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February 09, 2013

From The Rolling Stones to The White Stripes, the list of artists who have covered Otis Redding songs may surprise you. We pick the best in this special playlist.

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The Ten Best Otis Redding Covers

Feb 9, 2013

From The Rolling Stones to The White Stripes, the list of artists who have covered Otis Redding songs may surprise you. We pick the best in this special playlist.

Video: The Kopecky Family Band - Are You Listening (Live)

Video: The Kopecky Family Band - Are You Listening (Live)

Feb 8, 2013

Nashville's Kopecky Family Band recently stopped by The Current's headquarters and played an intimate take on the tune "Are You Listening."

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Request a love song for Valentine's Day

Feb 8, 2013

Forget chocolates and flowers. This year, show you care by requesting a romantic song for that special someone.

9:30 Coffee Break: Grammy Losers

9:30 Coffee Break: Grammy Losers

Feb 8, 2013

What artists have never won a Grammy but should have? Give us your suggestions and we'll pick some to play for today's 9:30 Coffee Break.

First Listen: Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, 'Push The Sky Away'

First Listen: Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, 'Push The Sky Away'

Stephen Thompson • Feb 8, 2013

The Australian singer and writer assembles a string of slow-burning ballads that seethe and surprise, punctuated by Warren Ellis' gorgeous strings and bits of Cave's own grabby, pervy innuendo.

Today in Music History: "Blood On The Tracks" Hits Number One

Today in Music History: "Blood On The Tracks" Hits Number One

Feb 8, 2013

Oasis got into a fight, R.E.M went to their first recording session and Dylan went to number one Today in Music History.

Where will we find the next Otis Redding?

Where will we find the next Otis Redding?

Scott Olstad • Feb 8, 2013

If a young Otis Redding tried to break into the industry today, he would find the path to fame offers a range of new avenues.

Friday Five: New Absynthe, Retribution Gospel Choir, Bomba de Luz

Friday Five: New Absynthe, Retribution Gospel Choir, Bomba de Luz

Andrea Swensson • Feb 8, 2013

The end of the week is upon is, which can only mean one thing: Time to reward yourself with a few minutes away from the grind by sampling a few procrastination-worthy music videos. Actually, this week’s offerings are so substantial that there’s about an hour’s worth of entertainment below—we have Retribution Gospel Choir to thank…

Aby Wolf - Brave Boy

Aby Wolf - Brave Boy

Jon Schober • Feb 8, 2013

Aby Wolf - Brave Boy, from the new album "Wolf Lords."

The Chart Converts to Metric: The Chart Show, Feb. 7, 2013

The Chart Converts to Metric: The Chart Show, Feb. 7, 2013

Mark Wheat • Feb 8, 2013

A surprise surge takes Metric to the top and two songs get sent to the Chart Show Hall of Fame.

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