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July 13, 2020

The country artist talks to NPR's Ailsa Chang about how following her muse to make the hard-rocking 'That's How Rumors Get Started' is a lesson to herself and her kids on following their dreams.

Margo Price on the mysterious process of album-making and motherhood

Margo Price on the mysterious process of album-making and motherhood

Ailsa Chang and Noah Caldwell • Jul 13, 2020

The country artist talks to NPR's Ailsa Chang about how following her muse to make the hard-rocking 'That's How Rumors Get Started' is a lesson to herself and her kids on following their dreams.

Coffee Break: International Rock Day

Coffee Break: International Rock Day

Anna Weggel • Jul 13, 2020

July 13 is International Rock Day -- we're talking the stone variety. As in, minerals, sediment, Earth, etc. But we aren't geologists over here...our specialty is music. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that mention rock music?

Today in Music History: Black Sabbath played their first gig

Today in Music History: Black Sabbath played their first gig

Jul 13, 2020

The Stones played their first gig outside London; the first disco single hit No. 1; Duran Duran had a hit based on a James Bond theme; Michael Jackson shared a preview of 'Bad'; Rod Stewart was awarded a CBE; and Black Sabbath played their first gig, Today in Music History.

Album of the Week: The Beths, 'Jump Rope Gazers'

Album of the Week: The Beths, 'Jump Rope Gazers'

David Safar • Jul 13, 2020

The Beths pour their energy into 10 songs that touch on coming of age and reflect on leaving home following the band's breakout in 2018.

Live Virtual Session: The Jayhawks

Live Virtual Session: The Jayhawks

Bill DeVille • Jul 10, 2020

On the week of the release of their latest album, 'XOXO,' the Jayhawks performed a very special Live Virtual Session for The Current. Between songs, frontman Gary Louris talks with host Bill DeVille about the new album.

Michael Stipe and Aaron Dessner talk about 'No Time for Love Like Now'

Michael Stipe and Aaron Dessner talk about 'No Time for Love Like Now'

Jade • Jul 10, 2020

Aaron Dessner of The National and Michael Stipe, formerly of R.E.M., connected with Jade to talk about 'No Time For Love Like Now,' a collaboration between Stipe and Big Red Machine.

Coffee Break: Featuring Mavis Staples

Coffee Break: Featuring Mavis Staples

Jesse Wiza • Jul 10, 2020

Today is Mavis Staples' birthday, she turns 81 this year. Throughout her career, Staples has collaborated with scores of artists both classic and contemporary, with a discography that spans over 60 years. For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from or featuring Mavis Staples would you like to hear?

Behind the Scenes: Longshot’s visual EP ‘I’m Saying’

Behind the Scenes: Longshot’s visual EP ‘I’m Saying’

Maddie Schwappach • Jul 10, 2020

“This is not about me. This is not about Cody [Colton Otte]. This is about George Floyd. This is about Ahmaud Arbrey. This is about Elijah McClain. This is about Toyin [Salau]. This is about every Black person who has been murdered because of systematic oppression.” Those are the words of MC Longshot regarding his…

Lady A the band sue Lady A the singer

Lady A the band sue Lady A the singer

Anastasia Tsioulcas • Jul 9, 2020

The country trio changed their name from Lady Antebellum last month, saying they were 'regretful and embarrassed' by racist history. But they're now in a legal fight with a Black artist over the moniker.

Coffee Break: Happy Birthday, Jack White

Coffee Break: Happy Birthday, Jack White

Jesse Wiza • Jul 9, 2020

Today Jack White turns 45 and we're going to celebrate his wide ranging catalog. For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from Jack White would you like to hear?

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