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September 22, 2020

BrownMark, bass player for the Revolution, is the author of a new memoir titled 'My Life in the Purple Kingdom.' Local Show host Andrea Swensson interviewed the artist about the book, his relationship with Prince, and his reflections on the need for racial justice.

Interview: BrownMark talks about Prince, the Revolution, and his new memoir

Interview: BrownMark talks about Prince, the Revolution, and his new memoir

Jay Gabler • Sep 22, 2020

BrownMark, bass player for the Revolution, is the author of a new memoir titled 'My Life in the Purple Kingdom.' Local Show host Andrea Swensson interviewed the artist about the book, his relationship with Prince, and his reflections on the need for racial justice.

Virtual Session: Ron Gallo

Virtual Session: Ron Gallo

Jade • Sep 22, 2020

Ron Gallo joins Jade for a virtual session to play a few songs from his 2021 record Peacemeal, and to talk about the new levels of honesty they've found from people during quarantine.

Coffee Break: First day of fall

Coffee Break: First day of fall

Jill Riley and Anna Weggel • Sep 22, 2020

It's the first day of fall in the Northern Hemisphere -- what songs do you want to hear for today's 9:30 Coffee Break that remind you of fall?

Today in Music History: Happy Birthday, Joan Jett

Today in Music History: Happy Birthday, Joan Jett

Sep 22, 2020

Joan Jett was born, Elvis shipped out to his army post; the Springfields landed in the U.S. top 20; the Band released their self-titled album; Dylan's 'Hard Rain' went Gold; and the first Farm Aid concert was held, Today in Music History.

Fleet Foxes release new music on the Autumnal Equinox

Fleet Foxes release new music on the Autumnal Equinox

Luke Taylor • Sep 22, 2020

On Tuesday, right at the Autumnal Equinox, Fleet Foxes released 'Shore,' a 15-track collection of songs comprising the band's fourth full-length studio album, and their latest since 2017's 'Crack-Up.'

Record Store Day 2020's next drop date is Saturday, Sept. 26

Record Store Day 2020's next drop date is Saturday, Sept. 26

Sep 22, 2020

The year 2020 has been a rough one, but a bright spot in the year has been three Record Store Day dates. This Saturday, Sept. 26, is the second of the three. Celebrate with The Current, and check out the weekend's next batch of RSD drops.

Coffee Break: Ruth Bader Ginsburg Day

Coffee Break: Ruth Bader Ginsburg Day

Jill Riley and Anna Weggel • Sep 21, 2020

Mayors Jacob Frey and Melvin Carter have declared today as "Ruth Bader Ginsburg Day" in honor of the passing of the Supreme Court justice. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear in honor of RBG?

BTS: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert

BTS: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert

Stephen Thompson • Sep 21, 2020

The most popular band in the world performs three songs with a live band for NPR Tiny Desk's quarantine series.

Today in Music History: Happy Birthday, Liam Gallagher

Today in Music History: Happy Birthday, Liam Gallagher

Sep 21, 2020

Bobby Vinton's 'Blue Velvet' topped the singles chart; Jeannie C. Riley had a hit with the country song 'Harper Valley PTA'; Barry White scored his one and only No. 1 single; Dire Straits had a video-powered hit song; and Liam Gallagher was born, Today in Music History.

Album of the Week: Sylvan Esso, 'Free Love'

Album of the Week: Sylvan Esso, 'Free Love'

Jade • Sep 21, 2020

On Sylvan Esso's third studio record, the musical conversation between Nick Sandborn and Amelia Meath reflects, waits, and listens. Ideas about authenticity, celebrity, and self shift and filter over the course of their new album, Free Love.

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