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August 20, 2019

On Sept. 27, Simpson will simultaneously release a new album and an anime film on Netflix, both titled 'Sound & Fury.' Each promises to showcase the Kentuckian's louder, looser side.

Hear 'Sing Along,' from Sturgill Simpson's new album (and anime film)

Hear 'Sing Along,' from Sturgill Simpson's new album (and anime film)

Stephen Thompson • Aug 20, 2019

On Sept. 27, Simpson will simultaneously release a new album and an anime film on Netflix, both titled 'Sound & Fury.' Each promises to showcase the Kentuckian's louder, looser side.

Kim Gordon announces 'No Home Record,' her first solo album

Kim Gordon announces 'No Home Record,' her first solo album

Lars Gotrich • Aug 20, 2019

The opening track from 'No Home Record' reinforces Kim Gordon as an inimitable and malleable artist who, nonetheless, sounds only like Kim Gordon.

Coffee Break: Radio radio

Coffee Break: Radio radio

Anna Weggel • Aug 20, 2019

August 20 is National Radio Day. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that mention the radio or radio-y things?

Today in Music History: Remembering Eddie Willis of The Funk Brothers

Today in Music History: Remembering Eddie Willis of The Funk Brothers

Aug 20, 2019

Bob Dylan released 'Slow Train Coming'; The Emotions topped the chart with 'Best of My Love'; Def Leppard drummer Rick Allen returned to the stage after a serious car accident; Steve Winwood rolled with a chart-topping album; and Eddie Willis passed away in 2018, Today in Music History.

Music on TV this week: Lizzo; Vampire Weekend; Paul Simon; Bishop Briggs

Music on TV this week: Lizzo; Vampire Weekend; Paul Simon; Bishop Briggs

Kayla Song • Aug 19, 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: I turn my camera on

Coffee Break: I turn my camera on

Anna Weggel • Aug 19, 2019

August 19 is World Photography Day, so for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that talk about pictures, photography, cameras, etc?

Photos and review: ‘Would you like to hear a little rockabilly?’ Stray Cats evoke nostalgia on 40th anniversary tour

Photos and review: ‘Would you like to hear a little rockabilly?’ Stray Cats evoke nostalgia on 40th anniversary tour

Marla Khan-Schwartz • Aug 19, 2019

Watching “Rock This Town” on MTV as a child in the ’80s felt unbelievably cool, but nothing prepared me for the ultimate experience of seeing the iconic song performed live — almost 40 years later. While my personal dance moves have progressed from a simple jump-in-place, to a more Elaine Benes dance kick-move, the Stray…

Today in Music History: Remembering Betty Everett

Today in Music History: Remembering Betty Everett

Aug 19, 2019

Betty Everett died; The Beatles hit No. 1 with 'All You Need is Love'; Lauryn Hill won New Artist of the Year at the Source Hip Hop Music Awards; and a statue was unveiled to honor Thin Lizzy's Phil Lynott, Today in Music History.

Album of the Week: Bon Iver, 'i,i'

Album of the Week: Bon Iver, 'i,i'

Andrea Swensson • Aug 19, 2019

Bon Iver has embraced the idea of passing the mic, and using his gigantic platform to lift up the voices of the marginalized on 'i,i'.

Amanda Shires performs in The Current studio

Amanda Shires performs in The Current studio

Bill DeVille • Aug 18, 2019

The constantly busy singer-songwriter, violinist and ukulele player Amanda Shires visited The Current studio to play songs from her acclaimed album 'To The Sunset' and to talk about how she and her friends are working to change that Nashville sound.

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