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August 22, 2019

The Black Keys have been inducted for the 12th time to our Chart Hall of Fame - first inducted back in July 2010 this is the most of any act, so they are Number One on The All Time Chart Hall of Fame!

The Chart Show: The Black Keys are All Time #1!

The Chart Show: The Black Keys are All Time #1!

Mark Wheat • Aug 22, 2019

The Black Keys have been inducted for the 12th time to our Chart Hall of Fame - first inducted back in July 2010 this is the most of any act, so they are Number One on The All Time Chart Hall of Fame!

Coffee Break: That day in 1965

Coffee Break: That day in 1965

Anna Weggel • Aug 21, 2019

Today in 1965, The Beatles played their one and only concert in Minnesota. And guess what? We're going to relive it for you today.

Rock and Roll Book Club: Ani DiFranco's 'No Walls and the Recurring Dream'

Rock and Roll Book Club: Ani DiFranco's 'No Walls and the Recurring Dream'

Jay Gabler • Aug 21, 2019

Ani DiFranco's new memoir is as proudly idiosyncratic as her entire career has been.

Today in Music History: The Beatles played their one and only show in Minnesota

Today in Music History: The Beatles played their one and only show in Minnesota

Aug 21, 2019

Count Basie and Joe Strummer were born (48 years apart); Patsy Cline recorded 'Crazy'; the Stones had their first U.S. No. 1 album; Bono got married; synthesizer pioneer Robert Moog passed away; Kenny Rogers celebrates a birthday; and the Beatles performed their one and only show in Minnesota, 50 years ago Today in Music History.

Billie Eilish's 'Bad Guy' is the new No. 1 song on the Billboard Hot 100

Billie Eilish's 'Bad Guy' is the new No. 1 song on the Billboard Hot 100

Milton Guevara • Aug 21, 2019

Billie Eilish hits No. 1 on Billboard's Hot 100 with her song 'bad guy,' making her the first artist born in this century to top the chart.

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.

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