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March 28, 2019

Is there nothing Lizzo cannot do?

Lizzo holds onto the top spot of the Chart

Lizzo holds onto the top spot of the Chart

Mark Wheat • Mar 28, 2019

Is there nothing Lizzo cannot do?

Music News: Keanu Reeves teaches stranded travelers about the Bakersfield Sound

Music News: Keanu Reeves teaches stranded travelers about the Bakersfield Sound

Jay Gabler • Mar 27, 2019

When a flight was forced to make an unexpected landing in Bakersfield, California, passenger Keanu Reeves took the opportunity to teach his fellow travelers about the Bakersfield Sound in country music. Also in the news today: Wanda Jackson to retire from performing, Sia sets a record for video views, Ranking Roger of the English Beat dies, Ariana Grande angers news organizations, and what we know about who's performing at this weekend's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony.

Coffee Break: Ska for Ranking Roger

Coffee Break: Ska for Ranking Roger

Anna Weggel • Mar 27, 2019

Roger Charlery, known professionally as Ranking Roger, has passed away at the age of 56. Best-known for being a member in The English Beat (aka The Beat), he was an important figure in two-tone history - which is a genre of British music that is a mix of ska, punk and new wave. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what ska do you want to hear - first wave, two-tone, third wave - it's all fair game.

Rock and Roll Book Club: Geddy Lee's Big Beautiful Book of Bass

Rock and Roll Book Club: Geddy Lee's Big Beautiful Book of Bass

Jay Gabler • Mar 27, 2019

'Geddy Lee's Big Beautiful Book of Bass' is accurately titled. It's not for bass beginners, but Rush fans and fellow bass collectors will love it.

Today in Music History: Remembering Sarah Vaughan on her birthday

Today in Music History: Remembering Sarah Vaughan on her birthday

Mar 27, 2019

CBS Records announced the stereophonic record; The Supremes enjoyed their fourth No. 1 hit; U2 were told to pipe down; Will Smith got jiggy with it; and Sarah Vaughan was born, Today in Music History.

Minneapolis record label Forged Artifacts is creating community through cassettes

Minneapolis record label Forged Artifacts is creating community through cassettes

Colleen Cowie • Mar 27, 2019

When he graduated from the University of St. Thomas with a degree in journalism, Matt Linden had no intention of starting his own record label. But after a few years of writing about music, he realized that he wanted to become more involved in helping connect musicians with their listeners. Now, Linden runs Forged Artifacts,…

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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.

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