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May 31, 2018

'Wide Awake,' the latest album from Parquet Courts, has already garnered critical acclaim, gaining an 8.4 aggregate score on Metacritic. 'I think most people have the right opinion that it's an excellent record,' quips Parquet Courts' Andrew Savage. Parquet Courts stopped in The Current studio for a session hosted by Mark Wheat.

Parquet Courts perform in The Current studio

Parquet Courts perform in The Current studio

Mark Wheat • May 31, 2018

'Wide Awake,' the latest album from Parquet Courts, has already garnered critical acclaim, gaining an 8.4 aggregate score on Metacritic. 'I think most people have the right opinion that it's an excellent record,' quips Parquet Courts' Andrew Savage. Parquet Courts stopped in The Current studio for a session hosted by Mark Wheat.

Music News: Neil 'step up' Portnow stepping down from Grammys

Music News: Neil 'step up' Portnow stepping down from Grammys

Jay Gabler • May 31, 2018

Today's top music news stories include the stepping down of Recording Academy head Neil Portnow, the latest on Drake vs. Pusha-T, and a Broadway bummer for Buffett.

Help Purple Current honor the legacy of Curtis Mayfield

Help Purple Current honor the legacy of Curtis Mayfield

Sean McPherson • May 31, 2018

To honor Curtis Mayfield, we want to put together a playlist of his top ten songs and play them throughout the day on Sunday, June 3, the anniversary of his birthday.

For musicians facing mental health issues, Nuci's Space 'has your back'

For musicians facing mental health issues, Nuci's Space 'has your back'

Luke Taylor • May 31, 2018

Based in Athens, Georgia, Nuci's Space is a nonprofit resource and support center for musicians, with a focus on mental health and suicide prevention. 'We're also trying to end the stigma of mental illness, which is coming,' says operations manager Chris Byron. 'It's something that needs to be talked about.'

Coffee Break: The values of Mister Rogers

Coffee Break: The values of Mister Rogers

Anna Reed • May 31, 2018

The morning show is headed out to see a preview of the new Mister Rogers documentary "Won't You Be My Neighbor?" and we are ready to cry, hug each other, and reflect on the values of Fred Rogers. Won't you help us put together a list of music that reflect his values for today's 9:30 Coffee Break?

Today in Music History: Death Cab For Cutie's 'Narrow Stairs" hits No. 1

Today in Music History: Death Cab For Cutie's 'Narrow Stairs" hits No. 1

May 31, 2018

Filming began on The Monkees first TV series; The BBC announced a ban on the Sex Pistols' "God Save The Queen"; The Theme From M*A*S*H* (Suicide Is Painless) was at No. 1; The Who performed the loudest concert in history; and D.M.C. was born, Today in Music History.

Music News: Jeff Goldblum to release jazz album

Music News: Jeff Goldblum to release jazz album

Jay Gabler • May 31, 2018

Today's top music news stories include Jeff Goldblum announcing a jazz album, Kendrick Lamar accepting his Pulitzer, and Belle and Sebastian heading to sea.

The Chart Show: Glaspy enters the Hall of Fame

The Chart Show: Glaspy enters the Hall of Fame

Mark Wheat • May 31, 2018

In her tenth week on the chart, Margaret Glaspy's "Before We Were Together" is inducted into the Hall of Fame. Joining her are fresh debuts from Arctic Monkeys and Low Cut Connie.

Listen: Kamasi Washington's 'Street Fighter Mas'

Listen: Kamasi Washington's 'Street Fighter Mas'

Sean McPherson • May 30, 2018

Kamasi Washington's new album 'Heaven and Earth' drops on June 22nd and we're honored to premiere track 11 from the album -- Street Fighter Mas -- here on The Current.

Coffee Break: Resurgence songs

Coffee Break: Resurgence songs

Anna Reed • May 30, 2018

Fans so adamantly requested that Weezer cover Toto's "Africa" that, six days ago, the band released a cover of "Rosanna" and, finally, yesterday, a cover of "Africa". So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that have recently enjoyed a resurgence for one reason or another?

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