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March 03, 2020

One of the biggest slots in the music calendar each year is the South By Southwest (SXSW) festival in Austin, Texas. The Current will be there again in 2020, hosting a Day Party at Barracuda with eventbrite Music. Get to know these 12 bands ahead of SXSW.

Twelve artists playing The Current + eventbrite Music Day Party at SXSW 2020

Twelve artists playing The Current + eventbrite Music Day Party at SXSW 2020

Mar 3, 2020

One of the biggest slots in the music calendar each year is the South By Southwest (SXSW) festival in Austin, Texas. The Current will be there again in 2020, hosting a Day Party at Barracuda with eventbrite Music. Get to know these 12 bands ahead of SXSW.

HAIM announce new album, 'Women In Music Pt. III,' share 'The Steps'

HAIM announce new album, 'Women In Music Pt. III,' share 'The Steps'

Lars Gotrich • Mar 3, 2020

Out April 24, HAIM's third album will feature last year's trilogy of singles - 'Summer Girl,' 'Now I'm In It,' and 'Hallelujah' - plus a new track out today.

Recording from 1962 captures Doc Watson's emergence onto the American folk and roots music landscape

Recording from 1962 captures Doc Watson's emergence onto the American folk and roots music landscape

Mar 3, 2020

An indelible influencer on the roots-music scene in the United States and beyond, there was a time when Doc Watson was virtually unknown beyond his Appalachian home. A new release, 'Doc Watson and Gaither Carlton,' unearths recordings from 1962 that marked Watson's step onto a much larger stage.

Tornadoes in Tennessee kill at least 24, cause widespread damage in Nashville

Tornadoes in Tennessee kill at least 24, cause widespread damage in Nashville

Brakkton Booker • Mar 3, 2020

State officials say the overnight twisters damaged buildings and roads across multiple counties. Thousands are without power, and a state of emergency remains in effect.

Coffee Break: Super Tuesday

Coffee Break: Super Tuesday

Anna Weggel • Mar 3, 2020

It's Super Tuesday! For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that mention Tuesdays?

Today in Music History: Remembering Jim Fuller of The Surfaris

Today in Music History: Remembering Jim Fuller of The Surfaris

Mar 3, 2020

Jim Fuller of The Surfaris died; Buffalo Springfield formed; the Animals angered some fans in Canada's capital city; the Foo Fighters made their debut; U2 got a street named after them in NY - albeit temporarily; and Harry Nilsson earned a Gold record, Today in Music History.

In their own words: On writing songs and making an emotional connection

In their own words: On writing songs and making an emotional connection

Lou Papineau • Mar 3, 2020

The Current is spotlighting some of the most iconic women artists in music history, from the greats of yesteryear to some of today's most exciting young voices. To complement our programming, we've compiled insights and recollections from eight singular songwriters, exploring the genesis of landmark songs and albums and the mysteries of the creative process.

Musicheads Essential Artist: Joni Mitchell

Musicheads Essential Artist: Joni Mitchell

Kelsey • Mar 3, 2020

As a multi-talented artist, Joni Mitchell's imprint on music, arts, and culture can't be overstated.

The Recording Academy fires Deborah Dugan, its short-lived leader

The Recording Academy fires Deborah Dugan, its short-lived leader

Anastasia Tsioulcas • Mar 2, 2020

The organization behind the Grammys announced Monday that it had fired Dugan, who was at the Academy for only five months, saying that an investigation found 'multitudes' of complaints against her.

Public Enemy 'moving forward' without Flavor Flav after Bernie Sanders rally

Public Enemy 'moving forward' without Flavor Flav after Bernie Sanders rally

Andrew Flanagan • Mar 2, 2020

The hype man and former reality television star was dismissed from the legendary rap group he co-founded after sending the Sanders campaign a cease-and-desist over a performance on Sunday.

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