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March 26, 2019

Mr. Cheswick is Mary Lucia's third pug; he's six months old, and on Tuesday, Mr. Cheswick made his first visit to The Current studio. Learn more about Mr. Cheswick as well as some cool and interesting facts about pugs.

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Listen to Looch: Meet Mr. Cheswick

Mary Lucia • Mar 26, 2019

Mr. Cheswick is Mary Lucia's third pug; he's six months old, and on Tuesday, Mr. Cheswick made his first visit to The Current studio. Learn more about Mr. Cheswick as well as some cool and interesting facts about pugs.

Music News: 'Us' turns 'I Got 5 On It' into a horror hit

Music News: 'Us' turns 'I Got 5 On It' into a horror hit

Jay Gabler • Mar 26, 2019

'I Got 5 On It,' the 1995 Luniz single, is finding new life - after death - in Jordan Peele's horror hit 'Us.' Also in the news today: Jussie Smollett charges dropped, Regina Spektor heads to Broadway, Justin Bieber takes a break, speculating about Grammy Record of the Year contenders, and Roger Daltrey's one of the few U.K. musicians unconcerned about Brexit.

Coffee Break: Collabs

Coffee Break: Collabs

Anna Weggel • Mar 26, 2019

Calexico and Iron & Wine have announced their first full-length collaborative album and this morning Jill played their song "Father Mountain" for her New Hot pick of the week. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what collaborations do you want to hear?

Today in Music History: Soundgarden's 'Superunknown' goes No. 1

Today in Music History: Soundgarden's 'Superunknown' goes No. 1

Mar 26, 2019

Soundgarden hits No. 1; Mott the Hoople get a new lease of life; Hall and Oates have their first No. 1 hit; U2's the Edge donates a favorite guitar to charity; Pink Floyd hit No. 1 in the all-time album charts; and Steven Tyler was born, Today in Music History.

Music News: Scott Walker, '60s singer who pushed the avant-garde, dies At 76

Music News: Scott Walker, '60s singer who pushed the avant-garde, dies At 76

Jade • Mar 25, 2019

Artists celebrate musician Scott Walker's career and influence, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame stands by its induction of Michael Jackson, artists celebrate Scott Hutchison, and Lil Wayne's notebook is up for sale for a pretty penny.

What was Prince's best song of 2001?

What was Prince's best song of 2001?

Sean McPherson • Mar 25, 2019

The work Prince released in 2001 speaks for itself, but it also speaks for the band-oriented funk sound Prince would home in on so deeply in the coming years.

Music on TV this week: Durand Jones & the Indications; Billie Eilish; BAILEN; Tame Impala

Music on TV this week: Durand Jones & the Indications; Billie Eilish; BAILEN; Tame Impala

Luke Taylor • Mar 25, 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.

In pictures: Rock the Cradle 2019

In pictures: Rock the Cradle 2019

Mar 25, 2019

Ten thousand people visited the campus of the Minneapolis Institute of Art and Children's Theatre Company in Minneapolis on Sunday, March 24, for the 14th installment of Rock the Cradle, a free day of fun and music for kids and their grownups presented by The Current and Children's Minnesota.

Coffee Break: Scott Walker's influence

Coffee Break: Scott Walker's influence

Anna Weggel • Mar 25, 2019

Scott Walker - singer-songwriter, composer and record producer who came to fame as part of The Walker Brothers - has died at the age of 76. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that were influenced by Scott Walker in one way or another?

Celebrating Minnesota music throughout April

Celebrating Minnesota music throughout April

Mar 25, 2019

We're gearing up for month of celebrating Minnesota music with you.

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