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May 14, 2015

Matt and Kim make it to #1 ahead of sold out show; Florence and the Machine get a big boost following SNL performance; My Morning Jacket and the Tallest Man on Earth hold on as their new albums release; Jamie xx is a new entry in the basement spot.

The Chart Show: Matt and Kim clinch #1 spot ahead of sold out Twin Cities show

The Chart Show: Matt and Kim clinch #1 spot ahead of sold out Twin Cities show

Mark Wheat • May 14, 2015

Matt and Kim make it to #1 ahead of sold out show; Florence and the Machine get a big boost following SNL performance; My Morning Jacket and the Tallest Man on Earth hold on as their new albums release; Jamie xx is a new entry in the basement spot.

Today’s Music News: Watch Courtney Barnett play a TV news anchorwoman

Today’s Music News: Watch Courtney Barnett play a TV news anchorwoman

Staff • May 13, 2015

Courtney Barnett plays an anchorwoman in a video for “Shiny Gun,” a song by her fellow Australian Fraser A. Gorman. (Pitchfork) See Barnett IRL this summer at Rock the Garden. The first show of U2‘s world tour will happen as scheduled tonight in Vancouver despite the recent death of drummer Larry Mullen Jr.‘s father. Mullen left…

Prince releases audio from Paisley Park ‘Dance Rally 4 Peace’

Prince releases audio from Paisley Park ‘Dance Rally 4 Peace’

Jay Gabler • May 13, 2015

Before playing a high-profile “Rally 4 Peace” concert in Baltimore on Sunday, Prince and 3RDEYEGIRL warmed up with a “Dance Rally 4 Peace” at Paisley Park on Saturday, May 2. He’s now released 42 minutes of audio from that concert, streaming on Soundcloud. (Listen below.) On Saturday, Prince also used Soundcloud as the platform for…

Remembering a post-Longhorn friendship with Kim Gordon and Thurston Moore

Remembering a post-Longhorn friendship with Kim Gordon and Thurston Moore

Richard Champ • May 13, 2015

Richard Champ remembers how he met Kim Gordon and Thurston Moore, soon to be of Sonic Youth, in the early 1980s. Read Champ's story and enter to win a copy of Gordon's book "Girl in a Band," our Rock and Roll Book Club pick of the month.

9:30 Coffee Break: Your songs for Guitar Hero

9:30 Coffee Break: Your songs for Guitar Hero

Jill Riley and Sean McPherson • May 13, 2015

Activision has announced its upcoming version of Guitar Hero will have a tracklist featuring more indie artists than in the past. For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs would you, as a listener of The Current, want to add to the Guitar Hero tracklist? Send us your requests.

Eating and Drinking with Solo Vino's Chuck Kanski: Happy Rosé Season

Eating and Drinking with Solo Vino's Chuck Kanski: Happy Rosé Season

May 13, 2015

Wine expert Chuck Kanski visits The Current's Morning Show to talk about rose' season. Although most rose' has traditionally come from Provence in France, German vintages are gaining in popularity. Listen to the full interview to hear more about rose' season and about how rose' is pleasing to people who prefer either white or red wine.

Today in Music History: Happy 65th Birthday to Stevie Wonder

Today in Music History: Happy 65th Birthday to Stevie Wonder

May 13, 2015

The Supremes scored their tenth chart-topping single; Led Zeppelin made their Hawaii debut; Yvonne Elliman had a hit from 'Saturday Night Fever'; Oasis broke a ticket-selling record; and beloved performer Stevie Wonder celebrates his birthday -- he was born in Saginaw, Mich., Today in Music History.

Today’s Music News: Beyoncé and Jay Z met with Freddie Gray’s family backstage at Prince concert

Today’s Music News: Beyoncé and Jay Z met with Freddie Gray’s family backstage at Prince concert

Staff • May 12, 2015

After Prince‘s Sunday concert in Baltimore—a concert that was live-streamed on Jay Z‘s Tidal music service—Jay Z and his wife Beyoncé, along with Alicia Keys, met backstage with relatives of Freddie Gray and Mike Brown. Tidal will be matching proceeds from donations made to a fund created to support work towards police accountability and racial justice. (Billboard) Beyoncé & Jay Z with #FreddieGray‘s…

Love at first listen: How a chance encounter renewed my faith in rock ‘n’ roll

Love at first listen: How a chance encounter renewed my faith in rock ‘n’ roll

Andrea Swensson • May 12, 2015

I believe in rock ‘n’ roll and I think rock ‘n’ roll believes in me. These words were broadcast far and wide recently by my friend and colleague Mary Lucia, and they’ve also been echoed by countless rock ‘n’ roll believers over the past 50 years. While Mike Mictlan might spit that “rap won’t save…

9:30 Coffee Break: Non-'Idol' Idols

9:30 Coffee Break: Non-'Idol' Idols

Jill Riley and Sean McPherson • May 12, 2015

As 'American Idol' announces it will be ending its run in 2016, for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear by artists who would never have made it onto 'American Idol'? Send us your requests.

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