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April 22, 2019

A memoir that Prince started writing prior to his 2016 death will be published Oct. 29, with supplemental commentary by his editor. Also in the news today: M.I.A. responds to Sri Lanka bombings, Woodstock 50 delays ticket sale, one musician marriage ends and another begins. Plus, a roundup of Coachella weekend two news, and Florence Welch's 'Game of Thrones' song.

Music News: Unfinished Prince memoir gets publication date

Music News: Unfinished Prince memoir gets publication date

Jade and Jay Gabler • Apr 22, 2019

A memoir that Prince started writing prior to his 2016 death will be published Oct. 29, with supplemental commentary by his editor. Also in the news today: M.I.A. responds to Sri Lanka bombings, Woodstock 50 delays ticket sale, one musician marriage ends and another begins. Plus, a roundup of Coachella weekend two news, and Florence Welch's 'Game of Thrones' song.

Music on TV this week: Lizzo; Maggie Rogers; Toro Y Moi; Wu-Tang Clan; Josh Ritter

Music on TV this week: Lizzo; Maggie Rogers; Toro Y Moi; Wu-Tang Clan; Josh Ritter

Luke Taylor • Apr 22, 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.

Massive triptych of Grant Hart’s artwork will soon decorate the Palace Theatre

Massive triptych of Grant Hart’s artwork will soon decorate the Palace Theatre

Colleen Cowie • Apr 22, 2019

While Grant Hart was best-known as a singer-songwriter and the drummer of Hüsker Dü, he was also a visual artist, and created the artwork for many of the band’s albums. Soon, the exterior of St. Paul’s Palace Theatre will be decorated with three massive 3D pieces of art based on collages that Hart created. The…

Coffee Break: Earth Day

Coffee Break: Earth Day

Anna Weggel • Apr 22, 2019

Today is Earth Day - a day to demonstrate and promote environmental awareness and calls for the protection of our planet. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear for Earth Day?

Today in Music History: Happy Birthday, Daniel Johns

Today in Music History: Happy Birthday, Daniel Johns

Apr 22, 2019

Daniel Johns was born; John Lennon took a new middle name; the Who performed 'Tommy' at the Bolton Institute of Technology; the Blues Brothers made their debut; Peter Frampton comes alive at age 65; and the Troggs released a 'wild' tune that left its mark on garage and punk rock, Today in Music History.

Album of the Week: Lizzo, 'Cuz I Love You'

Album of the Week: Lizzo, 'Cuz I Love You'

Jade • Apr 22, 2019

Like a diamond, Lizzo is multi-faceted. Throughout 'Cuz I Love You,' she reflects all her sides.

Rules: The Current's Iceland Airwaves / Iceland Naturally Giveaway

Rules: The Current's Iceland Airwaves / Iceland Naturally Giveaway

Apr 20, 2019

Official Rules and regulations for The Current's Iceland Airwaves / Iceland Naturally Giveaway

Lizzo's career: A timeline from the Chalice to 'Cuz I Love You'

Lizzo's career: A timeline from the Chalice to 'Cuz I Love You'

Simone Cazares • Apr 19, 2019

Lizzo's taking the world by storm. Her new album 'Cuz I Love You' has hit shelves and she's become a media sensation. Take a look back at Lizzo's noteworthy career with this updated timeline.

Giveaway: John Prine The Tree of Forgiveness (signed vinyl)

Giveaway: John Prine The Tree of Forgiveness (signed vinyl)

Apr 19, 2019

The Tree of Forgiveness by John Prine came out just over a year ago and we have a couple of copies of vinyl to giveaway, signed by Mr. Prine himself.

'Everybody knows that Prince loves a party': Sharon Smith-Akinsanya on bringing the Glam Slam nightclub to life

'Everybody knows that Prince loves a party': Sharon Smith-Akinsanya on bringing the Glam Slam nightclub to life

Andrea Swensson and Jay Gabler • Apr 19, 2019

Sharon Smith-Akinsanya managed marketing of the Prince-inspired nightclub Glam Slam at all three of its locations: Minneapolis, Los Angeles, and Miami. In 2017, she sat down with Jay Gabler and Andrea Swensson to talk about running the clubs, working with Prince, and remembering the icon's legacy in Minnesota.

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