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April 16, 2019

This week, Mary Lucia talks about legendary Los Angeles punk-rock band X, who are playing Rock the Garden 2019. As a longtime fan, Lucia explains why X mean so much to her -- and why it's important to see X perform.

Listen to Looch: why X mean so much to me

Listen to Looch: why X mean so much to me

Mary Lucia • Apr 16, 2019

This week, Mary Lucia talks about legendary Los Angeles punk-rock band X, who are playing Rock the Garden 2019. As a longtime fan, Lucia explains why X mean so much to her -- and why it's important to see X perform.

Music News: Aretha Franklin awarded honorary Pulitzer Prize

Music News: Aretha Franklin awarded honorary Pulitzer Prize

Jade • Apr 16, 2019

There are two Pulitzer Prizes being awarded to musicians this year: the regular prize, to composer Ellen Reid, and a Special Citation for the late Aretha Franklin. Also in the news today: Mick Jagger's bouncing back, Fender designs 'Game of Thrones' guitars, and a Paris crowd respond to the Notre-Dame fire with healing song.

Coffee Break: Phones

Coffee Break: Phones

Anna Weggel • Apr 16, 2019

The hands-free cellphone bill is now law and come August, police can stop anyone they see holding a phone while driving in Minnesota. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that mention phones?

Interview: Gaelynn Lea on her music, becoming a public figure, and disability justice

Interview: Gaelynn Lea on her music, becoming a public figure, and disability justice

David Perry • Apr 16, 2019

Propelled into the spotlight with her Tiny Desk Contest win in 2016, we caught up with Gaelynn Lea about her role as a popular touring musician and public figure.

Today in Music History: Remembering Dusty Springfield on her birthday

Today in Music History: Remembering Dusty Springfield on her birthday

Apr 16, 2019

Buddy Holly's first single was released; a Led Zeppelin got a gold record; Hutch from Starsky and Hutch had a big hit; Kiss put the makeup back on; composer Henry Mancini was born; and Dusty Springfield was born, Today in Music History.

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).

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