Coffee Break9:30 Coffee Break: Money, Money, MoneyJill Riley and Sean McPherson • Aug 6, 2015There are a lot of stories about money in the news today. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that are about money? Send us your requests.
Local Current BlogThe sensational world of band riders (and the not so glamorous reality)Jay Gabler • Aug 6, 2015Last winter, student journalists at the University of Oklahoma couldn’t have guessed they were breaking a story that media around the world would find absolutely delicious—even though it was a story about guacamole. Specifically, the story was about the detailed (“we want it chunky”) guacamole recipe that Jack White and his crew required backstage for…
The Current Guitar CollectionBridie Monds-Watson, aka SOAK, Gibson ES-339Luke Taylor • Aug 5, 2015There's something almost magic about the way Bridie Monds-Watson, aka SOAK, discovered the instrument she calls the 'favorite guitar [she's] ever had.' Learn more about SOAK's Gibson ES-339 and the story behind it.
The Current Music NewsToday’s Music News: Singers from TV On The Radio and Faith No More form supergroupStaff • Aug 5, 2015‘Tis the season for supergroups—apparently. Earlier this week we learned of the formation of EL VY (featuring Matt Berninger of The National and Brent Knopf of Memomena), and now we have Nevermen: a trio comprising Tunde Adebimpe (TV On The Radio), Mike Patton (Faith No More), and rapper Adam “Doseone” Drucker. After working together for years, the three have finally released music – the song…
Coffee Break9:30 Coffee Break: Songs that Stop on 'Stop'Jill Riley and Sean McPherson • Aug 5, 2015For today's Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that feature a musical stop at the word, "Stop!" Send us your requests.
Local Current BlogMuja Messiah’s “Angel Blood Soup” and more of this week’s Minnesota record releasesStaff • Aug 5, 2015Muja Messiah: Angel Blood Soup Although it doesn’t require a political agenda, art is a worthwhile platform for social commentary. Many progressive artists end up only skimming the surface, underwhelming the listener, and diminishing the issues at hand. On Muja Messiah’s latest effort, Angel Blood Soup, the rapper takes advantage of his spot on the mic and…
The Current Music NewsToday’s Music News: Lenny Kravitz has a wardrobe malfunction in SwedenStaff • Aug 4, 2015Lenny Kravitz may now know better than to go commando next time. While performing a gig in Sweden, Kravitz was wearing leather trousers that split open when he performed a squatting dance move. Kravitz evidently didn’t notice anything was amiss at first, but did exit stage rather quickly to put on another pair of pants.…
Coffee Break9:30 Coffee Break: Songs for National Night OutJill Riley and Sean McPherson • Aug 4, 2015As hundreds of communities will hold National Night Out events tonight, what songs do you want to hear that capture the spirit of the event? Send us your requests.
The Current Music NewsToday’s Music News: A bid to buy a bed for Bob DylanStaff • Aug 3, 2015How does one recognize Bob Dylan for his prolific music career that has endured for more than 50 years? Certainly Dylan has received his share of accolades, but the people at ClickHole (a website owned and operated by The Onion) have decided Dylan needs a good night’s sleep. As such, the site has launched a…
Coffee Break9:30 Coffee Break: Motorcycle SongsJill Riley and Sean McPherson • Aug 3, 2015As the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally gets underway in South Dakota, for today's Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that are about motorcycles or that refer to motorbikes? Send us your requests.