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January 19, 2017

Ryan Adams makes a big upward move; Japandroids, Run the Jewels, Nine Inch Nails, Car Seat Headrest and Laura Marling make debuts; and the xx find themselves at No.1 as 'I See You' releases.

The Chart Show: The xx release 'I See You,' reach No.1

The Chart Show: The xx release 'I See You,' reach No.1

Mark Wheat • Jan 19, 2017

Ryan Adams makes a big upward move; Japandroids, Run the Jewels, Nine Inch Nails, Car Seat Headrest and Laura Marling make debuts; and the xx find themselves at No.1 as 'I See You' releases.

Music News: Selfie with mystery man Nick Cave goes viral

Music News: Selfie with mystery man Nick Cave goes viral

Jay Gabler • Jan 18, 2017

Today's top music news stories include a viral photo of a seemingly unrecognized Nick Cave, political protests, and performers announced for the Grammys.

Take The Current's Time Machine Quiz: 1967

Take The Current's Time Machine Quiz: 1967

Daniel Nass • Jan 18, 2017

On Tuesday night, Bill DeVille hosted a Time Machine all about music from 1967. 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: Magnetic Fields, Japanese House, Spoon

What's New on The Current: Magnetic Fields, Japanese House, Spoon

Jade • Jan 18, 2017

This week on What's New on The Current, Jade shares the latest from Magnetic Fields, a new song off Spoon's forthcoming album and a track from up-and-coming artist Japanese House.

Comic: Innovations in Indie Instrumentation

Comic: Innovations in Indie Instrumentation

Anders Nienstaedt • Jan 18, 2017

Guitar, drum and bass? BORING. Check out the latest instruments to propel your indie band to SUCCESS.

Conor Oberst announces a new album - yes, another one

Conor Oberst announces a new album - yes, another one

Stephen Thompson • Jan 18, 2017

That didn't take long. Five months after 'Ruminations,' the Bright Eyes singer will return with a companion piece called 'Salutations': a full-band version of the album, plus seven extra songs.

Coffee Break: Songs with a political message

Coffee Break: Songs with a political message

Anna Reed • Jan 18, 2017

Fiona Apple is featured in a new song called "Tiny Hands" written for the Women's March on Washington happening Saturday, the day after the inauguration. The song has one simple message for our president-elect, but it's a strong one. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that have political messages?

Rock and Roll Book Club: Steve Jones's 'Lonely Boy'

Rock and Roll Book Club: Steve Jones's 'Lonely Boy'

Jay Gabler • Jan 18, 2017

Guitarist Steve Jones shares all the dirty details about the birth of punk in 'Lonely Boy: Tales from a Sex Pistol.'

Today in Music History: Stevie Wonder entered The Rock Hall Of Fame

Today in Music History: Stevie Wonder entered The Rock Hall Of Fame

Jan 18, 2017

Today in Music History: Stevie Wonder became the youngest inductee into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, The Rolling Stones hung out with Phil Spector and The Beatles put out a hand.

Watch a 1988 documentary on the Minneapolis Sound

Watch a 1988 documentary on the Minneapolis Sound

Erianna Jiles • Jan 18, 2017

KTCA-TV (the station now known as Twin Cities PBS) aired The Minneapolis Sound in 1988, narrated and produced by Emily Goldberg. The 60-minute documentary spotlighted artists including Prince, the Time, the Replacements, Hüsker Dü, the Jets, Alexander O’Neal, and others, and it’s just emerged on YouTube. “Right now, Minneapolis has become one of the major music centers…

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