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February 10, 2020

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.

Music on TV this week: Green Day; Alex Ebert; Megan Thee Stallion; Lizzo and Brandi Carlile encores

Music on TV this week: Green Day; Alex Ebert; Megan Thee Stallion; Lizzo and Brandi Carlile encores

Luke Taylor • Feb 10, 2020

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.

Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit announce new album, release 'Be Afraid'

Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit announce new album, release 'Be Afraid'

Andrew Flanagan • Feb 10, 2020

Isbell's band will release 'Reunions' on May 15. On the first single, Isbell pointedly criticizes artists for not speaking their minds more forcefully.

Coffee Break: Non-English lyrics

Coffee Break: Non-English lyrics

Anna Weggel • Feb 10, 2020

Last night Bong Joon-ho's "Parasite" became the first non-English language film to win Best Picture at the Academy Awards. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that have non-English lyrics?

Today in Music History: Carole King released 'Tapestry'

Today in Music History: Carole King released 'Tapestry'

Feb 10, 2020

Today in Music History: Frank Sinatra started a five-week run at No. 1 on the U.S. album chart with 'Come Fly With Me'; Paula Abdul started a three-week run at No. 1 on the U.S. singles chart with "Opposites Attract" (starring our own MC Skat Kat / Production Manager Derrick Stevens); Amy Winehouse won big at the 2008 Grammys, and Carole King released 'Tapestry'.

Album of the Week: Green Day, 'Father of All...'

Album of the Week: Green Day, 'Father of All...'

Jim McGuinn • Feb 10, 2020

'Father Of All...' is a breathless burst of adrenaline, like guzzling Mountain Dew on top of your morning coffee.

James Taylor narrates life before fame and sings American standards on new album

James Taylor narrates life before fame and sings American standards on new album

Ned Wharton and Lulu Garcia-Navarro • Feb 9, 2020

James Taylor has had a long and rich career, with hits including 'Fire and Rain' and 'You've Got a Friend.'; Now he's releasing an audio-only memoir and has a new album of standards coming Feb. 28.

Theft of the Dial: Michael Kiwanuka

Theft of the Dial: Michael Kiwanuka

Bill DeVille • Feb 8, 2020

Bill DeVille welcomes English singer-songwriter Michael Kiwanuka for a Theft of the Dial, where we'll get to hear some of Michael Kiwanuka's favorite music, and also about Michael's growth as a musician and his influences.

Interview: Michael Stipe

Interview: Michael Stipe

Mac Wilson • Feb 7, 2020

Michael Stipe gave himself a birthday present this year - a gift that was shared with legions of fans: two new solo songs, 'Drive to the Ocean' and 'Your Capricious Soul.' The Current's Mac Wilson connected with Michael Stipe to talk about the new music as well as a little bit about R.E.M. and about Michael's other projects.

The 2020 Oscars' Best Original Song nominees, cruelly ranked

The 2020 Oscars' Best Original Song nominees, cruelly ranked

Stephen Thompson • Feb 7, 2020

Let's pick a winner and some losers from among a crop that includes a Disney showstopper, an Elton John banger, Randy Newman's latest Pixar romp and two songs about standing.

Coffee Break: Please

Coffee Break: Please

Feb 7, 2020

Today in 1963, the first Beatles single "Please Please Me" was released in the U.S. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that say please?

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