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April 02, 2019

This week, Mary Lucia talks about a new four-part documentary series about punk rock, titled 'Punk,' and airing on the Epix channel.

Listen to Looch: talking about the four-part 'Punk' docuseries on Epix

Listen to Looch: talking about the four-part 'Punk' docuseries on Epix

Mary Lucia • Apr 2, 2019

This week, Mary Lucia talks about a new four-part documentary series about punk rock, titled 'Punk,' and airing on the Epix channel.

Stella Donnelly performs songs of her debut album 'Beware of the Dogs' in The Current's studio

Stella Donnelly performs songs of her debut album 'Beware of the Dogs' in The Current's studio

Mac Wilson • Apr 2, 2019

Stella Donnelly is no stranger to The Current. 'I'm on home soil now, very exciting,' she told Mac Wilson when she dropped in for a studio session on Saturday, March 30.

Coffee Break: The birth of glam

Coffee Break: The birth of glam

Anna Weggel • Apr 2, 2019

Mott the Hoople is in town tonight with The Suburbs to play First Avenue so let's to take a trip back in time to the birth of glam rock. For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what 70s glam rock do you want to hear?

Today in Music History: Remembering Marvin Gaye

Today in Music History: Remembering Marvin Gaye

Apr 2, 2019

Marvin Gaye was born; The Beach Boys recorded a single that got around; Fleetwood Mac had a No. 1 album; Nirvana recorded in Wisconsin; Gnarls Barkley charted with downloads; and Edwin Starr passed away, today in Music History.

Music News: Tributes pour in for late rapper and community leader Nipsey Hussle

Music News: Tributes pour in for late rapper and community leader Nipsey Hussle

Jade • Apr 1, 2019

Mick Jagger's heart-valve replacement surgery postpones Rolling Stones' tour. A number of musicians will appear in an upcoming zombie film from director Jim Jarmusch. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inducted a new class of honorees, including an underwhelmed Robert Smith. And heartfelt tributes are pouring in for the late musician and community leader Nipsey Hussle, who died in Los Angeles on Sunday.

Music on TV this week: Billie Eilish; the Killers; the Zombies; H.E.R.; Sam Fender

Music on TV this week: Billie Eilish; the Killers; the Zombies; H.E.R.; Sam Fender

Luke Taylor • Apr 1, 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.

Coffee Break: Chain of Fools

Coffee Break: Chain of Fools

Anna Weggel • Apr 1, 2019

It's April Fools today -- what songs do you want to hear that mention a fool?

Today in Music History: The Buzzcocks played (or tried to play) their debut gig

Today in Music History: The Buzzcocks played (or tried to play) their debut gig

Apr 1, 2019

David Bowie released his first single; the Troggs recorded 'Wild Thing'; John and Yoko pulled an April Fools joke; the Buzzcocks made their live debut; David Lee Roth jumped from Van Halen; and Gil Scott-Heron was born, Today in Music History.

Album of the Week: Billie Eilish, 'When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?'

Album of the Week: Billie Eilish, 'When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?'

David Safar • Apr 1, 2019

'When We Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?' has the pop underpinnings of Billie Eilish's previous releases, but the production on the new songs has a slightly sinister, intentionally dark, and somewhat provocative tone that makes Eilish's debut full-length a must-listen in 2019.

Review and photos: Jenny Lewis keeps fans ‘On the Line’ (in a good way) at the Palace Theatre

Review and photos: Jenny Lewis keeps fans ‘On the Line’ (in a good way) at the Palace Theatre

Marla Khan-Schwartz • Mar 31, 2019

Jenny Lewis and her band kept us On the Line for a two-hour show Friday evening and the audience undoubtedly seemed to agree that the show was off the hook. As the third stop on her tour that began March 22, Lewis stopped by the Palace Theatre to put on a performance that mainly centered…

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