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March 26, 2020

"Everything Has Changed" from Best Coast and "It's Still Alright" from Nathaniel Rateliff hold the top two spots on the chart.

The Chart Show: Everything Has Changed

The Chart Show: Everything Has Changed

Mark Wheat • Mar 26, 2020

"Everything Has Changed" from Best Coast and "It's Still Alright" from Nathaniel Rateliff hold the top two spots on the chart.

Music News: Jackson Browne shares coronavirus diagnosis

Music News: Jackson Browne shares coronavirus diagnosis

Jay Gabler • Mar 25, 2020

Jackson Browne has tested positive for COVID-19, and says 'it's important for all of us to be pretty forthcoming.' Also in the news today: James Taylor donates $1 million to medical emergency fund, an 'ultimate stay at home playlist' lands on the National Recording Registry, survival-themed songs climb the charts, Merrill Garbus of tUnE-yArDs talks about our perilous situation, and artists spoof the celebrity 'Imagine' cover.

Phone a friend: Musicians share how they're doing during coronavirus crisis

Phone a friend: Musicians share how they're doing during coronavirus crisis

Anna Weggel • Mar 25, 2020

For the last couple of weeks on The Current's Morning Show we've been having our musician friends call in from their homes all across the country and beyond. It's been so nice to hear their voices and get some insight into what is happening in towns across the nation and what the lives of musicians look like right now.

Listen to Looch: pugs and social distance

Listen to Looch: pugs and social distance

Mary Lucia • Mar 25, 2020

Mary Lucia says following the rules of social distancing is important and necessary. 'But when it comes to pugs,' Mary says, 'all rules are gone! Love your pups, hold on to your kitties. Keep them close.' Watch more from Mary Lucia, who is joined by pugs Lefty and Mr. Cheswick.

Adam Weiner of Low Cut Connie: ‘We’re all putting our heads together, and we’re going to try to make this a better world’

Adam Weiner of Low Cut Connie: ‘We’re all putting our heads together, and we’re going to try to make this a better world’

Sylvia Jennings • Mar 25, 2020

With the music industry being interrupted in a big way, musicians are turning to the internet as a way to adapt. Adam Weiner, frontman of Philadelphia-based rock band Low Cut Connie is one of many musicians who are live streaming performances from their homes. Weiner talked with Morning Show host Jill Riley about how musicians…

Ben Jaffe of Preservation Hall Jazz Band on New Orleans during COVID-19 crisis

Ben Jaffe of Preservation Hall Jazz Band on New Orleans during COVID-19 crisis

Sylvia Jennings • Mar 25, 2020

Ben Jaffe is the creative director for the Preservation Hall Jazz Band based in New Orleans; he also plays tuba and double bass in the band. On Monday, Morning Show host Jill Riley checked in over the phone with Jaffe after Preservation Hall temporarily closed its doors due to the spread of COVID-19, the first…

Coffee Break: The Happiness Playlist (part 3)

Coffee Break: The Happiness Playlist (part 3)

Anna Weggel • Mar 25, 2020

For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, help us come up with a giant happiness playlist. What songs do you want to hear that make you happy?

Rock and Roll Book Club: 'The 33⅓ B-Sides' celebrates 'Beloved and Underrated Albums'

Rock and Roll Book Club: 'The 33⅓ B-Sides' celebrates 'Beloved and Underrated Albums'

Jay Gabler • Mar 25, 2020

In a new compilation, authors of books in the '33 1/3' series pay tribute to LPs that make them want to play both sides.

Today in Music History: Bjork debuted her swan dress

Today in Music History: Bjork debuted her swan dress

Mar 25, 2020

Bjork wore a swan dress and egg purse; Pearl Jam's Eddie Vedder was pulled from the sea after a scary encounter in a riptide; Bono was a character witness for Peter Buck; Prince took home an Oscar for the music of 'Purple Rain'; and country musician Buck Owens died, Today in Music History.

The Mastersons release new song and video, 'King of the Castle'

The Mastersons release new song and video, 'King of the Castle'

Mar 25, 2020

Americana duo The Mastersons, Chris Masterson and Eleanor Whitmore, premiere a new video for their song 'King of the Castle.' The song, featured on their new album 'No Time For Love Songs,' was inspired by the loss of Chris's father.

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