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February 04, 2019

Maroon 5 played the Super Bowl halftime show. Did you even notice? Jay and Jade talk about the music stars who showed up at the Big Game. Also in the news today: 21 Savage apprehended by ICE, Gordon Lightfoot's heading back into the studio, Linda Ronstadt opens up about Parkinson's experience, and a song from the 'Waitress' musical takes on a second life in online cover versions.

Music News: Were Maroon 5 the most boring Super Bowl halftime entertainers ever?

Music News: Were Maroon 5 the most boring Super Bowl halftime entertainers ever?

Jay Gabler • Feb 4, 2019

Maroon 5 played the Super Bowl halftime show. Did you even notice? Jay and Jade talk about the music stars who showed up at the Big Game. Also in the news today: 21 Savage apprehended by ICE, Gordon Lightfoot's heading back into the studio, Linda Ronstadt opens up about Parkinson's experience, and a song from the 'Waitress' musical takes on a second life in online cover versions.

Music on TV this week: Lizzo; Margo Price; Beck; boygenius; Grammy Awards

Music on TV this week: Lizzo; Margo Price; Beck; boygenius; Grammy Awards

Luke Taylor • Feb 4, 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: Boston/New England

Coffee Break: Boston/New England

Anna Weggel • Feb 4, 2019

The New England Patriots won the big game last night 13 to 3 against the Los Angeles Rams. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear from bands hailing from Boston/New England?

Today in Music History: Remembering Lux Interior of The Cramps

Today in Music History: Remembering Lux Interior of The Cramps

Feb 4, 2019

"You've Lost That Lovin' Feeling" by The Righteous Brothers was No. 1 in the U.S. and the U.K.; The Rolling Stones released "19th Nervous Breakdown"; The Beatles recorded "Across the Universe" at Abbey Road Studios in London; and Lux Interior of The Cramps passed away, Today in Music History.

Album of the Week: Maggie Rogers, 'Heard It in a Past Life'

Album of the Week: Maggie Rogers, 'Heard It in a Past Life'

Mac Wilson • Feb 4, 2019

From her early successes like "Alaska" and "On + Off", Rogers continues to showcase herself as an exciting new talent. These songs hold up really well here in the wintertime, and they're still gonna sound great when the weather warms up.

Review: Kacey Musgraves does it all at the Palace Theatre

Review: Kacey Musgraves does it all at the Palace Theatre

Colleen Cowie • Feb 3, 2019

“I feel like everyone here has been cooped up inside,” Kacey Musgraves told the crowd at St. Paul’s Palace Theatre on Saturday night. After a week of polar vortex-induced blistering temperatures, the St. Paul audience seemed eager to be out of their homes and shoulder-to-sholder with thousands of strangers for the sold-out show. Georgia-based singer-songwriter…

How Beirut's Zach Condon escapes to find his focus

How Beirut's Zach Condon escapes to find his focus

Scott Simon and Dana Cronin • Feb 2, 2019

Indie folk band Beirut are out with their latest album, 'Gallipoli.' The band's leader, Zach Condon, talks with NPR's Scott Simon about emphasizing music over lyrics and escaping to unexpected places for inspiration.

Friday Five: Con Davison, Moise, and more new Minnesota music videos

Friday Five: Con Davison, Moise, and more new Minnesota music videos

Cecilia Johnson • Feb 1, 2019

The frigid polar vortex has passed, and Minnesotans are stuffing Target, gas stations, and every other errand spot they avoided for three days. Well, except me. I’m getting over my second cold of the month and dealing with a new bout of pink eye…so I still rely on screens for my interaction with the world.…

Review and photos: Emily King brings the heat to the Fine Line

Review and photos: Emily King brings the heat to the Fine Line

Kayla Song • Feb 1, 2019

I’ll have to admit, I was dreading leaving my bed and heated blanket on Thursday night. It was -4°, it still hurt to breathe in the brisk air, and it was snowing. But, I layered two pairs of pants and the thick sweatshirt I only wear in public if it’s really that cold, and I…

Today in Music History: Happy Birthday, Big Boi

Today in Music History: Happy Birthday, Big Boi

Feb 1, 2019

Antoine Patton was born, 17 year-old Neil Young performed his first professional gig, The Beatles started a seven-week run at No. 1 on the U.S. singles chart with "I Want To Hold Your Hand", and Big Boi was born.

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