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April 01, 2017

Just a year ago, Maggie Rogers was a senior at NYU; now she's performing a string of sold-out shows across North America. 'It's just pretty silly,' Rogers says incredulously. In town for a sold-out show at the Triple Rock Social Club in Minneapolis, Rogers and her band stopped at The Current for an in-studio session hosted by Mac Wilson.

From college to a sold-out tour in one year: Maggie Rogers performs in The Current studio

From college to a sold-out tour in one year: Maggie Rogers performs in The Current studio

Mac Wilson • Apr 1, 2017

Just a year ago, Maggie Rogers was a senior at NYU; now she's performing a string of sold-out shows across North America. 'It's just pretty silly,' Rogers says incredulously. In town for a sold-out show at the Triple Rock Social Club in Minneapolis, Rogers and her band stopped at The Current for an in-studio session hosted by Mac Wilson.

Coffee Break: National Crayon Day

Coffee Break: National Crayon Day

Jill Riley and Brian Oake • Mar 31, 2017

Friday, March 31, is National Crayon Day. The art-supplies manufacturer Crayola plans to mark the occasion by retiring the color Dandelion to its Crayola Hall of Fame. With all this talk of crayons, we're wondering what songs you'd like to hear that mention colors. Send us your request for today's Coffee Break.

Today in Music History: Jimi Hendrix set his guitar on fire

Today in Music History: Jimi Hendrix set his guitar on fire

Mar 31, 2017

RCA Victor introduced the 45 rpm single record; Chuck Berry released "Johnny B. Goode"; an AC/DC guitarist celebrates his birthday; and Jimi Hendrix set his guitar on fire, Today in Music History.

Friday Five: Good Night Gold Dust, Dwynell Roland, and more new Minnesota music videos

Friday Five: Good Night Gold Dust, Dwynell Roland, and more new Minnesota music videos

Cecilia Johnson • Mar 31, 2017

Good Night Gold Dust, “Waves” Bring on the vignette and overlays, cry Mankato quartet Good Night Gold Dust here, and they totally make it work. If you haven’t had a chance to hear “Waves,” come for the video’s Insta-worthy aesthetic and stay for Laura Schultz’s vocals. Dwynell Roland, “Eva Change” The beat takes it easy on Dwynell…

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.

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