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March 03, 2016

The Lumineers and Iggy Pop are back after a hiatus; Hippo Campus, Kendrick Lamar and Tame Impala make big moves; Atmosphere makes a debut the week Soundset announces its lineup; and Alabama Shakes are back at No.1.

The Chart Show: Atmosphere debut coincides with Soundset announce

The Chart Show: Atmosphere debut coincides with Soundset announce

Mark Wheat • Mar 3, 2016

The Lumineers and Iggy Pop are back after a hiatus; Hippo Campus, Kendrick Lamar and Tame Impala make big moves; Atmosphere makes a debut the week Soundset announces its lineup; and Alabama Shakes are back at No.1.

Take The Current's Time Machine Quiz: 1960

Take The Current's Time Machine Quiz: 1960

Mar 2, 2016

On Tuesday night, Bill DeVille hosted a Time Machine all about 1960. Now take the quiz: Listen to the mashup of five songs from the show, and see if you can identify them.

Watch video of Lake Street Dive performing at NPR Music's Tiny Desk

Watch video of Lake Street Dive performing at NPR Music's Tiny Desk

Bob Boilen • Mar 2, 2016

The band's comfortably styled songs sometimes tilt toward soul and often rock danceably on a new collection of songs called 'Side Pony'. Watch Lake Street Dive perform live at the NPR Music offices.

9:30 Coffee Break: Diacritical marks and graphic symbols

9:30 Coffee Break: Diacritical marks and graphic symbols

Jade and Sean McPherson • Mar 2, 2016

For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear by artists who use diacritical marks or graphic symbols in their names? Send us your requests.

Eating and Drinking with Dara Moskowitz-Grumdahl: Soup!

Eating and Drinking with Dara Moskowitz-Grumdahl: Soup!

Anna Reed • Mar 2, 2016

Dara Moskowitz-Grumdahl stops by The Current's Morning Show to talk to Jade and Sean McPherson about the best soups in town.

Today in Music History: Lou Reed was born

Today in Music History: Lou Reed was born

Mar 2, 2016

Bo Diddley recorded his first single; the Four Seasons notched their third number-one hit; the compact disc was introduced; and Lou Reed was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., Today in Music History.

Bob Dylan reveals vast ‘secret archive,’ to be opened to public

Bob Dylan reveals vast ‘secret archive,’ to be opened to public

Jay Gabler • Mar 2, 2016

In a stunning announcement, a group of Oklahoma institutions has shared news of the acquisition of an enormous private archive maintained by Bob Dylan. Spanning Dylan’s entire career, the archive includes everything from song drafts to personal correspondence to multimedia. The archive is set to be opened to scholars and made available to the public,…

Julia Holter performs in The Current studio

Julia Holter performs in The Current studio

Mark Wheat • Mar 2, 2016

Julia Holter's 2015 album, 'Have You in My Wilderness,' found itself included in many best-of lists. 'Things like that don't show in obvious ways,' Holter says, 'but we are selling out shows … that's the most clear change for me.' Before a gig at the 7th Street Entry in Minneapolis, Holter and her band stopped in to The Current for an in-studio session hosted by Mark Wheat.

First Listen: Thao & The Get Down Stay Down, 'A Man Alive'

First Listen: Thao & The Get Down Stay Down, 'A Man Alive'

Mar 1, 2016

On her new album, Thao Nguyen and her band sound emboldened and unafraid to delve into some heavy, nervy stuff.

Matty Healy of the 1975 on making bold decisions

Matty Healy of the 1975 on making bold decisions

David Safar and Matty Healy • Mar 1, 2016

On the heels of releasing their sophomore LP, Matty Healy of the 1975 sat down to chat with New Hot host David Safar to talk about I Like It When You Sleep, for You Are So Beautiful Yet So Unaware of It, forthcoming demo releases and making bold decisions in the name of the album.

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