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August 04, 2015

Lenny 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.…

Today’s Music News: Lenny Kravitz has a wardrobe malfunction in Sweden

Today’s Music News: Lenny Kravitz has a wardrobe malfunction in Sweden

Staff • Aug 4, 2015

Lenny 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.…

SOAK performs in The Current studio

SOAK performs in The Current studio

Bill DeVille and SOAK • Aug 4, 2015

Bridie Monds-Watson -- known by her stage name, SOAK -- didn't consciously set out to be a singer-songwriter. 'I always wanted to play drums,' she says. 'It was just whenever I felt confident on guitar and new enough chords, I started singing along to what I was playing.' Now touring in support of her debut album, 'Before We Forgot How to Dream,' Monds-Watson played an in-studio session at The Current, hosted by Bill DeVille.

First Listen: Pavement, 'The Secret History, Vol. 1'

First Listen: Pavement, 'The Secret History, Vol. 1'

Jason Heller • Aug 4, 2015

In the early 1990s, Pavement was especially rough around the edges. A new collection of unreleased recordings from the era captures the band's absurd charm. Stream the complete album before it releases on Aug. 11.

9:30 Coffee Break: Songs for National Night Out

9:30 Coffee Break: Songs for National Night Out

Jill Riley and Sean McPherson • Aug 4, 2015

As 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.

Throbbing Hive with John Moe: The Human League and Kindly Robots

Throbbing Hive with John Moe: The Human League and Kindly Robots

Aug 4, 2015

This week, John Moe stopped by The Current's Morning Show to talk to Jill Riley and Sean McPherson about the Human League remixed and about a robot that found anything but brotherly love in Philadelphia. 'The lesson here is that people will help a stranger,' John says, 'until that stranger gets to Philadelphia.'

Today in Music History: the Stones release single with a lengthy title

Today in Music History: the Stones release single with a lengthy title

Aug 4, 2015

Billboard introduced the Hot 100 singles chart; a Monkees fan stowed away with the band from Minneapolis to St. Louis; Floyd released their debut album; Prince topped the album charts with 'Purple Rain'; and the Rolling Stones released a long-titled single, Today in Music History.

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Today’s Music News: A bid to buy a bed for Bob Dylan

Staff • Aug 3, 2015

How 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…

Django Django perform in The Current studio

Django Django perform in The Current studio

Mac Wilson, Leah Garaas and Django Django • Aug 3, 2015

Ahead of their show in the First Avenue mainroom, the U.K.'s Django Django stopped by The Current to perform in-studio and to chat with host Mac Wilson about their new record, Born Under Saturn.

Motion City Soundtrack debut "Lose Control" from the forthcoming 'Panic Stations'

Motion City Soundtrack debut "Lose Control" from the forthcoming 'Panic Stations'

Aug 3, 2015

Listen to "Lose Control," the second single from Motion City Soundtrack's upcoming album 'Panic Stations.'

9:30 Coffee Break: Motorcycle Songs

9:30 Coffee Break: Motorcycle Songs

Jill Riley and Sean McPherson • Aug 3, 2015

As 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.

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