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October 27, 2016

Lizzo, Hippo Campus, Kishi Bashi and Car Seat Headrest make debuts; Regina Spektor, Bon Iver and Band of Horses are inducted to the Hall of Fame; and Angel Olsen reaches No.1 for the first time.

The Chart Show: Angel Olsen skates to No.1

The Chart Show: Angel Olsen skates to No.1

Mark Wheat • Oct 27, 2016

Lizzo, Hippo Campus, Kishi Bashi and Car Seat Headrest make debuts; Regina Spektor, Bon Iver and Band of Horses are inducted to the Hall of Fame; and Angel Olsen reaches No.1 for the first time.

Music News: First Avenue shares details of proposed riverfront amphitheater

Music News: First Avenue shares details of proposed riverfront amphitheater

Oct 26, 2016

Today's top music news stories include details on First Avenue's amphitheater proposal, an official Bon Iver flannel shirt, and rumors about Jay Z trying to buy Prince's vault.

Take The Current's Time Machine Quiz: 1998

Take The Current's Time Machine Quiz: 1998

Daniel Nass • Oct 26, 2016

On Tuesday night, Bill DeVille hosted a Time Machine all about music from 1998. Now take the quiz: Listen to the mashup of five songs from the show, and see if you can identify them.

What's New on The Current: Flaming Lips, Rolling Stones and Julia Jacklin

What's New on The Current: Flaming Lips, Rolling Stones and Julia Jacklin

Oct 26, 2016

Jade digs into the Flaming Lips' new single "The Castle" off their forthcoming album 'Oczy Mlody', the latest from the Rolling Stones and "Coming of Age" from Julia Jacklin, a new artist out of Australia who blends folk, country and indie-rock.

Coffee Break: Ghosts and Spirits

Coffee Break: Ghosts and Spirits

Jill Riley and Brian Oake • Oct 26, 2016

Halloween is approaching quickly, and frankly, we can't wait. As we 'creep' ever closer to October 31, we're ramping things up with eerie themes for the 9:30 Coffee Break. Today, what songs do you want to hear that mention a ghost, ghosts or spirits? Send us your requests.

The Current's Rock and Roll Book Club: 'Prince: Inside the Music and the Masks'

The Current's Rock and Roll Book Club: 'Prince: Inside the Music and the Masks'

Jay Gabler • Oct 26, 2016

The irony of Ronin Ro's Prince biography is that, despite its title, Ro doesn't try very hard to peer behind Prince's mask. In some ways, that's a good thing.

Today in Music History: Happy Birthday, Bootsy Collins

Today in Music History: Happy Birthday, Bootsy Collins

Oct 26, 2016

A Berlin concert by Bill Haley and his Comets sparked a riot; The Rolling Stones cut their first demo; the Beatles were awarded MBEs; Ozzy broke his foot; Andy Taylor left Duran Duran; and bassist Bootsy Collins was born in Cincinnati in 1951, Today in Music History.

Saint Motel perform in The Current studio

Saint Motel perform in The Current studio

Mac Wilson and Saint Motel • Oct 26, 2016

Saint Motel formed and are based in Los Angeles, but the band's A/J Jackson is originally from Minneapolis. 'My metric of how we're doing as a band is my mom and whether or not she hears us on The Current,' Jackson says. Touring in support of their album, 'saintmotelevision,' Saint Motel stopped at The Current for a session hosted by Mac Wilson.

Music News: Yoko Ono makes 'Simpsons' gag a reality

Music News: Yoko Ono makes 'Simpsons' gag a reality

Oct 25, 2016

Today's top music news items include Yoko Ono turning a 'Simpsons' gag into reality, the list of Record Store Black Friday vinyl exclusives, and the winners of the Polaris Heritage Prize.

Mary Lucia: Song lyrics that grab you by the throat

Mary Lucia: Song lyrics that grab you by the throat

Mary Lucia • Oct 25, 2016

Some songs require repeat listens before you're hooked, but there are others that instantly grab you by the throat. You immediately know you are buying whatever it is they're selling. Here are a few examples of some of Mary Lucia's favorite musical chokeholds.

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