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March 10, 2016

Portland-based M. Ward, along with Zooey Deschanel, is half of the nostalgia-pop duo She & Him. But Ward has been releasing acclaimed solo albums full of smart indie folk since the late '90s. His latest, called "More Rain," came out this week. He spins a dinner party soundtrack filled with great guitar licks.

M. Ward DJs a Party Full of People Whose Names He Can't Recall

M. Ward DJs a Party Full of People Whose Names He Can't Recall

Rico Gagliano and Brendan Newnam • Mar 10, 2016

Portland-based M. Ward, along with Zooey Deschanel, is half of the nostalgia-pop duo She & Him. But Ward has been releasing acclaimed solo albums full of smart indie folk since the late '90s. His latest, called "More Rain," came out this week. He spins a dinner party soundtrack filled with great guitar licks.

First Listen: Iggy Pop, 'Post Pop Depression'

First Listen: Iggy Pop, 'Post Pop Depression'

Mar 10, 2016

The rock legend's new album with Queens Of The Stone Age's Josh Homme is all sharp angles, hard muscles and decadent ecstasy.

Music News: ‘Damn, Daniel’ kids cameo in new Weezer video

Music News: ‘Damn, Daniel’ kids cameo in new Weezer video

Staff • Mar 10, 2016

IRL California kids Joshua Holz and Daniel Lara — the filmmaker and star of the viral “Damn, Daniel” clips — make a cameo at the end of the new Weezer video, “California Kids.” (Billboard) Glen Perkins Saved My Life Tonight (or, The Pitch Is Back) Elton John’s tour manager DC Parmet is a big Minnesota Twins fan — so when…

Win tickets to Bonnaroo 2016 from The Current

Win tickets to Bonnaroo 2016 from The Current

Mar 10, 2016

Here's your chance to win a pair of exclusive guest access passes to Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival 2016 this June 9-12 in Manchester, TN featuring acts from LCD Soundsystem to Tame Impala, CHVRCHES to Jason Isbell and many, many more.

Auction of Prince items includes unreleased recordings, guitar, wedding china, handcuffs, and much more

Auction of Prince items includes unreleased recordings, guitar, wedding china, handcuffs, and much more

Jay Gabler • Mar 10, 2016

An auctioneer based in Los Angeles is currently holding an online sale of 95 items related to Prince. The sale, which is taking place without Prince’s endorsement or participation, includes items owned by his ex-wife Mayte Garcia and his first manager, Owen Husney. Among the most significant items are a cassette including previously unreleased recordings,…

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Coffee Break: Bad grammar

Anna Reed • Mar 10, 2016

For today's Coffee Break, send us your ideas for songs whose lyrics use bad grammar.

Today in Music History: Pink Floyd released 'The Dark Side Of The Moon'

Today in Music History: Pink Floyd released 'The Dark Side Of The Moon'

Mar 10, 2016

The Sex Pistols inked a six-day contract; Pearl Jam's bassist and drummer celebrate birthdays; Simon and Garfunkel recorded 'The Sound of Silence'; and Pink Floyd released 'Dark Side of the Moon', Today in Music History.

A Piano In Every Home cover time and space on ‘North American Review’

A Piano In Every Home cover time and space on ‘North American Review’

Cecilia Johnson • Mar 10, 2016

Travis Erickson and Jake Pavek, the founding members of A Piano In Every Home, are a good match. The band’s vocalist/guitarist, Erickson, is outgoing — a clever storyteller, always ready with a sharp metaphor. Meanwhile, Pavek (piano) settles back into conversation, usually comfortable to listen. The two have been friends since they were 12. Just a few years…

The Chart Show: Cloud Cult rise high ahead of release shows

The Chart Show: Cloud Cult rise high ahead of release shows

Mark Wheat • Mar 10, 2016

The Lumineers make a big upward move; Cage the Elephant and M.Ward make debuts; Lizzo and Polica are inducted to the Hall of Fame; and Cloud Cult rise high ahead of home-state release shows.

Take The Current's Time Machine Quiz: 1990

Take The Current's Time Machine Quiz: 1990

Mar 9, 2016

On Tuesday night, Bill DeVille hosted a Time Machine all about 1990. Now take the quiz: Listen to the mashup of five songs from the show, and see if you can identify them.

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