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April 03, 2018

This week, Mary Lucia talks to Derrick Stevens, production manager at The Current and also the host and producer of "MLK 50: The Songs of the Civil Rights Movement," airing Wednesday, April 4, from 12 to 4 p.m.

Listen to Looch: Derrick Stevens talks about 'MLK 50'

Listen to Looch: Derrick Stevens talks about 'MLK 50'

Mary Lucia • Apr 3, 2018

This week, Mary Lucia talks to Derrick Stevens, production manager at The Current and also the host and producer of "MLK 50: The Songs of the Civil Rights Movement," airing Wednesday, April 4, from 12 to 4 p.m.

Dan Auerbach and the Easy Eye Sound Revue perform in The Current's studio

Dan Auerbach and the Easy Eye Sound Revue perform in The Current's studio

Mary Lucia and Cecilia Johnson • Apr 3, 2018

Ahead of their show at the Palace Theatre, Dan Auerbach and the Easy Eye Sound Revue stopped by The Current to play four songs. Along the way, Auerbach chatted with Looch about why he moved to Nashville, what it takes to produce an album, and how many days he works a week.

Music News: 'Yellow Submarine' returning to theaters for 50th anniversary

Music News: 'Yellow Submarine' returning to theaters for 50th anniversary

Jay Gabler • Apr 3, 2018

Today's top music news stories include 'Yellow Submarine' returning to theaters, Cardi B co-hosting 'The Tonight Show,' and JAY-Z opening up about his mom coming out.

Try solving The Current crossword puzzle

Try solving The Current crossword puzzle

Cecilia Johnson • Apr 3, 2018

Get your pencils out -- or pens, if you're brave -- and sit down with this music-focused crossword puzzle, co-authored by crossword pro Brendan Emmett Quigley and Current writer Cecilia Johnson.

What are the ‘unwritten rules’ of live music?

What are the ‘unwritten rules’ of live music?

Maia Jacobson • Apr 3, 2018

As baseball fans debate whether the Orioles violated an “unwritten rule” at Sunday night’s game against the Twins when they bunted while down 7-0 in the bottom of the ninth, we asked our followers on Twitter whether there were any “unwritten rules” of live music — for both performers and audience. Here’s some of what…

Coffee Break: Songs that don't rhyme

Coffee Break: Songs that don't rhyme

Anna Reed • Apr 3, 2018

It's National Poetry Month! But for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that don't rhyme?

Today in Music History: Happy Birthday to Sebastian Bach

Today in Music History: Happy Birthday to Sebastian Bach

Apr 3, 2018

Elvis Presley played on TV; The Marcels and later, the Temptations, had memorable No. 1 hits; the nascent Sex Pistols opened for Joe Strummer's earlier band; a British music magazine apologized to Morrissey; and Sebastian Bach was born, Today in Music History.

Ten years of Record Store Day Ambassadors: A history

Ten years of Record Store Day Ambassadors: A history

Jeyca Maldonado-Medina • Apr 3, 2018

Record Store Day (RSD) is fast approaching, with Run the Jewels being named this year’s Record Store Day Ambassadors. Record Store Day is a day where people are encouraged to go out to their local independent record stores and browse the collection, with incentives like exclusive releases and live performances. Each year’s “ambassador” is the…

Music News: Eminem announces 'Em&M's' candy...on April 1

Music News: Eminem announces 'Em&M's' candy...on April 1

Jay Gabler • Apr 2, 2018

Today's top music news stories include the 'announcement' of 'Em&M's' candy; a possible SZA/Missy collaboration; and Linkin Park selling a controversial keytar.

Music on TV this week: Jade Bird; Kacey Musgraves; I'm With Her

Music on TV this week: Jade Bird; Kacey Musgraves; I'm With Her

Luke Taylor • Apr 2, 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. You can also subscribe to receive the week's schedule in your inbox.

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