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July 15, 2020

Asha Lorenz and Louis O'Bryen, the founding members of the British post-punk outfit Sorry, joined Mac Wilson for a virtual 3-song set and interview with The Current.

Live Virtual Session: Sorry

Live Virtual Session: Sorry

Mac Wilson and Caleb Brennan • Jul 15, 2020

Asha Lorenz and Louis O'Bryen, the founding members of the British post-punk outfit Sorry, joined Mac Wilson for a virtual 3-song set and interview with The Current.

Coffee Break: Bastille Day

Coffee Break: Bastille Day

Anna Weggel • Jul 14, 2020

Let's celebrate Bastille Day by listening to music by French artists for today's Coffee Break. What songs by French artists do you want to hear?

Today in Music History: The Dead Weather released 'Horehound'

Today in Music History: The Dead Weather released 'Horehound'

Jul 14, 2020

Bobby Vinton had a No. 1 hit with a floral-themed song; the Everly Brothers had a sibling spat; Donna Summer had her third No. 1 single; Pink Floyd's 'The Wall' had its London premiere; and The Dead Weather released 'Horehound', Today in Music History.

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?

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