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February 01, 2017

Today's top music news stories include reactions to President Trump's travel ban from musicians in Iraq, Iran, and other affected areas.

Music News: 'Are we being punked?' ask musicians blocked by travel ban

Music News: 'Are we being punked?' ask musicians blocked by travel ban

Jay Gabler • Feb 1, 2017

Today's top music news stories include reactions to President Trump's travel ban from musicians in Iraq, Iran, and other affected areas.

Mary Lucia: Are you living the life you chose?

Mary Lucia: Are you living the life you chose?

Mary Lucia • Jan 31, 2017

Mary Lucia was recently listening to Jason Isbell's song, 'The Life You Chose,' and three questions Isbell poses in the chorus really struck Mary. In this week's column, Mary examines the questions in some depth, then asks you to share your own thoughts on those questions.

Coffee Break: Songs that start with the chorus

Coffee Break: Songs that start with the chorus

Anna Reed • Jan 31, 2017

Today's Coffee Break has a simple theme - songs that start with the chorus. What songs do you want to hear?

Today in Music History: The Jackson 5 get their first No. 1

Today in Music History: The Jackson 5 get their first No. 1

Jan 31, 2017

Today in Music History: The Clash toured the U.S., Little Richard's movie was released and The Jackson 5 had their first No. 1.

Bob Dylan releases new Sinatra cover, announces 30-track covers album: ‘Triplicate’

Bob Dylan releases new Sinatra cover, announces 30-track covers album: ‘Triplicate’

Jay Gabler • Jan 31, 2017

If there’s been one consistent thread in Bob Dylan’s long career, it’s that when you want him to do one thing, he’ll be most inclined to do precisely the opposite. Newly lauded with a Nobel Prize in Literature — an honor never before accorded to a popular songwriter — Dylan has announced his 38th studio album.…

Music News: Purple Spotify ads mean you know what

Music News: Purple Spotify ads mean you know what

Jay Gabler • Jan 30, 2017

Today's top music news stories include Prince's likely arrival on Spotify and other streaming services, as well as continued musicians' protests against President Trump's immigration ban.

Ty Segall talks getting married, Steve Albini and late music icons

Ty Segall talks getting married, Steve Albini and late music icons

David Safar, Leah Garaas and Ty Segall • Jan 30, 2017

Following the release of his (second) self-titled album, Ty Segall sat down for a conversation with 'New Hot' host David Safar.

Dead Man Winter performs in The Current studio

Dead Man Winter performs in The Current studio

Andrea Swensson, Dead Man Winter and Cecilia Johnson • Jan 30, 2017

Celebrating the release of his new solo album, Dave Simonnett brought his band Dead Man Winter to The Current studio to perform live and to chat with Andrea Swensson of 'The Local Show.'

DJ Pick of the Week: Jill Riley - Father John Misty, 'Pure Comedy'

DJ Pick of the Week: Jill Riley - Father John Misty, 'Pure Comedy'

Jill Riley • Jan 30, 2017

The DJ Pick of the Week for Jan. 30, 2017, goes to Jill Riley, who has selected the title track from Father John Misty's forthcoming album, 'Pure Comedy.' 'It's a very Father John Misty-like song,' Jill says. 'It's about the absurdity and comedy of being a human being.' Watch Jill's video explainer about the song and listen to the new track.

Coffee Break: Bands that immigrated to the U.S.

Coffee Break: Bands that immigrated to the U.S.

Anna Reed • Jan 30, 2017

On Friday, President Donald Trump signed an executive order temporarily banning entry of citizens from Somalia and six other largely Muslim countries, as well as all refugees, from entering the United States. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what bands do you want to hear that immigrated to the U.S.?

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