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January 29, 2015

Sleater-Kinney slam right back on top of the Chart this week; St. Vincent and TV On the Radio got a big bump; four artists are inducted to the Chart Show Hall of Fame.

The Chart Show: Sleater-Kinney rrrise to the top, four artists inducted to Hall of Fame

The Chart Show: Sleater-Kinney rrrise to the top, four artists inducted to Hall of Fame

Jan 29, 2015

Sleater-Kinney slam right back on top of the Chart this week; St. Vincent and TV On the Radio got a big bump; four artists are inducted to the Chart Show Hall of Fame.

Mark Wheat's Global Shout-Out Map: Jan. 28, 2015

Mark Wheat's Global Shout-Out Map: Jan. 28, 2015

Mark Wheat • Jan 28, 2015

Each week during The Chart Show, Mark Wheat takes a moment to acknowledge those listeners around the world who are listening to The Current stream. Here's a map that charts those global listeners. Not on here? Send your global-shout-out request.

Prince can party like it’s 1999, but only Taylor Swift can legally ‘party like it’s 1989’

Prince can party like it’s 1999, but only Taylor Swift can legally ‘party like it’s 1989’

Jay Gabler • Jan 28, 2015

Despite the fact that the phrase is a clear reference to Prince’s song “1999,” Taylor Swift has filed for federal trademark protection of the phrase “party like it’s 1989.” The year is the title of her Swift’s new album, which also contains the newly trademarked phrase “this sick beat.” You’ll additionally get in trouble with Swift’s…

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9:30 Coffee Break: Bands that are Reuniting

Steve Seel and Jill Riley • Jan 28, 2015

2015 is starting to feel like the "year of the reunion" for a lot of bands who haven't recorded or toured in a while. For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, which bands reuniting in 2015 would you like to hear?

Eating and Drinking with Dara Moskowitz-Grumdahl: Surly Taproom

Eating and Drinking with Dara Moskowitz-Grumdahl: Surly Taproom

Jan 28, 2015

This week Dara spoke to The Morning Show's Jill Riley and Steve Seel about her visit to the newly opened Surly Taproom.

Justin Schell’s local music documentary ‘We Rock Long Distance’ to premiere

Justin Schell’s local music documentary ‘We Rock Long Distance’ to premiere

Lillian Speakman • Jan 28, 2015

We Rock Long Distance, the first feature-length documentary by Minneapolis-based director and producer Justin Schell, is set to premiere on Feb. 6. The film follows the stories of three Minnesota hip-hop artists, showing how their roots “far beyond the Land of 10,000 Lakes” have influenced their life and music. The documentary film has been a several-year…

Today In Music History: "Relax" Hits Number One

Today In Music History: "Relax" Hits Number One

Jan 28, 2015

Jim Morrison was arrested, The Sex Pistols went Gold, and Frankie Goes to Hollywood told everyone to "Relax" Today in Music History.

Today’s Music News: Prince reportedly planning Grammys surprise

Today’s Music News: Prince reportedly planning Grammys surprise

Staff • Jan 28, 2015

Us Weekly isn’t the New York Times—but it’s not the National Enquirer either, so an Us Weekly report that Prince has “something in the works” for the Grammys has fans’ tongues wagging. The report only cites an anonymous source, but this mystery person is absolutely certain that “He has something very, very special in the works!” Stay…

ELEL - 40 Watt

ELEL - 40 Watt

Jan 28, 2015

ELEL - 40 Watt

L7 original lineup announces reunion, after 14 years

L7 original lineup announces reunion, after 14 years

Jay Gabler • Jan 27, 2015

A month after suggesting they might reunite, the original lineup of L7 have made it official: they’re getting the band back together after 14 years apart. In a Facebook post, the band enthusiastically announced their reunion for two European festival dates and a fan-funded documentary. Just hours after the announcement, nearly $20,000 has been pledged…

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