In town to share the bill with longtime friends the Psychedelic Furs, Robyn Hitchcock stopped in The Current's studio to play three songs from his forthcoming self-titled album (releasing April 21) and to enjoy a deep and thoughtful conversation with host Mary Lucia.

Today's top music news stories include an onstage injury sustained by Kim Schifino of Matt & Kim, the deaths of two music notables, and a surprising story about the origin of the new Gorillaz album.

The legendary Spider John Koerner will be appearing at a show on Sunday, April 9, at the Cedar Cultural Center in Minneapolis. Koerner is quick to emphasize that this is not a retirement party, though. Spider John Koerner stopped in the Radio Heartland studios to chat about a 50-plus year career in music that's not ending any time soon.

There are two big reasons to celebrate today. 1. We got to talk to Raffi. 2. Sean's baby is nearly here. So for today's Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that mention children and youth in the lyrics?

Elvis signed a contract with a film studio; the Beatles got started on 'Revolver'; Simon and Garfunkel had a No. 1 album; ABBA became European stars overnight; and Merle Haggard was born, Today in Music History.

Inconspicuously tucked away in a second-floor shop in downtown Anoka is Chase Bliss Audio, a guitar effects pedal business selling its own brand of musical mojo. The relatively young company is designing and selling pedals that provide guitar heroes with a unique combination of digital and analog manipulation. For most of his life, founder Joel Korte has had a love for music…

British Columbia rockers the New Pornographers reach the top of the chart with 'High Ticket Attractions,' the lead single from their forthcoming album, 'Whiteout Conditions.' Meanwhile, fellow Canadians Arcade Fire enter the Chart Show Hall of Fame, along with the Black Keys, Dawes, and the Old 97's (who got some help from Brandi Carlile). See all of this week's results and vote for next week's chart.

Today's top music news stories include a Lego Nye's, a revealing Barry Manilow interview, and David Letterman stepping in for Neil Young to induct Pearl Jam to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Jade has the scoop on new music from Canadian supergroup Broken Social Scene, a more upbeat Dan Auerbach, and Kendrick Lamar hints at new material coming this week.

On Tuesday night, Bill DeVille hosted a Time Machine all about music from the year 2000. Now take the quiz: Listen to the mashup of five songs from the show, and see if you can identify them.