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April 15, 2019

Billboard reports that for the first time ever, the Recording Academy will be led by a woman. Also in the news today: Coachella recap, Jay-Z to reopen Webster Hall, fans petition to rename black hole in Chris Cornell's honor, and Spoon respond to video of Pete Buttigieg playing their music. Plus, what are Taylor Swift and Madonna teasing?

Music News: Grammys organization to name first-ever woman president

Music News: Grammys organization to name first-ever woman president

Jay Gabler • Apr 15, 2019

Billboard reports that for the first time ever, the Recording Academy will be led by a woman. Also in the news today: Coachella recap, Jay-Z to reopen Webster Hall, fans petition to rename black hole in Chris Cornell's honor, and Spoon respond to video of Pete Buttigieg playing their music. Plus, what are Taylor Swift and Madonna teasing?

Amanda Palmer stuns with piano performance in The Current studio

Amanda Palmer stuns with piano performance in The Current studio

Mac Wilson and Jay Gabler • Apr 15, 2019

Amanda Palmer performs at The Current

Music on TV this week: Weezer; Jade Bird; Blood Orange; the 1975; Lizzo; Toro y Moi

Music on TV this week: Weezer; Jade Bird; Blood Orange; the 1975; Lizzo; Toro y Moi

Luke Taylor • Apr 15, 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.

Michael Rossetto performs at Radio Heartland

Michael Rossetto performs at Radio Heartland

Mike Pengra • Apr 15, 2019

Michael Rossetto brings who he calls the 'A team' of session musicians into the Radio Heartland studio to perform songs from Rossetto's new album, 'Intermodal Blues.'

Coffee Break: Artists and paintings

Coffee Break: Artists and paintings

Anna Weggel • Apr 15, 2019

Besides being Tax Day, April 15 is also World Art Day - an international celebration of the fine arts that happens each year on Leonardo da Vinci's birthday (born in 1452).

Today in Music History: Remembering Joey Ramone

Today in Music History: Remembering Joey Ramone

Apr 15, 2019

Roberta Flack started a six-week run at No. 1; Queen won an Ivor Novello Award; the Fine Young Cannibals hit No. 1 with a 'crazy' single; Montell Jordan showed us how he does it with his No. 1 hit; and Joey Ramone, lead singer and co-founder of the Ramones, died at age 49 Today in Music History.

Album of the Week: The Cactus Blossoms, 'Easy Way'

Album of the Week: The Cactus Blossoms, 'Easy Way'

Bill DeVille • Apr 15, 2019

The Cactus Blossoms are blooming. There is a timelessness in these songs and nothing can touch Jack and Page's harmonies.

The Current's guide to Record Store Day 2019

The Current's guide to Record Store Day 2019

Apr 12, 2019

April 13 may as well be Christmas for some vinyl collectors. The Current highlights the best special releases and stories of Record Store Day 2019.

Ex Hex perform in The Current studio

Ex Hex perform in The Current studio

Mac Wilson • Apr 12, 2019

Ahead of a show at the Turf Club in St. Paul, Ex Hex stopped at The Current studio to play songs from their new album, 'It's Real.'

Silence Kit perform in The Current studio

Silence Kit perform in The Current studio

Mark Wheat • Apr 12, 2019

One of the acts participating in this year's Midwest Music Exchange, Winnipeg's Silence Kit stopped at The Current for a session hosted by Mark Wheat.

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