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February 09, 2017

Today's top music news stories include developments with the Prince catalog, a Grammy Honors speech by Jack White, and Ryan Adams telling the story of the infamous 'Summer of '69' heckler.

Music News: Streaming release of pre-1995 Prince music nears

Music News: Streaming release of pre-1995 Prince music nears

Jay Gabler • Feb 9, 2017

Today's top music news stories include developments with the Prince catalog, a Grammy Honors speech by Jack White, and Ryan Adams telling the story of the infamous 'Summer of '69' heckler.

De La Soul discuss their Kickstarter-funded (and Grammy-nominated) album, 'And the Anonymous Nobody'

De La Soul discuss their Kickstarter-funded (and Grammy-nominated) album, 'And the Anonymous Nobody'

John Horn and Michelle Lanz • Feb 9, 2017

In an interview with KPCC's John Horn, Dave and Pos of De La Soul reveal their innovative approach to making their latest album, which paid off with a Grammy nomination.

Coffee Break: Poker night

Coffee Break: Poker night

Anna Reed • Feb 9, 2017

It's National Pizza Day! But there are no good songs about pizza. So for today's Coffee Break, what songs that mention playing card suits do you want to hear?

What Early Eyes talk about when they talk about Early Eyes

What Early Eyes talk about when they talk about Early Eyes

Maia Jacobson • Feb 9, 2017

All four members of the indie rock band Early Eyes got their start playing music at young ages. Jake Berglove (guitar and lead vocals) and Henry Patterson (guitar and vocals) met through mutual friends while they were still in high school, and decided they would be roommates in college. Wyatt Fuller, drums, popped up on…

Today in Music History: Remembering Bill Haley

Today in Music History: Remembering Bill Haley

Feb 9, 2017

Today in Music History: The Beatles made their live U.S. television debut, Paul McCartney made his live debut with Wings, Madonna started a three-week run at No. 1 on the U.S. album chart with 'Like A Virgin', Iggy Pop and the Stooges performed their final concert at the Michigan Palace in Detroit, and Bill Haley died of a heart attack.

Eaux Claires 2017 official lineup includes collaborations aplenty

Eaux Claires 2017 official lineup includes collaborations aplenty

Jay Gabler • Feb 9, 2017

Yesterday, early ticketbuyers for the 2017 Eaux Claires Music & Arts Festival started to receive pamphlets that seemed to reveal the lineup for this year’s festival. In an official announcement, the festival has now confirmed that lineup — which includes Paul Simon, Chance the Rapper, Wilco, and more. The delight, though, is in the details.…

Jeremy Ylvisaker: Inside the genius of Jimi Hendrix

Jeremy Ylvisaker: Inside the genius of Jimi Hendrix

Jeremy Ylvisaker • Feb 9, 2017

This February, The Current is celebrating Black History Month by celebrating four artists chosen by our listeners. We’ll be playing their music on the radio and sharing features online. This week, we’re featuring Jimi Hendrix. The Blues “…while your ears are still ringing, we’d like to go on and do another little tune called ‘I Don’t…

The Chart Show: Bon Iver remains at No. 1 as Eaux Claires teases lineup

The Chart Show: Bon Iver remains at No. 1 as Eaux Claires teases lineup

Mark Wheat • Feb 9, 2017

Haley Bonar and the Shins have debuts; Japandroids, Hippo Campus and Old 97's make big moves; and Bon Iver remains at No. 1 as Eaux Claires teases the Eaux Claires lineup.

Music News: Spinal Tap actors allege merch payments only totaled enough to buy 'one miniature Stonehenge'

Music News: Spinal Tap actors allege merch payments only totaled enough to buy 'one miniature Stonehenge'

Jay Gabler • Feb 8, 2017

Today's top music news stories include the launch of a new vinyl subscription service, the confirmation of a Prince tribute at the Grammys, and an in-depth look at music history among the houses of North Minneapolis.

Mary Lucia: Don't fake the funk

Mary Lucia: Don't fake the funk

Mary Lucia • Feb 8, 2017

This week, Mary Lucia shares her thoughts about a couple powerful documentaries she's seen recently. 'I had a conversation with someone I respect creatively about forced inspiration,' Mary writes. ' We tried offering each other ideas to jump-start our respective juices. I immediately thought of recommending to him a few documentaries I've recently consumed that lit a fire under me.' Have a closer look at Mary's documentary recommendations.

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