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March 08, 2018

Today's top music news stories include a "music party" product line at IKEA, a Snow Patrol comeback, and New York City's first night mayor.

Music News: IKEA to start selling turntables

Music News: IKEA to start selling turntables

Jay Gabler • Mar 8, 2018

Today's top music news stories include a "music party" product line at IKEA, a Snow Patrol comeback, and New York City's first night mayor.

Lucius talk about 'Nudes' track by track

Lucius talk about 'Nudes' track by track

Luke Taylor • Mar 8, 2018

'Nudes,' the latest album by Lucius, comprises 10 tracks of stripped-down, acoustic original songs as well as reimagining of songs from Lucius's back-catalog and some well-placed covers. The album was produced by Lucius frontwomen Holly Laessig and Jess Wolfe, who recently spoke with The Current to share thoughts about each of the tracks on the new album.

Listen to Looch: International Women's Day

Listen to Looch: International Women's Day

Mary Lucia • Mar 8, 2018

On International Women's Day, Mary Lucia and Andrea Swensson talk about hosting 24 hours of music by women, and about a few artists they greatly admire.

Ten women to know on the Twin Cities jazz scene

Ten women to know on the Twin Cities jazz scene

Simone Cazares • Mar 8, 2018

In honor of International Women’s Day, we’re spotlighting ten talented women on the Twin cities jazz scene. Here’s a diverse mix of performers to check out! Pippi Ardennia Originally from Chicago, Pippi Ardennia began working has been working as a singer when she was 13 years old and performed in some of the city’s most…

Coffee Break: International women artists

Coffee Break: International women artists

Anna Reed • Mar 8, 2018

It's International Women's Day so we're going to take a literal take on that for today's Coffee Break. What women-identifying artists do you want to hear that weren't born in the U.S.?

Music at home with Brandi Carlile

Music at home with Brandi Carlile

Jim McGuinn • Mar 8, 2018

As she was preparing to release her latest album, 'By The Way, I Forgive You,' Brandi Carlile invited people from The Current right into her home studio for exclusive performances and an interview. As we celebrate International Women's Day, hear this unforgettable session on The Current.

Today in Music History: Diana Ross goes solo

Today in Music History: Diana Ross goes solo

Mar 8, 2018

The Small Faces broke up, Micky Dolenz was born, David Bowie made his TV debut, and Diana Ross emerged as a live act for the first time, Today in Music History.

Music News: Cranberries plan final album featuring Dolores O'Riordan

Music News: Cranberries plan final album featuring Dolores O'Riordan

Jay Gabler • Mar 8, 2018

Today's top music news stories include the Cranberries sharing news of a forthcoming album featuring the late Dolores O'Riordan, a Spotify tool to gauge the gender mix of your listening, and Bon Jovi getting back on top of the Billboard 200.

20 pioneering women in Minnesota music

20 pioneering women in Minnesota music

Andrea Swensson • Mar 8, 2018

Today is International Women’s Day, and the Current is in the midst of a 24-long celebration of influential women artists — find our full day of programming here. As we spend the day reflecting on the issues facing women around the world, it got me thinking about all the incredible, pioneering artists who have broken…

The Chart Show: Mr. Tillman Is In The Basement

The Chart Show: Mr. Tillman Is In The Basement

Mark Wheat • Mar 8, 2018

A new song from 2018's Rock The Garden headliner Father John Misty sneaks into the bottom half of the chart, and First Aid Kit continue to hold the top spot.

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