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July 06, 2020

We know that there is more work ahead of us as a community.

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Jul 6, 2020

We know that there is more work ahead of us as a community.

The Current announces Sunday schedule updates

The Current announces Sunday schedule updates

Kelly Reller • Jul 6, 2020

Beginning Sunday, July 12, we're making some updates to our Sunday on-air schedule to bring you more of the music you love.

Ennio Morricone, the sound of the American West, dies at 91

Ennio Morricone, the sound of the American West, dies at 91

Rose Friedman • Jul 6, 2020

The iconic score to 'The Good, the Bad and the Ugly': This is the sound of the American West, at least filtered through the ears of an Italian - specifically, composer Ennio Morricone. He was a giant in the world of film scores who wrote the music for more than 500 movies.

Coffee Break: Monday Morning Motivation

Coffee Break: Monday Morning Motivation

Jesse Wiza • Jul 6, 2020

The Monday after a holiday weekend can be a slog. For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that get you motivated this morning?

Today in Music History: The Dixie Chicks (now The Chicks) perform despite threats

Today in Music History: The Dixie Chicks (now The Chicks) perform despite threats

Jul 6, 2020

John Lennon and Paul McCartney met for the first time; Louis Armstrong went marchin' in with the saints; Phil Collins went to No. 1 with 'Sussudio'; and The Dixie Chicks performed despite threats, Today in Music History.

Album of the Week: The Jayhawks, 'XOXO'

Album of the Week: The Jayhawks, 'XOXO'

Bill DeVille • Jul 6, 2020

The album was recorded at Pachyderm Studios in Cannon Falls, MN, and at the late Ed Ackerson's Flowers Studio in their native Minneapolis. It sounds like the 'hawks may have used some of Ed's toys on the track, "Homecoming," which features Gary Louris' guitar, hints of psychedelia and a sunny Laurel Canyon vibe.

Coffee Break: Hair

Coffee Break: Hair

Anna Weggel • Jul 2, 2020

For today's 9:30 Coffee Break we want to put the spotlight on hair. What songs do you want to hear that mention hair or hairstyles?

Today in Music History: Sony introduced the Walkman

Today in Music History: Sony introduced the Walkman

Jul 2, 2020

Jimi Hendrix was honorably discharged from the army; Frank Sinatra had a No. 1 hit with 'Strangers in the Night'; David Bowie received his fourth Gold Record; Sony introduced the Walkman; and Ian Curtis's gravestone was stolen', Today in Music History.

The Chart Show: Shameika Takes #1

The Chart Show: Shameika Takes #1

Jul 2, 2020

July 1 is graduation day for 3 new Chart Show Hall of Fame tracks as Fiona Apple retakes #1 in the final week of "Shameika" being a chart favorite.

Nine amazing TikToks using Prince’s music

Nine amazing TikToks using Prince’s music

Iman Jafri • Jul 1, 2020

TikTok is one of the most magical, surreal, creative apps there is today. Prince was one of the most magical, surreal, creative artists of his time. The two may make a perfect match as Prince’s entire discography is now available for TikTok creators to use legally. Prince was not a fan of his songs appearing…

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