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January 10, 2019

Thanks to a viral hit video, the creators of the kids' song 'Baby Shark' are now in the Top 40. In other news today: Lady Gaga pulls R. Kelly collaboration, Michael Jackson documentary heads to Sundance, and Ron Burgundy challenges Lizzo to a flute-off. Also, we preview new releases from Taking Back Sunday, Neyla Pekarek, and Radar State.

Music News: 'Baby Shark' creators now have as many Top 40 hits as Jimi Hendrix

Music News: 'Baby Shark' creators now have as many Top 40 hits as Jimi Hendrix

Jade and Jay Gabler • Jan 10, 2019

Thanks to a viral hit video, the creators of the kids' song 'Baby Shark' are now in the Top 40. In other news today: Lady Gaga pulls R. Kelly collaboration, Michael Jackson documentary heads to Sundance, and Ron Burgundy challenges Lizzo to a flute-off. Also, we preview new releases from Taking Back Sunday, Neyla Pekarek, and Radar State.

Coffee Break: The world of Bowie

Coffee Break: The world of Bowie

Anna Weggel • Jan 10, 2019

Three years ago today, singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, record producer, artist and actor David Bowie died from liver cancer at his New York home two days after releasing the album 'Blackstar' and two days after his 69th birthday. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear from the world of Bowie - originals, covers of of his music, songs he had a hand in, etc.?

Lizzo is kind of a big deal, acknowledges Ron Burgundy as he accepts her flute challenge

Lizzo is kind of a big deal, acknowledges Ron Burgundy as he accepts her flute challenge

Lydia Moran • Jan 10, 2019

Ron Burgundy, the world’s most well-coiffed local newscaster (as embodied by Will Ferrell in Anchorman) may have only tweeted a few times, but one of his tweets is the second salvo in a battle between pop culture’s sultriest flutists. “Lizzo, I accept your challenge,” he declared. “This is for you.” .@LIZZO CHALLENGE ACCEPTED! YOU WANT…

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Review: PEOPLE sing and listen at the Turf Club

Cecilia Johnson • Jan 10, 2019

It’s not often you hear a sold-out Turf Club go dead silent. But that’s what happened before a special “audio presentation” early in the first night of Andrew Broder & PEOPLE’s January 2019 residency, a series that’s become a Turf Club tradition in its third year running. Except for the odd chug of a soda…

Today in Music History: Happy Birthday, Joey Santiago

Today in Music History: Happy Birthday, Joey Santiago

Jan 10, 2019

David Bowie passed away, Aretha Franklin got another gold record, Cyndi Lauper was nominated for a historical amount of Grammys, and Elvis Presley recorded his first song for RCA.

Here’s where Minnesota hip-hop is headed: Part 2

Here’s where Minnesota hip-hop is headed: Part 2

Sean McPherson • Jan 10, 2019

This is part two of a two-part conversation with three up-and-coming Minnesota-based hip-hop artists — Kamilla Love, booboo, and Student 1 — and Medium Zach, an artist with two decades of experience, about Minnesota’s hip-hop scene. Read Part 1 here. Sean McPherson: As a media person — a host here at The Current — I…

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.

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