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October 01, 2018

Here's your first look at the upcoming Elton John biopic 'Rocketman.' Plus, we catch up on the latest news regarding Led Zeppelin's 'Stairway to Heaven' lawsuit, Sigur Ros's departing drummer, and Kanye West on SNL.

Music News: Here's your first look at Elton John biopic 'Rocketman'

Music News: Here's your first look at Elton John biopic 'Rocketman'

Jay Gabler • Oct 1, 2018

Here's your first look at the upcoming Elton John biopic 'Rocketman.' Plus, we catch up on the latest news regarding Led Zeppelin's 'Stairway to Heaven' lawsuit, Sigur Ros's departing drummer, and Kanye West on SNL.

Shakey Graves performs in The Current studio

Shakey Graves performs in The Current studio

Oct 1, 2018

Just ahead of his Saturday show at the Palace Theatre in St. Paul, Minn., Shakey Graves -- aka Alejandro Rose-Garcia -- stopped over at The Current to play a few songs and to chat with host Mac Wilson.

Music on TV this week: The National; Nick Lowe; Cat Power; Kacey Musgraves; Lukas Nelson; Arctic Monkeys; St. Vincent

Music on TV this week: The National; Nick Lowe; Cat Power; Kacey Musgraves; Lukas Nelson; Arctic Monkeys; St. Vincent

Luke Taylor • Oct 1, 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 to plan your TV viewing around music.

Ease into the week with Mandolin Orange's new ode to slowing down

Ease into the week with Mandolin Orange's new ode to slowing down

Stephen Thompson • Oct 1, 2018

In the gently elegant 'Time We Made Time' -- from the forthcoming 'Tides of a Teardrop' -- Mandolin Orange sing about the importance of breathing deeply, cooling off and drawing loved ones close.

Coffee Break: Autumn

Coffee Break: Autumn

Anna Weggel • Oct 1, 2018

Fall is officially upon us, and with it brings changing leaves, crisp temperatures, sweaters, cozy fires and big pots of chili. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear for Autumn?

Today in Music History: Pink Floyd began their 'Piper At The Gates of Dawn' tour

Today in Music History: Pink Floyd began their 'Piper At The Gates of Dawn' tour

Oct 1, 2018

Bob Dylan introduced the musicians who would become known as The Band; Pink Floyd began their first U.S. tour; Meco had a disco hit with the 'Star Wars' theme; AC/DC had a street named for them; and Radiohead released a listener-pay-what-you-will album, Today in Music History.

Album of the Week: Metric, 'Art of Doubt'

Album of the Week: Metric, 'Art of Doubt'

Jade • Oct 1, 2018

In Art of Doubt, Metric have managed to write a dystopian album for the current age. A time capsule of missed opportunities, regret, insecurity, and impostor syndrome. The apocalypse is here and guess what, it's all in your head.

Otis Rush, Chicago Blues Legend, Dies At 84

Otis Rush, Chicago Blues Legend, Dies At 84

Eric Westervelt • Sep 30, 2018

Rush's unique style of soloing and powerful tenor voice helped shape the Chicago blues sound and deeply influenced famed guitarists like Eric Clapton, Buddy Guy, Jimmy Page and Stevie Ray Vaughn.

A conversation with singer-songwriter Ashley Monroe

A conversation with singer-songwriter Ashley Monroe

Bill DeVille • Sep 30, 2018

While in Nashville just a couple weeks ago, Bill DeVille met Ashley Monroe at Black River Entertainment for a conversation about Monroe's latest album, 'Sparrow,' and about what it was like to record at RCA Studio A in Nashville with producer Dave Cobb.

Jefferson Airplane co-founder Marty Balin dies at 76

Jefferson Airplane co-founder Marty Balin dies at 76

Jay Gabler • Sep 28, 2018

The singer-songwriter guitarist was an integral part of psychedelic landmarks like 'Surrealistic Pillow.'

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