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January 15, 2018

Artists heard on The Current are frequently featured on TV programs, and we've gathered the listings in one convenient place for you. See the complete listings, and find performance videos as the week progresses.

Find music on TV this week: Mavis Staples, Franz Ferdinand, Grizzly Bear, Mumford & Sons

Find music on TV this week: Mavis Staples, Franz Ferdinand, Grizzly Bear, Mumford & Sons

Luke Taylor • Jan 15, 2018

Artists heard on The Current are frequently featured on TV programs, and we've gathered the listings in one convenient place for you. See the complete listings, and find performance videos as the week progresses.

Music News: Dolores O’Riordan of the Cranberries dies at 46

Music News: Dolores O’Riordan of the Cranberries dies at 46

Jay Gabler • Jan 15, 2018

“Dolores O’Riordan, the lead singer of the band The Cranberries, has died suddenly at age 46,” reports NPR. “O’Riordan defined the sound of the Cranberries — with hit songs like ‘Linger,’ ‘Salvation’ and ‘Zombie.’ She brought a particularly Irish inflection to pop charts around the world.” O’Riordan’s passing was confirmed by a publicist, who said…

Help select our featured artists for Black History Month 2018

Help select our featured artists for Black History Month 2018

Jan 15, 2018

To honor Black History Month, The Current spotlights African-American musical icons from throughout history and across genres. As February approaches, help us pick the artists to celebrate for Black History Month this year!

Happy 50th birthday, LL Cool J: six essential tracks

Happy 50th birthday, LL Cool J: six essential tracks

Sean McPherson • Jan 14, 2018

On Jan. 14, 2018, the rapper, actor, author and entrepreneur born James Todd Smith -- aka LL Cool J -- turns 50 years old. In honor of that milestone, The Current's Sean McPherson has chosen six landmark tracks from LL Cool J's catalogue, describing why each is essential.

Bill DeVille's top 50 Americana albums of 2017

Bill DeVille's top 50 Americana albums of 2017

Bill DeVille • Jan 14, 2018

Bill DeVille shares his unscientific list of his 50 favorite Americana albums released in 2017 that you heard on 'United States of Americana' during the course of the past year.

Johnny Cash takes a stand: looking back on his Folsom Prison performance

Johnny Cash takes a stand: looking back on his Folsom Prison performance

Chloe Veltman • Jan 13, 2018

It has been 50 years since Johnny Cash recorded his legendary live album. 'At Folsom Prison' boosted his then-flagging career and highlighted his efforts to reform the nation's penal system.

DJ Pick of the Week: The Wombats, 'Lemon To A Knife Fight'

DJ Pick of the Week: The Wombats, 'Lemon To A Knife Fight'

Mary Lucia • Jan 12, 2018

'Lemon To A Knife Fight', the latest from English indie rockers The Wombats, is an ode to finding yourself woefully unequipped in an argument, and had Mary Lucia at hello.

Rogue Valley heading to Worthington and Austin for winter residencies

Rogue Valley heading to Worthington and Austin for winter residencies

Jeyca Maldonado-Medina • Jan 12, 2018

Rogue Valley will be leaving the metro area and doing residencies in Worthington and Austin. The band are going beyond just playing shows in these towns. They’re also going to be working on spending time with the community, focusing on students. Chris Koza, the band’s frontman, sees these residencies as a way to invest time…

Coffee Break: Specific ages

Coffee Break: Specific ages

Anna Reed • Jan 12, 2018

Nichole wrote in with a great idea for today's theme - songs that mention a specific age. What songs do you want to hear for today's 9:30 Coffee Break?

Pop-up Club Nomadic at Mystic Lake called off; concerts will move indoors

Pop-up Club Nomadic at Mystic Lake called off; concerts will move indoors

Jay Gabler • Jan 12, 2018

Club Nomadic, a pop-up club scheduled to be constructed outside Mystic Lake for concerts timed to coincide with the upcoming Super Bowl, has been canceled. Shows by the Chainsmokers, Kygo, Florida Georgia Line, and Gwen Stefani will move to concert spaces inside the casino. “We are disappointed to have to make the decision to cancel…

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