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March 08, 2019

I'm With Her -- a band composed of Aoife O'Donovan, Sarah Jarosz and Sara Watkins -- stopped at The Current to record a special Theft of the Dial for International Women's Day. O'Donovan, Jarosz and Watkins each picked a favorite song and described what they find inspiring about it.

Theft of the Dial: I'm With Her

Theft of the Dial: I'm With Her

Mar 8, 2019

I'm With Her -- a band composed of Aoife O'Donovan, Sarah Jarosz and Sara Watkins -- stopped at The Current to record a special Theft of the Dial for International Women's Day. O'Donovan, Jarosz and Watkins each picked a favorite song and described what they find inspiring about it.

Coffee Break: Songs with a message for Int'l Women's Day

Coffee Break: Songs with a message for Int'l Women's Day

Anna Weggel • Mar 8, 2019

It's International Women's Day, a global day celebrating the achievements of women, and The Current is playing nothing but music all day fronted by musicians who identify as women across genres and eras, presented by the women of The Current. For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear from women-fronted projects that have a message of empowerment?

Music News: A candid conversation with Margo Price for International Women's Day

Music News: A candid conversation with Margo Price for International Women's Day

Kayla Song • Mar 8, 2019

For International Women's Day, Margo Price talked with The Current's Jill Riley about pregnancy, the wage gap, and Price's upcoming projects.

Today in Music History: Diana Ross goes solo

Today in Music History: Diana Ross goes solo

Mar 8, 2019

The Small Faces broke up, Micky Dolenz was born, David Bowie made his TV debut, and Diana Ross emerged as a live act for the first time, Today in Music History.

Friday Five: Anna Marie Carey, Psalm One, and more new Minnesota music videos

Friday Five: Anna Marie Carey, Psalm One, and more new Minnesota music videos

Cecilia Johnson • Mar 8, 2019

Anna Marie Carey – “Spaceman” When I say Anna Marie Carey‘s new video is a production, I mean that in the best way possible. Carey worked with a crack team including director Carsten Johnson, producer Jared Myers, cinematographer/editor Christopher Behnen, and art director Dena Winter, who made a gorgeous video to accompany her glimmering song.…

Music News: New releases from Amanda Palmer, Stella Donnelly, and more

Music News: New releases from Amanda Palmer, Stella Donnelly, and more

Jade and Jay Gabler • Mar 7, 2019

Jay and Jade dig into this week's new releases - including new albums from Amanda Palmer, Stella Donnelly, Dido, and Flight of the Conchords. Plus, the Black Keys' first new song in five years.

Lazerbeak talks about fatherhood, mental health, and redefining success

Lazerbeak talks about fatherhood, mental health, and redefining success

Lydia Moran • Mar 7, 2019

Andrea Swensson sat down with rapper/producer Lazerbeak for an in-depth conversation about music, fatherhood, mental health, and success. Lazerbeak spoke candidly about his journey from living with debilitating anxiety to producing his latest solo album 'Luther,' which is an atmospheric instrumental ode to meditation and mindfulness.

You should know: Fontaines D.C.

You should know: Fontaines D.C.

Stephen Thompson • Mar 7, 2019

Get a preview of rising band Fontaines D.C., who blast out hard-charging post-punk. Fontaines D.C. will appear at The Current's Day Stage in Austin on March 15.

The Black Keys Return With 'Lo/Hi,' Its First Song In Five Years

The Black Keys Return With 'Lo/Hi,' Its First Song In Five Years

Joshua Bote • Mar 7, 2019

The Akron, Ohio duo built its name off chugging, crunchy rock. Its latest single, "Lo/Hi" marks a return to this sound.

Coffee Break: Three!

Coffee Break: Three!

Anna Weggel • Mar 7, 2019

Oake & Riley turns 3 today and we are so grateful for the opportunity to wake up with you every morning. Thank you for listening and for your Coffee Break ideas and gifs and comments. We are the luckiest! For today's Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that say "3" somewhere in them?

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