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December 12, 2017

Today's top music news stories include a special holiday edition of Carpool Karaoke, an anniversary show announcement for the Cure, and the Killers offending photographers.

Music News: Watch a special Christmas all-star edition of Carpool Karaoke

Music News: Watch a special Christmas all-star edition of Carpool Karaoke

Jay Gabler • Dec 12, 2017

Today's top music news stories include a special holiday edition of Carpool Karaoke, an anniversary show announcement for the Cure, and the Killers offending photographers.

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If You Like: dark, electronic rockers Autolux

Cecilia Johnson • Dec 12, 2017

Here at The Current, we’re introducing a new feature called If You Like. The gist: You tell us who you’re into, and we recommend a local artist you might enjoy. Whoa. Here I thought I’d be doling out recommendations, and I’ve already learned about a cool new band through this feature. Submitting her information, Mary…

Creating a buzz: go inside JD McPherson's new 'Style' video

Creating a buzz: go inside JD McPherson's new 'Style' video

Luke Taylor • Dec 12, 2017

The video for JD McPherson's single, 'Style (Is a Losing Game)' was shot during business hours at a barbershop in Los Angeles. 'All the barbers were really cool having us there,' says the video's director, Sean Dejecacion, who told McPherson, 'We've got to get you in a smock!' Watch the video and go inside its production.

DJ Pick of the Week: Amy Shark, 'Drive You Mad'

DJ Pick of the Week: Amy Shark, 'Drive You Mad'

Jill Riley • Dec 12, 2017

As Jill Riley was prepping for an interview with Amy Shark, suddenly, it clicked. She felt so connected to the music that she became absolutely smitten with Shark's songwriting.

Review: Star Wars gets existential in 'The Last Jedi'

Review: Star Wars gets existential in 'The Last Jedi'

Jay Gabler • Dec 12, 2017

The latest installment in the Star Wars saga finds Luke Skywalker and Princess Leia, along with their new friends, grappling with mortality. Pretty heavy for a space opera, but would you want it any other way?

Jack White announces new album 'Boarding House Reach' with a psycho-collage

Jack White announces new album 'Boarding House Reach' with a psycho-collage

Lars Gotrich • Dec 12, 2017

No release date, yet, but the teaser video for Jack White's new album is bizarre.

Kris Delmhorst and Jeffrey Foucault perform at Radio Heartland

Kris Delmhorst and Jeffrey Foucault perform at Radio Heartland

Mike Pengra • Dec 12, 2017

Kris Delmhorst's latest album, 'The Wild,' released in September. Instead of touring solo, Delmhorst invited her husband, singer-songwriter Jeffrey Foucault, as well as a world-class band to tour in support of the album. They all stopped in to the Radio Heartland studio to play three new tracks from the album, and to give the radio debut of a new tune by Foucault.

Coffee Break: Festival of Lights

Coffee Break: Festival of Lights

Anna Reed • Dec 12, 2017

Hanukkah begins tonight - a Jewish holiday also known as the Festival of Lights and the Feast of Dedication that is observed for eight nights and days. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that mention some form of light?

Today in Music History: Happy Birthday, Sheila E.

Today in Music History: Happy Birthday, Sheila E.

Dec 12, 2017

Sheila E. was born, Nirvana bandmates and Courtney Love go toe to toe, The Doors played their last show with Jim Morrison, The Rolling Stones started working with Ronnie Wood and Devo hit gold.

Music News: Apple acquires Shazam

Music News: Apple acquires Shazam

Jay Gabler • Dec 12, 2017

Today's top music news stories include Apple acquiring Shazam; chart moves for U2 and Beyonce; and distinctive local band names.

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