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October 15, 2018

Director Luca Guadagnino ('Call Me By Your Name') is turning Bob Dylan's album 'Blood on the Tracks' into a movie. Also coming to theaters: an Amy Winehouse biopic, with a hologram tour in the works too. Today's other news items include Noname changing controversial cover art, Paul Simon celebrating his birthday on 'SNL,' Ariana Grande's famous relationship breaking up, and Chance the Rapper going undercover as a Lyft driver.

Music News: Bob Dylan's 'Blood on the Tracks' being made into movie

Music News: Bob Dylan's 'Blood on the Tracks' being made into movie

Jay Gabler • Oct 15, 2018

Director Luca Guadagnino ('Call Me By Your Name') is turning Bob Dylan's album 'Blood on the Tracks' into a movie. Also coming to theaters: an Amy Winehouse biopic, with a hologram tour in the works too. Today's other news items include Noname changing controversial cover art, Paul Simon celebrating his birthday on 'SNL,' Ariana Grande's famous relationship breaking up, and Chance the Rapper going undercover as a Lyft driver.

Music on TV this week: St. Vincent; Noname; Wu-Tang Clan; Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds; Anderson East

Music on TV this week: St. Vincent; Noname; Wu-Tang Clan; Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds; Anderson East

Luke Taylor • Oct 15, 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.

Photos: The Hold Steady finally make their 7th St Entry debut

Photos: The Hold Steady finally make their 7th St Entry debut

Jay Gabler • Oct 15, 2018

I’m not entirely sure where the confetti came from, but it was well-deserved. In the second of two sold-out sets at the 7th St Entry, beloved rock band the Hold Steady — along with their enthusiastic, beer-loving fans — shouted, strutted, and sweated through a powerhouse 85-minute set. (The previous day, the band played the…

Coffee Break: Artists with two first names

Coffee Break: Artists with two first names

Anna Weggel • Oct 15, 2018

Paul Simon turned 77 on Saturday and it got us thinking about name structures. For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what artists do you want to hear that have two first names?

Today in Music History: R.E.M.'s 'Monster' goes No. 1

Today in Music History: R.E.M.'s 'Monster' goes No. 1

Oct 15, 2018

Buddy Holly opened for Elvis Presley; Keith Richards got in some trouble in France; ABBA played their first concert in North America; R.E.M. had a 'Monster' of an album; Madonna was asked not to text during movies; and Radiohead had a major album hit 15 years ago Today in Music History.

Five years later, "Lizzobangers" shows Lizzo has always been a boss

Five years later, "Lizzobangers" shows Lizzo has always been a boss

Cecilia Johnson • Oct 15, 2018

These days, Lizzo is all photo shoots and peach emoji. Her debut album, “Lizzobangers,” shows she was destined for stardom all along.

Album of the Week: Cat Power - Wanderer

Album of the Week: Cat Power - Wanderer

Mac Wilson • Oct 15, 2018

Cat Power are back at the best possible time: during an fall full of melancholy feelings, Chan Marshall returns with her suitably melancholy new album, 'Wanderer.'

A conversation with John Hiatt

A conversation with John Hiatt

Bill DeVille • Oct 14, 2018

While in Nashville back in September, Bill DeVille met singer-songwriter John Hiatt at Black River Entertainment for a conversation about his latest album, 'The Eclipse Sessions.' Because DeVille and Hiatt have known each other for some 30 years, they also got to a bit of reminiscing as well. Listen to the complete conversation and read highlights from their chat.

Musicheads Essentials: Prince - Controversy

Musicheads Essentials: Prince - Controversy

Brett Baldwin • Oct 14, 2018

Released on October 14, 1981, 'Controversy' is Prince's fourth full-length album. The record is notable for several firsts, and was a firm foundation to launch him into megastardom.

Musicheads Essentials: Prince & The New Power Generation 'Love Symbol'

Musicheads Essentials: Prince & The New Power Generation 'Love Symbol'

David Safar • Oct 13, 2018

On October 13, 1992, Prince debuted a follow-up to 1991's 'Diamonds and Pearls,' colloquially known as 'the Love Symbol Album.' It was a turning point in Prince's music career and his personal life.

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