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March 13, 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 Friday, March 13, we're shining a light on Björk.

Musicheads Essential Artist: Björk

Musicheads Essential Artist: Björk

Mar 13, 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 Friday, March 13, we're shining a light on Björk.

Nathaniel Rateliff brings his stripped-down sound and expressive lyrics to The Current studio

Nathaniel Rateliff brings his stripped-down sound and expressive lyrics to The Current studio

Jade • Mar 12, 2020

Nathaniel Rateliff visits The Current studio to play songs from his new solo album, 'And It's Still Alright,' and to talk with host Jade. Watch video of the entire session.

Coronavirus impact on Minnesota music scene: What we know right now

Coronavirus impact on Minnesota music scene: What we know right now

Jay Gabler • Mar 12, 2020

There’s a huge amount of uncertainty right now around everything involving the coronavirus pandemic and our responses to it. What activities can go on, and what activities need to be called off? For how long? With large public gatherings and travel, particularly international travel, being discouraged or banned around he world, the global music industry…

Coffee Break: Safety dance

Coffee Break: Safety dance

Anna Weggel • Mar 12, 2020

It's hard to think or talk about anything else right now outside of COVID-19. Earlier this week we made a playlist for handwashing. Today's let's talk about safety. For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that are in the spirit of safety, caution, preparation, and sensibility?

Today in Music History: "Over The Rainbow" was Song Of The Century

Today in Music History: "Over The Rainbow" was Song Of The Century

Mar 12, 2020

Judy Garland's "Over The Rainbow" was voted Song Of The Century; Ace of Base hit No. 1; Pete Doherty was born; Paul married Linda; the U.S. charts got Rick-rolled for realsies; Ace of Base saw the sign; a poll named the song of the 20th century; James Taylor celebrates a birthday; and Rick Astley went to the top of the charts, Today in Music History.

Musicheads Essential Artist: Brandi Carlile

Musicheads Essential Artist: Brandi Carlile

Mar 12, 2020

Known for her amazing singing voice, which Paste magazine once described as 'a hurricane of lung power,' Brandi has the ability to express an entire spectrum of emotions in a single phrase.

The Chart Show: Four Tracks Inducted to Hall of Fame

The Chart Show: Four Tracks Inducted to Hall of Fame

Mark Wheat • Mar 12, 2020

Our Number One artist this week is inducted to our Chart Hall of Fame for the seventh time!

Listen to Looch: ZZ Top documentary tells band's full story

Listen to Looch: ZZ Top documentary tells band's full story

Mary Lucia • Mar 11, 2020

Mary Lucia talks about a documentary on Netflix, 'ZZ Top: That Little Ol' Band From Texas.' The film covers the complete story of the band, from its origins in psychedelic rock to becoming MTV superstars to assuming their place as revered rockers.

Margo Price pivots from country to rock fuzz with 'Twinkle, Twinkle'

Margo Price pivots from country to rock fuzz with 'Twinkle, Twinkle'

Lars Gotrich • Mar 11, 2020

Produced by Sturgill Simpson, Margo Price's new album, 'That's How Rumors Get Started,' comes out May 8. Watch the video for another new song from the forthcoming album.

Coffee Break: Athens, GA

Coffee Break: Athens, GA

Mar 11, 2020

Earlier today, Jay Gabler brought by the book "Cool Town: How Athens, Georgia Launched Alternative Music and Changed American Culture" by Elizabeth Hale. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what bands from Athens, GA do you want to hear?

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