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January 16, 2020

Our top spot is claimed by Michael Kiwanuka who picked up two BRIT Award nominations this week, and is joined by Billie Eilish who was recently chosen to do the theme for the next James Bond movie.

The Chart Show: 2 Brits and a Bond Theme Writer, Oh My!

The Chart Show: 2 Brits and a Bond Theme Writer, Oh My!

Mark Wheat • Jan 16, 2020

Our top spot is claimed by Michael Kiwanuka who picked up two BRIT Award nominations this week, and is joined by Billie Eilish who was recently chosen to do the theme for the next James Bond movie.

Coffee Break: 2012

Coffee Break: 2012

Anna Weggel • Jan 15, 2020

It's the 2012 edition of "The Current's 15 Years in 15 Days." For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from 2012 do you want to hear?

Whitney Houston, Depeche Mode, The Notorious B.I.G. Among 2020's Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Inductees

Whitney Houston, Depeche Mode, The Notorious B.I.G. Among 2020's Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Inductees

Stephen Thompson • Jan 15, 2020

Whitney Houston, the only woman included in the 2020 class of a male-dominated institution, will be joined by Biggie Smalls, Nine Inch Nails, The Doobie Brothers, T. Rex and Depeche Mode.

Rock and Roll Book Club: 'When the Stones Came to Town' collects vintage images of rock gods in Minnesota

Rock and Roll Book Club: 'When the Stones Came to Town' collects vintage images of rock gods in Minnesota

Jay Gabler • Jan 15, 2020

Photographer Fred Case's retrospective 'When the Stones Came to Town' is about much more than just music photography: it's about life in and out of trouble in mid-century Minnesota.

Today in Music History: Remembering Dolores O'Riordan

Today in Music History: Remembering Dolores O'Riordan

Jan 15, 2020

Dolores O'Riordan passed away; The Rolling Stones were forced to change the lyrics of "Let's Spend The Night Together" to "Let's Spend Some Time Together" when appearing on The Ed Sullivan Show; Led Zeppelin's 'Black Dog' made its debut on the U.S. singles chart; and The Who had their first hit when they released "I Can't Explain" in the UK, Today in Music History.

Listen to Looch: 'The Quiet One' presents the Rolling Stones' story through Bill Wyman's eyes

Listen to Looch: 'The Quiet One' presents the Rolling Stones' story through Bill Wyman's eyes

Mary Lucia • Jan 14, 2020

The documentary 'The Quiet One' presents the perspective of Bill Wyman, the original bassist for the Rolling Stones. Wyman was with the band for 30 years, and he archived everything. Everything. Mary Lucia talks more about this new documentary that's available for streaming just about everywhere.

The Bad Man rip it up on The Local Show

The Bad Man rip it up on The Local Show

Andrea Swensson • Jan 14, 2020

As a warm-up for playing The Current's 15th Anniversary Party, The Bad Man visited our studio for a raucous session on The Local Show.

Taylor James Donskey peels back the layers on 'Paper Over It'

Taylor James Donskey peels back the layers on 'Paper Over It'

Mike Pengra • Jan 14, 2020

Taylor James Donskey is celebrating the release of his album, 'Paper Over It,' with a show at Icehouse in Minneapolis on Thursday, Jan. 16. Before the show, Donskey stopped at Radio Heartland to talk to Mike Pengra and to spin some tracks from the album.

‘Dolly is an artist for the ages’: Why Minnesota musicians are paying tribute to Parton

‘Dolly is an artist for the ages’: Why Minnesota musicians are paying tribute to Parton

Colleen Cowie • Jan 14, 2020

It’s been over five decades since Dolly Parton first launched her musical career — and we still can’t get enough of her music. Dolly Parton has been the subject of her own WNYC-produced podcast; her iconic songs have inspired both Twitter memes and an original Netflix series. Now, for one night, over a dozen Minnesotan…

Coffee Break: 2011

Coffee Break: 2011

Anna Weggel • Jan 14, 2020

It's the 2011 edition of "The Current's 15 Years in 15 Days." For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from 2011 do you want to hear?

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