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August 10, 2017

Today's top music news stories include Taylor Swift testifying she was groped by a radio host, Wesley Snipes saying he took Prince's spot in a Michael Jackson video, and Jack White collaborating with the Detroit Tigers on a special 7".

Music News: Taylor Swift testifies in groping trial

Music News: Taylor Swift testifies in groping trial

Jay Gabler • Aug 10, 2017

Today's top music news stories include Taylor Swift testifying she was groped by a radio host, Wesley Snipes saying he took Prince's spot in a Michael Jackson video, and Jack White collaborating with the Detroit Tigers on a special 7".

Watch the powerful new video for Jason Isbell's 'If We Were Vampires'

Watch the powerful new video for Jason Isbell's 'If We Were Vampires'

Luke Taylor • Aug 10, 2017

Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit's song, 'If We Were Vampires,' honestly acknowledges that even the hardiest of long-term relationships can't last forever, simply because human beings are mortal. A new video for the song illustrates the song's narrative using animation that is both accessible and deeply metaphorical.

The Revolution echo Prince's greatness at Rock the Garden

The Revolution echo Prince's greatness at Rock the Garden

Aug 10, 2017

Ladies and gentlemen, The Revolution.

Minnesotans with cool jobs: Maddi Frick talks about licensing music for movies and TV

Minnesotans with cool jobs: Maddi Frick talks about licensing music for movies and TV

Jay Gabler • Aug 10, 2017

From “Mrs. Robinson” in The Graduate to “Bellbottoms” in Baby Driver, songs have always been integral to movies and TV show. Behind every director there’s a music supervisor to help pick those songs, and behind every music supervisor there’s a staff that works to make sure all the rights are in place and everyone’s getting…

Coffee Break: SFX

Coffee Break: SFX

Anna Reed • Aug 10, 2017

We've all heard songs that prominently feature guitar players, singers, bassists and drummers, but what about the foley artist? Let's give some love to songs that feature sound effects for today's 9:30 Coffee Break.

Today in Music History: Happy Birthday, Ronnie Spector

Today in Music History: Happy Birthday, Ronnie Spector

Aug 10, 2017

Ronnie Spector was born; a 13-year-old Stevie Wonder started a three-week run at the top of the charts; John Denver was at the top of the album charts; Brian Adams had his first U.S. No. 1 album; Simon Le Bon of Duran Duran was plucked from the ocean; and the great Isaac Hayes entered the pantheon of music legends, Today in Music History.

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.

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