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February 27, 2018

Jade and several other Current staffers are headed to Austin, Texas to experience one-of-a-kind festival South by Southwest this March. Here's a playlist Jade is using to get to know the artists she'll interview.

How to prepare for SXSW? Make a playlist, of course

How to prepare for SXSW? Make a playlist, of course

Feb 27, 2018

Jade and several other Current staffers are headed to Austin, Texas to experience one-of-a-kind festival South by Southwest this March. Here's a playlist Jade is using to get to know the artists she'll interview.

Music News: Prince helped with new Janelle Monae album

Music News: Prince helped with new Janelle Monae album

Jay Gabler • Feb 26, 2018

Today's top music news stories include Prince's involvement with Janelle Monae's new album, a final tour for Joan Baez, and Flea speaking out about opiate addiction.

BORNS performs an intimate session in The Current studio

BORNS performs an intimate session in The Current studio

Jay Gabler • Feb 26, 2018

Listen to BORNS play heart-stopping acoustic renditions of three songs from his new album 'Blue Madonna.'

Revisiting the debut of Prince's 'Cause and Effect'

Revisiting the debut of Prince's 'Cause and Effect'

Feb 26, 2018

On this day in 2010, The Current debuted a brand new exclusive song by Prince.

Music on TV this week: MGMT, Vance Joy, Ibeyi, Robert Plant, Francis and the Lights

Music on TV this week: MGMT, Vance Joy, Ibeyi, Robert Plant, Francis and the Lights

Luke Taylor • Feb 26, 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.

Annie Mack performs in The Current studio

Annie Mack performs in The Current studio

Andrea Swensson and Maia Jacobson • Feb 26, 2018

Minneapolis singer-songwriter Annie Mack visited The Current studio to record a session for The Local Show in preparation for her EP release show on March 9th.

Coffee Break: New Hot

Coffee Break: New Hot

Anna Reed • Feb 26, 2018

We're excited that David Safar's New Hot show is moving to 2 hours starting tonight. That means double the musical discoveries, new artists and recent releases. Tune in 10 pm to midnight every Monday. So for today's Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that were released in the last six months?

Today in Music History: Tina Turner won big at the Grammys

Today in Music History: Tina Turner won big at the Grammys

Feb 26, 2018

Sales of the 45 RPM single outpaced the 78 for the first time, Nancy Sinatra sang about some aggressive boots, Johnny Cash was born, Michael Jackson had a No. 1 album with 'Thriller', and Tina Turner won big, Today in Music History.

Etta James: R&B in its original sense

Etta James: R&B in its original sense

Lou Papineau • Feb 26, 2018

Etta James was selected by the Current's listeners as one of the honorees in our celebration of Black History Month, which comes to a close this week. Here's an in-depth look at the singer's stormy life and career.

Music News: Prince-inspired cookbook 'Little Red Velvette' headed to stores

Music News: Prince-inspired cookbook 'Little Red Velvette' headed to stores

Jay Gabler • Feb 26, 2018

Today's top music news stories include the announcement of a Prince-inspired cookbook, the death of a Crystals singer, and Neil Young taking on Google.

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