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February 28, 2019

Brandi Carlile lands a fourth track from her latest release on the chart with "Sugartooth", and J.S. Ondara continues to climb after he popped in the studios for a session with The Local Show.

The Chart Show: No Joke, She's Back!

The Chart Show: No Joke, She's Back!

Mark Wheat • Feb 28, 2019

Brandi Carlile lands a fourth track from her latest release on the chart with "Sugartooth", and J.S. Ondara continues to climb after he popped in the studios for a session with The Local Show.

Music News: How did concert tickets get so expensive?

Music News: How did concert tickets get so expensive?

Jay Gabler • Feb 27, 2019

U.K. music fans' jaws are dropping at the cost of tickets for the Who's upcoming tour. How did concerts get so expensive? Also in the news today: Spotify launches in India despite Warner beef, 'Bohemian Rhapsody' to be edited for Chinese release, former Cure drummer Andy Anderson dies at 68, Solange teases new music, and Morrissey collaborators face criticism.

What is Prince's greatest song from 1981?

What is Prince's greatest song from 1981?

Sean McPherson • Feb 27, 2019

We have revved up the Purple Current time machine for 1981, here are the results.

Coffee Break: Modern retro

Coffee Break: Modern retro

Anna Weggel • Feb 27, 2019

February 27 is National Retro Day - a day to reflect on the time before smartphones and the internet and fondly remember a simpler time. Let's take a slight twist on this for today's 9:30 Coffee Break: what songs do you want to hear from modern artists that have a retro throwback sound?

Rock and Roll Book Club: 'Aretha: The Queen of Soul - A Life in Photographs'

Rock and Roll Book Club: 'Aretha: The Queen of Soul - A Life in Photographs'

Jay Gabler • Feb 27, 2019

Taking stock of Aretha Franklin's incomparable legacy can be overwhelming...so why not start with Meredith Ochs's accessible, photo-heavy introduction to the Queen of Soul?

Today in Music History: Happy Birthday, Paul Humphreys

Today in Music History: Happy Birthday, Paul Humphreys

Feb 27, 2019

Chubby Checker notched another No. 1 single, Gloria Gaynor earned a Grammy for Best Disco Record (a category that would not survive), James Brown went free, Ray Charles had a No. 1 album, Pink Floyd recorded their first single, and Paul Humphreys was born, Today in Music History.

Musical memories of Big V’s

Musical memories of Big V’s

Youa Vang • Feb 27, 2019

Big V’s is closing this week (and immediately reopening under a new name and ownership), after four decades as a University Avenue landmark. We asked some local musicians and fans to share their Big V’s stories. Mark Larson (The Fattenin’ Frogs, the Federales) My best memory from Big V’s was at the first show of…

Listen to Looch: your music-documentary picks

Listen to Looch: your music-documentary picks

Mary Lucia • Feb 26, 2019

Last week, Mary Lucia shared a list of 10 music documentaries she recommends for binge-watching during winter weather. The snow continues, and this week, Mary shares some of your music-documentary recommendations.

Music News: Mark Hollis of Talk Talk dies at 64

Music News: Mark Hollis of Talk Talk dies at 64

Jade • Feb 26, 2019

Mark Hollis, co-founder of Talk Talk, has died at age 64. Also in the news today: Janet Jackson announces Vegas residency, Nicki Minaj responds to Tracy Chapman lawsuit, repetitive music wears retail workers down, and a young girl recreates classic album covers for Black History Month.

J.S. Ondara is 'Tales of America' troubadour in The Current studio

J.S. Ondara is 'Tales of America' troubadour in The Current studio

Andrea Swensson and Cecilia Johnson • Feb 26, 2019

The same day that he released his debut album, 'Tales of America,' J.S. Ondara visited The Current's studio to perform a few songs and talk with 'Local Show' host Andrea Swensson.

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