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November 29, 2018

Brandi Carlile holds on to the top spot for the third week ahead of her three State Theater shows this weekend.

The Chart Show: Girls Just Wanna Hold On To #1!

The Chart Show: Girls Just Wanna Hold On To #1!

Mark Wheat • Nov 29, 2018

Brandi Carlile holds on to the top spot for the third week ahead of her three State Theater shows this weekend.

Music News: Billie Eilish opens up about Tourette's diagnosis

Music News: Billie Eilish opens up about Tourette's diagnosis

Jay Gabler • Nov 28, 2018

Rising star Billie Eilish has shared her diagnosis of Tourette Syndrome, after observers noted a series of unusual tics in her performances. Also in the news today: Beck paid tribute to the late creator of 'SpongeBob SquarePants'; 'Silent Night' is celebrating its 200th anniversary; glam rock movie 'Vox Lux' has a new trailer (with music!); and there's legal drama involving LL Cool J and, separately, the Everly Brothers.

Listen to Brandi Carlile live in concert on Friday, Nov. 30

Listen to Brandi Carlile live in concert on Friday, Nov. 30

Nov 28, 2018

The Current is delighted to bring you a live radio broadcast of Brandi Carlile in concert at the State Theatre in downtown Minneapolis on Friday, Nov. 30. The concert is expected to begin at approximately 8:30 p.m. Central.

Lena Elizabeth performs at Radio Heartland

Lena Elizabeth performs at Radio Heartland

Mike Pengra • Nov 28, 2018

Lena Elizabeth is releasing a new collection of songs this week on an album titled 'Get It Right.' She blends the lovely sound of her voice with the mellow chords of a baritone ukulele, and writes beautiful songs about the serious side of life. Lena Elizabeth stopped in our studio to talk about her new record and to play a few songs from it.

In praise of 'Good As Hell,' the song that believes in you even when you don't

In praise of 'Good As Hell,' the song that believes in you even when you don't

Hanif Abdurraqib • Nov 28, 2018

Lizzo's self-love anthem works by turning a mirror to the listener. Every moment, from the hair-tossing hook to the rapturous call and response, is about you -- the best, most impossible you.

Coffee Break: Marine life

Coffee Break: Marine life

Anna Weggel • Nov 28, 2018

Stephen Hillenburg, the creator of Nickelodeon's SpongeBob SquarePants, has died of Lou Gehrig's disease at age 57. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that feature marine life do you want to hear?

Rock and Roll Book Club: 'I Am Brian Wilson'

Rock and Roll Book Club: 'I Am Brian Wilson'

Jay Gabler • Nov 28, 2018

There's a lot Brian Wilson doesn't know about his own life. His memoir is 312 pages of things he's pretty sure he does know.

Listen to Looch: what's your favorite song intro?

Listen to Looch: what's your favorite song intro?

Mary Lucia • Nov 27, 2018

For this week's Listen to Looch, Mary Lucia wants to know: What is your favorite song intro -- you know, the one where, whenever or wherever you hear it, you feel thankful to be alive and on this planet.

Music News: 'SpongeBob SquarePants' creator Stephen Hillenburg dies at 57

Music News: 'SpongeBob SquarePants' creator Stephen Hillenburg dies at 57

Jay Gabler • Nov 27, 2018

Stephen Hillenburg, whose show 'SpongeBob SquarePants' went from a Nickelodeon hit to a Tony-winning musical with rock-star composers, has died at 57. Also in the news today: the Go-Go's musical is closing on Broadway, a Green Day reference somehow ended up on Mars, an unheard Kurt Cobain interview surfaces, Sesame Street Records relaunch, and a metal band break up in truly epic fashion.

Coffee Break: All requests

Coffee Break: All requests

Nov 27, 2018

Jill is out today and Brian has been taking requests all morning. He is looking for more requests from you for today's Coffee Break, but he says you HAVE to make your case for why you want to hear the song. So what would you like to hear for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, and why?

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