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May 26, 2016

Soul singer Charles Bradley sings not only from his heart, but from his entire being. Bradley, together with his band the Extraordinaires, bring their soulful tunes into The Current's studio for a session hosted by Mac Wilson. 'Music is what's keeping the world together today,' Bradley says. 'We've got to make it right all over the land.'

Charles Bradley performs in The Current studio

Charles Bradley performs in The Current studio

Mac Wilson and Charles Bradley • May 26, 2016

Soul singer Charles Bradley sings not only from his heart, but from his entire being. Bradley, together with his band the Extraordinaires, bring their soulful tunes into The Current's studio for a session hosted by Mac Wilson. 'Music is what's keeping the world together today,' Bradley says. 'We've got to make it right all over the land.'

Music News: The Strokes announce new EP

Music News: The Strokes announce new EP

Staff • May 26, 2016

On the first episode of his new Sirius XMU show, Julian Casablancas premiered a new Strokes song, “OBLIVIUS,” and announced that a new EP — Future Present Past — will be released June 3. The EP’s two other songs, “Drag Queen” and “Threat of Joy,” later premiered on Beats 1 and BBC Radio 1 respectively, and all three are…

Coffee Break: #YouKnowItsSummerWhen

Coffee Break: #YouKnowItsSummerWhen

Anna Reed • May 26, 2016

You might have noticed the hashtag #YouKnowItsSummerWhen floating around on social media this week. What does summer mean to you? For today's 9:30 Coffee Break let's listen to songs that make you think of the start of summer.

Today in Music History: Happy Birthday Stevie Nicks

Today in Music History: Happy Birthday Stevie Nicks

May 26, 2016

The original "Twist and Shout" by the Isley Brothers was released; The Beatles recorded "Yellow Submarine" at Abbey Road studios in London; John and Yoko began an eight-day "bed in" to promote world peace; and Stevie Nicks was born, Today in Music History.

Preview: Soundset 2016 is one highlight after another

Preview: Soundset 2016 is one highlight after another

Cecilia Johnson • May 26, 2016

Soundset 2016 kicks off this weekend, and it’s been a long time since I was this excited for a festival. Typically, I start off festivals with a few favorite artists on the lineup, and I discover lots of new music just by catching bits of sets. At Eaux Claires, I found Elliot Moss; at TFBSE,…

Music News: Six-year-old invites Vikings star to birthday party with music video

Music News: Six-year-old invites Vikings star to birthday party with music video

Staff • May 26, 2016

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Teddy Bridgewater stopped by to wish happy seventh birthday to Obadiah Gamble after the local youngster made a music video inviting Bridgewater to his party, and the video went viral. (City Pages) Fatal violence erupts at T.I. show Three were shot, one fatally, at a Wednesday night T.I. concert in New York. Just before the Atlanta…

The Chart Show: Lizzo reaches No.1 ahead of Soundset

The Chart Show: Lizzo reaches No.1 ahead of Soundset

Mark Wheat • May 26, 2016

Big moves from the Avett Brothers and Lucius; new entries from Chance The Rapper, Mumford and Sons, Courtney Barnett and Radiohead; Polica and CHVRCHES are inducted; and Lizzo reaches No.1 ahead of her Soundset appearance.

Take The Current's Time Machine Quiz: Bob Dylan in the '60s

Take The Current's Time Machine Quiz: Bob Dylan in the '60s

May 25, 2016

On Tuesday night, Bill DeVille hosted a special Time Machine for Bob Dylan's 75th birthday, focusing on Dylan's 1960s output. Now take the quiz: Listen to the mashup of five songs from the show, and see if you can identify them.

Coffee Break: Spelling songs

Coffee Break: Spelling songs

Anna Reed • May 25, 2016

The Scripps National Spelling Bee kicks off today so let's celebrate with songs that feature spelling in the lyrics.

The O.K. Show, Episode 18: Gary Louris opens up about depression, addiction and recovery

The O.K. Show, Episode 18: Gary Louris opens up about depression, addiction and recovery

Andrea Swensson • May 25, 2016

There has always been something very comforting to me about listening to the Jayhawks, even when their songs speak to sadness and loneliness. And there has always been something about Gary Louris’s voice that hints at something deeper and lonelier than we could ever imagine. His voice has a vulnerability at its core that makes…

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