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October 10, 2019

Lizzo hits her ninth week on the chart with "Like A Girl," tonight ahead of her two-night sold out stint at The Armory.

The Chart Show: Record Setting Homecoming Week with Lizzo!

The Chart Show: Record Setting Homecoming Week with Lizzo!

Mark Wheat • Oct 10, 2019

Lizzo hits her ninth week on the chart with "Like A Girl," tonight ahead of her two-night sold out stint at The Armory.

Video: Lizzo's time in Minnesota

Video: Lizzo's time in Minnesota

Oct 9, 2019

Lizzo may be new to a lot of listeners around the world, but she's a familiar face to Minnesotans, who were privileged to witness her rise as a member of our music community. Watch a chronicle of her years in the North Star state.

Coffee Break: The world of Lizzo

Coffee Break: The world of Lizzo

Oct 9, 2019

Lizzo rolls into town this week for two sold out shows - one tonight and one Friday - at The Armory. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear from Lizzo and her various past and present projects?

Rock and Roll Book Club: Morris Day is 'On Time'

Rock and Roll Book Club: Morris Day is 'On Time'

Jay Gabler • Oct 9, 2019

Morris Day's new memoir is a fascinating conversation with both Prince, posthumously, and his own flamboyant 'MD' character. The result may be more revealing even than Prince's own upcoming book.

Today in Music History: Happy Birthday, PJ Harvey

Today in Music History: Happy Birthday, PJ Harvey

Oct 9, 2019

PJ Harvey was born; Ray Charles had a hit with 'Hit the Road, Jack'; Glen Campbell did some session guitar work for the Beach Boys; Sean Lennon was born on his dad's birthday; Beethoven inspired a disco hit; and John Lennon was born in Liverpool 75 years ago Today in Music History.

Jack Klatt performs songs from his new album, 'It Ain't The Same'

Jack Klatt performs songs from his new album, 'It Ain't The Same'

Mike Pengra • Oct 8, 2019

Jack Klatt signed to the Yep Roc label on May 1 of this year, and now he's released his album, 'It Ain't The Same.' Klatt and his band visited Radio Heartland to play songs from the new album.

Coffee Break: Best of the 2010s

Coffee Break: Best of the 2010s

Anna Weggel • Oct 8, 2019

Yesterday, Pitchfork released their list of the 200 best songs of the 2010s. Let's make our own mini version today. What songs do you want to hear for today's 9:30 Coffee Break that are from 2010 and beyond?

Giveaway: Wilco 'Ode to Joy' download

Giveaway: Wilco 'Ode to Joy' download

Oct 8, 2019

Wilco's new album 'Ode to Joy' is out now, and for a very limited time, you could win an MP3 download of the album.

Today in Music History: Remembering Johnny Ramone

Today in Music History: Remembering Johnny Ramone

Oct 8, 2019

Jerry Lee Lewis recorded a hit song at Sun Records; Ginger Baker passed out after a 20-minute solo; Chuck Berry got a star in the Hollywood Walk of Fame; the U.S. Postal Service honored music legends; and Johnny Ramone was born in Queens, N.Y., Today in Music History.

Music on TV this week: Lizzo interview; The Avett Brothers; Black Pumas; Rex Orange County; Brittany Howard; Maggie Rogers

Music on TV this week: Lizzo interview; The Avett Brothers; Black Pumas; Rex Orange County; Brittany Howard; Maggie Rogers

Kayla Song • Oct 7, 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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