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February 23, 2017

Valerie June, the New Pornographers and the xx make debuts; Margaret Glaspy is inducted to the Hall of Fame; and Ryan Adams secures the No.1 spot as he announces a world tour.

The Chart Show: Ryan Adams locks No.1 spot, announces 'Prisoner' tour

The Chart Show: Ryan Adams locks No.1 spot, announces 'Prisoner' tour

Mark Wheat • Feb 23, 2017

Valerie June, the New Pornographers and the xx make debuts; Margaret Glaspy is inducted to the Hall of Fame; and Ryan Adams secures the No.1 spot as he announces a world tour.

Music News: David Bowie wins big at BRIT Awards

Music News: David Bowie wins big at BRIT Awards

Jay Gabler • Feb 23, 2017

At Wednesday's BRIT Awards, David Bowie won two major honors. Also at the awards, Andrew Ridgeley paid tribute to George Michael, and Coldplay introduced a new collaboration with the Chainsmokers.

Take The Current's Time Machine Quiz: 1988

Take The Current's Time Machine Quiz: 1988

Daniel Nass • Feb 22, 2017

On Tuesday night, Bill DeVille hosted a Time Machine all about music from 1988. 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: Tim Darcy, JAIN, Alex Lahey

What's New on The Current: Tim Darcy, JAIN, Alex Lahey

Jade • Feb 22, 2017

This week on What's New on The Current, Jade takes you around the world with new music from Canada's Tim Darcy, France's JAIN and Australia's Alex Lahey.

Listen: Dirty Projectors' new self-titled album drops early

Listen: Dirty Projectors' new self-titled album drops early

Robin Hilton • Feb 22, 2017

The band originally planned to release its self-titled album on Feb. 24, but decided to stream it live Tuesday after David Longstreth tweeted everyone had waited 'long enough.'

Minnesota musicians playing living-room shows to benefit ACLU

Minnesota musicians playing living-room shows to benefit ACLU

Nicholas Trahan • Feb 22, 2017

Batteryboy are an eclectic group of Minnesota musicians who mix folk-influenced arrangements with driving rock attitude. Their frontman Cobey Rouse has recently began a project to help bring communities together using what he does best, music. The ComeToUnity Artists & Action Concert Series was created by Rouse in collaboration with Tim Cheesebrow (also a musician)…

Coffee Break: You better think!

Coffee Break: You better think!

Anna Reed • Feb 22, 2017

It's February 22 which means it's World Thinking Day - a day celebrated by Girl Scouts from 146 countries around a different theme each year. So for today's Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that mention "think" in the lyrics?

Target Center shows off early renovations

Target Center shows off early renovations

Jay Gabler • Feb 22, 2017

Although the most dramatic changes are still ahead, an early phase of Target Center’s $150 million renovation is complete. On Wednesday morning, the venue invited reporters to the luxurious Chairman’s Club for a first look. The press conference was primarily intended for the benefit of fans interested in the upcoming Frozen Faceoff NCHC hockey tournament, which will take place…

Rock and Roll Book Club: Marc Myers's 'Anatomy of a Song'

Rock and Roll Book Club: Marc Myers's 'Anatomy of a Song'

Jay Gabler • Feb 22, 2017

Even if you think you know everything about rock and pop songwriting, you'll find some fascinating new insights in Marc Myers's 'Anatomy of a Song.'

Today in Music History: Radiohead released 'Pablo Honey'

Today in Music History: Radiohead released 'Pablo Honey'

Feb 22, 2017

Elvis Presley was at No. 1 with 'Rock-A- Hula Baby / Can't Help Falling In Love'; MTV dedicated a full 22 hours broadcast to The Monkees; Andy Warhol died; The Beatles recorded "I Want You (She's So Heavy)"; and Radiohead released 'Pablo Honey', Today in Music History.

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