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May 29, 2017

Today's top music news stories include Chris Cornell being laid to rest, Ariana Grande announcing a Manchester benefit concert, and Elvis Presley's jet being sold.

Music News: Chris Cornell laid to rest in Los Angeles

Music News: Chris Cornell laid to rest in Los Angeles

Jay Gabler • May 29, 2017

Today's top music news stories include Chris Cornell being laid to rest, Ariana Grande announcing a Manchester benefit concert, and Elvis Presley's jet being sold.

Album of the Week, Harry Styles, 'Harry Styles'

Album of the Week, Harry Styles, 'Harry Styles'

Jim McGuinn • May 29, 2017

Harry Styles's authentically produced solo debut is likely to distance him from his former bandmates and could enable him to establish a credible, viable, long-term career as an artist who is both popular and critically important.

Justin Townes Earle's new album looks back on being 'Kids In The Street'

Justin Townes Earle's new album looks back on being 'Kids In The Street'

Bill DeVille and Simone Cazares • May 28, 2017

After the release of his seventh album, 'Kids In The Street,' Justin Townes Earle stopped by The Current to play some songs off the new record and talk about his hometown during an in-studio session hosted by Bill DeVille.

Southern rock legend Gregg Allman dies at 69

Southern rock legend Gregg Allman dies at 69

Jay Gabler • May 27, 2017

Gregg Allman, the singer-songwriter who helped shape a generation of southern rock with the Allman Brothers, has died at age 69.

Low Cut Connie keep the swagger in rock 'n' roll

Low Cut Connie keep the swagger in rock 'n' roll

Bill DeVille • May 27, 2017

Philadelphia's Low Cut Connie embody the joy and free-wheeling spirit of a brand of rock 'n' roll that traces itself back to Chuck Berry. In a recent in-studio session hosted by The Current's Bill DeVille, Low Cut Connie show they not only embody the spirit of rock 'n' roll, they just might be the saviors of it.

Coffee Break: 893 Essential Artist snubs

Coffee Break: 893 Essential Artist snubs

May 26, 2017

Thank you for spending an enormous amount of time listening along to our 893 Artists countdown. We hope you had as much fun listening as we did playing the music. For today's Coffee Break, let's spend some time listening to your favorite artists that didn't make it on the list.

Fathom Lane’s new album, “Asilomar,” takes on many meanings

Fathom Lane’s new album, “Asilomar,” takes on many meanings

Simone Cazares • May 26, 2017

In the four years since Fathom Lane released its second album, a lot has changed. After releasing two albums in its first two years, members of the band took some time to focus on their own lives, and the group replaced its original guitarist and rhythm section with a new group of musicians. But even…

Today in Music History: Happy Birthday Stevie Nicks

Today in Music History: Happy Birthday Stevie Nicks

May 26, 2017

The original "Twist and Shout" by the Isley Brothers was released; The Beatles recorded "Yellow Submarine" at Abbey Road studios in London; John and Yoko began an eight-day "bed in" to promote world peace; and Stevie Nicks was born, Today in Music History.

Friday Five: Toki Wright, Bo Weber, and more new Minnesota music videos

Friday Five: Toki Wright, Bo Weber, and more new Minnesota music videos

Cecilia Johnson • May 26, 2017

Toki Wright, “The Situation (prod. Mamadu)” “What’s a stack when your head is cracked?” asks local cornerstone Toki Wright, who produced this song under the name Mamadu. Reggie “Reg” Henderson directs. Bo Weber, “Right Here” After losing his mother to ovarian cancer, Minneapolis’s Bo Weber recorded an album called Wendy dedicated to her memory. One song off the album,…

Portugal. The Comeback: 'Feel it Still' tops the Chart again

Portugal. The Comeback: 'Feel it Still' tops the Chart again

Mark Wheat • May 26, 2017

After a weeklong respite, Portugal. The Man are back in the number one spot on the Chart Show.

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