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November 01, 2018

Our featured Album of the Week artist Low picks up a debut with "Disarray" from their latest release Double Negative, out now on Sub Pop Records.

The Chart Show: Low's Disarray Is Here To Stay?

The Chart Show: Low's Disarray Is Here To Stay?

Mark Wheat • Nov 1, 2018

Our featured Album of the Week artist Low picks up a debut with "Disarray" from their latest release Double Negative, out now on Sub Pop Records.

Music News: Nick Mason taking early Pink Floyd material on road

Music News: Nick Mason taking early Pink Floyd material on road

Jay Gabler • Oct 31, 2018

Pink Floyd's Nick Mason is heading out on tour with early Pink Floyd material, and fans are excited about it. Also, Hardy Fox, co-founder of the Residents, has died at age 73. Plus: a Journey cassette clears out a building, Nikki Sixx speaks up for dogs, and Drake takes a first stab at defining 2000s nostalgia.

Coffee Break: Happy Halloween

Coffee Break: Happy Halloween

Anna Weggel • Oct 31, 2018

Happy Halloween from Oake & Riley. Let's open up the spooky floodgates today and let it all pour in. What Halloween-appropriate songs do you want to hear for today's 9:30 Coffee Break?

Rock and Roll Book Club: 'Prince: Before the Rain'

Rock and Roll Book Club: 'Prince: Before the Rain'

Jay Gabler • Oct 31, 2018

A poignant new volume from the Minnesota Historical Society Press compiles images photographer Allen Beaulieu snapped of Prince just before his rise to megastardom.

What is Halloween music – and why does it scare us?

What is Halloween music – and why does it scare us?

Colleen Cowie • Oct 31, 2018

Growing up, Halloween was my least favorite holiday. As a kid (and to be honest, still as an adult) I was easily scared by almost anything. Having an entire day dedicated to the things that go bump in the night was like the embodiment of all my youthful nightmares— and one part of Halloween that…

Listen to Looch: Talking about 'Quincy' documentary on Netflix

Listen to Looch: Talking about 'Quincy' documentary on Netflix

Mary Lucia • Oct 30, 2018

This week, Mary Lucia and Derrick Stevens talk about 'Quincy,' a Netflix original documentary that looks at the life of music icon Quincy Jones. 'I absolutely loved it,' Mary says. 'I can't recommend it enough.'

Music News: Arrested Development's Baba Oje dies at 87

Music News: Arrested Development's Baba Oje dies at 87

Jay Gabler • Oct 30, 2018

We're remembering Arrested Development's Baba Oje. Plus, director Ava DuVernay is preparing a documentary about Prince, and previously unreleased George Michael songs will feature in a movie based on the Wham! song 'Last Christmas.' Also in the news today: a big grant for the Louis Armstrong House, Pharrell tells the president to stop using "Happy," Lin-Manuel Miranda's getting his improv hip-hop crew back together, and Ellen DeGeneres recreates the Nicki-Cardi shoe incident with kids.

Early Eyes perform in The Current's studio

Early Eyes perform in The Current's studio

Sean McPherson and Cecilia Johnson • Oct 30, 2018

Early Eyes have had a big year. They released EPs "Decorating" and "All Shades of Teal"; they've sold out their Nov. 2 show at the 7th St Entry; and they performed their first in-studio session at The Current, hosted by Sean McPherson.

The Dirty Nil perform in The Current studio

The Dirty Nil perform in The Current studio

Mac Wilson • Oct 30, 2018

Hamilton, Ont., band the Dirty Nil simply love to rock. 'We just love rock and roll of all kinds -- thrash metal, folk, it doesn't matter,' says guitarist Luke Bentham. 'For me, at least, I find myself subconsciously stealing little tricks from all of them.' The Dirty Nil recently visited The Current's studio for a session hosted by Mac Wilson to talk about touring in North America and to play songs from their album, 'Master Volume.'

Coffee Break: Already in their costumes

Coffee Break: Already in their costumes

Anna Weggel • Oct 30, 2018

Halloween is tomorrow. What artists do you want to hear for today's 9:30 Coffee Break that are ALREADY in a costume? Thanks to Sean McPherson for today's theme idea!

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