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October 06, 2016

Angel Olsen, Local Natives, Saint Motel, Warpaint, Kings of Leon and Kungs all make debuts; Glass Animals move up big time; and the Head and the Heart and Chance The Rapper are inducted to the Hall of Fame.

The Chart Show: The Head and the Heart, Chance The Rapper inducted to Hall of Fame

The Chart Show: The Head and the Heart, Chance The Rapper inducted to Hall of Fame

Mark Wheat • Oct 6, 2016

Angel Olsen, Local Natives, Saint Motel, Warpaint, Kings of Leon and Kungs all make debuts; Glass Animals move up big time; and the Head and the Heart and Chance The Rapper are inducted to the Hall of Fame.

Music news: 'Thriller' writer Rod Temperton dies at 66

Music news: 'Thriller' writer Rod Temperton dies at 66

Oct 5, 2016

Today's top music news stories include the death of the man who wrote some of Michael Jackson's biggest hits. There's also news of a Weezer reissue, and a slew of new music videos.

Take The Current's Time Machine Quiz: 2002

Take The Current's Time Machine Quiz: 2002

Daniel Nass • Oct 5, 2016

On Tuesday night, Bill DeVille hosted a Time Machine all about music from 2002. Now take the quiz: Listen to the mashup of five songs from the show, and see if you can identify them.

The Record Company perform in The Current studio

The Record Company perform in The Current studio

Jade, Leah Garaas and The Record Company • Oct 5, 2016

Los Angeles-based band the Record Company stopped by The Current to perform songs off their album Give It Back to You live in-studio.

Coffee Break: National Kale Day

Coffee Break: National Kale Day

Anna Reed • Oct 5, 2016

Happy National Kale Day to you and yours. Maybe you love the crunchy leaf cabbage that has everyone excited about living their best lives, or maybe you are confounded by its bitter taste and curly-leaved texture. Either way, for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that mention vegetables?

John Moe: Ten Collapse Albums That Will Brighten -- Or Possibly Ruin -- Your Day

John Moe: Ten Collapse Albums That Will Brighten -- Or Possibly Ruin -- Your Day

John Moe • Oct 5, 2016

When bands have broken up, 'several have written -- either intentionally or not -- a sort of farewell note in the form of their final album,' writes John Moe. 'These are Collapse Albums, and they can be a fascinating mix of music and psychology. Here are 10 Collapse Albums, recorded in the bands' dwindling moments, that pack a punch given their bittersweet circumstances.' Check out John's list and let the conversation begin.

Today in Music History: Remembering Eddie Kendricks

Today in Music History: Remembering Eddie Kendricks

Oct 5, 2016

Olivia Newton-John had her first U.S. No. 1 single; following the end of the Smiths, Johnny Marr started rehearsing with the Pretenders; Roger Daltrey announced the Who were re-forming; Beatles fans snapped up the group's co-written autobiography; and Temptations co-founder Eddie Kendricks passed away in Birmingham, Ala., Today in Music History.

Al Roker tours Paisley Park: ‘Forecast: 100% purple rain, baby!’

Al Roker tours Paisley Park: ‘Forecast: 100% purple rain, baby!’

Jay Gabler • Oct 5, 2016

With Paisley Park set to open to the public tomorrow, the Today Show gave the public a first look at how the venue will appear as a museum. Clips posted to Twitter show Al Roker talking with Sharon Nelson and Norrine Nelson, two of Prince’s half-sisters, who tell Roker “the spirit of Prince is here.” Roker also…

Music News: Charles Bradley cancels tour in wake of cancer diagnosis

Music News: Charles Bradley cancels tour in wake of cancer diagnosis

Oct 4, 2016

Today's top music news stories include a health challenge for Charles Bradley, the White Stripes disavowing a political ad, and the reissue of a Bob Dylan documentary.

Mary Lucia: watch out for these conversation starters

Mary Lucia: watch out for these conversation starters

Mary Lucia • Oct 4, 2016

In this week's column, Mary Lucia explores some often-used phrases that portend something unpleasant. 'There are lots of ways to start a conversation,' Mary writes. 'Here are a few that make me want to run in the other direction.' See if you identify with these expressions and what frequently follows.

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