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October 02, 2018

Buddy Holly's 'Peggy Sue' has died at 78. Also, has Ticketmaster really been running a secret scalping scheme? And why is Hayley Williams eating potato chips into a microphone? Plus, Las Vegas remembers a tragic day, Billboard releases this year's stadium power rankings, and UB40 didn't want to get involved in the debate over Brett Kavanaugh's Supreme Court nomination, but...too late.

Music News: Buddy Holly's 'Peggy Sue' dies at 78

Music News: Buddy Holly's 'Peggy Sue' dies at 78

Jay Gabler • Oct 2, 2018

Buddy Holly's 'Peggy Sue' has died at 78. Also, has Ticketmaster really been running a secret scalping scheme? And why is Hayley Williams eating potato chips into a microphone? Plus, Las Vegas remembers a tragic day, Billboard releases this year's stadium power rankings, and UB40 didn't want to get involved in the debate over Brett Kavanaugh's Supreme Court nomination, but...too late.

Listen to Looch: talking about Eugene Jarecki's Elvis doc, 'The King'

Listen to Looch: talking about Eugene Jarecki's Elvis doc, 'The King'

Mary Lucia • Oct 2, 2018

This week, Mary Lucia explores Eugene Jarecki's documentary 'The King,' a film that looks at the story of Elvis Presley as a metaphor for American history and culture. It's an ambitious premise - but is it trying too hard?

Watch Caitlyn Smith's brand-new video for 'Contact High'

Watch Caitlyn Smith's brand-new video for 'Contact High'

Luke Taylor • Oct 2, 2018

Caitlyn Smith has released a new video for her song, 'Contact High,' and The Current is delighted to share its premiere.

Coffee Break: Songs featuring years

Coffee Break: Songs featuring years

Anna Weggel • Oct 2, 2018

Thanks to trusty listener Loren for coming up with the theme for today's set of music. For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that call out a particular year in the lyrics?

Today in Music History: Bonnie Tyler's 'Total Eclipse Of The Heart' went No. 1

Today in Music History: Bonnie Tyler's 'Total Eclipse Of The Heart' went No. 1

Oct 2, 2018

Fifteen Elvis fans were kind of wrong; the McCoys hung on to No. 1 with 'Sloopy'; Rod Stewart topped the singles and album charts; Bonnie Tyler had a No. 1 with 'Total Eclipse of the Heart'; and Bruce Springsteen cracked the charts, Today in Music History.

Tom Petty's legacy lives on as 'An American Treasure'

Tom Petty's legacy lives on as 'An American Treasure'

Steve Inskeep and Vince Pearson • Oct 2, 2018

The family and former bandmates of Tom Petty are marking the one-year anniversary of his death by releasing a new collection of Petty's music.

Flashlight Vinyl, in Northeast Minneapolis, to close after Halloween

Flashlight Vinyl, in Northeast Minneapolis, to close after Halloween

Jay Gabler • Oct 2, 2018

Flashlight Vinyl, a stylish store that’s been open in Northeast Minneapolis since the beginning of 2016, has announced that it will permanently close its doors as of Nov. 1. “Gratitude is all a person can have at this point,” wrote owner Raoul Benavides on Facebook. “So many great people, new friends and stories came to visit…

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.

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