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April 19, 2019

Sunday, April 21 marks the third anniversary of Prince's passing, and Purple Current will honor the memory of the Minneapolis sound legend with a series of programs: Prince Year by Year.

Prince Year by Year

Prince Year by Year

Apr 19, 2019

Sunday, April 21 marks the third anniversary of Prince's passing, and Purple Current will honor the memory of the Minneapolis sound legend with a series of programs: Prince Year by Year.

Singing the same song all together!

Singing the same song all together!

Mark Wheat • Apr 18, 2019

As Minnesota United kick off a new season in a new home, and the Premier League gets down to the crunch with a cat-and-mouse finish for Liverpool and Manchester City, The Current's Mark Wheat reflects on what's happening around the footie world and shares an update from The Current's Premier Fantasy League.

Music News: Bandcamp announces vinyl-pressing service

Music News: Bandcamp announces vinyl-pressing service

Jade and Jay Gabler • Apr 18, 2019

Bandcamp is launching a new service described as 'like Kickstarter for vinyl.' Also today, Jade and Jay round up new releases by Lizzo, Cage the Elephant, and Jade Bird. Plus, Jay talks about the singing-competition drama 'Teen Spirit,' and we dig into the musical highlights of Beyonce's new live album.

Coffee Break: Laughing

Coffee Break: Laughing

Anna Weggel • Apr 18, 2019

For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that mention or have laughing in them?

Bobby Z and Dr. Fink help keep Prince's legacy alive with The Revolution

Bobby Z and Dr. Fink help keep Prince's legacy alive with The Revolution

Jill Riley, Brian Oake and Simone Cazares • Apr 18, 2019

Ahead of Celebration 2019 Bobby Z and Matt "Dr." Fink visited Oake and Riley in the morning to look back on what it was like working with Prince and talk about the work they are doing to keep his legacy alive.

The Chart Show: J.S. Ondara Becomes First Kenyan-Born Hall of Famer

The Chart Show: J.S. Ondara Becomes First Kenyan-Born Hall of Famer

Mark Wheat • Apr 18, 2019

Returning to the top spot for the second week, J.S. Ondara is inducted into our Chart Show Hall of Fame for the first time.

Music News: Beyonce 'Homecoming' documentary comes with surprise live album

Music News: Beyonce 'Homecoming' documentary comes with surprise live album

Jay Gabler • Apr 17, 2019

Beyonce's 'Homecoming' concert documentary hits Netflix today, and she added a surprise live album to go with it. Also in the news today: St. Vincent and Carrie Brownstein are making a movie together; Sia video star joins 'West Side Story' remake; musicians make Time's most-influential list; Britney Spears fans concerned over star's absence; and Lorde plays Christchurch benefit.

A surprise DJ battle with Prince, and more of Michael Holtz's true stories from Paisley Park

A surprise DJ battle with Prince, and more of Michael Holtz's true stories from Paisley Park

Erianna Jiles • Apr 17, 2019

DJ Michael Holtz has been a Paisley Park regular since he successfully auditioned for Prince himself. In a 2018 interview, he told Erianna Jiles about his unforgettable experiences in Chanhassen.

The Current's Guitar Collection: Mary Timony of Ex Hex, Koll Guitar Co. Duo Glide

The Current's Guitar Collection: Mary Timony of Ex Hex, Koll Guitar Co. Duo Glide

Luke Taylor • Apr 17, 2019

Mary Timony of Ex Hex tells us about her Koll Guitar Company Duo Glide that she loves the sound of -- and she shares the story of how she learned about Koll Guitars through a noted filmmaker.

Coffee Break: Apathy

Coffee Break: Apathy

Anna Weggel • Apr 17, 2019

Listener Julie wrote in with a great Coffee Break idea -- apathy. What songs do you want to hear for today's 9:30 Coffee break that say "I don't care", "nothing matters", etc.?

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