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March 28, 2019

It's Thursday, and that means it's time to talk about new music. Jay highlights albums from Billie Eilish, Marvin Gaye, Son Volt, and Steve Earle - plus Sky Ferreira's first original song in years.

Music News: Billie Eilish releasing hotly-anticipated debut album

Music News: Billie Eilish releasing hotly-anticipated debut album

Jay Gabler • Mar 28, 2019

It's Thursday, and that means it's time to talk about new music. Jay highlights albums from Billie Eilish, Marvin Gaye, Son Volt, and Steve Earle - plus Sky Ferreira's first original song in years.

Coffee Break: Bands with twins

Coffee Break: Bands with twins

Anna Weggel • Mar 28, 2019

It's the Minnesota Twins Opening Day today and they will be matched against division rival Cleveland Indians at Target Field. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, in honor of the Twins, what bands do you want to hear that have twin band members?

Celebrating Prince: Your April guide to events in the Twin Cities

Celebrating Prince: Your April guide to events in the Twin Cities

Marla Khan-Schwartz • Mar 28, 2019

Looking for ways to celebrate the life of Prince in April? Here is a list of local events around the Twin Cities. Prince Family Dance Party 2019 Saturday, April 20 Excelsior Brewing Company, Excelsior 11 a.m., free This second annual Prince event has everything you need to celebrate, including a Purple-Rain-inspired soda. Dance the afternoon…

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.

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