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August 25, 2020

While many workers struggle amidst the economic slowdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic, America's tech giants are booming. How much of that money is coming from music?

Music News: In pandemic tech boom, who's making money on music?

Music News: In pandemic tech boom, who's making money on music?

Jay Gabler • Aug 25, 2020

While many workers struggle amidst the economic slowdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic, America's tech giants are booming. How much of that money is coming from music?

Coffee Break: Electric Lady Studios

Coffee Break: Electric Lady Studios

Jill Riley and Anna Weggel • Aug 25, 2020

Electric Lady Studios opened in New York City 50 years ago this week, on August 26, 1970. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that were recorded at Electric Lady Studios?

Today in Music History: Lauryn Hill released 'The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill'

Today in Music History: Lauryn Hill released 'The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill'

Aug 25, 2020

Lauryn Hill released 'The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill'; Former babysitter Little Eva went to No. 1 with 'The Loco-motion'; Elton John played his first gig in the U.S.; the Knack had their one and only hit; Paul Simon released 'Graceland'; and Wilco frontman Jeff Tweedy was born in Belleville, Ill, Today in Music History.

Record Store Day 2020: the first drop is Saturday, Aug. 29

Record Store Day 2020: the first drop is Saturday, Aug. 29

Aug 25, 2020

This Saturday marks the first official Record Store Day drop of 2020 -- a perfect time to add exclusive releases and reissues to your collection. In honor of Record Store Day, The Current will spend the day celebrating vinyl and the culture of record collecting!

Coffee Break: Justin Townes Earle

Coffee Break: Justin Townes Earle

Anna Weggel • Aug 24, 2020

For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear from the world of Justin Townes Earle?

Today in Music History: Queen started recording "Bohemian Rhapsody"

Today in Music History: Queen started recording "Bohemian Rhapsody"

Aug 24, 2020

Queen started recording "Bohemian Rhapsody"; Mason Williams was born; Stevie Wonder topped the charts as a 12-year-old; the Doors started recording their first album; Liam Gallagher failed to show up for an MTV Unplugged session in London; and Huey Lewis and the News had a major hit with 'The Power of Love', Today in Music History.

Album of the Week: Bully, 'Sugaregg'

Album of the Week: Bully, 'Sugaregg'

Kelsey • Aug 24, 2020

The record's densely layered production brings lush soundscapes to life, while delightful bits of extemporaneous audio pull back the curtain on the recording process. Listen closely for moments when Bognanno talks to her dog, Mezzi, or playfully encourages her collaborators to pick up the tempo.

Singer-songwriter Justin Townes Earle dies at 38

Singer-songwriter Justin Townes Earle dies at 38

Jay Gabler • Aug 24, 2020

Singer-songwriter Justin Townes Earle, an unforgettable voice in contemporary Americana, has died at age 38. He was the son of revered artist Steve Earle.

Music News: Why did it take 18 years to file charges in the murder of Run-DMC's Jam Master Jay?

Music News: Why did it take 18 years to file charges in the murder of Run-DMC's Jam Master Jay?

Jay Gabler • Aug 21, 2020

News broke this week that criminal charges have been filed in the 2002 killing of Run-DMC's Jam Master Jay. Why has this crime taken two decades to crack?

Coffee Break: Joe Strummer

Coffee Break: Joe Strummer

Jill Riley and Anna Weggel • Aug 21, 2020

Happy Birthday to Joe Strummer, who was born on this day in 1952 and passed away in 2002. For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear from the world of Joe Strummer?

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