The Current Music NewsMusic News: R. Kelly accused leading abusive 'cult'Jay Gabler • Jul 17, 2017Today's top music news stories include reports of R. Kelly leading an abusive 'cult,' continuing controversy over Radiohead's upcoming Israel gig, and details on a much-anticipated Smiths reissue.
The Current Music NewsMusic News: Listen to the White Stripes' first showJay Gabler • Jul 16, 2017Today's top music news stories include an official confirmation of a forthcoming Queen biopic, more developments in the Spotify 'fake artists' story, and the release of a recording of the first-ever White Stripes show.
The Current Music NewsMusic News: 2 Live Crew's Fresh Kid Ice dies at 53Jay Gabler • Jul 13, 2017Today's top music news stories include the death of a 2 Live Crew co-founder, reported financial woes for SoundCloud, and Emmy nominations.
The Current Music NewsMusic News: Unreleased Michael Jackson album being soldJay Gabler • Jul 12, 2017Today's top music news includes two different Michael Jackson stories, and the death of a noted South African jazz musician.
The Current Music NewsMusic News: Varsity Theater sold, concerts to returnJay Gabler • Jul 11, 2017Today's top music news stories include the Varsity Theater being sold, Mdou Moctar coming to town, and speculation about the 2018 Super Bowl halftime show.
The Current Music NewsMusic News: Paul Westerberg releases bizarro new songJay Gabler • Jul 10, 2017Today's top music news stories include a new Paul Westerberg song, Gap in-store playlists surfacing, and the biggest tour of 2017.
The Current Music NewsMusic News: Dulono's on Lake Street closesJay Gabler • Jul 10, 2017Today's top music news stories include the closure of the original Dulono's restaurant, a death before Green Day's festival set in Madrid, and plans for a grunge musical.
The Current Music NewsMusic News: Steven Tyler, John Fogerty to share a billJay Gabler • Jul 6, 2017Today's top music news stories include a lineup announcement for the annual Starkey Foundation Gala, an album announcement from Kesha, and Prince returning to the top five on Billboard's album chart.
News and InterviewsMusic News: Brittany Howard of Alabama Shakes debuts new band, Bermuda TriangleCecilia Johnson • Jul 6, 2017Today's top music news stories include a new band featuring Brittany Howard (Alabama Shakes) and the 411 on JAY-Z's 4:44.
The Current Music NewsMusic News: Drummer John Blackwell Jr. dies at 43Jay Gabler • Jul 4, 2017Today's top music news stories include the death of drummer John Blackwell Jr., a first look at an unauthorized Morrissey biopic, and sales of Warren Zevon's library and Daft Punk's drum machine.