March 20, 2018Today's top music news stories include the knighting of Ringo Starr and the deaths of Matt Dike and Hazel Smith. Save This Story
Music News: It's now officially Sir Ringo StarrJay Gabler • Mar 20, 2018Today's top music news stories include the knighting of Ringo Starr and the deaths of Matt Dike and Hazel Smith.
Listen to Looch: the star power of StarcrawlerMary Lucia • Mar 20, 2018This week, Mary Lucia talks about the Los Angeles band Starcrawler, who performed at The Current's stage at SXSW and seem to have been 'blessed by the glam gods.'
Coffee Break: StorytellingAnna Reed • Mar 20, 2018March 20 is World Storytelling Day - a global celebration of the art of oral storytelling. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that tell a story?
Today in Music History: 'Me And Bobby McGee' hits the top of the charts Mar 20, 2018Janis Joplin's cover of a Kris Kristofferson tune took her to No. 1, albeit posthumously; John married Yoko; Lou Reed got excluded from a club for being too punk-ish; T Rex played their final gig ever; and Joan Jett & the Blackhearts loved rock 'n' roll all the way to No. 1, Today in Music History.
Music News: Here's your first look at Renee Zellweger as Judy GarlandJay Gabler • Mar 19, 2018Today's top music news stories include Renee Zellweger in a Judy Garland biopic, Sonic Youth's guitar pedals going on sale, and a Kansas anniversary tour.
Video: Naked Giants bring fun, catchy rock to their SXSW performance Mar 19, 2018Naked Giants, a Seattle trio, brought a little fun and a lot of rock and roll to the PledgeHouse day stage.
Music on TV this week: Moby; The Decemberists; Natalie Prass; Of Montreal; Iggy PopLuke Taylor • Mar 19, 2018Artists 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. You can also subscribe to a newsletter with the week's schedule.
What you could take away from 'David Bowie Is'Piotr Orlov • Mar 19, 2018When the exhibit was first conceived, in tandem with Bowie's own collection, its success was far from guaranteed. In the five years since, it's outlived its subject and changed as much as he once did. 'David Bowie Is' will run through July 15, 2018, at the Brooklyn Museum in New York.
Coffee Break: Poultry!Anna Reed • Mar 19, 2018It's National Poultry Day - a day to celebrate domestic fowl such as chickens, turkeys, ducks, and geese. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that feature poultry of any sort?
Today in Music History: Remembering Andrew Wood Mar 19, 2018The film 'Blackboard Jungle' pushed rock 'n' roll into the mainstream; Jefferson Airplane took a new name; Bob Dylan's self-titled debut album was released; and Andrew Wood passed away, Today in Music History.