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August 01, 2020

Kathleen Edwards joins The Current's Bill DeVille for a Live Virtual Session. The two talked about Edwards's return to music after several years' absence, about her recent collaboration with Maren Morris, and about her experiences running a coffee shop called Quitters.

Live Virtual Session: Kathleen Edwards

Live Virtual Session: Kathleen Edwards

Bill DeVille • Aug 1, 2020

Kathleen Edwards joins The Current's Bill DeVille for a Live Virtual Session. The two talked about Edwards's return to music after several years' absence, about her recent collaboration with Maren Morris, and about her experiences running a coffee shop called Quitters.

The Psychedelic Furs' Richard Butler on the band's first new album in 29 years

The Psychedelic Furs' Richard Butler on the band's first new album in 29 years

Ailsa Chang and Noah Caldwell • Jul 31, 2020

Singer Richard Butler talks about the power of '80s nostalgia, the state of rock and roll today and the freedom of making the band's new record, Made of Rain, on its own terms.

Coffee Break: Radio free all request morning

Coffee Break: Radio free all request morning

Sean McPherson and Anna Weggel • Jul 31, 2020

We've got Sean in for Jill today and as he is typically your host of Radio Free Current on Saturday nights, we wanted to go ALL REQUESTS for today's Coffee Break.

Senator Amy Klobuchar talks about the Save Our Stages Act

Senator Amy Klobuchar talks about the Save Our Stages Act

Luke Taylor, Sean McPherson and Anna Weggel • Jul 31, 2020

'People love American music,' Senator Klobuchar says, 'and we're going to lose American music if we don't make sure that we have places for artists to perform.'

Beyonce's visual ode, 'Black Is King,' arrives

Beyonce's visual ode, 'Black Is King,' arrives

Emma Bowers • Jul 31, 2020

The project leapfrogged from last year's Bey-curated soundtrack to The Lion King to now arriving on Disney's new streaming service.

Stream Billie Eilish's new song, 'My Future'

Stream Billie Eilish's new song, 'My Future'

Ann Powers • Jul 31, 2020

If anyone could take her career to the next level during lockdown, it's Billie Eilish. 'My Future,' written and recorded in Los Angeles during lockdown, is a dreamy ode to freedom.

Music News: Is every artist an indie artist now?

Music News: Is every artist an indie artist now?

Jay Gabler • Jul 30, 2020

Taylor Swift isn't an 'independent artist' in the conventional sense, but her new album 'folklore' was assembled remotely with indie artists like Aaron Dessner and Justin Vernon. From Nur-D to Charli XCX, everyone's going DIY these days. Will this become the new normal?

Historic Minneapolis White Castle soon to house Minnesota music history

Historic Minneapolis White Castle soon to house Minnesota music history

Iman Jafri • Jul 30, 2020

The White Castle on 32nd and Lyndale is itself part of Minneapolis history. In 1986, the Minneapolis Heritage Preservation Commission worked to protect this then 50-year-old piece of the city’s architectural history by having it saved from demolition and entered into the National Register of Historic Places. The literal white castle will soon house another…

Coffee Break: Roots collabs

Coffee Break: Roots collabs

Jill Riley and Anna Weggel • Jul 30, 2020

The Roots have announced that founding member Malik B. has died at the age of 47. "May he be remembered for his devotion to Islam, his loving brotherhood and his innovation as one of the most gifted MCs of all time," the Roots wrote. For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what Roots collaborations would you like to hear?

Today in Music History: Happy Birthday, Kate Bush

Today in Music History: Happy Birthday, Kate Bush

Jul 30, 2020

The Troggs had a big hit with 'Wild Thing'; Andy Gibb was record-buyers' everything with a hit single; Steve Winwood rolled with a late-80s chart topper; Billy Bragg helped spread goodwill and guitars to the incarcerated; and Kate Bush was born, Today in Music History.

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