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April 04, 2019

Lizzo locked down the top spot for the third week in a row ahead of her huge tour kick off gig next weekend at Coachella, and Vampire Weekend lands the bronze spot.

The Chart Show: Minnesota Music Month Brings in Lots of Local Love

The Chart Show: Minnesota Music Month Brings in Lots of Local Love

Mark Wheat • Apr 4, 2019

Lizzo locked down the top spot for the third week in a row ahead of her huge tour kick off gig next weekend at Coachella, and Vampire Weekend lands the bronze spot.

Music News: Lil Nas X song dropped from country chart, sparking controversy

Music News: Lil Nas X song dropped from country chart, sparking controversy

Jay Gabler • Apr 3, 2019

'Old Town Road,' a song about cowboys by genre-crossing artist Lil Nas X, has been removed from Billboard's country chart, sparking discussion as to why. Also in the news today: recording industry revenue grows, Green Day announce an 'inspiring' picture book, a classic reggae movie is coming to the U.S., Red Bull Radio and Music Academy are ending, and Jimi Hendrix tour manager Gerry Stickells has died at 76.

Hayes Carll plays songs from 'What It Is' live in the studio

Hayes Carll plays songs from 'What It Is' live in the studio

Mike Pengra • Apr 3, 2019

Hayes Carll says his personal Mount Rushmore of songwriters has always been Bob Dylan, Townes Van Zandt, Kris Kristofferson and John Prine, but having the sound advice of co-producers Allison Moorer and Brad Jones has given his latest release, 'What It Is,' a fresh sound.

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Coffee Break: Walk this way

Anna Weggel • Apr 3, 2019

The first Wednesday in April is National Walking Day - a day in which The American Heart Association reminds people about the health benefits of taking a walk. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that mention walking?

Rock and Roll Book Club: 'Dylan by Schatzberg' captures Bob at his most iconic

Rock and Roll Book Club: 'Dylan by Schatzberg' captures Bob at his most iconic

Jay Gabler • Apr 3, 2019

A lavish new book collects the photos Jerry Schatzberg took of Bob Dylan from 1965 to 1967 - most famously, the 'Blonde on Blonde' album cover.

Today in Music History: Happy 97th birthday, Doris Day

Today in Music History: Happy 97th birthday, Doris Day

Apr 3, 2019

Doris Day was born; Elvis Presley played on TV; The Marcels and later, the Temptations, had memorable No. 1 hits; the nascent Sex Pistols opened for Joe Strummer's earlier band; a British music magazine apologized to Morrissey; and Sebastian Bach was born, Today in Music History.

U.S. Postal Service honors Marvin Gaye

U.S. Postal Service honors Marvin Gaye

Luke Taylor • Apr 3, 2019

On April 2, 2019, the U.S. Postal Service issued the Marvin Gaye stamp as part of its Music Icons series. The release date coincided with the 80th anniversary of Gaye's birth. The stamps feature original artwork by Los Angeles-based painter, illustrator and author Kadir Nelson.

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?

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