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March 10, 2020

March is Women's History Month. To celebrate, each weekday this month we'll be spotlighting a different artist with special coverage on air and online. For Tuesday, March 10, we're shining a light on Stevie Nicks.

Musicheads Essential Artist: Stevie Nicks

Musicheads Essential Artist: Stevie Nicks

Andrea Swensson • Mar 10, 2020

March is Women's History Month. To celebrate, each weekday this month we'll be spotlighting a different artist with special coverage on air and online. For Tuesday, March 10, we're shining a light on Stevie Nicks.

Swamp Dogg on reinvention, country music and getting another Rolls-Royce

Swamp Dogg on reinvention, country music and getting another Rolls-Royce

Mary Louise Kelly and Dave Blanchard • Mar 9, 2020

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks to the longtime outsider soul artist about his new country-influenced album 'Sorry You Couldn't Make It,' which features contributions from Bon Iver, Polica and Jenny Lewis.

Best Coast play songs from 'Always Tomorrow' live in The Current studio

Best Coast play songs from 'Always Tomorrow' live in The Current studio

Jade • Mar 9, 2020

After a three-year gap since their last release, Best Coast are back with a new album 'Always Tomorrow.' Frontperson Bethany Cosentino expounds on that hopeful title. ' I think the overall theme of the album is very much the idea that at times we can be our own worst enemies, and learning to get out of our way and let life happen,' she says. Listen to Best Coast's full session, recorded live in The Current studio.

Music on TV this week: HAIM; Thundercat; Rachael and Vilray; encore from Coldplay

Music on TV this week: HAIM; Thundercat; Rachael and Vilray; encore from Coldplay

Luke Taylor • Mar 9, 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.

Photos: Relive the fun of Rock the Cradle 2020

Photos: Relive the fun of Rock the Cradle 2020

Jay Gabler • Mar 9, 2020

From ribbon dancing in the Kids' Disco to DJ storytime on a cozy carpet, Rock the Cradle 2020 had fun for all ages.

Wolf Parade perform a Microshow at Icehouse in Minneapolis

Wolf Parade perform a Microshow at Icehouse in Minneapolis

Mar 9, 2020

On Saturday, Feb. 15, Wolf Parade recorded what may have been the loudest Microshow to date as they played a live set at Icehouse in Minneapolis. The audience consisted of lucky winners who had entered for a chance to attend this intimate performance.

Coffee Break: Hand washing playlist

Coffee Break: Hand washing playlist

Anna Weggel • Mar 9, 2020

For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what's your handwash theme song?

Today in Music History: Carole King inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame

Today in Music History: Carole King inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame

Mar 9, 2020

Black Sabbath made their debut; REO Speedwagon had a No. 1 hit; U2 released 'The Joshua Tree'; The Clash had their only No. 1 U.K. hit with 'Should I Stay or Should I Go'; and Carole King was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame, Today in Music History.

Album of the Week: Grimes, 'Miss Anthropocene'

Album of the Week: Grimes, 'Miss Anthropocene'

Mac Wilson • Mar 9, 2020

Miss Anthropocene is not necessarily a happy experience, but then again, these days, what is? It's another unexpected yet striking step from one of our great auteurs.

Nashville's music community bands together for benefit concert

Nashville's music community bands together for benefit concert

Caleb Brennan • Mar 7, 2020

In the wake of the devastating tornado that ripped through Middle Tennessee, Nashville musicians and artists are rallying to provide relief to survivors. A benefit concert featuring Brandi Carlile, Jason Isbell, Margo Price, Dan Auerbach, Yola and other luminaries will be held Monday, March 9 in Nashville.

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