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February 06, 2017

Today's top music news stories include an impending Eaux Claires announcement, details on Lady Gaga's Super Bowl show, and music services filing a brief against President Trump's travel ban.

Music News: Eaux Claires begins lineup announcement countdown

Music News: Eaux Claires begins lineup announcement countdown

Jay Gabler • Feb 6, 2017

Today's top music news stories include an impending Eaux Claires announcement, details on Lady Gaga's Super Bowl show, and music services filing a brief against President Trump's travel ban.

Rising artist Angelica Garcia blends country, blues and rock

Rising artist Angelica Garcia blends country, blues and rock

David Safar and Angelica Garcia • Feb 6, 2017

Rising singer-songwriter Angelica Garcia joined 'New Hot' host David Safar for a conversation about her debut album 'Medicine for Birds,' what it was like working with the Civil Wars' former producer Charlie Peacock and the meaning behind her captivating single "Orange Flower."

P.O.S performs in The Current studio

P.O.S performs in The Current studio

Andrea Swensson, Cecilia Johnson and P.O.S • Feb 6, 2017

With the recent release of his new album 'Chill, dummy,' Minneapolis rapper P.O.S performs live in The Current studio for 'The Local Show.'

DJ Pick of the Week: Mark Wheat - Rainbow Kitten Surprise, 'Cocaine Jesus'

DJ Pick of the Week: Mark Wheat - Rainbow Kitten Surprise, 'Cocaine Jesus'

Mark Wheat • Feb 6, 2017

Don't be fooled by the fatuous band name. 'When I listened,' Mark Wheat writes, 'I could tell immediately there was potential. Rainbow Kitten Surprise reminded me of some old faves while simultaneously not sounding quite like anything else.' Wheat has selected the single 'Cocaine Jesus' from Boone, N.C., group Rainbow Kitten Surprise as the DJ Pick of the Week.

Dedicate a love song to a special someone on the radio

Dedicate a love song to a special someone on the radio

Feb 6, 2017

Looking for that perfect way to say "I love you" for Valentine's Day? Well, dedicating a song to a special someone on the radio is pretty darn romantic, and Mark Wheat is wants to spin your love song requests.

UPDATED: The Revolution announce tour dates

UPDATED: The Revolution announce tour dates

Jay Gabler • Feb 6, 2017

The Revolution have announced four late-April tour dates in major U.S. cities. The shows — in Chicago (Metro, April 23), D.C. (Fillmore Silver Spring, April 27), New York City (B.B. King’s, April 28), and Philadelphia (Theatre of Living Arts, April 29) — will follow the band’s scheduled performance at the Paisley Park Celebration (April 20-23). The…

Coffee Break: Queen songs

Coffee Break: Queen songs

Anna Reed • Feb 6, 2017

Today in 1952, King George VI of Great Britain and Northern Ireland passed away and Princess Elizabeth, the oldest of his two daughters, was crowned Queen Elizabeth II at the age of 27. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that mention "queen" in the lyrics?

Today in Music History: Joan Jett made her acting debut

Today in Music History: Joan Jett made her acting debut

Feb 6, 2017

Today in Music History: Rumors spread about the Beatles, a reggae superstar was born, and Joan Jett made a movie.

Jimi Hendrix through the eyes of the world's best guitarists

Jimi Hendrix through the eyes of the world's best guitarists

Lou Papineau • Feb 6, 2017

The Current's listeners have selected Jimi Hendrix as one of the honorees for our celebration of Black History Month. As a testament to Hendrix's indelible mark on popular music, we've culled quotes from his peers and subsequent generations of musicians who have been influenced by his enduring body of work.

Album of the Week: Foxygen, 'Hang'

Album of the Week: Foxygen, 'Hang'

Mac Wilson • Feb 6, 2017

Foxygen's newest album is lushly backed by a 40-piece orchestra, creating a rich sound that harks back to 1960s pop and to landmark albums of the 1970s.

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