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August 31, 2020

Jade and Jay talk about the 2020 MTV Video Music Awards and highlight a few of the best videos to come out of quarantine.

Music News: 2020 MTV VMAs and the best videos to come out of quarantine

Music News: 2020 MTV VMAs and the best videos to come out of quarantine

Jay Gabler • Aug 31, 2020

Jade and Jay talk about the 2020 MTV Video Music Awards and highlight a few of the best videos to come out of quarantine.

Coffee Break: Virtual vacation

Coffee Break: Virtual vacation

Jill Riley and Anna Weggel • Aug 31, 2020

It's a rainy Monday morning, and we want to daydream about being somewhere fabulous. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, let's go on a virtual vacation. What songs would you like to hear that take you to somewhere you'd like to be right now?

Today in Music History: Happy Birthday, Van Morrison

Today in Music History: Happy Birthday, Van Morrison

Aug 31, 2020

Angels hit No. 1 with 'My Boyfriend's Back'; Elvis played the last of the only three shows he ever played outside the U.S.; George Harrison was found guilty of 'subconscious plagiarism'; Dire Straits topped the album charts; and Van the Man was born in Belfast, Northern Ireland, Today in Music History.

Album of the Week: Disclosure, 'ENERGY'

Album of the Week: Disclosure, 'ENERGY'

David Safar • Aug 31, 2020

A deluxe album clocking in at 1 hour, 22 minutes, 'ENERGY' has flavors of classic sound, R&B, modern pop, and the depth of an avant-garde jazz record.

Watch the Avett Brothers perform three songs from 'The Third Gleam'

Watch the Avett Brothers perform three songs from 'The Third Gleam'

Luke Taylor • Aug 28, 2020

On Friday, the Avett Brothers release their latest collection of songs, 'The Third Gleam.' Watch the Avetts perform three songs off the new record.

Coffee Break: Put the needle on the record

Coffee Break: Put the needle on the record

Jill Riley and Anna Weggel • Aug 28, 2020

Record Store Day is looking a little differently this year than in years past as it's three Saturdays - the first being tomorrow, then Sep. 26, then Oct. 24. What songs do you want to hear that mention vinyl?

Music News: Music world works to guard mental and physical health in COVID era

Music News: Music world works to guard mental and physical health in COVID era

Jay Gabler • Aug 27, 2020

As the coronavirus pandemic continues to grip the planet, the music world is working to protect the mental and physical health of artists and fans. A 'test' concert in Germany sought to pave the way towards a return to live music.

Coffee Break: Sign o' the Times

Coffee Break: Sign o' the Times

Jill Riley and Anna Weggel • Aug 27, 2020

We're going to put the spotlight on the Prince album 'Sign o' the Times' this morning. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from 'Sign o' the Times' do you want to hear?

Interview: Scott Avett of the Avett Brothers talks about 'The Third Gleam'

Interview: Scott Avett of the Avett Brothers talks about 'The Third Gleam'

Jill Riley • Aug 27, 2020

On Friday, Aug. 29, the Avett Brothers will release their eight-song collection, 'The Third Gleam.' In the run-up to the release, Scott Avett of the Avett Brothers connected with Jill Riley of The Current Morning Show to talk about the new EP and about how life has been going in 2020.

Today in Music History: Pearl Jam release 'Ten'

Today in Music History: Pearl Jam release 'Ten'

Aug 27, 2020

Elvis welcomed the Beatles into his home; Brian Epstein died at home in London; George Michael scored his eighth U.S. No. 1 single; Stevie Ray Vaughan died in Wisconsin; Alex Lifeson of Rush celebrates a birthday; and Pearl Jam released their debut album, 'Ten', Today in Music History.

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