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July 14, 2016

The Strokes and Lumineers are back after a hiatus; Weezer makes a debut; The Avett Brothers and M83 are inducted to the Hall of Fame; and Lizzo goes out on top.

The Chart Show: Lizzo goes out on top

The Chart Show: Lizzo goes out on top

Mark Wheat • Jul 14, 2016

The Strokes and Lumineers are back after a hiatus; Weezer makes a debut; The Avett Brothers and M83 are inducted to the Hall of Fame; and Lizzo goes out on top.

Take The Current's Time Machine Quiz: 1971 Classic Rock

Take The Current's Time Machine Quiz: 1971 Classic Rock

Jul 13, 2016

On Tuesday night, Bill DeVille hosted a Time Machine all about classic rock from the year 1971. Now take the quiz: Listen to the mashup of five songs from the show, and see if you can identify them.

Music News: Murs to attempt world record 24-hour freestyle rap

Music News: Murs to attempt world record 24-hour freestyle rap

Staff • Jul 13, 2016

Murs has announced that on Sept. 28, he will live-stream an attempt to break the Guinness World Record for longest freestyle rap. The record is currently held by Arkansas rapper Romane Armand, who freestyled for just over 24 hours. “People can go to bed, wake up and make sure I’m still rapping,” says Murs — who admits,…

The Current's Rock and Roll Book Club: Rob Sheffield's 'On Bowie'

The Current's Rock and Roll Book Club: Rob Sheffield's 'On Bowie'

Mary Lucia • Jul 13, 2016

Mary Lucia reviews 'On Bowie,' a tribute Rob Sheffield was asked to write in just a month.

KRISTIN KONTROL on paving a solo path by overcoming personal negativity

KRISTIN KONTROL on paving a solo path by overcoming personal negativity

David Safar and Kristin Kontrol • Jul 13, 2016

Kristin Welchez (aka Dee Dee of Dum Dum Girls) sat down for a chat with The Current's David Safar about paving a solo path for her new musical endeavor by overcoming personal negativity, writing affirming songs and opening for Garbage.

YourClassical

Coffee Break: Years!

Anna Reed • Jul 13, 2016

Yesterday we played Zager and Evans' "In The Year 2525" for our history highlight and we thought it might be fun this morning to listen to more year songs. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that mention years in the title or lyrics?

John Moe: On the Cognitive Dissonance of Seeing Bon Scott Sing 'Build Me Up Buttercup'

John Moe: On the Cognitive Dissonance of Seeing Bon Scott Sing 'Build Me Up Buttercup'

John Moe • Jul 13, 2016

'Sometimes a video can be amusing, then funny, then existentially upsetting,' writes John Moe. 'Such was the case when I came across one of Bon Scott, the late singer of AC/DC, singing the '60s bubblegum pop classic, Build Me Up Buttercup.'

Today in Music History: 50 record retailers listened to 'Bad' at Michael Jackson's home

Today in Music History: 50 record retailers listened to 'Bad' at Michael Jackson's home

Anna Reed • Jul 13, 2016

The Stones played their first gig outside London; the first disco single hit No. 1; Duran Duran had a hit based on a James Bond theme; Michael Jackson shared a preview of 'Bad'; Rod Stewart was awarded a CBE; and 50 record retailers listened to 'Bad' at Michael Jackson's home, Today in Music History.

Frankie Lee performs in The Current studio

Frankie Lee performs in The Current studio

Bill DeVille, Leah Garaas and Frankie Lee • Jul 12, 2016

Ahead of his 'American Dreamer' release show at the Turf Club, Frankie Lee and company stopped by The Current to perform live in-studio and to chat with host Bill DeVille.

Music News: St. Vincent remakes ‘Golden Girls’ theme song

Music News: St. Vincent remakes ‘Golden Girls’ theme song

Staff • Jul 12, 2016

You might not even recognize the Golden Girls theme song “Thank You For Being a Friend” as reimagined by St. Vincent, who shared her eerie take via Twitter. (Rolling Stone) I remade the "Golden Girls" theme song into a dirge. #thankyouforbeingafriend pic.twitter.com/1UaKx6oGgk — St. Vincent (@st_vincent) July 11, 2016 Banks releases NSFW single Banks has released a new…

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