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August 01, 2017

This week, Mary Lucia talks about how she is fascinated by the new HBO documentary, 'The Defiant Ones,' which looks at the lives and careers of music producers Dr. Dre and Jimmy Iovine.

Listen to Looch: 'The Defiant Ones'

Listen to Looch: 'The Defiant Ones'

Mary Lucia • Aug 1, 2017

This week, Mary Lucia talks about how she is fascinated by the new HBO documentary, 'The Defiant Ones,' which looks at the lives and careers of music producers Dr. Dre and Jimmy Iovine.

Music News: Dave Grohl teases mystery collaborator, André 3000 turns rap career into a hobby

Music News: Dave Grohl teases mystery collaborator, André 3000 turns rap career into a hobby

Hanna Bubser • Aug 1, 2017

Dave Grohl teases mystery contributor on new Foo Fighters album We already know that the new Foo Fighter’s album Concrete And Gold will feature the talents of artists such as Boyz II Men’s Shawn Stockman, Inara George from the Bird And The Bee and the Kills’ Allison Mosshart, but according to frontman Dave Grohl the…

Close to home: the Rudh family recall first-hand experience of 35W bridge collapse

Close to home: the Rudh family recall first-hand experience of 35W bridge collapse

Luke Taylor • Aug 1, 2017

On Aug. 1, 2007, Mercedes Gorden - now Rudh - was on her way home from work, driving across the 35W bridge, when it collapsed into the Mississippi River. What happened over the next year brought Mercedes and her then-fiance, The Current's Jake Rudh, even closer, and made an indelible impression on their lives.

Coffee Break: National/night/out

Coffee Break: National/night/out

Anna Reed • Aug 1, 2017

Yesterday we played anti-social songs for those that needed to gather up their energy for tonight's National Night Out event. For today's Coffee Break, we'll do something a little different. What songs do you want to hear that prominently feature the words "national", "night", or "out"?

Today in Music History: Remembering Jerry Garcia on his birthday

Today in Music History: Remembering Jerry Garcia on his birthday

Aug 1, 2017

Jerry Garcia was born; Beatles Monthly became a thing; Sonny and Cher got a show; the harmonica makes a comeback; and MTV launched, Today in Music History.

Music News: Kiiara performs tribute to Linkin Park's Chester Bennington

Music News: Kiiara performs tribute to Linkin Park's Chester Bennington

Cecilia Johnson • Aug 1, 2017

In today's music news, Kiiara performs her duet with Chester Bennington live, and everyone from Jack White to Dev Hynes is working on new music.

The Current's guide to music on late-night TV: week of July 31

The Current's guide to music on late-night TV: week of July 31

Luke Taylor • Jul 31, 2017

A lot of late-night TV shows are ramping up again with new programs and a lot of musical guests. Artists heard on The Current include Tame Impala, Maggie Rogers, Deap Vally, Arcade Fire and others. See the complete listing.

DJ Pick of the Week: Jade Jackson, 'Good Time Gone'

DJ Pick of the Week: Jade Jackson, 'Good Time Gone'

Mark Wheat • Jul 31, 2017

Armed with strong lyrics and a voice beyond her years, Jade Jackson's "Good Time Gone" has our undivided attention. Her debut record 'Gilded' is out now on Anti- Records.

Coffee Break: Anti-social songs

Coffee Break: Anti-social songs

Anna Reed • Jul 31, 2017

Tomorrow is National Night Out, so for some contrast for the introverts out there, what songs do you want to hear that feature being lonely, anti-social, or hiding?

Guns N’ Roses prove themselves even better with age

Guns N’ Roses prove themselves even better with age

Sarah Eldred • Jul 31, 2017

“Epic” is the word that comes to my mind to describe last night’s Guns N’ Roses: Not in this Lifetime performance at U.S. Bank Stadium. Yes, I said epic. I’ll be honest: My expectations were low. I may have been too quick to judge how age affected the music by watching a few YouTube videos…

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