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June 09, 2017

I just kept thinking: Prince would love this. Not only was he a huge fan of Finding Nemo — a regular attraction on the screens at Paisley Park, and infamously once a replacement for Questlove — but Prince was a fastidious studio whiz. The musical genius made sure that every last detail of his songs came out…

‘The Science Behind Pixar’ takes movie fans under the hood, at the Science Museum of Minnesota

‘The Science Behind Pixar’ takes movie fans under the hood, at the Science Museum of Minnesota

Jay Gabler • Jun 9, 2017

I just kept thinking: Prince would love this. Not only was he a huge fan of Finding Nemo — a regular attraction on the screens at Paisley Park, and infamously once a replacement for Questlove — but Prince was a fastidious studio whiz. The musical genius made sure that every last detail of his songs came out…

Music News: Minnesota lightning forms Love Symbol on Prince's birthday

Music News: Minnesota lightning forms Love Symbol on Prince's birthday

Jay Gabler • Jun 8, 2017

Today's top music news stories include Prince lightning, SXSW staying in Austin, and Radiohead not caring about the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Joan Shelley performs in the Radio Heartland studio

Joan Shelley performs in the Radio Heartland studio

Mike Pengra • Jun 8, 2017

If you're a fan of Joan Shelley, saying her new album is similar to her last one is a compliment. The main difference on the new one is Shelley got to work with Wilco's Jeff Tweedy as a producer. Joan Shelley stopped in the Radio Heartland studio to chat and to play a few songs from the new record.

What's New on The Current: Arcade Fire, Liam Gallagher, Foo Fighters

What's New on The Current: Arcade Fire, Liam Gallagher, Foo Fighters

Jun 8, 2017

This week, Jade shares info on new music from Canadian indie rockers Arcade Fire, a cover ('re-cover') by Dan Wilson, a new song from Liam Gallagher, and more.

Listen to Jade broadcasting live from Bonnaroo

Listen to Jade broadcasting live from Bonnaroo

Jun 8, 2017

From June 8 to 10, The Current's Jade will be broadcasting live from the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival in Manchester, Tenn., about 60 miles southeast of Nashville. Artists in the lineup include Red Hot Chili Peppers, U2, Chance the Rapper, Car Seat Headrest, Margo Price, Future Islands and more. Check out Jade's broadcast schedule from Bonnaroo.

Coffee Break: Oceans

Coffee Break: Oceans

Anna Reed • Jun 8, 2017

June 8 is World Oceans Day - a global day of ocean celebration and collaboration. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear whose lyrics mention oceans or ocean-related things?

Today in Music History: Dolly Parton's "I Will Always Love You" at No. 1

Today in Music History: Dolly Parton's "I Will Always Love You" at No. 1

Jun 8, 2017

Deep Purple had their gear impounded by East German police; Zeppelin had a No. 1 album; and Dolly Parton's "I Will Always Love You" was at No. 1 on the U.S. country charts, Today in Music History.

Portugal. The Man seizes most weeks at #1 in 2017

Portugal. The Man seizes most weeks at #1 in 2017

Jun 8, 2017

Amidst a stellar lineup of releases in the first half of 2017, Portugal. The Man continue to hold the #1 chart spot.

H2: An End Of An Era (Part 2 of 3)

H2: An End Of An Era (Part 2 of 3)

Kevin Beacham • Jun 7, 2017

The Current's specialty hip-hop program, H2, will air its final program on Wednesday, June 21. H2 Co-Host Kevin Beacham shares the second of three posts, looking back on his life in music and in radio, as the program counts down to its sunset. We're also asking for your ideas about future hip-hop programming.

Music News: Chicago gets Muddy Waters mural by Minneapolis Dylan mural artist

Music News: Chicago gets Muddy Waters mural by Minneapolis Dylan mural artist

Jay Gabler • Jun 7, 2017

Today's top music news stories include a new Muddy Waters mural in Chicago, the pianist who played for Bob Dylan's Nobel speech coming forward, and a historic designation for the Woodstock Music and Art Festival site.

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