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February 07, 2017

Today's top music news stories include three sets of awards: Canadian, Swedish, and Minnesotan.

Music News: Tegan and Sara note 'disappointing' number of women among Juno nominees

Music News: Tegan and Sara note 'disappointing' number of women among Juno nominees

Jay Gabler • Feb 7, 2017

Today's top music news stories include three sets of awards: Canadian, Swedish, and Minnesotan.

John Moe: The songs we hear but don't hear anymore

John Moe: The songs we hear but don't hear anymore

John Moe • Feb 7, 2017

John Moe describes an interesting musical phenomenon: There are songs that are widely accepted as transcendently great, but after a time, we just stop hearing them; 'Smells Like Teen Spirit' fits that category for John. 'The song played and I didn't change the station, but I just didn't HEAR it, you know?,' he writes. John ponders 'Smells Like Teen Spirit' and compiles a short list of songs you may not hear when you hear them.

Coffee Break: Boston area bands

Coffee Break: Boston area bands

Anna Reed • Feb 7, 2017

Celebrations for the New England Patriots' Super Bowl win happen today and Boston is getting ready to party. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear from Boston area bands?

Jain performs at The Current on whirlwind U.S. visit

Jain performs at The Current on whirlwind U.S. visit

Jill Riley, Jay Gabler and Brian Oake • Feb 7, 2017

French singer-songwriter Jain, a rising star around the world, treated us to an intimate live performance during a U.S. visit that also included her late-night TV debut.

Today in Music History: The Beatles Hit the Shores of the USA

Today in Music History: The Beatles Hit the Shores of the USA

Feb 7, 2017

Today in Music History: Paul Simon had a No. 1 song, John Lennon's solo project was climbing the charts, The Clash played their first show in the U.S., and the Beatles first landed in the U.S.

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.

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