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March 30, 2017

Today's top music news stories include a big drop in CD sales, information about Bob Dylan's recent whereabouts, and a new video from A Tribe Called Quest.

Music News: Compact disc sales drop to 1986 numbers

Music News: Compact disc sales drop to 1986 numbers

Jay Gabler • Mar 30, 2017

Today's top music news stories include a big drop in CD sales, information about Bob Dylan's recent whereabouts, and a new video from A Tribe Called Quest.

What's New on The Current: Gorillaz, Jason Isbell, Hurray for the Riff Raff and more

What's New on The Current: Gorillaz, Jason Isbell, Hurray for the Riff Raff and more

Jade • Mar 30, 2017

Jade has the scoop on the new Gorillaz -- featuring Jehnny Beth AND Noel Gallagher -- as well as new tracks from Jason Isbell, Hurray for the Riff Raff and the late Chuck Berry's rockin' new single.

Hear The First Single From Dan Auerbach's New Solo Record 'Waiting On A Song'

Hear The First Single From Dan Auerbach's New Solo Record 'Waiting On A Song'

Bob Boilen • Mar 30, 2017

There's new music coming from Black Keys guitarist and songwriter Dan Auerbach -- despite the fact that the video for his new song clearly shows he's been abducted by aliens.

Coffee Break: Doctor, doctor

Coffee Break: Doctor, doctor

Anna Reed • Mar 30, 2017

It's Thursday, March 30 which means it's National Doctors' Day. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that mention doctors in the lyrics?

Today in Music History: Happy Birthday MC Hammer

Today in Music History: Happy Birthday MC Hammer

Mar 30, 2017

Lesley Gore recorded a breakthrough hit; the photo session for The Beatles' Sgt Pepper album took place; R.E.M. began recording a big album; and MC Hammer was born, Today in Music History.

Spoon climb to the top of the Chart Show

Spoon climb to the top of the Chart Show

Mark Wheat • Mar 30, 2017

Spoon climb to the top, New Pornographers are in at number two.

Music News: You can buy David Bowie's apartment - and his piano with it

Music News: You can buy David Bowie's apartment - and his piano with it

Jay Gabler • Mar 29, 2017

Today's top music news stories include a Bowie apartment and a Lennon suit going up for sale.

Take The Current's Time Machine Quiz: 1983

Take The Current's Time Machine Quiz: 1983

Daniel Nass • Mar 29, 2017

On Tuesday night, Bill DeVille hosted a Time Machine all about music from 1983. Now take the quiz: Listen to the mashup of five songs from the show, and see if you can identify them.

Mary Lucia: Reality is for those who can't handle drugs

Mary Lucia: Reality is for those who can't handle drugs

Mary Lucia • Mar 29, 2017

In a recent interview in 'Rolling Stone,' Father John Misty spoke candidly about dropping acid. Ever since reading it, Mary Lucia's thoughts have been spinning. 'I have no puritanical judgment about drug use,' Mary writes. 'It would simply be too hypocritical.' But it's good food for thought -- and Mary shares those thoughts in this week's column.

Coffee Break: Double-name bands

Coffee Break: Double-name bands

Anna Reed • Mar 29, 2017

We recently did a Coffee Break of "single-named artists" celebrating HALEY's new moniker, and listener Holland wrote in with a great variation on this topic. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what bands do you want to hear that have a double name (like Duran Duran)?

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