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!
Great rock bands of the early 2000sJake Rudh • Aug 18, 2023This week, Jake Rudh celebrates his favorite bands from the early 2000s who helped save rock and roll.
'80s sophisti-popJake Rudh • Aug 11, 2023This week, we celebrate the smooth and soft sounds of ‘80s classic alternative artists who gave us the genre of sophisti-pop.
Synthpop duos of the 1980sJake Rudh • Aug 4, 2023This week we're going to dive right into the pool of synthpop duos — from Tears For Fears, Soft Cell, Pet Shop Boys, Eurythmics, OMD, Yaz and more.
MTV's first 24 hoursJake Rudh • Jul 28, 2023This week, Jake Rudh spins an hour of songs that were played in the first 24 hours of MTV on August 1, 1981.
Side projects of the 80s New Wave era Jake Rudh • Jul 21, 2023This week on Transmission, we're featuring side projects of the 80s New Wave era — and there were a lot of them.
Miami ViceJake Rudh • Jul 14, 2023This week on Transmission, in light of the current heatwave, we’re paying homage to the soundtrack of Miami Vice. Viewers of the ‘80s TV series and newcomers alike are welcome as we dive into the Miami Vice music world.
American New WaveJake Rudh • Jul 7, 2023Transmission celebrates the July 4 holiday with a playlist of American artists.
Classic alternative artists still making music Jake Rudh • Jun 30, 2023This week, we celebrate those artists who are still putting out new records 30, 40, even 50 years later.
Prince chronologyJake Rudh • Jun 23, 2023This month, Prince would have celebrated his 65th birthday. That's why this week on Transmission, we celebrate a true genius and the work he left us.
Yacht RockJake Rudh • Jun 16, 2023We set sail with an hour of yacht rock, the smooth in the soft sounds of late ‘70s into the mid ‘80s.
