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July 11, 2019

Topping the chart for the fourth week out of seven in total is Lizzo and Missy Elliott, who started making music in 1989, the same year as Beck! He just celebrated his 49th birthday this week.

The Chart Show: 49 and Feeling Fine

The Chart Show: 49 and Feeling Fine

Jul 11, 2019

Topping the chart for the fourth week out of seven in total is Lizzo and Missy Elliott, who started making music in 1989, the same year as Beck! He just celebrated his 49th birthday this week.

Watch the Brother Brothers' new video for 'Colorado'

Watch the Brother Brothers' new video for 'Colorado'

Luke Taylor • Jul 10, 2019

The folk/Americana duo comprising identical twins David and Adam Moss have released a new video for their song, 'Colorado,' featuring vocals and mandolin by Sarah Jarosz.

Coffee Break: Let's go camping

Coffee Break: Let's go camping

Anna Weggel • Jul 10, 2019

Jill and Anna recently returned from lengthy camping trips, and there's much to catch up on. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that mention something you might do or see while camping?

Beyonce announces new album 'The Lion King: The Gift,' releases new single 'Spirit'

Beyonce announces new album 'The Lion King: The Gift,' releases new single 'Spirit'

Maya Eaglin • Jul 10, 2019

Following the world premiere of the new live-action remake of 'The Lion King,' Queen Bey announced a syncretist suite of songs inspired and influenced by the original film's music.

Rock and Roll Book Club: Photo books spotlight Fugazi and the D.C. scene

Rock and Roll Book Club: Photo books spotlight Fugazi and the D.C. scene

Jay Gabler • Jul 10, 2019

Glen E. Friedman's photos of Fugazi, captured in a new edition of his book 'Keep Your Eyes Open,' employ the same purist aesthetic the band brought to everything they did. Another new photo book, Antonia Tricarico's 'Frame of Mind,' spotlights women musicians in the D.C. scene Fugazi helped to shape.

Today in Music History: Happy Birthday, Mavis Staples

Today in Music History: Happy Birthday, Mavis Staples

Jul 10, 2019

Mavis Staples was born; John Lennon offended 200,000 Liverpudlians; the Stones had their first No. 1 hit in the U.S.; Starland Vocal Band had their only No. 1 hit with 'Afternoon Delight'; the Rolling Stones' Bill Wyman fell off a stage in St. Paul, Minn.; and Nilsson released the eccentric 'Son of Schmilsson,' Today in Music History.

Listen to Looch: The Seeds: Pushin' Too Hard

Listen to Looch: The Seeds: Pushin' Too Hard

Mary Lucia • Jul 9, 2019

Progenitors of garage and psychedelic rock, The Seeds were hugely influential to punk and modern rock. Mary Lucia speaks with Neil Norman, the director of the documentary 'The Seeds: Pushin' Too Hard,' which is showing Wednesday, July 10 at The Trylon Cinema.

Semisonic perform three unreleased songs live in The Current studio

Semisonic perform three unreleased songs live in The Current studio

Mary Lucia and Lydia Moran • Jul 9, 2019

Legendary Minnesota band Semisonic are back on the road - and back in the studio. They visited The Current to play three of their new songs and to tell Mary Lucia about their incredible journey.

Coffee Break: Bowling

Coffee Break: Bowling

Jesse Wiza • Jul 9, 2019

'The Jesus Rolls,' a spin off of 'The Big Lebowski' featuring The Dude's bowling competitor, Jesus Quintana, has announced a release date of early 2020. For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what bands do you want to hear that mention bowling, pins, balls, or gutters?

Today in Music History: Happy Birthday, Courtney Love

Today in Music History: Happy Birthday, Courtney Love

Jul 9, 2019

Bill Haley and His Comets hit No. 1 with a seminal rock 'n' roll song; Johnny Cash signed to Columbia Records; Declan MacManus became a full-time musician; Cheap Trick got their only No. 1 single; and Courtney Love was born, Today in Music History.

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