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December 14, 2017

Debuts on the chart this week were picked up from Arcade Fire, Rostam, and SZA. Alice Merton hit the top, and St. Vincent sneaks back up two spots in her ninth week.

The Chart Show: Merton Won't Be Held Down by Roots, Hits #1

The Chart Show: Merton Won't Be Held Down by Roots, Hits #1

Mark Wheat • Dec 14, 2017

Debuts on the chart this week were picked up from Arcade Fire, Rostam, and SZA. Alice Merton hit the top, and St. Vincent sneaks back up two spots in her ninth week.

Music News: Five copies of Prince's ultra-rare 'Black Album' discovered in a closet

Music News: Five copies of Prince's ultra-rare 'Black Album' discovered in a closet

Jay Gabler • Dec 13, 2017

Today's top music news stories include the discovery of a cache of rare Prince albums, a new trailer for a David Bowie documentary, and consequences for Josh Homme after kicking a photographer.

Father John Misty to headline Rock the Garden 2018

Father John Misty to headline Rock the Garden 2018

Dec 13, 2017

On June 16, 2018, Father John Misty will bring his music and his spellbinding stage presence to Rock The Garden.

Coffee Break: Rock the Garden headliners

Coffee Break: Rock the Garden headliners

Anna Reed • Dec 13, 2017

We're gearing up to make a BIG announcement about Rock the Garden 2018 just before 10 am. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear from headlining sets at Rock the Garden?

Rock and Roll Book Club: 'Sticky Fingers: The Life and Times of Jann Wenner and Rolling Stone Magazine'

Rock and Roll Book Club: 'Sticky Fingers: The Life and Times of Jann Wenner and Rolling Stone Magazine'

Jay Gabler • Dec 13, 2017

A new biography of 'Rolling Stone' founder Jann Wenner has become one of the year's most talked-about books...precisely because its subject didn't want it to be.

Nina Simone, Bon Jovi, the Cars among 2018 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees

Nina Simone, Bon Jovi, the Cars among 2018 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees

Jay Gabler • Dec 13, 2017

Nina Simone, Bon Jovi, the Cars, Dire Straits, the Moody Blues, and Sister Rosetta Tharpe will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on April 14, 2018.

Today in Music History: Happy Birthday, Jeff Baxter

Today in Music History: Happy Birthday, Jeff Baxter

Dec 13, 2017

Today in Music History: Bob Dylan was on the cover of Rolling Stone, Phil Collins was on Miami Vice, and Bowie released "Golden Years".

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.

YourClassical

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.

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