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March 21, 2019

The love for Lizzo landed strong this week, putting the Missy Elliot collaborator at the top spot on the chart.

The Chart Show: Cuz U Do Luv Her!

The Chart Show: Cuz U Do Luv Her!

Mark Wheat • Mar 21, 2019

The love for Lizzo landed strong this week, putting the Missy Elliot collaborator at the top spot on the chart.

Lizzo And Missy Elliott Trade Off On The Scorching-Hot 'Tempo'

Lizzo And Missy Elliott Trade Off On The Scorching-Hot 'Tempo'

Joshua Bote • Mar 20, 2019

With a nod to Prince and starring two of music's most charismatic women, "Tempo" fully delivers on its dreamed-of collaboration.

Listen to Looch: 'What you see is what you get' - a chat with Jana Shortal

Listen to Looch: 'What you see is what you get' - a chat with Jana Shortal

Mary Lucia • Mar 20, 2019

This week on Listen to Looch, Mary Lucia visits the KARE 11 Backyard to talk with KARE 11 anchor and reporter, Jana Shortal. Lucia and Shortal have a conversation about being their authentic selves, the right trousers, and a shared favorite song.

Music News: Inside the massive Lou Reed archive at the New York Public Library

Music News: Inside the massive Lou Reed archive at the New York Public Library

Jay Gabler • Mar 20, 2019

The New York Public Library has just opened a massive archive of papers, art, and recordings spanning Lou Reed's career. Jay talked with a librarian about just what this collection includes, and how fans and scholars can access it. Also today, Woodstock 50 releases its lineup and Lollapalooza 2019 teases theirs with puppies. Plus, the new 'Stranger Things' trailer is soundtracked by...guess Who?

What is Prince's greatest song from 1992?

What is Prince's greatest song from 1992?

Sean McPherson • Mar 20, 2019

Coming off of the work of the 'Graffiti Bridge' movie and soundtrack and a 1991 that was heavy on releases by other artists, 1992 brought us the 'Love Symbol' album and some incredible work with other artists. Take a look and let us know your favorites for music Prince released, written or recorded in 1992!

March Music Madness: Albums of 1969

March Music Madness: Albums of 1969

Mar 20, 2019

Thanks to everyone who played March Music Madness and selected The Beatles 'Abbey Road' as the top album of 1969.

Coffee Break: Happy Spring

Coffee Break: Happy Spring

Mar 20, 2019

As of 4:58 pm today, Spring will have officially SPRUNG. It's been a long winter and we are ready. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that mean spring to you? Think green, new life, warm weather, resurrection, a fresh start.

Rock and Roll Book Club: Memorable quotes from Mark Mallman's 'The Happiness Playlist'

Rock and Roll Book Club: Memorable quotes from Mark Mallman's 'The Happiness Playlist'

Jay Gabler • Mar 20, 2019

You know Mark Mallman as a witty lyricist, but with 'The Happiness Playlist' he proves that he also shines as a prose writer. Here are several of the most memorable passages.

Today in Music History: 'Me And Bobby McGee' hits the top of the charts

Today in Music History: 'Me And Bobby McGee' hits the top of the charts

Mar 20, 2019

Janis Joplin's cover of a Kris Kristofferson tune took her to No. 1, albeit posthumously; John married Yoko; Lou Reed got excluded from a club for being too punk-ish; T Rex played their final gig ever; and Joan Jett & the Blackhearts loved rock 'n' roll all the way to No. 1, Today in Music History.

Enjoy The Current's Day Party from SXSW 2019

Enjoy The Current's Day Party from SXSW 2019

Mar 20, 2019

The Current hosted performances by 12 amazing artists at its Day Party during SXSW 2019. Enjoy those performances again.

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