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February 18, 2016

Kedrick Lamar is back on the chart after an electrifying GRAMMY performance; Iggy Pop, Ra Ra Riot, Yeasayer and Tame Impala make debuts; and Bad Bad Hats return to the top spot.

The Chart Show: Kendrick Lamar back on after electrifying GRAMMY performance

The Chart Show: Kendrick Lamar back on after electrifying GRAMMY performance

Mark Wheat • Feb 18, 2016

Kedrick Lamar is back on the chart after an electrifying GRAMMY performance; Iggy Pop, Ra Ra Riot, Yeasayer and Tame Impala make debuts; and Bad Bad Hats return to the top spot.

The Current's Guitar Collection: Jack Torrey of The Cactus Blossoms, vintage Silvertone

The Current's Guitar Collection: Jack Torrey of The Cactus Blossoms, vintage Silvertone

Luke Taylor • Feb 17, 2016

Jack Torrey of the Cactus Blossoms plays a vintage guitar he was happy to tell us about. It turns out he found it through an online search, and when he first played it, he couldn't believe the treasure he'd unearthed. Read more about Torrey's vintage Silvertone guitar.

Sundance 2016: The best music movies

Sundance 2016: The best music movies

Jim Brunzell III • Feb 17, 2016

Sound Unseen director Jim Brunzell III has the scoop on movies from this year's Sundance Film Festival that music lovers should watch for in theaters.

A conversation with Naughty by Nature

A conversation with Naughty by Nature

Sean McPherson and Naughty by Nature • Feb 17, 2016

On Wednesday, Feb. 17, Sean McPherson sat down with one of the most revered hip-hop groups of all time, Naughty by Nature. Known for infectious hits as well as contemplative tunes, Naughty by Nature shared stories and insights that speak volumes to their longevity in the music business. Listen to Sean's complete interview with Naughty by Nature.

Take The Current's Time Machine Quiz: 1983

Take The Current's Time Machine Quiz: 1983

Feb 17, 2016

On Tuesday night, Bill DeVille hosted a Time Machine all about 1996. Now take the quiz: Listen to the mashup of five songs from the show, and see if you can identify them.

Music News: Rolling Stones, Cream, Police albums get new ‘half-speed’ vinyl editions at Abbey Road

Music News: Rolling Stones, Cream, Police albums get new ‘half-speed’ vinyl editions at Abbey Road

Staff • Feb 17, 2016

There’s a new frontier in audiophile vinyl: six classic albums have been remastered at London’s legendary Abbey Road Studios using a new “half-speed” process. That doesn’t mean you’ll need to play the records at 16 2/3 RPM — but that’s the speed they’ll be recorded at. The process “brings a clear, crisp sound with much better…

9:30 Coffee Break: Great first tracks

9:30 Coffee Break: Great first tracks

Feb 17, 2016

It's the first day of our member drive! In honor of starting things off with a bang, let's listen to great songs that were the first track on their album for today's 9:30 Coffee Break.

Eating and Drinking with Dara Moskowitz-Grumdahl: Integrative medicine

Eating and Drinking with Dara Moskowitz-Grumdahl: Integrative medicine

Anna Reed • Feb 17, 2016

Dara Moskowitz-Grumdahl stops by The Current's Morning Show to talk to Jade and Sean McPherson about integrative medicine - pairing Western treatments with non-traditional remedies.

Today in Music History: 'Girl From The North Country' recorded

Today in Music History: 'Girl From The North Country' recorded

Feb 17, 2016

Elvis earned his first Gold album; James Taylor appeared on television; AC/DC released their first album; Franz Ferdinand swept a bunch of awards; and Johnny Cash re-recorded "Girl From The North Country" with Bob Dylan, Today in Music History.

Prince takes best passport photo ever

Prince takes best passport photo ever

Jay Gabler • Feb 17, 2016

Here’s Prince’s new passport photo. That is all. To stay on top of all the latest Prince news, sign up for our Purple Alert e-mails. PRINCE ROGERS NELSON::PASSPORT PICTURE 2/11/16 pic.twitter.com/lgdLCXQ9y2 — Prince3EG (@Prince3EG) February 11, 2016

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