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June 20, 2019

Last night, Minneapolis band Apollo Cobra received a surprise shout-out from Jimmy Fallon, when he played their song “Sweatpants” on The Tonight Show. The song was included in “Do Not Play,” a segment where Jimmy Fallon shares a selection of “music you might want to avoid.” Fallon began by telling the audience, “Before we start, I…

Jimmy Fallon dances to Minneapolis band Apollo Cobra’s ‘Sweatpants’ on ‘The Tonight Show’

Jimmy Fallon dances to Minneapolis band Apollo Cobra’s ‘Sweatpants’ on ‘The Tonight Show’

Colleen Cowie • Jun 20, 2019

Last night, Minneapolis band Apollo Cobra received a surprise shout-out from Jimmy Fallon, when he played their song “Sweatpants” on The Tonight Show. The song was included in “Do Not Play,” a segment where Jimmy Fallon shares a selection of “music you might want to avoid.” Fallon began by telling the audience, “Before we start, I…

The National's Aaron and Bryce Dessner on collaborating in music and film

The National's Aaron and Bryce Dessner on collaborating in music and film

Lydia Moran • Jun 20, 2019

Jade sat down with Aaron and Bryce Dessner to chat about The National's latest release and its accompanying film.

Coffee Break: Productivity

Coffee Break: Productivity

Anna Weggel • Jun 20, 2019

June 20 is World Productivity Day, so for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear from artists that get a LOT done? Whether we're talking about making music, helping out with production on other projects, running companies or clothing lines or nonprofits, we're looking for artists that spread themselves wide with productivity.

Prince’s Caribbean escape just sold, and you may soon be able to rent it

Prince’s Caribbean escape just sold, and you may soon be able to rent it

Jay Gabler • Jun 20, 2019

If $11 million was a little much for your budget but you’re still hoping to vacation like a Minneapolis music legend, good news: Prince’s Caribbean estate has sold to a buyer who says he plans to rent it out when he’s not using it, and yes, he’s keeping the purple driveway. The Wall Street Journal…

The Chart Show: Courtney Barnett #2 All-Time Hall of Famer

The Chart Show: Courtney Barnett #2 All-Time Hall of Famer

Mark Wheat • Jun 20, 2019

Being inducted to our Chart Hall of Fame for the 11th time this week puts Courtney Barnett at Number Two on the All Time Hall of Fame Chart right behind The Black Keys, who are our highest new entry at number three!

Faye Webster performs songs from 'Atlanta Millionaires Club' in The Current studio

Faye Webster performs songs from 'Atlanta Millionaires Club' in The Current studio

Jade • Jun 19, 2019

Atlanta-based singer-songwriter Faye Webster creates songs with a warm, dreamy, nostalgic quality. Webster and her band stopped at The Current for a studio session hosted by Jade.

Listen to Spoon's new song, 'No Bullets Spent'

Listen to Spoon's new song, 'No Bullets Spent'

Robin Hilton • Jun 19, 2019

The new track, the band's first since 2017, comes ahead of a best-of collection due out July 26 on Matador Records.

Coffee Break: 123 XYZ

Coffee Break: 123 XYZ

Anna Weggel • Jun 19, 2019

Today's featured artist performing at Rock the Garden on June 29 is X - one of the most influential bands to crash out of LA's punk movement of the late '70s, and a band who continues to make waves today. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that feature bands with initials or numbers in their name?

Rock and Roll Book Club: 'More Fun in the New World' follows L.A. punks into the '80s

Rock and Roll Book Club: 'More Fun in the New World' follows L.A. punks into the '80s

Jay Gabler • Jun 19, 2019

'More Fun in the New World' is a sort of oral history of L.A. punks as they transitioned from the foundational '70s into the decadent '80s.

Today in Music History: 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show' opened in London

Today in Music History: 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show' opened in London

Jun 19, 2019

The Four Tops helped themselves to a No. 1 hit; Carole King continued a tapestry of hit singles; the 'Rocky Horror Picture Show' opened in London's West End; Prince began a string of 12 sold-out Wembley gigs; and singer-songwriter Nick Drake was born, Today in Music History.

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