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March 18, 2019

Hope you had a backup: Myspace has confirmed losing data for 50 million songs uploaded to the platform between 2003 and 2015. Also in the news today: remembering Dick Dale, Shawn Mendes cleans up at the Junos, Neil Finn leaves social media in wake of Christchurch, Sam Smith comes out as genderqueer, and the Red Hot Chili Peppers play a very obvious cover at the Great Pyramids of Giza.

Music News: Myspace loses 50 million songs, oops

Music News: Myspace loses 50 million songs, oops

Jay Gabler • Mar 18, 2019

Hope you had a backup: Myspace has confirmed losing data for 50 million songs uploaded to the platform between 2003 and 2015. Also in the news today: remembering Dick Dale, Shawn Mendes cleans up at the Junos, Neil Finn leaves social media in wake of Christchurch, Sam Smith comes out as genderqueer, and the Red Hot Chili Peppers play a very obvious cover at the Great Pyramids of Giza.

Music on TV this week: Sharon Van Etten; Leon Bridges; Jenny Lewis; Yola

Music on TV this week: Sharon Van Etten; Leon Bridges; Jenny Lewis; Yola

Luke Taylor • Mar 18, 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.

Sharon Van Etten performs a MicroShow at the Warming House in Minneapolis

Sharon Van Etten performs a MicroShow at the Warming House in Minneapolis

Mar 18, 2019

Shortly after the release of her new album, 'Remind Me Tomorrow,' Sharon Van Etten performed a MicroShow at the Warming House in Minneapolis, an intimate 40-seat listening room. Concert attendees were those who had won tickets to the show through The Current's on-air and online giveaways to the event.

Coffee Break: Surf Rock for Dick Dale

Coffee Break: Surf Rock for Dick Dale

Mar 18, 2019

Over the weekend Richard Anthony Monsour, known professionally as Dick Dale, passed away at the age of 81. He was known as the King of the Surf Guitar and a pioneer of early surf rock music. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what surf music or surf music influenced songs do you want to hear?

Today in Music History: Remembering Grant Hart on his birthday

Today in Music History: Remembering Grant Hart on his birthday

Mar 18, 2019

Frank Sinatra made his first recording; the Bee Gees had a had in the top three singles in the U.S. singles charts; the Ramones got inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame; the Clash released their very first single; and Husker Du; drummer Grant Hart was born, Today in Music History.

Album of the Week: Andrew Bird, 'My Finest Work Yet'

Album of the Week: Andrew Bird, 'My Finest Work Yet'

Bill DeVille • Mar 18, 2019

Some 20 years into his career, Andrew Bird is still making interesting music. The album is simple and organic, and there's no shortage of Bird's signature whistling.

Watch Low Cut Connie perform at The Current Day Party in Austin, Texas

Watch Low Cut Connie perform at The Current Day Party in Austin, Texas

Mar 17, 2019

Philadelphia rock-and-roll band Low Cut Connie perform at The Current Day Party in Austin, Texas, during the SXSW music festival.

Watch Cherry Glazerr perform at The Current Day Party in Austin, Texas

Watch Cherry Glazerr perform at The Current Day Party in Austin, Texas

Mar 17, 2019

Los Angeles rock band Cherry Glazer perform a set of songs at Barracuda in Austin, Texas, as part of The Current Day Party during the SXSW music festival.

Watch BAILEN perform an enchanting 3-song creekside set

Watch BAILEN perform an enchanting 3-song creekside set

Mar 17, 2019

As part of The Current's programming from the South By Southwest music festival in Austin, Texas, sibling band BAILEN performed a set of songs at a private residence nestled along Waller Creek. Watch this exclusive performance.

Watch The Nude Party perform at The Current Day Party (clothed) in Austin, Texas

Watch The Nude Party perform at The Current Day Party (clothed) in Austin, Texas

Mar 17, 2019

Formed at Appalachian State University in North Carolina and now based in the Catskill Mountains of New York, rockers The Nude Party came down from the mountains to perform at The Current Day Party in Austin, Texas, during the SXSW music festival.

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