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May 30, 2019

Vampire Weekend's "This Life" remains in the top spot, joined by debuts from Lizzo, Billie Eilish, and Better Oblivion Community Center.

The Chart Show: This Life is The Best, Again.

The Chart Show: This Life is The Best, Again.

Mark Wheat • May 30, 2019

Vampire Weekend's "This Life" remains in the top spot, joined by debuts from Lizzo, Billie Eilish, and Better Oblivion Community Center.

Remo Drive kick out a rocking set in The Current studio

Remo Drive kick out a rocking set in The Current studio

Eric Malmberg • May 29, 2019

Signed to Epitaph Records and ready to release and tour in support of their debut full-length album, 'Natural, Everyday Degradation,' Minnesota band Remo Drive stopped at The Current for a session hosted by Eric Malmberg.

Erik Koskinen performs songs from 'Burning the Deal'

Erik Koskinen performs songs from 'Burning the Deal'

Mike Pengra • May 29, 2019

Erik Koskinen's new album, 'Burning the Deal,' was recorded in Ojai, Calif., with producer Bernie Larson and a stable of top-notch studio players. Ahead of the album-release show on Saturday, June 1, Koskinen and his band stopped at the Radio Heartland studio to share some songs from the new record.

Coffee Break: Teen breakouts

Coffee Break: Teen breakouts

Anna Weggel • May 29, 2019

Rolling Stone has named Billie Eilish Teenager of the Year. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what musicians and bands to you want to hear that rose to fame in their teens?

Rock and Roll Book Club: 'Serving the Servant: Remembering Kurt Cobain'

Rock and Roll Book Club: 'Serving the Servant: Remembering Kurt Cobain'

Jay Gabler • May 29, 2019

In 'Serving the Servant,' Nirvana's co-manager Danny Goldberg paints a picture of Kurt Cobain as a deliberate, aware, and visionary rock star.

Today in Music History: Remembering Jeff Buckley

Today in Music History: Remembering Jeff Buckley

May 29, 2019

Ray Charles won a Grammy Award for Best Rhythm & Blues Recording; The Beach Boys started a two week run at No.1 on the U.S. singles chart with "Help Me Rhonda"; Elvis walked off stage; and Jeff Buckley went missing, Today in Music History.

Photos: Soundset 2019 stars Lil Wayne, SZA, and more

Photos: Soundset 2019 stars Lil Wayne, SZA, and more

Cecilia Johnson • May 29, 2019

After the blazing heat last Memorial Day weekend and tornado watches in years past, Soundset finally enjoyed a sunny, 75-degree day. About 30,000 people attended the State Fairgrounds just outside St. Paul to see Lil Wayne, SZA, and more.

Listen to Looch: Bob Collins shares a story about the blues

Listen to Looch: Bob Collins shares a story about the blues

Bob Collins • May 28, 2019

This week on Listen to Looch, Bob Collins fills in to tell a story about blues legend B.B. King. Collins also talks about his final 4:20 news break with Mary Lucia, which happens this Thursday, May 30. We're also inviting you to share your memories and messages to Bob.

Jillian Rae plays songs from her new album in The Current studio

Jillian Rae plays songs from her new album in The Current studio

Andrea Swensson • May 28, 2019

On the cusp of releasing her new solo album, 'I Can't Be The One You Want Me To Be,' Jillian Rae visited The Current studio to play songs from the new record and to talk with The Local Show's Andrea Swensson. The album documents Jillian Rae's continuing growth as an artist. 'I ended up giving myself permission to put out the sounds that I love and that I'm feeling with this collection of songs,' she says.

Coffee Break: Male/female duos

Coffee Break: Male/female duos

Anna Weggel • May 28, 2019

We played the Ting Tings' "Shut Up and Let Me Go" this morning and it got us thinking about all of the great male/female duos out there. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what male/female duos do you want to hear?

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