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June 04, 2020

This week on The Chart Show, Childish Gambino climbs to #1 with "32.22" as Fiona Apple still holds a top spot on the chart with The Killers and Waxahatchee.

The Chart Show: Gambino Hits the Top

The Chart Show: Gambino Hits the Top

Jun 4, 2020

This week on The Chart Show, Childish Gambino climbs to #1 with "32.22" as Fiona Apple still holds a top spot on the chart with The Killers and Waxahatchee.

Run The Jewels release new album 'RTJ4' early

Run The Jewels release new album 'RTJ4' early

Jon Lewis • Jun 3, 2020

Killer Mike and El-P drop their fourth full-length album two days ahead of its scheduled release date and days after Killer Mike addressed protests in his hometown of Atlanta in a televised speech.

Coffee Break: A change is gonna come

Coffee Break: A change is gonna come

Anna Weggel • Jun 3, 2020

For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear for change?

Rock and Roll Book Club: Loretta Lynn writes about her friendship with Patsy Cline

Rock and Roll Book Club: Loretta Lynn writes about her friendship with Patsy Cline

Jay Gabler • Jun 3, 2020

In 'Me & Patsy Kickin' Up Dust,' Loretta Lynn recalls her close friendship with fellow music icon Patsy Cline.

Today in Music History: Happy Birthday, Ian Hunter

Today in Music History: Happy Birthday, Ian Hunter

Jun 3, 2020

Ian Hunter was born; Elvis Presley graduated from high school; Aretha Franklin got big respect on the singles chart; Fine Young Cannibals had the No. 1 album in the U.S.; and Curtis Mayfield was born, Today in Music History.

Dwynell Roland on the community’s response to the death of George Floyd: ‘Police brutality should never exist’

Dwynell Roland on the community’s response to the death of George Floyd: ‘Police brutality should never exist’

Sylvia Jennings • Jun 3, 2020

This past week on The Local Show, we heard from local artists who have been impacted by the killing of George Floyd. Minnesota rapper Dwynell Roland shared a message with The Current’s Local Show listeners on Sunday regarding this tragedy and the community’s response. Hey. This is Dwynell Roland. It’s a wild time. I would…

Here are ways to help or to get help and information

Here are ways to help or to get help and information

Jun 2, 2020

Minneapolis-St. Paul and surrounding areas have been greatly affected by closures and damage following the reaction to the killing of George Floyd. There are many ways to help, and places to get help. We are working to provide updated information to you here.

Music News: Minnesota music community shows up, helps out, calls for change

Music News: Minnesota music community shows up, helps out, calls for change

Jay Gabler • Jun 2, 2020

After a week of protest and pain in the Twin Cities after the death of George Floyd, Jay and Jade look at the Minnesota music scene and its calls for institutional change.

Mark Wheat says goodbye to The Current

Mark Wheat says goodbye to The Current

Mark Wheat and David Safar • Jun 2, 2020

'As a founding architect of The Current, I'm immensely proud of what we've achieved in the last 15 years,' longtime DJ Mark Wheat writes. 'We have an amazing team of talented people who I'm sure are going to blow me away in the future. But it'll have to be without me.'

Coffee Break: Neighbor to neighbor

Coffee Break: Neighbor to neighbor

Anna Weggel • Jun 2, 2020

As curfews in Minneapolis and St. Paul stretch into another night (10 p.m. to 4 a.m.) we wanted to put the spotlight on neighborhoods today. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear around the theme of neighbors and neighborhoods?

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