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January 10, 2019

Maggie Rogers tops the chart and is inducted to the Hall of Fame for the very first time!

The Chart Show: Light On Top

The Chart Show: Light On Top

Jan 10, 2019

Maggie Rogers tops the chart and is inducted to the Hall of Fame for the very first time!

Music News: R. Kelly documentary spurs authorities to seek information

Music News: R. Kelly documentary spurs authorities to seek information

Jay Gabler • Jan 9, 2019

A new documentary series about R. Kelly has spurred prosecutors in two jurisdictions to ask for more information about accusations of sexual and physical abuse. Also in the news today: rapper CupcaKKe says she's 'OK' after being hospitalized, details emerge about a Woodstock 50th anniversary festival, musicians' advocate Howell Begle has died at 74, and a John Prine video spotlights America's opioid epidemic.

Coffee Break: Bonnaroo 2019

Coffee Break: Bonnaroo 2019

Anna Weggel • Jan 9, 2019

The 2019 lineup for Bonnaroo has been announced and it's eclectic as it is relevant to the music that The Current loves to play, including local favorites. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear from 2019 Bonnaroo artists?

Rock and Roll Book Club: Roger Daltrey's memoir 'Thanks a Lot Mr. Kibblewhite'

Rock and Roll Book Club: Roger Daltrey's memoir 'Thanks a Lot Mr. Kibblewhite'

Jay Gabler • Jan 9, 2019

Roger Daltrey doesn't have any scores to settle, or stories he wants to set straight. He feels lucky to have spent his life in one of the world's greatest rock bands, and that's what 'Thanks a Lot Mr. Kibblewhite' is about.

Today in Music History: Happy Birthday, Jimmy Page

Today in Music History: Happy Birthday, Jimmy Page

Jan 9, 2019

David Johansen of the New York Dolls is 68, Charlie Watts decided to join The Rolling Stones, Lou Reed got married, and Jimmy Page is 75.

Here’s where Minnesota hip-hop is headed: Part 1

Here’s where Minnesota hip-hop is headed: Part 1

Sean McPherson • Jan 9, 2019

Four local artists discuss collaboration, creative barriers, and the future of rap in the North Star State. Sean McPherson: I’m Sean McPherson and I’ve been playing bass in Twin Cities hip-hop groups for 20+ years now. I went to St. Paul Central, and I started a band that’s still active today called Heiruspecs, and I…

Bobby Z remembers Prince and the inspiration behind ‘1999’

Bobby Z remembers Prince and the inspiration behind ‘1999’

Simone Cazares • Jan 9, 2019

Bobby Z knew Prince for 43 years. The two spent time together growing up in Minneapolis and played with each other for years in the Revolution. Stopping by The Current’s studio, Z shared some of the memories he made with Prince. One of his most memorable ones was working on the essential Prince album, 1999.…

Music News: St. Vincent producing new Sleater-Kinney album

Music News: St. Vincent producing new Sleater-Kinney album

Jade • Jan 8, 2019

St. Vincent has announced that she's producing the next Sleater-Kinney album! Also in the news today: Beyonce shops at Target like the rest of us, two pieces of good news for David Bowie fans, Elvis Presley tribute planned, Bonnaroo lineup announced, and an all-star singalong to Kelly Clarkson's 'Since U Been Gone.'

Listen to Looch: Will there ever be another musician like David Bowie?

Listen to Looch: Will there ever be another musician like David Bowie?

Mary Lucia and Bill DeVille • Jan 8, 2019

Mary Lucia and Bill DeVille ponder what made David Bowie stand out, and whether or not there'll be another like him.

New Monday night jazz series to kick off at Icehouse

New Monday night jazz series to kick off at Icehouse

Simone Cazares • Jan 8, 2019

The day drummer JT Bates announced the end of his longtime series, JT’s Jazz Implosion, was a sad day for the Twin Cities jazz community. Bates had been running the series for more than 20 years and many musicians and fans were disappointed to see a boon to the experimental jazz scene grow suddenly disappear.…

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