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June 25, 2019

A new documentary from Danny Garcia, 'STIV: No Compromise, No Regrets' captures a time in New York's 1970s punk-rock scene but with a distinctly Midwestern flavor.

Listen to Looch: 'STIV: No Compromise, No Regrets' captures a slice of punk-rock history

Listen to Looch: 'STIV: No Compromise, No Regrets' captures a slice of punk-rock history

Mary Lucia • Jun 25, 2019

A new documentary from Danny Garcia, 'STIV: No Compromise, No Regrets' captures a time in New York's 1970s punk-rock scene but with a distinctly Midwestern flavor.

Brittany Howard Announces First Solo Album, Shares 'History Repeats'

Brittany Howard Announces First Solo Album, Shares 'History Repeats'

Robin Hilton • Jun 25, 2019

The Alabama Shakes singer will release Jaime later this summer. The first single, "History Repeats," is a punch-drunk and funk rumination on humanity's inevitable arc toward self-defeat.

Coffee Break: Beatles for breakfast

Coffee Break: Beatles for breakfast

Jun 25, 2019

There are a lot of reasons and a lot of days set aside to celebrate the Beatles and today is one of them. It's Global Beatles Day - marked annually on June 25 in honor of the Beatles' performing "All You Need Is Love", broadcast to an international audience on the BBC program "Our World" in 1967. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from the world of the Beatles do you want to hear?

Today in Music History: Beyonce and Jay-Z kick off 'On The Run'

Today in Music History: Beyonce and Jay-Z kick off 'On The Run'

Jun 25, 2019

Jackie Wilson kept on singing; Marvin Gaye has his third No. 1 single; 'Flashdance' hit No. 1 in the album charts; Prince released the 'Purple Rain' album; Debbie Gibson made chart history; Michael Jackson passed away; and 'On The Run' kicked off, Today in Music History.

Music on TV this week: SOAK; Jenny Lewis; Matt Maeson; St. Paul and the Broken Bones

Music on TV this week: SOAK; Jenny Lewis; Matt Maeson; St. Paul and the Broken Bones

Kayla Song • Jun 24, 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.

Coffee Break: New Romantic

Coffee Break: New Romantic

Anna Weggel • Jun 24, 2019

Brian spun Duran Duran's "Is There Something I Should Know?" for this morning's Vinyl Tap pick and it got us thinking about the New Romantic movement of the 70s and early 80s - characterized by its flamboyant, eccentric fashion. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear from bands in the New Romantic movement?

Today in Music History: Happy Birthday, Arthur Brown

Today in Music History: Happy Birthday, Arthur Brown

Jun 24, 2019

The Monkees went to No. 1 on the U.S. album charts; Weezer released "Undone - The Sweater Song"; a working draft of Bob Dylan's "Like a Rolling Stone" sold for $2 million; and Arthur Brown was born, Today in Music History.

Album of the Week: The Black Keys, "Let's Rock"

Album of the Week: The Black Keys, "Let's Rock"

Jim McGuinn • Jun 24, 2019

You hear all the trademarks of The Black Keys on "Let's Rock" - the fuzzed out guitar tones, crushing drums, and the melodic rock songs that take in bits of influence from 70s AM radio choruses, and scuzzy garage rock.

Dave Bartholomew, a father of rock and roll, dead at 100

Dave Bartholomew, a father of rock and roll, dead at 100

Alison Fensterstock • Jun 23, 2019

The Louisiana native became a mentor to Fats Domino, transitioning from well-regarded horn player to producer and arranger of some of rock and roll's bedrock artists.

The Raconteurs mark their return: 'We have this chemistry'

The Raconteurs mark their return: 'We have this chemistry'

Lulu Garcia-Navarro and Denise Guerra • Jun 23, 2019

The Grammy-nominated rock supergroup The Raconteurs are back after 11 years. Jack White and Brendan Benson talk about the band's latest album 'Help Us, Stranger.'

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