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August 10, 2017

Queens of the Stone Age and Spoon tied for #1 on the chart this week, marking Spoon's second #1 track of the year. Lots of debuts on the chart this week too, with fresh appearances from Francis and the Lights, The New Pornographers, Cage The Elephant, Hurray For The Riff Raff, Jeff Tweedy, and The Shins.

Queens of the Stone Age and Spoon tie for #1

Queens of the Stone Age and Spoon tie for #1

Mark Wheat • Aug 10, 2017

Queens of the Stone Age and Spoon tied for #1 on the chart this week, marking Spoon's second #1 track of the year. Lots of debuts on the chart this week too, with fresh appearances from Francis and the Lights, The New Pornographers, Cage The Elephant, Hurray For The Riff Raff, Jeff Tweedy, and The Shins.

Music News: 'Empire' season four will pay homage to Prince

Music News: 'Empire' season four will pay homage to Prince

Jay Gabler • Aug 9, 2017

Today's top music news stories include 'Empire' paying homage to Prince, a planned CMT tribute to Glen Campbell, and Kesha's continuing ties to Dr. Luke.

Dan Wilson performs songs from 'Re-Covered' in The Current studio

Dan Wilson performs songs from 'Re-Covered' in The Current studio

Jill Riley and Brian Oake • Aug 9, 2017

Having worked with artists as wide-ranging as Taylor Swift, Mike Doughty, LeAnn Rimes, John Legend, Adele, Josh Groban, Dixie Chicks, Chris Stapleton and others, Dan Wilson has released 'Re-Covered,' a collection of songs he's co-written as part of his many collaborations. 'I'm really enthusiastic about a lot of music,' Wilson says while visiting The Current for an in-studio session with Oake & Riley.

Pick yourself up with Benjamin Booker's Rock the Garden set

Pick yourself up with Benjamin Booker's Rock the Garden set

Benjamin Booker • Aug 9, 2017

Listen to highlights of Benjamin Booker's electrifying Rock the Garden set.

Coffee Break: Featuring Glen Campbell

Coffee Break: Featuring Glen Campbell

Anna Reed • Aug 9, 2017

Country music legend Glen Campbell passed away yesterday from complications with Alzheimer's. Many people remember Campbell for his famous hits like "Rhinestone Cowboy" and "Gentle On My Mind", but he was also a prolific studio musician. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that feature Glen Campbell?

Rock and Roll Book Club: 'Meet Me in the Bathroom: Rebirth and Rock and Roll in New York City 2001-2011'

Rock and Roll Book Club: 'Meet Me in the Bathroom: Rebirth and Rock and Roll in New York City 2001-2011'

Jay Gabler • Aug 9, 2017

Lizzy Goodman's hefty oral history captures a hot moment for New York City rock in the early 21st century.

Get to know this year’s Minnesota State Fair Music-on-a-Stick performers: Phantogram, Lucius, and Now, Now

Get to know this year’s Minnesota State Fair Music-on-a-Stick performers: Phantogram, Lucius, and Now, Now

Lillian Speakman • Aug 9, 2017

The Minnesota State Fair is right around the corner, and with it comes deep-fried foods, friendly crowds, and a plethora of live music. The Current’s Music-on-a-Stick will be returning to the Grandstand again this year, with a melodically congruous line-up — Phantogram will be headlining the night, with Lucius and Now, Now supporting. All three…

Today in Music History: Queen played their last show with Freddie Mercury

Today in Music History: Queen played their last show with Freddie Mercury

Aug 9, 2017

A Rolling Stone crowd got rowdy; Bob Dylan and Joan Baez shared the stage for the first time; Queen played their last show with Freddie Mercury; and Jerry Garcia passed away, Today in Music History.

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Bruce Springsteen is heading to Broadway, with music and memories

Jay Gabler • Aug 9, 2017

That’s right: the Boss is heading to Broadway. Bruce Springsteen has announced an eight-week run at the Walter Kerr Theater on Broadway, which seats just under 1,000. The show, titled Springsteen on Broadway, begins previews on Oct. 3 and officially opens on Oct. 12, running through Nov. 26. “I chose Broadway for this project because it…

Music News: Stars pay tribute to Glen Campbell

Music News: Stars pay tribute to Glen Campbell

Jay Gabler • Aug 8, 2017

Jimmy Webb, Dolly Parton, and Lenny Kravitz are among the music stars paying tribute to the late Glen Campbell.

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