Transmission DJ Jake Rudh hosts the weekly Minneapolis-based post-punk, new wave and indie dance night Transmission every Wednesday night at the Uptown VFW, and now, he brings the party to The Current each Thursday at 10 p.m. Central!
Paul Weller Sep 13, 2024As Paul Weller makes his long-awaited trip back to the Twin Cities this September 16, we’ll celebrate the man and his music this week on Transmission.
Back To School SpecialJake Rudh • Sep 6, 2024All the songs on the show this week are about high schools, colleges and teachers.
Sophisti-popJake Rudh • Aug 30, 2024This week’s show is filled with smooth, relaxing and jazzy numbers.
The synthesizer sound of the 1980sJake Rudh • Aug 23, 2024Jake Rudh highlights some of the groups and artists who helped put the synthesizer on the musical map.
Side projects or supergroups? Jake Rudh • Aug 16, 2024This week’s Transmission focuses on music side projects of the 1980s.
Happy birthday, The EdgeJake Rudh • Aug 9, 2024This Thursday is the birthday of U2’s The Edge, and Transmission celebrates.
Celebrating the launch of MTVJake Rudh • Aug 2, 2024This week on Transmission, we celebrate the anniversary of MTV’s launch on August 1, 1981.
Celebrating Canadian ArtistsJake Rudh • Jul 26, 2024Canada Day was officially on July 1 earlier this month but Transmission sadly forgot to celebrate it. Well before the month is over, we're gonna make up for that by playing an hour of nothing but Canadian post punk, new wave and classic alternative jams this Thursday night in the program. And who knows, I may even throw in a Rush song as well.
The New RomanticsJake Rudh • Jul 19, 2024This short-lived scene originated in the U.K., but it produced some long-lasting talent.
Celebrating the Miami Vice soundtrackJake Rudh • Jul 12, 2024When the weather gets steamy in Minnesota, it’s time for Transmission’s annual homage to the soundtrack of Miami Vice.
