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June 29, 2017

Up from the #8 spot last week, Sylvan Esso hit their stride and top this week's chart.

Sylvan Esso's Chart Spot Won't 'Die Young' Anytime Soon

Sylvan Esso's Chart Spot Won't 'Die Young' Anytime Soon

Mark Wheat • Jun 29, 2017

Up from the #8 spot last week, Sylvan Esso hit their stride and top this week's chart.

Music News: Afghan Whigs guitarist Dave Rosser dies at 50

Music News: Afghan Whigs guitarist Dave Rosser dies at 50

Jay Gabler • Jun 28, 2017

Today's top music news stories include the deaths of Dave Rosser and Gary DeCarlo, and the release of a pointed new video from 'The Hamilton Mixtape.'

What's New on The Current - SZA, Cage the Elephant, Matthew Sweet

What's New on The Current - SZA, Cage the Elephant, Matthew Sweet

Jun 28, 2017

This week, Jade gets into new music from SZA, Cage the Elephant, Jeff Tweedy, Girlpool, and more.

Coffee Break: Name-checking the Beatles and the Stones

Coffee Break: Name-checking the Beatles and the Stones

Anna Reed • Jun 28, 2017

For today's Rock and Roll Book Club, Jay Gabler brought in John McMillan's 2013 book 'Beatles vs. Stones', where he unpacks the most legendary rock rivalry of all time. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that name-check either the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, or bonus points for both?

Rock and Roll Book Club: 'Beatles vs. Stones'

Rock and Roll Book Club: 'Beatles vs. Stones'

Jay Gabler • Jun 28, 2017

In 'Beatles vs. Stones,' John McMillan unpacks the most legendary rock rivalry of all time. You have to pick one - you can't be neutral.

Today in Music History: Radiohead hits No. 1 in the U.K. with 'OK Computer'

Today in Music History: Radiohead hits No. 1 in the U.K. with 'OK Computer'

Jun 28, 2017

Radiohead were No. 1, Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon spent its 1056th week on the charts, Bowie's "Fame" was released Today in Music History.

Justin Townes Earle sings about the things beyond our control

Justin Townes Earle sings about the things beyond our control

Bill DeVille • Jun 28, 2017

Justin Townes Earle's new album, 'Kids in the Street,' looks at those things in life we cannot control, like the gentrification he's seen in the Nashville where he grew up. 'But it was something that required less venom, less of the bitter, more of the sweet, which takes a long time to see in that situation,' Earle says. Justin Townes Earle visited The Current for a session hosted by Bill DeVille.

Sonny Knight gets a star on First Avenue’s wall of fame

Sonny Knight gets a star on First Avenue’s wall of fame

Jay Gabler • Jun 28, 2017

“Rest peacefully, friend,” wrote First Avenue on Instagram, sharing a photo of a star newly painted in honor of the late great Sonny Knight. The soul sensation died earlier this month at age 69, and yesterday his life was celebrated with a memorial service at Hennepin Avenue United Methodist Church. Read the story of Knight’s life…

Music News: Bob Dylan musical will be set in Duluth

Music News: Bob Dylan musical will be set in Duluth

Jay Gabler • Jun 27, 2017

Today's top music news stories include updates on a Bob Dylan musical and his amazing archive; and U2's Adam Clayton opening up about his struggle with alcoholism.

Mary Lucia: Who's on your concert wish list?

Mary Lucia: Who's on your concert wish list?

Mary Lucia • Jun 27, 2017

It's summertime, and lots of concerts are being announced. Who are you excited to see? Mary Lucia shares some of the acts she's looking forward to seeing, along with a few favorites of those she has seen, including a few legendary artists.

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