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December 04, 2017

Today's top music news stories include the firing of Bryan Singer from an in-progress Queen biopic; and tour/album announcements from John Prine and Stone Temple Pilots.

Music News: Star director fired from Queen biopic

Music News: Star director fired from Queen biopic

Jay Gabler • Dec 4, 2017

Today's top music news stories include the firing of Bryan Singer from an in-progress Queen biopic; and tour/album announcements from John Prine and Stone Temple Pilots.

Top 89 of 2017 Prize: Sonos 5.1 Surround Sound Package with PLAYBAR and PLAY:1

Top 89 of 2017 Prize: Sonos 5.1 Surround Sound Package with PLAYBAR and PLAY:1

Dec 4, 2017

When you submit your Top 89 list, you'll be entered to win a Sonos Home Theater system, featuring the Sonos PLAYBAR, SUB, and PLAY:1 speakers for totally immersive wireless 5.1 surround sound.

The Current's guide to music on TV: week of Dec. 4, 2017

The Current's guide to music on TV: week of Dec. 4, 2017

Luke Taylor • Dec 4, 2017

Artists heard on The Current are frequently featured on TV programs, and we've gathered the listings in one convenient place for you -- good thing, too, because this week is a blockbuster in terms of musical guests, including St. Vincent, Beck, Chris Stapleton, Ty Segall, the Shelters, Hiss Golden Messenger, SZA and many more. See the complete listings.

Chris Stapleton dives into his archives for 'From A Room: Volume 2'

Chris Stapleton dives into his archives for 'From A Room: Volume 2'

Ari Shapiro and James Delahoussaye • Dec 4, 2017

The Nashville singer sits down with NPR's Ari Shapiro to talk about his latest album, which includes songs he wrote long ago, re-recorded tracks, and covers of his favorite tunes.

Coffee Break: Merseyside

Coffee Break: Merseyside

Anna Reed • Dec 4, 2017

This morning we played A Flock Of Seagulls "Wishing (If I Had A Photograph Of You)" for Vinyl Tap, and that made us think of all of the great bands that are from Merseyside. So what bands do you want to hear that hail from Merseyside?

Mortimer’s opens music room, announces lineup for first concert

Mortimer’s opens music room, announces lineup for first concert

Adrian Williams • Dec 4, 2017

In the wake of multiple local music venues closing their doors this year, Mortimer’s is looking to fill the gap. They are debuting their new music room with a show on Dec. 27 featuring locals LIKEHELL, Iguano, Trim Reaper, and DJ RichmanVA. Nightingale co-owners Jasha Johnston and Carrie McCabe-Johnston took ownership of Mortimer’s back in…

Today in Music History: Remembering Frank Zappa

Today in Music History: Remembering Frank Zappa

Dec 4, 2017

The Byrds and Sly and the Family Stone went to No. 1; Prince put on a trench coat in protest; the so-called "Million Dollar Quartet" impromptu jam session took place with Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Johnny Cash and Carl Perkins, and Frank Zappa passed away.

Honoring Minnesota musicians: Awards shows are gone, but the Hall of Fame lives on

Honoring Minnesota musicians: Awards shows are gone, but the Hall of Fame lives on

Jay Gabler • Dec 4, 2017

Right inside the front door of the Minnesota Music Hall of Fame stands a towering replica of the state-shaped award for inductees. “This way when people walk in, you don’t have to tell ‘em where they’re at,” says executive director Dodie Wendinger. “We are in the heart of the town,” she adds. The town in…

Music News: Neil Young opens historic archive

Music News: Neil Young opens historic archive

Jay Gabler • Dec 4, 2017

Today's top music news stories include Neil Young opening a historic archive, Mortimer's opening a music venue, and Martin Shkreli possibly losing his edition-of-one Wu-Tang album.

DJ Pick of the Week: Charlotte Gainsbourg, 'Deadly Valentine'

DJ Pick of the Week: Charlotte Gainsbourg, 'Deadly Valentine'

Mac Wilson • Dec 3, 2017

"Deadly Valentine" is one of many instances in Charlotte Gainsbourg's music where she subverts initial impressions in a captivating way.

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