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February 27, 2020

Bon Iver comes in at #1 ahead of his show at The Oxbow Hotel's Lock Inn.

The Chart Show: Locked Inn at Number 1

The Chart Show: Locked Inn at Number 1

Mark Wheat • Feb 27, 2020

Bon Iver comes in at #1 ahead of his show at The Oxbow Hotel's Lock Inn.

David Roback, Mazzy Star guitarist, dead at 61

David Roback, Mazzy Star guitarist, dead at 61

Andrew Flanagan • Feb 26, 2020

The 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'

Hear Phoebe Bridgers' first solo release in almost three years, 'Garden Song'

Cyrena Touros • Feb 26, 2020

Bridgers 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 book

Coffee Break: When I write the book

Anna Weggel • Feb 26, 2020

Jay 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'

Rock and Roll Book Club: 'God Save the Queens: The Essential History of Women in Hip-Hop'

Jay Gabler • Feb 26, 2020

If 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

Today in Music History: Remembering Johnny Cash on his birthday

Feb 26, 2020

Johnny 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)'

Rose Cousins shares video for 'The Lullaby (My Oldest Love)'

Feb 26, 2020

Grammy-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 discovery

Song of the Day: Jade on how The Current’s weekday feature spurs music discovery

Jay Gabler • Feb 26, 2020

Our 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-hop

‘No one had this lined up for me’: Maria Isa and Desdamona on the history of women in Minnesota hip-hop

Colleen Cowie • Feb 26, 2020

Rapper 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 performances

'Genius draws no color lines': nine historic performances

Lou Papineau • Feb 25, 2020

As 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.

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