June 22, 2020For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that touch on truth and honesty? Save This Story
Coffee Break: Gimme Some TruthAnna Weggel • Jun 22, 2020For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that touch on truth and honesty?
Today in Music History: Happy Birthday, Cyndi Lauper Jun 22, 2020Judy Garland passed away; Billy Joel became the first rock artist to perform at Yankee Stadium; The Artist Formally Known As Prince announced he wanted to be known as Prince again; Cyndi Lauper was born; and Stevie Wonder entered the charts at age 13, Today in Music History.
Album of the Week: Bob Dylan, 'Rough and Rowdy Ways'Andrea Swensson • Jun 22, 2020'Rough and Rowdy Ways' is Dylan's first album of new material in 8 years, and easily one of his strongest releases of the 21st century.
Tom Petty's family doesn't want Trump using his music for a 'campaign of hate'Christianna Silva • Jun 21, 2020Tom Petty's family issued a cease-and-desist notice to the Trump campaign after the president played 'I Won't Back Down' at his rally in Tulsa, Okla.
Hamilton Leithauser and family: Tiny Desk (Home) concertBob Boilen • Jun 21, 2020The Walkmen frontman gathers his children and a few haystacks for a special Father's Day edition of Tiny Desk. This may be the most adorable thing you see all day.
Custom guitar from Prince's 1980s prime sells for $563,500The Associated Press • Jun 20, 2020A custom guitar played by Prince at the height of his stardom in the 1980s and 1990s has sold for a staggering $563,500 at auction.
Beyonce releases new song 'Black Parade' in the final hours of JuneteenthKiana Fitzgerald • Jun 20, 2020'Black Parade,' a call to action and a salve for a wounded nation, is the latest example of Beyonce using her pop domination to put Black pride front and center.
Anderson .Paak's 'Lockdown' examines the quiet spaces of an uprisingAnn Powers • Jun 19, 2020In a new song and video, Anderson .Paak and video director Dave Meyers take a hushed look at the lives amidst the movement.
Prince's most powerful moments of protestSean McPherson • Jun 19, 2020In the run-up to Juneteenth, the staff and listeners of Purple Current assembled a playlist of Prince's greatest protest songs - the music that amplifies Prince's Blackness and speaks directly to it.
Coffee Break: Freedom songs for JuneteenthAnna Weggel • Jun 19, 2020In honor of Juneteenth, what freedom songs do you want to hear for today's 9:30 Coffee Break?