.

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Transmission Video of the Day - Adam & the Ants "Antmusic"

Posted at 1:37 PM on February 22, 2012 by Jake Rudh
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The British are coming (again).

Thursday night at 10pm on Transmission, Adam and his pirate buddies along with all the other post-punk & new wave second British invasion artists of the 80's will invade The Current's airwaves.

Don't shoot until you see the whites of their synth keys.

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Transmission Video of the Day - "How the Brits Rocked America"

Posted at 10:56 AM on February 21, 2012 by Jake Rudh
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This Thursday at 10pm the invasion begins on Transmission!

The second British invasion that is. The one brought on by new wave and the early days of MTV.

This videos says it all.

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Transmission Video of the Day - The Stone Roses "I Wanna Be Adored"

Posted at 11:42 AM on February 20, 2012 by Jake Rudh
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Happy 49th to Ian Brown of The Stone Roses.

They just happen to be putting the old band back together this year too. Get ready for a second round of adoration Ian!

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Transmission Video of the Day - A Flock of Seagulls "Space Age Love Song"

Posted at 12:19 PM on February 17, 2012 by Jake Rudh
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Next Thursday Transmission focuses on the second wave British Invasion. Unlike their fathers The Beatles, Stones, Kinks, Zombies, etc... these groups had a new friend on the scene by the name of MTV.

Duran Duran, The Human League, ABC, Spandau Ballet and loads of others took full advantage of this new promotional tool and rode that second wave right into our living rooms across America. Don't let the haircuts fool you, there were a lot of great pop songs behind all that make-up and synthesizer.

Until then, have a great weekend!

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Transmission 2/16/12

Posted at 9:42 AM on February 17, 2012 by The Current
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Transmission Video of the Day - Mercury Rev "In a Funny Way"

Posted at 12:21 PM on February 16, 2012 by Jake Rudh
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Tonight at 10pm Transmission plays classic "jangle pop", Paisley Underground tracks & newer artists inspired by it like Mercury Rev.

Have no idea what the Paisley Underground is? Tune into Transmission tonight at 10pm to find out where Prince got the inspiration to name his label and studio Paisley Park.

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Transmission Video of the Day - New Order "Temptation"

Posted at 11:01 AM on February 15, 2012 by Jake Rudh
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It only comes around once a year...the annual tribute to all things synth.

For four hours straight at Club Jager we'll dance to nothing but man & machine-made sounds tonight. Here's a classic New Order track to get you in the mood.

Transmission Video of the Day - The Yardbirds "For Your Love"

Posted at 11:41 AM on February 14, 2012 by Jake Rudh
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A long-time Transmission staple that consistently still fills the floor today.

Happy Valentine's Day from Transmission

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Transmission Video of the Day - Peter Gabriel "Shock the Monkey"

Posted at 12:48 PM on February 13, 2012 by Jake Rudh
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It is also Peter Hook's birthday (former bassist of Joy Division & New Order), but since he's being quite difficult these days and the other 3 members of New Order are moving on without him for their new album, I'll stick with celebrating Mr. Gabriel.

Peter Gabriel is one of those true artists...similar to Bowie, Dylan, Eno, McCartney, etc...where you ask yourself how can one person possess so much creative talent?

I'll probably never know, but here's to ya Peter!

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Transmission Video of the Day - The Darkness "Friday Night"

Posted at 1:06 PM on February 10, 2012 by Jake Rudh
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Reasons why this Darkness track made the "Video of the Day" cut:

- Obvious reason: It'll soon be Friday night
- Less obvious reason: I dig the Thin Lizzy sounding guitar solo
- A bit more obvious: Just hosted last night's Transmission tribute to Glam rock, and Glam is in the air
- Reason for those in the know: The Darkness will be rocking First Avenue this coming Sunday
- Ideal reason: Friday needs to be taken back from Rebecca Black

I'm done now.

Have a great weekend and catch you next week with Transmission's tribute to the "Paisley Underground" movement of the early 1980's

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Transmission 2/9/12

Posted at 10:57 AM on February 10, 2012 by The Current (3 Comments)
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Transmission Video of the Day - Roxy Music "Do the Strand"

Posted at 12:42 PM on February 9, 2012 by Jake Rudh (1 Comments)
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Tonight at 10pm The Current's airwaves go GLAM!

Tune in to hear the key artists that inspired much of the the punk, new wave and indie rock we dig today.

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Transmission Video of the Day - T.Rex "20th Century Boy"

Posted at 12:21 PM on February 8, 2012 by Jake Rudh
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Catch Mr. Bolan of T. Rex along with Bowie, Reed, Mercury, Ferry and the rest of the gang tomorrow night at 10pm as Transmission revisits the 1970's Glam rock movement.

Don't forget to throw on your feather boa before tuning in.

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Transmission Video of the Day - Sweet "Fox on the Run"

Posted at 12:31 PM on February 7, 2012 by Jake Rudh
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This Thursday at 10pm, The Current's airwaves turn in to the glitziest thing this side of Vegas.

For one hour Transmission does Glam and nothing but Glam.

Let's make it one more time for the road ... GLAM!

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Transmission Video of the Day - The Suburbs "Tape Your Wife to the Ceiling"

Posted at 12:05 PM on February 6, 2012 by Jake Rudh
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I am more than excited to announce the guest of honor (and guest DJ) at this year's Transmission anniversary "11" being held Friday, March 9th at First Avenue.

Transmission will do a salute to the best new wave band to come out of the Twin Cities followed by a curated set by DJ Chan Poling of The Suburbs!

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Transmission 2/2/12

Posted at 12:44 PM on February 3, 2012 by The Current
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Transmission Video of the Day - The Kinks "I Need You"

Posted at 12:23 PM on February 3, 2012 by Jake Rudh
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Today Dave Davies of the Kinks celebrates his 65th b-day.

For that we salute the man who many say invented the power chord.

What's a power chord? Turn up your speakers and listen.

Transmission will be back on air next Thursday with a salute to the glam rock scene of the 1970's.

Have a great weekend!

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Transmission Video of the Day - Brigitte Bardot "Contact"

Posted at 1:56 PM on February 2, 2012 by Jake Rudh
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It's about time Transmission jumps on the Chunnel and visits France for a program. We can't be centered around the UK all the time after-all.

From 10 - 11pm tonight we jet off to France for an hours worth of French pop from the 1960's - today. Flight departs at 9:59 on runway 89.3

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Transmission Video of the Day - Tahiti 80 "A Love From Outer Space"

Posted at 10:54 AM on February 1, 2012 by Jake Rudh
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From the 1960's - today, Transmission will cover the world of French pop Thursday night at 10pm. Most I will have no idea what they're singing about, but what I do know, is that they sound great!

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Transmission Video of the Day - Taxi Girl "Cherchez Le Garçon"

Posted at 11:27 AM on January 31, 2012 by Jake Rudh
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Transmission brings the sounds of French pop to the Minnesota airwaves this Thursday night at 10pm.

Sure, there will be loads of 60's gems consisting of Birkin, Bardot & Gainsbourg, but we'll dip into all decades including Transmission's staple era - the 80's.

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Transmission Video of the Day - Francoise Hardy "Je Suis D'Accord"

Posted at 12:06 PM on January 30, 2012 by Jake Rudh (1 Comments)
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This Thursday night at 10pm, Transmission travels to France to visit their magnifique pop scene from the 60's - today.

By the end of the hour if you haven't booked a flight to the country of love, I didn't do my job right.

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Transmission Video of the Day - Altered Images "Happy Birthday"

Posted at 2:32 PM on January 27, 2012 by Jake Rudh
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This weekend The Current celebrates it's 7th birthday by hosting two sold-out shows at the legendary First Avenue.

There are so many things right in that first sentence, I don't need to really add anything more except to say that I'm truly honored to be a part of this great thing called The Current...something much more than just a fantastic radio station.

On that note, I'm thrilled to mention that after Tapes n Tapes performance tonight, the screen will go down, the music videos will turn on and the First Avenue main room will transform into a TRANSMISSION sweat fest. Be prepared!

"Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and listen to The Current once in a while, you could miss it."

Transmission 1/26/12

Posted at 11:57 AM on January 27, 2012 by The Current
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Transmission Video of the Day - Let's Bowl does "A Flock of Seagulls"

Posted at 1:35 PM on January 26, 2012 by Jake Rudh
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For those old enough, you might remember the short-lived program "Let's Bowl" http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Let%27s_Bowl filmed here in town.

On that note, Transmission is proud to present part II of the defunct bands from the Twin Cities tonight at 10pm.

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Transmission Video of the Day - The Suburbs "Waiting"

Posted at 11:54 AM on January 25, 2012 by Jake Rudh
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Tune into Transmission tomorrow night at 10pm for volume II of some of the best defunct bands the Twin Cities have ever seen (heard).

Pretty sure this might be my favorite bass-line to come out of MPLS/St. Paul.

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Transmission Video of the Day - Suicide Commandos "Real Cool"

Posted at 4:24 PM on January 24, 2012 by Jake Rudh
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Last Thursday Transmission featured defunct bands from the local scene. Because of the great response, we're doing it again, but adding the 80's into the mix.

p.s. It just so happens that this legendary Minneapolis band is reforming to play our 7th B-day party this Saturday night at First Ave. Real Cool!

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Transmission Video of the Day - Still Pacific "Mine For the Time"

Posted at 11:57 AM on January 23, 2012 by Jake Rudh
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Last Thursday Transmission focused on Twin Cities bands no longer in service. I had such a great time presenting it, and the feedback was so overwhelming, that we're doing it again this Thursday. Plus I can get to more of the artists I couldn't fit in last week.

As for this catchy number, it's from a new band alive and well today called Still Pacific. It actually features a vocalist/keyboardist (Tracy from the Psychedelicates) and bassist (Tim from Astronaut Wife) played in last week's program.

You can catch that program here:

http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/music_blog/archive/2012/01/transmission_11.shtml

Hope to see you back on the airwaves this Thursday night at 10pm as we celebrate more Transmission hometown pride.

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Transmission 1/19/12

Posted at 10:12 AM on January 20, 2012 by The Current (2 Comments)
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Transmission Video of the Day - 12 Rods "Split Personality"

Posted at 2:36 PM on January 18, 2012 by Jake Rudh (2 Comments)
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Many great hours of live show experience were had at just the right time in my life to this band.

Thursday night at 10pm, Transmission will be cramming as many defunct local acts in to it's hour time frame. If you're a follower of local music from then and now, I'm pretty sure you're going to dig this "double strength/super-sized" program.

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Transmission Video of the Day - The Hang Ups "Jump Start (Never Will Forget This)

Posted at 12:48 PM on January 17, 2012 by Jake Rudh (2 Comments)
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This Thursday night at 10pm, Transmission plays an hour of some of the best Twin Cities pop music from artists no longer plugging in their amps...at least in the bands that will be played.

From the 1970's - the 00's...we'll try to cover as much as we can.

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Transmission Video of the Day - Air "La Femme D'Argent"

Posted at 1:39 PM on January 16, 2012 by Jake Rudh
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With Air's new release "Le Voyage Dans La Lune" coming up right around the corner (early Feb), I thought I'd help get them back on your mind.

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Transmission Video of the Day - Madness "One Step Beyond"

Posted at 1:07 PM on January 13, 2012 by Jake Rudh
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Transmission loves it's 2 Tone Ska, and today we celebrate one of the stars of the movement.

Happy b-day Suggs!

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Transmission Video of the Day - Kraftwerk "Trans Europe Express "

Posted at 12:47 PM on January 12, 2012 by Jake Rudh
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All you need to know about tonight's Bowie in Berlin tribute can be summed up via the first few lines on Wiki:

The Berlin Trilogy is a series of David Bowie albums recorded in collaboration with Brian Eno in the 1970s. The three albums are Low, "Heroes" and Lodger.

They became known as the Berlin Trilogy because Bowie was living in West Berlin at the time of their inception, at least part of them was recorded there, and they were influenced by the new music from Germany that was popular at that time; most notably, the sound of electronic pop pioneers Kraftwerk (who, in the song "Trans-Europe Express", mention the lyrics "From station to station / back to Düsseldorf City / Meet Iggy Pop and David Bowie" as a nod to the two artists' work in Berlin). The albums are experimental and rank among the most highly-regarded in the Bowie catalogue. Among the later styles influenced by the albums were New Wave, post-punk and industrial.

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Transmission Video of the Day - David Bowie "D.J."

Posted at 1:34 PM on January 11, 2012 by Jake Rudh
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I shouldn't really say it's nothing but Bowie, as you'll hear plenty of Brian Eno, Roxy Music, Kraftwerk, Iggy Pop, Mott the Hoople, Queen, T.Rex and others.

Tonight at the club and tomorrow night on the radio program, Transmission hosts it's annual celebration of everything Bowie.

There will be a little something for everyone.

I am a DJ.

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Transmission Video of the Day - The Orb "Little Fluffy Clouds"

Posted at 12:08 PM on January 10, 2012 by Jake Rudh
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It's all going to come crashing back to winter reality tomorrow, but until then we can roll down our windows for some fresh January air and enjoy the little fluffy clouds.

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Transmission Video of the Day - David Bowie "Heroes"

Posted at 1:38 PM on January 9, 2012 by Jake Rudh
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It was not only Mr. Bowie's 65th birthday yesterday, but it's Bowie week around Transmission.

Wednesday at the club I'll be hosting "Starman" ... the annual Transmission Bowie b-day tribute and Thursday on The Current, I'll be hosting a show focusing on his "Berlin Trilogy" releases (Low, Heroes & Lodger).

Let's Dance

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Transmission Playlist 1/5/12

Posted at 4:30 PM on January 6, 2012 by The Current
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Transmission Video of the Day - Pink Floyd "Arnold Layne"

Posted at 12:30 PM on January 6, 2012 by Jake Rudh
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The Syd years are Transmission's favorite Floyd years.

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Transmission Video of the Day - Broadcast "Come On Let's Go"

Posted at 3:03 PM on January 5, 2012 by Jake Rudh
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It was a year ago that we lost the beautiful Trish Keenan of Broadcast. Tonight on Transmission we play her melodic and moody music as well as her Broadcast label mates Stereolab plus much of the music that inspired her.

Ms. Keenan died of pneumonia on January 14th, 2011 at the age of 42. She was one of the rare deaths from contracting the "swine flu" virus in 2010 while on tour in Australia.

Broadcast was the band that I had seen most in my life, and it was love at first listen since playing their debut EP on my college radio program back in 1996. Tonight is the least that I could do to properly pay tribute to the woman who brought me so much enjoyment through her art.

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Transmission Video of the Day - Buzzcocks "Everybody's Happy Nowadays"

Posted at 4:25 PM on January 4, 2012 by Jake Rudh
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Tomorrow night we celebrate the life and influences of Trish Keenan of the band Broadcast who we lost prematurely last January.

Tonight though, we hop and jump around like there's no tomorrow!

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Transmission's Local Release of the Year - The Rope / self titled EP

Posted at 10:52 AM on January 3, 2012 by Jake Rudh
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On Friday, I compiled Transmission's top 75 tracks of 2011 which you can find out here at www.thecurrent.org.

There were loads of fantastic recordings made in the Twin Cities last year, and I might compile a handful of my favorites down the road, but today I bring to you my top local release of 2011.

The Rope will be heading into the studio next month to record their first proper full-lenth which is sure to catch the ears of music lovers world-wide.

Until the time of its release comes, we have their most impressive 6 song debut EP...my choice as the top release of 2011.

Sure, it makes sense that I would be a fan of a band that states "playing an atmospheric yet driving style of music influenced by some of the darker post-punk bands of the late 70s and early 80s" on their bio. I dig The Rope because they go beyond mere comparisons to Joy Division, The Cure and The Psychedelic Furs, they add to their love and influences and create their own art.

When you listen to the skillfully mixed & produced recording and especially when you see them play live, you can easily feel that they believe in what they do and want you to as well. The passion delivered through their music is genuine and far from derivative...something not seen in many of the "80's influenced" acts in music today.

While seeing the band live, I've heard a handful of the songs not on their current EP that will be included on their upcoming full-length release. You can add The Rope along side of Air, Grizzly Bear, Morrissey, The Walkmen, Magnetic Fields, The XX and others as my most anticipated albums of 2012!

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Transmission's Top 75 Tracks of 2011

Posted at 6:06 PM on December 30, 2011 by Jake Rudh
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Thanks for clicking on to check out Transmission's top 75 tracks of 2011. Enjoy your stay.

There is no order to this and the descriptions will be short. You may not agree with the brief descriptions or think they're too simple, but remember folks with varying musical backgrounds are looking at this. If you dig what Transmission is based on (new wave/post-punk/synth-pop/electro/glam/garage/Brit-pop/60's/mod/etc)...add to it ambient, experimental and chill-wave, then I think you'll dig some if not most of these tracks.

Enjoy!

• Transmission's Single of the year: Metronomy - "The Look" (synth pop)


• Transmission's Album of the year: St. Vincent's "Strange Mercy" featuring... "Cruel" (beautiful art...all of it), and "Surgeon"

• Dum Dum Girls - "Bedroom Eyes" (60's)
• Dum Dum Girls - "Wrong Feels So Right"
• The Drums - "Money" (Smiths/New Order)
• Blouse - "Into Black" (Dark/synth)
• Blouse - "Firestarter" (Dark/synth/Sioxsie/Cure)
• Blouse - "Videotapes" (Dark/Synth)
• Cults - "Abducted" (Melodic indie boy/girl duo/synth)
• Lykke Li - "I Follow Rivers" (pretty original stuff here from Sweden)
• Duran Duran - "Runaway Runaway" (fan made vid for song that could have easily been on their 1982 "Rio" release. Love)
• Duran Duran - "Too Bad You're So Beautiful" (see above description)
• Duran Duran - "The Man Who Stole A Leopard" (sounds like a modern day "The Chauffeur" for you fellow Duran nuts)
• Geneva Jacuzzi - "Do I Sad" (synth-pop)
• Real Estate "It's Real" (The Smiths)
• Peter, Bjorn & John - "Second Chance" (catchy)
• Night Manager - "Pizza Pasta" (lo-fi pop, Best Coast-like)
• Smith Westerns - "Weekend" (catchy)
• Washed Out - "Amor Fati" (Chill Wave)
• Soft Metals - "Psychic Driving" (synth)
• Still Corners - "Cuckoo" (breathy, spacey, dreamy pop)
• Summer Camp - "Better Off Without You" (Debbie Harry/Blondie-esque pop)
• The Cars - "Blue Tip" (They came back this year!)
• The Cars - "Sad Song" (They came back better than ever!)
• Fonda - "Better Days" (straight-up, flat-out, old-school shoegaze...but from 2011)
• Destroyer - "Kaputt" (mellow, 80's soft rock, Yachtrock, sax!)
• Destroyer - "Song For America" (see above)
• Eleanor Friedberger - "My Mistakes" (Vocalist from Fiery Furnaces goes solo, and it feels great!)
• Future Islands - "Balance" (Bass-heavy/synth-pop. Love this song)
• M-83 - "Midnight City" (There was no escaping this song this year...and there's a reason for it. That sax still gives me the chills when it comes in at 3:02)
• Girls - "Alex" (this guy just knows how to write good, melodic pop tracks)
• Arctic Monkeys "That's Where You're Wrong" (Brit pop...but so much more)
• Chapel Club - "All the Eastern Girls" (see above)
  
• another Chapel Club that came out the year before to help seal the deal (For the Morrissey believers) Chapel Club - "O Maybe I"
• Cat's Eyes "Over You" (Psychedelic 60's)
• The Horrors "Still Life" (Darker 80's pop/rock - think Echo & the Bunnymen/The Chameleons/Sad Lovers & Giants/early New Order)
• Cold Cave - "Confetti" (dark/synth)
• Atlas Sound - "The Shakes" (side project of Bradford Cox from Deerhunter. Love the guitar in this)
• Cut Copy - "Need You Now" (synth/Australian pop/New Order)
• Neon Signs - "A Gap Between" (synth/Chillwave)
• John Maus - "Believer" (synth/from MN!)
• Ice Choir - "Two Rings" (Synth. Updated Pet Shop Boys/Erasure/New Order with Tears For Fears vocals)
• Craft Spells - "Your Tomb" (Smiths/early New Order)
• Burning Hearts - "Into the Wilderness" (synthy/dreamy)
• Austra - "Beat and the Pulse" (darker/synth)
• Beach Fossils - "Fall Right In" (lo-fi/The Smiths)
• David Newton & The Mighty Angels - "Paint the Town" (New Order-like bass, feel-good 80's-style pop from former Mighty Lemon Drops vocalist)
• 13 & God - "Old Age" (Remember this awesome Notwist track from a few years ago? --> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5E0zej3qZRY ... it's the same guy.)
• Phantogram - "Don't Move" (Turn on the Current : )
• Kavinsky "Nightcall" (dark, synth from "The Drive" soundtrack. Sweet dreams)
• The Vaccines - "Post Break-Up Sex" (see Arctic Monkeys/Wedding Present)
• The Kooks - "Junk of the Heart" (sugar-sweet Brit pop)
• Twin Sister - "Bad Street" (funky & addictive)
• Rosebuds - "Woods" (this song/video deserves so many more views....Ohhh goood God!)
• The Wind - "Hathor" (60's psychedelic/sunshine pop. Later Beatles)
• Veronica Falls - "Bad Feeling" (post-punk/Twee/early 90's Lush)
• Wilco - "I Might" (60's psych pop/rock)
• Work Drugs - "Third Wave" (synthy / chill-wave)
• Wyla - "You're the One" (dreamy/Cocteau Twins with male vocals and synths...and you can understand him. Scratch that, not Cocteau Twins)
• Casa Del Mirto - "The Haste" (synthy/dreamy)
• James Blake "The Wilhelm Scream" (you describe it)
• Holy Ghost! - "Do it Again" (synth/electro)
• Melted Toys - "Come On" (I'll let one of the vid's commenters take this one..."gorgeous, nostalgic, ethereal"
• Mirrors - "Hide and Seek" (It's OMD's favorite new band...and you'll see why)
• Neon Indian "Polish Girl" (synth/electro/chill-wav...ahh, forget it)
• Ladytron - "White Elephant" (synth. Man, I had my day with this track this year...)
• Ladytron - "Mirage" (see above)
• Princeton - "Clamoring For Your Heart" (The Smiths. Can you tell I like the Smiths yet?)
• Juveniles - "We Are Young" (Sferro Remix) (electro/synth. Beautiful)
• The Swiss - "Double of Nothing" (electro/Nu-disco/Giorgio Moroder-ish)
• Toro Y Moi - "New Beat" (Turn it up and go hit the town. Love these guys)
• Voltaire Twins - "Animalia" (electro pop woth digitized female vocals)
• The Strokes - "Machu Picchu" (Oh come on...get off your high indie throne and just admit they write great pop tracks)
• Unknown Mortal Orchestra - "Ffunny Ffriends" (fuzzy/psychedelic pop)
• The Antlers - "No Widows"

* There are loads more, but I can only put three hours into this. The list doesn't include the many fantastic local acts who put out some outstanding numbers this year. I might compile those next.

** You can hear many of these and more on my weekly radio program (Transmission / Thursday nights / 10pm / The Current) --> http://minnesota.publicradio.org/radio/programs/transmission/

Transmission Video of the Day - Electric Light Orchestra "Do Ya"

Posted at 1:58 PM on December 30, 2011 by Jake Rudh
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I still remember my cool cousin Kurt blasting this in his late 70's Nova with windows down cruising a country road.

Thanks for the memories Jeff Lynn and happy b-day man!

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Transmission Playlist 12/29/11

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Transmission Video of the Day - Chapel Club "All the Eastern Girls"

Posted at 2:53 PM on December 29, 2011 by Jake Rudh
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We have to go way back to January and the start to 2011, but one of the best albums all the way through from start to finish is Chapel Club's "Palace".

They played a fantastic set at the 7th St. Entry back in March and it instantly made me a believer.

Hoping that in 2012 these London lads can create a worldwide buzz...the kind that they deserve.

Part II of Transmission's top tracks of 2011 airs tonight on The Current at 10pm

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Transmission Video of the Day - Washed Out "Amor Fati"

Posted at 12:51 PM on December 27, 2011 by Jake Rudh
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It's really hard to dislike beautiful music...especially when the Transmission staples of synth, shoegaze and dream-pop are present.

Part II of Transmission's top tracks of 2011 will hit the airwaves on The Current this Thursday night at 10pm.

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Happy Holidays from Transmission

Posted at 1:14 PM on December 23, 2011 by Jake Rudh
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Wishing you the happiest of holidays...Transmission style!

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Transmission Playlist 12/22/11

Posted at 11:00 AM on December 23, 2011 by The Current
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Transmission Single of the Year - Metronomy "The Look"

Posted at 1:07 PM on December 22, 2011 by Jake Rudh
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Tonight and next Thursday at 10pm Transmission will be playing a handful of the songs that made the dance floor buzz, car drive just a bit faster and the iPod stay on repeat.

There will be a master list posted at the end of the year (in a week), but for now I welcome you to tune in and enjoy the impressive amounts of fantastic music that was created in 2011.

As for "The Look" by Metronomy being Transmission's "Single of the Year"...it earned it. The song has barely received any radio play in the states, but I can play this track now between a New Order and a Cut Copy song and it'll keep the floor packed. It holds down just the right amount of synth-pop, Brit-pop & new wave characteristics that make it uniquely a Transmission favorite.

If you dig it, I recommend picking up their 2011 release "The English Riviera".

Looking forward to bringing you tonight's show!

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Transmission Video of the Day - Destroyer "Kaputt"

Posted at 2:42 PM on December 21, 2011 by Jake Rudh
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Yacht rock + new wave + smooth jazz + down-tempo dance ='s Destroyer's latest release. It also ='s fantastic!

Looking forward to bringing you part I of Transmission's top tracks of 2011 tomorrow night at 10pm. Part II will come next Thursday.

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Transmission Video of the Day - Billy Bragg "A New England"

Posted at 11:12 AM on December 20, 2011 by Jake Rudh
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I had been a moderate fan of Mr. Bragg's up until I saw him at First Avenue back in 1996 with Robyn Hitchcock. That's when I officially became a fan...of both genius artists.

Taking a moment to say happy b-day to a man not afraid to stand up for what he believes.

I especially like this version as he dedicates it to the beautiful Kirsty MacColl, who left us far too soon.

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Transmission Video of the Day - Summer Camp "Better Off Without You"

Posted at 1:38 PM on December 19, 2011 by Jake Rudh
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This and next Thursday, I'll try to break down the hundreds of new tunes that were presented to me via record labels, friends, blogs, etc and bring you the best of 2011 Transmission style.

If you're into the new wave, post-punk, synth, shoegaze and experimental pop that the night is built on, you're probably going to dig many of these young artists still carrying on the torch today.

As for this Summer Camp tune, how could I not like a track that sounds like late 70's Blondie?

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Transmission Video of the Day - DEVO "Girl U Want / Gates of Steel""

Posted at 1:36 PM on December 16, 2011 by Jake Rudh (2 Comments)
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Club Transmission's Annual Holiday New Wave party occurs next Wednesday, and no better band represents that event than D-E-V-O. Oingo Boingo & XTC come in close behind.

Have a great weekend and remember to always use your Freedom of Choice!

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Transmission Playlist 12/15/11

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Transmission Video of the Day - Lush "For Love"

Posted at 12:41 PM on December 15, 2011 by Jake Rudh (2 Comments)
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They've been putting out influential artists since day one. From yesterday's Bauhaus, the Cocteau Twins or Lush line-up to today's St. Vincent, Deerhunter & Blonde Redhead line-up, 4AD Records has stuck to it's own "style" ... and a beautiful one at that.

Tonight Transmission will pull you into the program with a mesmerizing list of songs that hit you one after the other. Hope to see you at 10pm as we go live in the studio.

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Transmission Video of the Day - Gus Gus "Polyesterday"

Posted at 1:16 PM on December 14, 2011 by Jake Rudh
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I'm pretty sure I thought this was the sexiest song I had heard up to that point back in 1996. Sorry Sade, it's true. Though I do love me some Sade too.

Another amazing artist I get to pull from for tomorrow night's tribute to 4AD Records on Transmission (10pm)

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Transmission Video of the Day - Cocteau Twins "Sugar Hiccup"

Posted at 12:59 PM on December 13, 2011 by Jake Rudh
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I held a poll on Facebook to see what you wanted to hear theme wise on this week's Transmission. I planted the seed for a tribute to 4AD records, and loads of you added the water to make it grow.

This Thursday at 10pm, Transmission will proudly host it's first tribute to 4AD Records.

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Transmission Video of the Day - New Order "Blue Monday"

Posted at 1:20 PM on December 12, 2011 by Jake Rudh
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One of the best selling 12" singles of all time and one of the most disturbing pair of shorts of all time.

What can you say, it was the 80's.

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Transmission Video of the Day - Suburbs "Waiting"

Posted at 10:03 AM on December 9, 2011 by Jake Rudh
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After playing this song and video at the club on Wednesday, I was reminded how great it is.

That's all I really needed to say. Turn it up, and dance yourself into a great weekend!

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Transmission Playlist 12/08/11

Posted at 9:37 AM on December 9, 2011 by The Current
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Transmission Video of the Day - George Harrison "All Those Years Ago"

Posted at 12:27 PM on December 8, 2011 by Jake Rudh
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You'll hear this great tribute George Harrison wrote to his friend John Lennon tonight on Transmission.

You'll also hear John's songs, the songs he wrote for others, the songs he wrote with others, his personal favorite songs, covers, direct influences, and more. It'll be a fitting tribute to the man who gave us so much.

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Transmission Video of the Day - Spoons "Nova Heart"

Posted at 1:03 PM on December 7, 2011 by Jake Rudh
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This Thursday Transmission turns towards Canada and focuses on the great new wave, synth, power pop and indie that's come out of it's borders in the past 30+ years.

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Transmission Video of the Day - The Dave Brubeck Quartet "Take Five"

Posted at 10:33 AM on December 6, 2011 by Jake Rudh
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Mr. David Brubeck was born today 91 years ago. His iconic "Take Five" album was in my house growing up, and as a little lad I had always been drawn to it...from the cover art, to the oddly, happy sounds that came from it.

It wasn't until late high school that I actually really *started* to listen to the album and go beyond it...way beyond it. (I'm pretty sure I own everything Brubeck has recorded).

His talent and trailblazing style has been a massive influence not only in the world of jazz, but all music.

That's exactly why The Dave Brubeck Quartet's "Take Five" is the T.V.O.D.

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Transmission Video of the Day - Metronomy "The Look"

Posted at 1:51 PM on December 2, 2011 by Jake Rudh
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Compiling Transmission's top tunes from 2011 for an event next week as well as for a future Radio Transmission to be aired soon.

This Metronomy track combines so many great elements of different styles and genres that it couldn't be left off the list.

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Transmission Playlist 12/01/11

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Transmission Video of the Day - MTV's "120 Minutes" intro

Posted at 11:36 AM on December 1, 2011 by Jake Rudh
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It's Sunday night! Get your blank VHS tape ready to record tonight's "120 Minutes"...they have Iggy Pop hosting, and they're going to interview Frank Blank and feature a live performance from Belly!

Who cares if you have to record over last week's "21 Jump Street", they're debuting new videos by the Breeders, XTC, Morrissey, Jesus & Mary Chain & Ride!

Or better yet, tune into 89.3 The Current tonight at 10pm as Transmission pays tribute to this influential show. Bonus points: The host is nowhere near as annoying as that Kennedy lady.

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Transmission Video of the Day - XTC "King For a Day"

Posted at 10:59 AM on November 30, 2011 by Jake Rudh
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Continuing on with songs and videos that lead up to Thursday night's tribute to MTV's "120 Minutes" on Transmission (10pm)

The word underrated doesn't do this genius band justice.

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Transmission Video of the Day - Unrest "Make Out Club"

Posted at 11:43 AM on November 29, 2011 by Jake Rudh
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This Thursday night at 10pm Transmission plays many songs that were first discovered on the much cherished "120 Minutes" back when MTV played music videos. (I hate to be that ornery sounding grandpa about the topic, but seriously MTV)

We'll hear the 'Cult Classics' from the early to mid 80's and the groundbreaking artists and songs from the late 80's - mid 90's.

Shine up your Doc Martins and dust off your Echo & the Bunnymen style trench coat as this will be a cool trip back into a not so long ago time.

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Transmission Playlist 11/24/2011

Posted at 2:50 PM on November 28, 2011 by The Current
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Transmission Video of the Day - Inspiral Carpets "Saturn 5"

Posted at 11:26 AM on November 28, 2011 by Jake Rudh (1 Comments)
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Very underrated band. Too bad The Current wasn't around in 1994.

Perfectly combining the sounds of the psychedelic/garage 60's & early 90's Britain.

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Transmission Video of the Day - Joe Jackson "Steppin' Out"

Posted at 11:44 AM on November 23, 2011 by Jake Rudh
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It's one of the best nights to go out and hit the town, so have a blast, be safe and Happy Thanksgiving!

Oh, and if you're near Dinkytown tonight, feel free to swing into The Varsity Theater for a round of live Transmission action (9pm). It's the same songs you enjoy on the radio program, only you're not dancing solo in your living room, but on a proper dance floor with others who love the songs too.

Recommended by all doctors.

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Transmission Video of the Day - The Undertones "Wednesday Week"

Posted at 3:43 PM on November 22, 2011 by Jake Rudh
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This Wednesday, Transmission presents "Seconds" ... a dance night pulling the weekly gig out of it's regular nest and placing it into a much larger venue - The Varsity Theater.

Doors and music begin at 9pm sharp, and that's where you'll hear the deeper tracks (like this one) and see the rarer music videos (like this one).

Congrats to all The Current listeners who won tickets through give-a-ways. If it's your first live Transmission experience, I'll be doing my best at making it a memorable one for you.

'til then!

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Transmission Video of the Day - The Walkmen "The Rat"

Posted at 11:32 AM on November 21, 2011 by Jake Rudh
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Not much needs to be said about this song. Yep, it's that good.

It's been a while since it's popped into a Transmission set, but if the mood is right...expect it soon.

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Transmission Playlist 11/17/2011

Posted at 1:24 PM on November 18, 2011 by The Current
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Transmission Video of the Day - The Jam "Town Called Malice"

Posted at 11:35 AM on November 18, 2011 by Jake Rudh
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Nothing gets toes tapping, hands clapping and bodies moving on the Transmission dance floor better than this track, so what better way to send you into the weekend?

I'm going to pretend that I won't be going into the garage now to prime up the snowblower.

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Transmission Video of the Day - T.Rex "Jeepster"

Posted at 11:21 AM on November 17, 2011 by Jake Rudh
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Continuing on with songs that you'll hear at next Wed's pre-Thanksgiving Transmission dance party at The Varsity Theater, this T.Rex classic will make its appearance at just the right time...possibly sandwiched between a Bowie and Queen tune...but we won't know until the night of.

Tune into Transmission on The Current tonight (10pm) to hear an entire program of songs you can count on moving to at next week's dance-a-thon.

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Transmission Video of the Day - Material Issue "Valerie Loves Me"

Posted at 12:05 PM on November 16, 2011 by Jake Rudh
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The night before Thanksgiving is always the biggest night of the year for Transmission, and so we're moving it to a much larger venue...the Varsity Theater.

This Thursday night at 10pm, I'll be playing an hour of songs you'll hear on the 23rd. So clear some space in your home and practice your moves as I'll supply the fuel to wear out your living room carpet!

Starting with this great power pop nugget from Chicago's own Material Issue.

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Transmission Video of the Day - The Cars "You're All I Got Tonight"

Posted at 11:04 AM on November 15, 2011 by Jake Rudh (1 Comments)
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No, it wasn't the summer of 1978 or 1984 ... it was 2011, and The Cars came to the Twin Cities. We're not just talking Ric and a crew of dudes we didn't know (hi Axl), we're talking all of the original members (minus the coolest of the cool Ben Orr / r.i.p.)

For a guy who hosts a show like Transmission, this was a big deal. It was a huge deal to the many who helped sell out First Avenue that night as well.

We were a pack of fans that sang along with every word and some of us with good knees actually pogo'd Ramones style...and this magnificent track was the last song of the night in their encore.

It was just what we needed.

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Transmission video of the day - Frida "I Know There's Something Going On"

Posted at 12:56 PM on November 14, 2011 by Jake Rudh
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Guess who's turning a year older tomorrow? Frida of ABBA. In her honor...and giving you enough time to prep for all your celebrations, it is today's Transmission V.O.D.

So jump in your Saab's and rush to IKEA for your party decorations as it's Frida's b-day in less than 24 hours!

Tack

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Transmission Playlist 11/10/2011

Posted at 3:06 PM on November 11, 2011 by The Current
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Transmission Video of the day - XTC "Making Plans For Nigel"

Posted at 2:57 PM on November 11, 2011 by Jake Rudh
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Are you 'tapped' out on Nigel Tufnel day yet? No? Perfect, here's another celebratory song for you.

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Transmission Video of the day - The Smiths "Panic"

Posted at 1:10 PM on November 10, 2011 by Jake Rudh
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Tune in to Transmission tonight (10pm) to hear songs by The Smiths, solo work, side projects, rarities and artists who were directly inspired by the band.

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Transmission Video of the day - The Organ "Brother"

Posted at 11:48 AM on November 9, 2011 by Jake Rudh
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Tonight and tomorrow are celebrations of the Smiths & Morrissey at both the club and on the air for Transmission.

This one is a bit of a spoiler alert as it's one of the tracks you'll hear Thursday night at 10pm when we play the music of the Smiths/Morrissey and the artists directly inspired by it.

You don't wear your influences on your sleeve much more than this track (and vocal style)

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Transmission Video of the day - Morrissey "Irish Blood, English Heart"

Posted at 11:37 AM on November 8, 2011 by Jake Rudh
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This week on Transmission we'll hear an entire program based around The Smiths. Not only will we hear the band and Morrissey's solo work, but also covers, rarities, side projects and other artists directly influenced by this very influential Manchester band.

The one Morrissey solo track we'll hear will be up to you. Voting is open until the end of today on the Transmission Facebook page, and right now it's a very close race between three tracks. Feel free to make your selection here - http://www.facebook.com/groups/56652143390/

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Transmission Video of the day - The Smiths "The Boy With the Thorn in His Side"

Posted at 4:05 PM on November 7, 2011 by Jake Rudh
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Every November Transmission celebrates the sharp tongue and masterful guitar work of Morrissey/Marr and this November is no different.

This Wednesday, we celebrate the iconic Manchester artists at the club and pay a special tribute to them on Radio Transmission Thursday at 10pm.

'There's a club if you'd like to go, you could meet somebody who really likes you"

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Transmission Video of the Day - Human League "Seconds"

Posted at 1:43 PM on November 4, 2011 by Jake Rudh
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Not so much a video, but a song of the day. Seems The Human League never released an official video for this track back in the early 80's.

It is however the inspiration for the Current sponsored Transmission event taking place on the 2nd busiest & best dance night of the year...Thanksgiving-eve at The Varsity Theater.

My bet is that we'll see a few skinny ties and dark eyeliner just like this pic portrays that night...and I can't wait!

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Transmission Playlist 11/03/2011

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Joy Division - Transmission

The Zombies - Tell Her No

The Beatles - Not A Second Time

The Searchers - Needles and Pins

The Rolling Stones - It's All Over Now

The Animals - See See Rider

The Pretty Things - Rosalyn

Bee Gees - Turn of the Century

The Easybeats - Friday on My Mind

The Valentines - Love Makes Sweet Music

Paul Revere & the Raiders - Just Like Me

The Monkees - (I'm Not Your) Steppin' Stone

The Knickerbockers - Lies

The Remains - Why Do I Cry

The Kinks - Do You Remember Walter?

The Zombies - A Rose For Emily

The Hollies - Stop, Stop, Stop

Davy Jones (David Bowie) - I Dig Everything

The Creation - Making Time

The Yardbirds - Stroll On

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Transmission Video of the Day - The Beatles "Hey Bulldog"

Posted at 1:33 PM on November 3, 2011 by Jake Rudh
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Tonight on Transmission it's 60's a go-go! We'll hear mainly the UK acts who stormed the states with their infectious pop gems and the US artists who responded.

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Transmission Video of the Day - The Who "I Can't Explain"

Posted at 12:29 PM on November 2, 2011 by Jake Rudh
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If it's not *the* coolest video, it's right up near the top in my book.

How many times do you see footage of bands playing gigs and you just want to be able to snap your fingers and appear in the audience? Happens to me on average 20 to 30 times a day. Thank you YouTube.

This classic by the Who is the Transmission V.O.D. because Thursday night's radio program is based on the 1960's British music invasion. Be sure to tell your mom and aunt Carol to tune in as well. Pretty sure the McCartney selections will make them swoon just like they did back in the day.

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Transmission Video of the Day - Ray Davies & The 88 "David Watts"

Posted at 12:51 PM on November 1, 2011 by Jake Rudh
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Tonight at Kings Wine Bar in S. MPLS from 9pm - 12am we celebrate the 1960's British music invasion.

Of course you'll hear the Beatles, Stones, Kinks, Zombies and many of the "big names", but we'll go a bit deeper tonight. We'll also play the U.S. bands that fought back on the charts by "stealing" the Brit sound.

The best part will be giving away a pair of tickets tonight to see Ray Davies & The 88 when they play The Fitzgerald Theater a week from tonight on November 8th.

Keep Britain Tidy!

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Transmission video of the Day - Ministry "Everyday is Halloween"

Posted at 10:39 AM on October 31, 2011 by Jake Rudh
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This vid's not much to look at, but it's fantastic to dance to.

* If you're not partied out yet from the weekend, I'll be DJing tonight's annual costume contest at First Avenue. Look for the weirdo in the DEVO "energy dome" (red, flower pot) and come up to say "hey".

Happy Halloween from Transmission!

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Transmission Playlist - 10/28/2011

Posted at 1:47 PM on October 28, 2011 by The Current
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Joy Division - Transmission

Sisters Of Mercy - This Corrosion

Bauhaus - She's in Parties

Xymox - Evelyn

The Cure - A Forest

Ministry - Stigmata

Nine Inch Nails - Down In It

My Life with the Thrill Kill Kult - Daisy Chain 4 Satan

Specimen - Beauty of Poison

The Cult - Spiritwalker

Cocteau Twins - Peppermint Pig

Siouxsie and The Banshees - Spellbound

The Misfits - Halloween

David Bowie - Scary Monsters (And Super Creeps)

Transmission Video of the Day - The Animals "Don't Let Me Be Understood"

Posted at 12:47 PM on October 28, 2011 by Jake Rudh
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With Ray Davies and The 88 coming to the Fitz on November 8th & a 60's British Invasion tribute taking place at Kings Wine Bar on November 1st, I've decided that next Thursday's Transmission will be nothing but an hour of the artists that hit the states for the first time back in the early to mid 60's.

It might not by the music of your generation, but shine up your Beatle Boots and comb your mop tops as the British are coming!

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Transmission Video of the Day - Concrete Blonde "Bloodletting"

Posted at 1:07 PM on October 27, 2011 by Jake Rudh
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Tonight on Transmission (10pm) we experience Part II of the *dark* programming just in time for Halloween (now with more aggressiveness)

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Transmission Video of the Day - The Cure "A Night Like This"

Posted at 3:42 PM on October 26, 2011 by Jake Rudh
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It's the annual pre-Halloween all goth & industrial Transmission tonight at Club Jager (North Loop of DT MPLS). If it's anything like the last few years, 70% show up in costume and capacity is hit.

For that reason we're starting an hour early at 9pm.

This Thursday, Transmission brings you Part II of the all dark program. We'll be live in the studio at 10pm and I may or may not be wearing "guyliner"

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Transmission Video of the day - Siouxsie & the Banshees "Spellbound"

Posted at 11:31 AM on October 25, 2011 by Jake Rudh
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Right now on the Transmission Facebook group page a fierce battle is going down on which tune by Siouxsie will be added to the playlist this week.

Currently "Spellbound" is in the lead with "Halloween, Dazzle & Dear Prudence" right behind.

You can make your voice be heard through the end of today with your vote.

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Transmission Playlist 10/20/2011

Posted at 12:22 PM on October 21, 2011 by The Current
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Joy Division - Transmission

THe Munster's Theme Song

The Cramps - Human Fly

Siouxsie and The Banshees - Cities In Dust

Garvey - Goodbye Horses

Bauhaus - Kick in the Eye

Tones On Tail - Go

Peter Murphy - Cuts You Up

Love and Rockets - So Alive

Joy Division - A Means to An End

The Mission - Wasteland

The Sisters of Mercy - Lucretia My Reflection

Depeche Mode - Black Celebration

The Cure - Lullaby

Echo and the Bunnymen - The Killing Moon

Transmission Video of the Day - Front 242 "Headhunter"

Posted at 2:22 PM on October 21, 2011 by Jake Rudh
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The feedback from last night's pre-Halloween goth Transmission has been tremendous...thank you for all the emails and messages!

Next Thursday Part II arrives at 10pm on The Current airwaves, and we might get a little "stompy" ... come prepared.

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Transmission Video of the Day - Depeche Mode "Black Celebration"

Posted at 3:45 PM on October 20, 2011 by Jake Rudh
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In preparation for All Hallows Eve, Transmission plays nothing but dark/goth/industrial selections both tonight and next Thursday. The show goes live at 10pm.

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Transmission Video of the Day - The Sisters of Mercy "Lucretia, My Reflection"

Posted at 11:56 AM on October 19, 2011 by Jake Rudh
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This Thursday, Transmission debuts week #1 of an all dark/goth hour. 10pm

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Transmission Video of the Day - Specimen "The Beauty of Poison"

Posted at 12:37 PM on October 18, 2011 by Jake Rudh
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Yeah we could post Bauhaus, Siouxsie, Sisters of Mercy and the rest of the well known artists of the genre, but why? This is the beauty of radio vs. a club...we can go as deep as we want and not have to cater to a dance floor.

All in preparation for the next two Thursdays goth & dark themes.

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Transmission Video of the Day - Roxy Music "Same Old Scene"

Posted at 12:45 PM on October 17, 2011 by Jake Rudh
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Generally I would be posting videos leading up to this Thursday's theme (goth/dark music), but I saw Bryan Ferry this past weekend, and haven't stopped listening to both Roxy Music and Bryan's solo material since.

Similar to Bowie, Kraftwerk, Costello, The Beatles, Zombies, and many other iconic acts, I go through phases of zeroing in on only their bodies of work and staying there for a week or two. I'm proud to once again be caught up in "Ferryland".

If you've ever wondered whether or not Mr. Ferry still has "got it" now in his mid 60's, the simple answer is yes.

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Transmission Playlist 10/13/2011

Posted at 12:40 PM on October 14, 2011 by The Current (1 Comments)
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Joy Division - Transmission
Cocteau Twins - Heaven or Las Vegas
Swervedriver - Duel (Radio Edit)
The Jesus and Mary Chain - Just Like Honey

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Transmission video of the day - Cocteau Twins "Pearly Dewdrop Drops"

Posted at 9:18 PM on October 13, 2011 by Jake Rudh
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Try not to get lost in a daze during the 10pm hour tonight as the soundtrack will make it challenging not to.

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Transmission Video of the Day - Catherine Wheel "Black Metallic"

Posted at 2:19 PM on October 12, 2011 by Jake Rudh
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Still gearing up for tomorrow's all shoegaze & dream pop Transmission program (10pm).

With that said, here is one of the anthems of the time. It received heavy rotation on MTV's 120 Minutes back in the day, and made Catherine Wheel a somewhat known name in the pre-generic 90's alternative music days.

You'll hear CW on tomorrow night's program, but it won't be this song. It's better! (at least in my opinion).

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Transmission Video of the Day - Chapterhouse "Mesmerise"

Posted at 3:01 PM on October 11, 2011 by Jake Rudh
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This Thursday night at 10pm, Transmission features an hour of dream pop and shoegaze artists.

Similar to the last two shows of synth musicians, there was no lack in finding great material. So if this program gets close to as much attention as those two did, we might do another down road sooner than later.

Spoiler alert...this is one of the songs you'll hear on the show.

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Transmission Video of the Day - Bauhaus "Sanity Assassin"

Posted at 1:31 PM on October 10, 2011 by Jake Rudh
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This time of year and this type of music just go together. The two Thursday's before Halloween...and even possibly this week, you can expect ethereal, darker, Gothic, "light" industrial sets to occur on Transmission.

Transmission Playlist 10/07/2011

Posted at 12:44 PM on October 7, 2011 by The Current (2 Comments)
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Joy Division - Transmission

Brian Eno - St. Elmo's Fire

Electronic - Soviet

Visage - Fade To Grey

Telex - Moskow Diskow

Alice Cooper - Clones

Electric Light Orchestra - Turn To Stone

Sweet - Fox on the Run

Depeche Mode - Never Let Me Down Again

John Foxx - 030

Gary Numan - Observer

Ministry - Revenge

New Order - Temptation

The Knife - Heartbeats

Ladytron - White Elephant

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Transmission Video of the Day - New Order "Temptation"

Posted at 1:49 PM on October 6, 2011 by Jake Rudh
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It's the song you voted to hear via the Transmission Facebook group page. Tune in tonight at 10pm to hear it and the second all-synthesized program.

I promise you next week will be much more "organic"

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Transmission Video of the Day - Gary Numan "Are Friends Electric"

Posted at 3:01 PM on October 5, 2011 by Jake Rudh
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Tonight at Transmission (the club night/10pm/Club Jager) we feature the annual synth night "Are Friends Electric." You might see non-ironic robot dancing...you've been warned.

Tomorrow night on Transmission (the radio program/10pm) we feature week #2 of all synthesizer artists by request...including the New Order track you voted for on the Transmission Facebook group page...a great one at that!

Between tonight & tomorrow night, we'll truly find out if friends are indeed electric.

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Transmission video of the day - Ladytron "White Elephant"

Posted at 11:26 AM on October 4, 2011 by Jake Rudh
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Between OMD last week and now Ladytron last night, bringing an artist to the stage right before they play their first note of a show is quickly becoming my favorite thing to do (besides host this radio program of course).

I tend to stick with the music that the artist was influenced by, and last night was no different.

Ladytron's pre-show set: Gary Numan "We Are So Fragile", David Bowie "Breaking Glass", Roxy Music "Trash", DEVO "Planet Earth", Joy Division "Digital", OMD "Bunker Soldiers", Kraftwerk "Boing Book Tschak", Soft Cell "Sex Dwarf", A Clockwork Orange Theme

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Transmission Video of the Day - St. Vincent "Cruel"

Posted at 11:40 AM on October 3, 2011 by Jake Rudh
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No wonder David Byrne wants to work with Annie Clark of St. Vincent on a project. If I were a former Talking Head, I would too.

I hope you were one of the folks who helped sell out St. Vincent's two performances at the Walker last night, because they were something quite special...just as she is.

It's getting harder to say the words "She or he are the real deal" in this world of pop/gloss, but those words ring out easily in Ms. Clark's case.

OK, I'll stop now and just let you enjoy her latest video.

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Transmission Video of the Day - All-Star Synth Jam

Posted at 3:22 PM on September 30, 2011 by Jake Rudh
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Synthesizer Showdown at the 1985 Grammys ...

David Campbell and I were just talking about this clip in the studio last night during the all synth Transmission program. Makes sense I guess eh?

Transmission Playlist 9/29/2011

Posted at 10:41 AM on September 30, 2011 by The Current
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Kraftwerk – Antenna

Giorgio Moroder – Chase

Ron Grainer and Delia Derbyshire – Dr. Who Theme

The Normal – T.V.O.D.

Depeche Mode – Dreaming of Me

Yaz – Situation

Erasure – A Little Respect

Pet Shop Boys – West End Girls

Howard Jones – New Song

The Human League – (Keep Feeling) Fascination

Naked Eyes – When The Lights Go Out

Fischerspooner – The 15th

Goldfrapp – Number 1

Ladytron – Seventeen

CLAPS – Across The Floor

Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark – Messages

Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark – So In Love

Transmission video of the day - BBC Documentary "Synth Britannia"

Posted at 11:11 AM on September 29, 2011 by Jake Rudh (1 Comments)
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If you have time, I can't recommend a greater documentary than this one regarding the synthpop scene of the late 1970's/early 80's.

It's especially perfect to watch leading up to tonight's all synth Transmission. 10pm on The Current.

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Transmission Video of the Day - Kraftwerk "Tour De France"

Posted at 3:48 PM on September 28, 2011 by Jake Rudh (1 Comments)
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Do you remember when Kraftwerk played Maplewood a few years back? I don't care where it is...I'll see Kraftwerk anywhere.

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Transmission Video of the Day - OMD "So in Love"

Posted at 1:34 PM on September 27, 2011 by Jake Rudh
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They did it last night. They did it big time at First Avenue! I haven't been in a crowd that energized for a long time.

A perfect lead in to this week's all synth Transmission on Thursday's show.

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Transmission Video of the Day - Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark "Statues"

Posted at 11:15 AM on September 26, 2011 by Jake Rudh
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The beauty of this moody and atmospheric synth classic will be heard tonight live at First Avenue.

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Transmission Playlist 9/22/2011

Posted at 1:03 PM on September 23, 2011 by The Current
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Joy Division - Transmission

David Bowie - Heroes

Tears For Fears - Ashes to Ashes

Toro Y Moi - Low Shoulder

Ladytron - Discotraxx

The Horrors - I Can See Through You

M83 - Midnight City

Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark - Red Frame/White Light

The Drums - I Don't Know How to Love

Twin Shadow - Slow

The Smiths - A Rush and a Push and the Land is Ours

Wild Beasts - All the King's Men

St. Vincent - Actor Out Of Work

X - Los Angeles

I Need You - The Kinks

The Who - I Can't Explain

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Transmission video of the day - St. Vincent "Marrow"

Posted at 12:44 PM on September 23, 2011 by Jake Rudh
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St. Vincent.

Her music will be proof of this boundary pushing.

*Playing the Walker on Sunday, October 2nd

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Transmission video of the day - Ladytron "Play Girl"

Posted at 12:31 PM on September 22, 2011 by Jake Rudh
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Tonight's Transmission (10pm) will feature artists that are coming to the Twin Cities this fall & winter and get the 100% Transmission stamp of approval. Including the icy-cool Liverpool quartet Ladytron.

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Transmission video of the day - David Bowie "Changes"

Posted at 11:38 AM on September 21, 2011 by Jake Rudh
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If you're on Facebook today, there's no doubt you're reading a lot of statuses complaining about the new format. I thought this very rare rehearsal video of the "Thin White Duke" (Bowie) would be a suitable theme.

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Transmission video of the day - Split Enz "One Step Ahead of You"

Posted at 11:50 AM on September 20, 2011 by Jake Rudh
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This particular tune seems to have taken on a life of its own as I've had more people asking about it through both email and Facebook after playing it last week.

Out of the 10 Transmission programs that have been aired on the Current so far this song has garnered the most attention...and I think that's a great thing!

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Transmission video of the day - Felt "Something Sends Me To Sleep"

Posted at 3:18 PM on September 19, 2011 by Jake Rudh
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It's not so much a video of the day, but a song of the day. Simply because more people need to know about this extremely underrated band called Felt.

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Transmission Playlist 9/15/2011

Posted at 2:10 PM on September 16, 2011 by The Current
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Joy Division - Transmission
Met At Work - Overkill
The Go-Betweens - Streets of Your Town
Split Enz - One Step Ahead
The Church - Reptile
Hoodoo Gurus - I Want You Back
Ratcat - That Ain't Bad
Icehouse - Can't Help Myself
INXS - Don't Change
Real Life - Send Me An Angel
Mi-Sex - Computer Games
Crowded House - It's Only Natural
The Bats - Block Of Wood
The Clean - Drawing A Hole
Rick Springfield - Love Is Alright Tonight
Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds - Deanna

Transmission video of the day - INXS "Never Tear Us Apart"

Posted at 11:55 AM on September 15, 2011 by Jake Rudh
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Through a poll on the Transmission Facebook group page, this track was the runner-up as the song you wanted to hear most on tonight's show by INXS. Tune in at 10pm to hear what the #1 song is as well as other great new wave and classic alternative artists from Australia and New Zealand.

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Transmission video of the day - Hoodoo Gurus "What's My Scene"

Posted at 12:14 PM on September 14, 2011 by Jake Rudh
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This Thursday night, Transmission focuses on the little countries that could. America and the UK were generating new wave artists left and right...and then Australia and New Zealand told them to "back off".

Tune in and find out just what kind of equipment (tunes) they brought to the playing field.

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Transmission video of the day - INXS "The One Thing"

Posted at 10:29 AM on September 13, 2011 by Jake Rudh
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This Thursday's Transmission will feature all artists from the land down under (yes, Men at Work will be played too...just not that song).

There's a poll going right now on the Transmission Facebook group page about which song by INXS will get played. You get to decide. Currently "Don't Change" has a healthy lead, but that can all change in minutes.

Tune in this Thursday at 10pm to hear which INXS track will get chosen and loads of others that might make you think...."I never knew they were Australian"

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Transmission video of the day - Metronomy "The Look"

Posted at 2:19 PM on September 12, 2011 by Jake Rudh
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Catchy. Stylish. Great.

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Transmission Playlist 9/8/2011

Posted at 2:38 PM on September 9, 2011 by Peter Valelly
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The Cure - 
Let's Go To Bed

New Order - 
Temptation

Depeche Mode - 
Enjoy the Silence

INXS - 
Need You Tonight

The Psychedelic Furs - 
Love My Way

Joy Division 
- Love Will Tear Us Apart

The Smiths 
- Bigmouth Strikes Again

David Bowie 
- Suffragette City

Sweet - 
Fox on the Run

Queen 
- Another One Bites the Dust

Talking Heads - 
Once In A Lifetime

The Go Go's - 
Vacation

Bauhaus 
- Kick in the Eye

Ministry - 
Everyday Is Halloween

Blur - 
Beetlebum

Transmission video of the day - 20/20 introduces "New Wave" (1979)

Posted at 11:18 AM on September 9, 2011 by Jake Rudh
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This is not your parents rock 'n' roll. Or is it?

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Transmission Video of the day - Psychedelic Furs "Love My Way"

Posted at 11:39 AM on September 8, 2011 by Jake Rudh
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With two bands like the Furs & Tom Tom Club playing First Avenue tonight, it's like having royalty in town.

I'll be interviewing Chris Frantz of the Tom Tom Club/Talking Heads to be aired on a later Transmission show. Stay tuned & hope to see you at tonight's gig!

Transmission video of the day - Queen "Flash"

Posted at 12:59 PM on September 6, 2011 by Jake Rudh
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Dammit Jim, I'm a DJ not a doctor!

On that note, please feel free to join MUSIC & Kings Wine Bar as we host "RED 5" (a night of science fiction themes & music).

Between the hours of 9pm & 12am at the corner of 46th & Grand in South Minneapolis, on September 6th, 2011 you'll hear the intros to some of your favorite science fiction television programs and movies...as well as a few tunes that revolve around aliens, space, superheros, monsters & ray guns.

The truth is out there, and we plan on finding it tonight at King's.

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Transmission Playlist 9/1/2011

Posted at 1:24 PM on September 2, 2011 by The Current
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The Stone Roses - 
Fool's Gold

The La's 
- There She Goes

Super Furry Animals - 
Juxtapozed With U

Blur 
- She's So High

Oasis 
- Supersonic

Cast 
- Alright

Ash 
- Girl From Mars

Pulp 
- Disco 2000

Supergrass 
- Alright

Baby Bird 
- Goodnight

Edwyn Collins - 
A Girl Like You

James - 
Laid

Suede 
- Metal Mickey

Elastica 
- Stutter

Echobelly 
- Car Fiction

Frente! - 
Bizarre Love Triangle (New Order cover)

Transmission video of the day - "Live Forever" (a Britpop documentary)

Posted at 3:53 PM on September 1, 2011 by Jake Rudh
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Tonight on Transmission (live in the studio from 10 - 11pm) we play the music that caused a stir in 1990's UK. From the Blur vs. Oasis Britpop war, Jarvis Cocker & Pulp to Justine & Elastica and all the others that made the scene such a lively one.

We pack a serious British steel punch tonight, and welcome you to join us for a late-night cuppa & listen to the bands that made it all happen!

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