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May 16, 2017

Today's top music news stories include Loretta Lynn's release from the hospital, a Louis Vuitton tribute to Kansai Yamamoto, and a new Foo Fighters song.

Music News: Loretta Lynn released from hospital following stroke

Music News: Loretta Lynn released from hospital following stroke

Jay Gabler • May 16, 2017

Today's top music news stories include Loretta Lynn's release from the hospital, a Louis Vuitton tribute to Kansai Yamamoto, and a new Foo Fighters song.

Premiere: Caleb Hawley knows "We All Got Problems"

Premiere: Caleb Hawley knows "We All Got Problems"

Cecilia Johnson • May 16, 2017

NYC-via-Minneapolis singer/songwriter Caleb Hawley debuts his new single, "We All Got Problems."

Styles Of The Times

Styles Of The Times

Ann Powers • May 16, 2017

The solo debut of former One Direction member Harry Styles is a testament to the borderlessness of contemporary pop.

Mary Lucia: Chris Osgood, the Godfather of Punk

Mary Lucia: Chris Osgood, the Godfather of Punk

Mary Lucia • May 16, 2017

Forming a punk band in Minneapolis? Cool. Forming one in 1975? REAL COOL. Chris Osgood is known for many reasons in this scene: founder of the Suicide Commandos, teaching guitar to future rock stars, helping bands with his generous resources, and giving the best hugs in town. Check out Osgood's recent conversation with Mary Lucia.

Coffee Break: Piercings

Coffee Break: Piercings

Anna Reed • May 16, 2017

According to the internet, May 16 is National Piercing Day. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what musicians do you want to hear that have notable piercings?

Today in Music History: The Beach Boys released 'Pet Sounds'

Today in Music History: The Beach Boys released 'Pet Sounds'

May 16, 2017

The Beach Boys released 'Pet Sounds'; Patti Smith played music in the UK; Keith Richards had an accident; and Nirvana's Krist Novoselic and Janet Jackson were born, Today in Music History.

SOHN writes about a life on the move

SOHN writes about a life on the move

David Safar • May 15, 2017

Musician Christopher Taylor, who performs under the moniker SOHN, has experienced a lot of change in his life and has seen much change in the world around him. His latest album is called 'Rennen.' ' This record to me was about staying on the move,' SOHN says. SOHN visited The Current for an in studio session with 'New Hot' host David Safar.

Music News: Mazzy Star drummer Keith Mitchell dies

Music News: Mazzy Star drummer Keith Mitchell dies

Jay Gabler • May 15, 2017

In today's music news, we acknowledge the deaths of Mazzy Star's drummer and a groundbreaking female guitar player.

Minnesota Music Day: May 20, 2017

Minnesota Music Day: May 20, 2017

May 15, 2017

May 20 is The Current's annual Minnesota Music Day - our playlist will be all-local, all day long.

Watch HAIM perform 'Want You Back' on Saturday Night Live

Watch HAIM perform 'Want You Back' on Saturday Night Live

Andrew Flanagan • May 15, 2017

After announcing their first album in four years, the pop-rocking sisters hit the campaign trail with a first-stop at Studio 8H in New York.

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