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June 27, 2019

Set to perform this weekend at Rock the Garden, Minnesota's own Bad Bad Hats land in the number three spot this week, up from twelve.

The Chart Show: Bad Bad Hats Take a 'Wide Right' into Third

The Chart Show: Bad Bad Hats Take a 'Wide Right' into Third

Mark Wheat • Jun 27, 2019

Set to perform this weekend at Rock the Garden, Minnesota's own Bad Bad Hats land in the number three spot this week, up from twelve.

'Unknown Pleasures' at 40: Joy Division biographer Jon Savage reflects

'Unknown Pleasures' at 40: Joy Division biographer Jon Savage reflects

Lydia Moran • Jun 26, 2019

As Joy Division's classic album 'Unknown Pleasures' turns 40, the band's biographer Jon Savage talked about the album and his memories of seeing the band during their too-brief career

Coffee Break: Let's go

Coffee Break: Let's go

Anna Weggel • Jun 26, 2019

What songs do you want to hear for today's 9:30 Coffee Break that say "go"?

Rock and Roll Book Club: Jane Savidge's 'Lunch with the Wild Frontiers' remembers the glory days of Britpop

Rock and Roll Book Club: Jane Savidge's 'Lunch with the Wild Frontiers' remembers the glory days of Britpop

Jay Gabler • Jun 26, 2019

The job of a music publicist is, by design, unsung. Now, Jane Savidge sings her own song as one of the people who brought Britpop together in the '90s.

Today in Music History: Happy birthday, Mick Jones

Today in Music History: Happy birthday, Mick Jones

Jun 26, 2019

The U.S. version of 'A Hard Day's Night' was released; the Byrds hit No. 1 with a Bob Dylan cover; Elvis Presley played his final stage show; and Mick Jones of the Clash, Big Audio Dynamite and Carbon/Silicon turns 63, Today in Music History.

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.

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