February 27, 2020Bon Iver comes in at #1 ahead of his show at The Oxbow Hotel's Lock Inn. Save This Story
The Chart Show: Locked Inn at Number 1Mark Wheat • Feb 27, 2020Bon Iver comes in at #1 ahead of his show at The Oxbow Hotel's Lock Inn.
David Roback, Mazzy Star guitarist, dead at 61Andrew Flanagan • Feb 26, 2020The musician was a prominent member of the 1980s 'Paisley Underground' scene in his native Los Angeles before gaining commercial success with Mazzy Star in the early '90s.
Hear Phoebe Bridgers' first solo release in almost three years, 'Garden Song'Cyrena Touros • Feb 26, 2020Bridgers has been busy, releasing the collaborative projects boygenius and Better Oblivion Community Center. 'Garden Song' is her first release since her 2017 debut, 'Stranger in the Alps.'
Coffee Break: When I write the bookAnna Weggel • Feb 26, 2020Jay Gabler is joining us not only for Rock and Roll Book Club today but also for the morning as it's the penultimate day of the winter member drive. In honor of Jay, what songs do you want to hear that mention books or writing?
Rock and Roll Book Club: 'God Save the Queens: The Essential History of Women in Hip-Hop'Jay Gabler • Feb 26, 2020If hip-hop looks likes a man's world, it's because you're wearing blinders. In a new history, Kathy Iandoli spotlights rap legends from Roxanne Shante to Megan Thee Stallion.
Today in Music History: Remembering Johnny Cash on his birthday Feb 26, 2020Johnny Cash was born, Sales of the 45 RPM single outpaced the 78 for the first time, Nancy Sinatra sang about some aggressive boots, Michael Jackson had a No. 1 album with 'Thriller', and Tina Turner won big, Today in Music History.
Rose Cousins shares video for 'The Lullaby (My Oldest Love)' Feb 26, 2020Grammy-nominated and JUNO Award-winning songwriter Rose Cousins' new video 'The Lullaby (My Oldest Love)' debuts today. The song is featured on Cousins' new album, 'Bravado,' out now from Outside Music.
Song of the Day: Jade on how The Current’s weekday feature spurs music discoveryJay Gabler • Feb 26, 2020Our winter member drive is highlighting music discovery: we’re asking you to support The Current to help us continue to bring the best new music to you every day of the year. Every weekday at 11 a.m., that means the Song of the Day, an on-air and online feature offering a cool track for you…
‘No one had this lined up for me’: Maria Isa and Desdamona on the history of women in Minnesota hip-hopColleen Cowie • Feb 26, 2020Rapper and spoken word artist Desdamona has shared stages with Wyclef Jean, Bahamadia, and Saul Williams. But when she first moved to the Twin Cities in 1995, she couldn’t find anyone to give her the opportunity to perform. “When I tried to get into the hip-hop scene, it was very difficult,” said Desdamona. “There weren’t…
'Genius draws no color lines': nine historic performancesLou Papineau • Feb 25, 2020As part of Black History Month, we look at nine great performances by African American artists - performances that offer a mix of cultural milestones and historic moments.
