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December 05, 2019

Beck holds the top spot for a second week with "Uneventful Days".

The Chart Show: No Uneventful Days for Beck

The Chart Show: No Uneventful Days for Beck

Dec 5, 2019

Beck holds the top spot for a second week with "Uneventful Days".

Coffee Break: The Greatest

Coffee Break: The Greatest

Anna Weggel • Dec 4, 2019

The morning crew can't stop obsessing over the song "The Greatest" by Lana Del Rey, so let's build a set of songs around it for today's 9:30 Coffee Break. What songs do you want to hear that mention the "greatest" or "great"?

Rock and Roll Book Club: 50 years since Altamont

Rock and Roll Book Club: 50 years since Altamont

Jay Gabler • Dec 4, 2019

The subtitle of 'Altamont' calls it 'The Inside Story of Rock's Darkest Day.' That distinction is debatable; the darkness of Altamont, however, lingers. After reading Joel Selvin's book, you'll never have so much 'Sympathy for the Devil' again.

Five movies that influenced Prince's '1999'

Five movies that influenced Prince's '1999'

Jay Gabler • Dec 4, 2019

Prince was a lifelong movie buff, watching his favorites over and over again. Five films in particular helped shape his vision for the '1999' album, tour, and aesthetic.

Today in Music History: Roy Orbison played his final gig

Today in Music History: Roy Orbison played his final gig

Dec 4, 2019

Roy Orbison played his final gig; The Byrds and Sly and the Family Stone went to No. 1; Prince put on a trench coat in protest; the so-called "Million Dollar Quartet" impromptu jam session took place with Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Johnny Cash and Carl Perkins, and Frank Zappa passed away, Today in Music History.

Giveaway: Prince - '1999' Deluxe Edition

Giveaway: Prince - '1999' Deluxe Edition

Dec 4, 2019

Enter for your chance to win the Deluxe, remastered 4 LP edition of '1999' on vinyl or CD.

Coffee Break: This sick beat

Coffee Break: This sick beat

Anna Weggel • Dec 3, 2019

Thanks to Sean for today's Coffee Break idea - what songs or bands do you want to hear that mention a form of sickness?

Today in music history: The Beatles release 'Rubber Soul'

Today in music history: The Beatles release 'Rubber Soul'

Dec 3, 2019

The Rolling Stones recorded "Brown Sugar" at Muscle Shoals studios; A concert by The Who at The Riverfront Coliseum in Cincinnati turned to disaster; and The Beatles released 'Rubber Soul', Today in Music History.

Review and photos: Cautious Clay lights the lamps for Fine Line fans in his Minnesota debut

Review and photos: Cautious Clay lights the lamps for Fine Line fans in his Minnesota debut

Maddie Schwappach • Dec 3, 2019

As the coldest months of winter take their hold on Minneapolis, concerts begin to hold a different sort of power over the city’s music fans. Far from the carefree sticky summer evenings’ confetti-filled festival fields, live music becomes a deliberate escape from the frigid weather and the moods that can too often accompany it. As…

Music on TV this week: Beck; Solange; Kacey Musgraves; Angel Olsen; Alanis Morissette; Pharrell Williams; Mandolin Orange

Music on TV this week: Beck; Solange; Kacey Musgraves; Angel Olsen; Alanis Morissette; Pharrell Williams; Mandolin Orange

Luke Taylor • Dec 2, 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 for a curated listening experience. You can also subscribe to receive the week's schedule in your inbox to plan your TV viewing around music.

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