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March 04, 2019

Keith Flint, the unmistakable lead vocalist of the Prodigy, has died at 49. Also in the news today: Morrissey announces a Broadway residency, Pharrell founds a music festival, Solange drops a new album, and Grace Jones rocks the runway at 70. Plus, a shocking new Michael Jackson documentary has fans reeling.

Music News: The Prodigy singer Keith Flint dies at 49

Music News: The Prodigy singer Keith Flint dies at 49

Jay Gabler • Mar 4, 2019

Keith Flint, the unmistakable lead vocalist of the Prodigy, has died at 49. Also in the news today: Morrissey announces a Broadway residency, Pharrell founds a music festival, Solange drops a new album, and Grace Jones rocks the runway at 70. Plus, a shocking new Michael Jackson documentary has fans reeling.

Music on TV this week: Hozier; Mumford & Sons; Sam Fender; Durand Jones & the Indications

Music on TV this week: Hozier; Mumford & Sons; Sam Fender; Durand Jones & the Indications

Luke Taylor • Mar 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.

Yola Combines Softness And Grit In Her Virtuosic View Of Americana

Yola Combines Softness And Grit In Her Virtuosic View Of Americana

Jewly Hight • Mar 4, 2019

The British singer grew up loving American country music. Now, she's living out her Americana dreams with her debut full-length, Walk Through Fire.

'There's Nothing Minor About You': Prince at the 2000 Soul Train awards

'There's Nothing Minor About You': Prince at the 2000 Soul Train awards

Mar 4, 2019

On March 4, 2000, Prince gave one of the most amazing award speeches of all-time.

Coffee Break: Notable makeup

Coffee Break: Notable makeup

Anna Weggel • Mar 4, 2019

Kiss is in town tonight to play at the Target Center, so for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear from musicians and bands that had notable makeup?

Today in Music History: Happy Birthday, Evan Dando

Today in Music History: Happy Birthday, Evan Dando

Mar 4, 2019

Evan Dando was born; The first Grammy winners were announced; John Lennon got into a kerfuffle with comments made in the press; CBS released the Clash's debut album; and the Rolling Stones had a No. 1 hit with "Ruby Tuesday" Today in Music History.

Album of the Week: Hozier, 'Wasteland, Baby!'

Album of the Week: Hozier, 'Wasteland, Baby!'

David Safar • Mar 4, 2019

You can hear the use of different producers across the album with a close listen without it getting in the way of the songwriting. It's an easy listen that combines what Hozier fans love about his voice with instrumentation and arrangements that weren't present on his debut.

Review and photos: Empress Of shimmers at the Turf Club

Review and photos: Empress Of shimmers at the Turf Club

Lydia Moran • Mar 3, 2019

Empress Of performed an exuberant set at the Turf Club Saturday night with special guest Salt Cathedral. “Thank you for sharing your energy with me, and letting me do the same,” she beamed out into the crowd as the stage flashed green and gold. Throughout the night she would make varied use of this stage,…

Aurora performs in The Current studio

Aurora performs in The Current studio

Mac Wilson • Mar 1, 2019

Norwegian singer-songwriter Aurora stopped at The Current to perform songs from her recent album, 'Infections of a Different Kind, step 1,' and from its forthcoming follow-up. Aurora also shed light on the Bergen music scene, and she shared how she became involved in the 'Dumbo' remake, coming March 29.

Music News: Jenny Lewis gets 'On the Line' to talk about new album

Music News: Jenny Lewis gets 'On the Line' to talk about new album

Colleen Cowie • Mar 1, 2019

Jay talks with Jenny Lewis about her upcoming album 'On the Line,' an absorbing LP about love and loss recorded with an all-star (or should that be all-Starr?) backing band.

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