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January 14, 2019

Missy Elliott will become the first female rapper to be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. Also in the news today: the Who announce new album and tour; vinyl sales still surging; trap star Kevin Fret dies at 25; BRIT nominations announced; and Hulu dunks on Netflix with surprise release of Fyre Festival documentary.

Music News: Missy Elliott to be inducted into Songwriters Hall of Fame

Music News: Missy Elliott to be inducted into Songwriters Hall of Fame

Jay Gabler • Jan 14, 2019

Missy Elliott will become the first female rapper to be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. Also in the news today: the Who announce new album and tour; vinyl sales still surging; trap star Kevin Fret dies at 25; BRIT nominations announced; and Hulu dunks on Netflix with surprise release of Fyre Festival documentary.

Music on TV this week: Sharon Van Etten; Maggie Rogers; Muse; Greta Van Fleet; Arctic Monkeys

Music on TV this week: Sharon Van Etten; Maggie Rogers; Muse; Greta Van Fleet; Arctic Monkeys

Luke Taylor • Jan 14, 2019

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.

Coffee Break: Artists that were in 2+ successful bands

Coffee Break: Artists that were in 2+ successful bands

Anna Weggel • Jan 14, 2019

Dave Grohl was born today in 1969, making him 50 on this very day. He is the lead singer and founder of the Foo Fighters (which he formed in 1994) and was the drummer for Nirvana (joined in 1990). So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what artists do you want to hear who were in more than one successful band?

Today in Music History: Happy 50th, Dave Grohl

Today in Music History: Happy 50th, Dave Grohl

Jan 14, 2019

Dave Grohl was born; David Bowie released his debut single "Can't Help Thinking About Me"; Elvis Presley performed his "Aloha from Hawaii" concert; The Sex Pistols played their last live gig at Winterland in San Francisco; and Diana Ross made her last appearance with The Supremes, Today in Music History.

Album of the Week: Sharon Van Etten, 'Remind Me Tomorrow'

Album of the Week: Sharon Van Etten, 'Remind Me Tomorrow'

Jade • Jan 14, 2019

Love is a horrible, wonderful, tragic, and hopeful thing. In Sharon Van Etten's latest album, 'Remind Me Tomorrow', her empathy overflows as she tries to explain a love story in all its hideous beauty.

Watch Pedro the Lion's #Microshow performance, featuring new songs from 'Phoenix'

Watch Pedro the Lion's #Microshow performance, featuring new songs from 'Phoenix'

Jan 11, 2019

Pedro the Lion's new album 'Phoenix' is out January 18 on Polyvinyl Records, but we're giving you a special live performance preview of their new material. Watch live January 11 at 4 p.m. CST.

Black Rock Matters: Turf Club show to celebrate rockers of color

Black Rock Matters: Turf Club show to celebrate rockers of color

Kayla Song • Jan 11, 2019

After hearing All American Rejects’ 2005 hit “Dirty Little Secret” while driving his tomato red Toyota Camry down the streets of Atlanta, Tim became a rocker. Defying what he calls the “heavy stereotype” that black people are exclusively hip-hop, rap, and R&B fans, Tim Dooley decided to venture into the world of rock and pursue…

Coffee Break: Dairy

Coffee Break: Dairy

Anna Weggel • Jan 11, 2019

Today in 1878 is said to be the day the first glass bottle milk deliveries began in the United States, making today National Milk Day. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that mention some form of dairy - milk, cheese, cream, butter, ice cream, etc.?

Bob Dylan to be interviewed on camera for Martin Scorsese Rolling Thunder Revue documentary

Bob Dylan to be interviewed on camera for Martin Scorsese Rolling Thunder Revue documentary

Colleen Cowie • Jan 11, 2019

For years, rumors have circulated about the making of a documentary about Bob Dylan’s “Rolling Thunder Revue” tour. Now, Netflix has confirmed that those rumors are true. Martin Scorsese is directing Rolling Thunder Revue: A Bob Dylan Story by Martin Scorsese, which Netflix described, in a statement provided to Variety, as “part documentary, part concert film, part…

Today in Music History: 'Nevermind' hits No. 1

Today in Music History: 'Nevermind' hits No. 1

Jan 11, 2019

Vicki Peterson was born, The Jimi Hendrix Experience recorded 'Purple Haze' at Olympic Studios in London; Nirvana's landmark album 'Nevermind' reached the top of the Billboard 200 Album Chart; T. Rex drummer Mickey Finn died from alcohol related liver problem; Led Zeppelin performed "Kashmir" live for the first time.

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