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September 26, 2019

The Current's Chart Show started mid-September of 2009. We decided to give every song a 10-week run on the Chart and then induct it into our Chart Show Hall of Fame. Over the past ten years, the Hall of Fame has become a good gauge of what artists that you, our listeners, know and love.

The Chart Show's 10th Anniversary: All-Time Hall of Fame

The Chart Show's 10th Anniversary: All-Time Hall of Fame

Mark Wheat • Sep 26, 2019

The Current's Chart Show started mid-September of 2009. We decided to give every song a 10-week run on the Chart and then induct it into our Chart Show Hall of Fame. Over the past ten years, the Hall of Fame has become a good gauge of what artists that you, our listeners, know and love.

The Chart Show: Bon Iver surfs to the top!

The Chart Show: Bon Iver surfs to the top!

Mark Wheat and Jesse Wiza • Sep 26, 2019

Ahead of his Xcel Energy Center show with Feist, Bon Iver makes it to the top.

Lizzo sets Billboard chart record with number one hit ‘Truth Hurts’

Lizzo sets Billboard chart record with number one hit ‘Truth Hurts’

Kayla Song • Sep 25, 2019

Music critics and enthusiasts everywhere are praising rapper/ singer/ songwriter and flute goddess Lizzo as her hit song “Truth Hurts” becomes the longest-running Billboard Hot 100 #1 by a solo female rapper — eclipsing Cardi B’s three-week reign with “Bodak Yellow” in 2017. Her success certainly won’t stop here: she’s just been ruled eligible for…

Coffee Break: One-hit wonders

Coffee Break: One-hit wonders

Anna Weggel • Sep 25, 2019

It's National One-Hit Wonder day today, so for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what one-hit wonders do you want to hear?

Rock and Roll Book Club: Tegan and Sara's 'High School'

Rock and Roll Book Club: Tegan and Sara's 'High School'

Jay Gabler • Sep 25, 2019

Tegan and Sara's new book is a music memoir like no other: an intimate account of how they found their voices as songwriters while navigating the confusing waters of adolescence and becoming aware of their own sexuality.

Today in Music History: Remembering John Bonham

Today in Music History: Remembering John Bonham

Sep 25, 2019

Dave Grohl joined Nirvana; Sam Cooke hit No. 2 on two charts; the Beatles appeared as cartoons on ABC TV; 'The Partridge Family' made its debut; Queen appeared on SNL; Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham passed away; and Will Smith was born, Today in Music History.

Corin Tucker talks about what fans can expect on Sleater-Kinney’s new tour

Corin Tucker talks about what fans can expect on Sleater-Kinney’s new tour

Simone Cazares • Sep 25, 2019

Over two decades into their influential career, Sleater-Kinney have recently gone through a big transition: longtime drummer Janet Weiss left the band shortly before the release of the group’s new album, The Center Won’t Hold, in August. Sleater-Kinney are now getting ready to go on an international tour, kicking off next month. Ahead of the band’s…

The Current's Guitar Collection: AJ Haynes of Seratones, Fender Jazzmaster

The Current's Guitar Collection: AJ Haynes of Seratones, Fender Jazzmaster

Luke Taylor • Sep 24, 2019

Following Seratones' recent studio session, frontperson AJ Haynes took some time to tell us about why she plays a Fender Jazzmaster. 'It just suits me,' she says. 'I love a good surf sound and it's got that impeccably.' Find out more about AJ Haynes and her guitar of choice.

Barbaro budge beyond the bounds of bluegrass

Barbaro budge beyond the bounds of bluegrass

Mike Pengra • Sep 24, 2019

A lot of string bands can do very well by playing traditional old-time or canonical bluegrass music, and then there are those who like to stretch out a bit. Barbaro, a four-piece string band from Minnesota, fall into the latter category. Barbaro peformed at Radio Heartland ahead of a big gig at the upcoming Boats and Bluegrass Festival, set in the southeastern Minnesota city of Winona.

Coffee Break: National Voter Registration Day

Coffee Break: National Voter Registration Day

Anna Weggel • Sep 24, 2019

Today is National Voter Registration Day, so for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear about getting involved, doing your civic duty, doing your part, etc.?

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