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July 20, 2017

Gone, but not for long! This week's chart show saw a record setting four reentries, and The National grabbed the top spot with the first single from their upcoming LP 'Sleep Well Beast' which drops next month.

A Chart Show First With Four Reentries

A Chart Show First With Four Reentries

Mark Wheat • Jul 20, 2017

Gone, but not for long! This week's chart show saw a record setting four reentries, and The National grabbed the top spot with the first single from their upcoming LP 'Sleep Well Beast' which drops next month.

Music News: Auction of intimate Madonna items halted

Music News: Auction of intimate Madonna items halted

Jay Gabler • Jul 19, 2017

Today's top music news stories include the halting of a much-buzzed Madonna auction, Radiohead performing a controversial show in Israel, and Fleetwood Mac being named MusiCares 'Person of the Year.'

The Current's Guitar Collection: Angelica Garcia, Fender Starcaster reissue

The Current's Guitar Collection: Angelica Garcia, Fender Starcaster reissue

Luke Taylor • Jul 19, 2017

When Angelica Garcia visited The Current for a recent in-studio session, she performed three songs, using different instrumentation for each. After the session, Garcia took some time to tell us about the guitar she used when performing her single, 'Orange Flower.'

Coffee Break: Scandinavian artists

Coffee Break: Scandinavian artists

Anna Reed • Jul 19, 2017

We're getting ready to head on over to the Norseman Distillery for today's Oake & Riley in the Afternoon event featuring a performance from Mark Mallman. So what songs do you want to hear for today's 9:30 Coffee Break from Scandinavian artists?

Rock and Roll Book Club: Michael Robbins's 'Equipment for Living'

Rock and Roll Book Club: Michael Robbins's 'Equipment for Living'

Jay Gabler • Jul 19, 2017

Michael Robbins is a poet and a critic who turns, in 'Equipment for Living,' to both poetry and music - and the parallels in how we use the two forms.

Today in Music History: Happy Birthday, Brian May

Today in Music History: Happy Birthday, Brian May

Jul 19, 2017

Frank Sinatra got hitched to Mia Farrow; James Brown was in trouble with the law; a Texas town declared it Roy Orbison Day; and Brian May was born, Today in Music History.

Music News: Kendrick Lamar buys wheelchair-accessible van for fan

Music News: Kendrick Lamar buys wheelchair-accessible van for fan

Jay Gabler • Jul 18, 2017

Today's top music new stories include a good deed by Kendrick Lamar, a goodbye show for Kenny Rogers, and an impending Phish takeover at Madison Square Garden.

Mary Lucia: Remembering Caleb Palmiter

Mary Lucia: Remembering Caleb Palmiter

Mary Lucia and Bill DeVille • Jul 18, 2017

Mary Lucia and Bill DeVille remember the late Caleb Palmiter, an influential local musician who was a founding member of the Jayhawks and a member of numerous bands, including the Magnolias, the Mighty Mofos, Curtiss A, Bash & Pop, and many others.

Nick Jordan has a 'Crush' on his forthcoming EP

Nick Jordan has a 'Crush' on his forthcoming EP

Cecilia Johnson • Jul 18, 2017

Nick Jordan's EP 'Dividends' comes out on August 4. To get a taste of the project, check out lead single "Petty" and this new song, "Crush."

Coffee Break: Misheard lyrics

Coffee Break: Misheard lyrics

Anna Reed • Jul 18, 2017

Today we played T. Rex's "20th Century Boy" which features the often misunderstood lyric "Friends say he's fine / Friends say he's good / Everybody says he's just like Robin Hood". So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs with misheard lyrics do you want to hear?

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