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September 24, 2020

Sylvan Esso debuts on the chart at #12 ahead of the release of their new album and new tracks from Gorillaz and Janelle Monae land at #15 and #16.

The Chart Show: Free Love for Sylvan Esso

The Chart Show: Free Love for Sylvan Esso

Sep 24, 2020

Sylvan Esso debuts on the chart at #12 ahead of the release of their new album and new tracks from Gorillaz and Janelle Monae land at #15 and #16.

Music News: SXSW 2021 goes virtual, but holds out hope for IRL option

Music News: SXSW 2021 goes virtual, but holds out hope for IRL option

Jay Gabler • Sep 23, 2020

The festival has now announced that its spring 2021 event will be at least partially virtual. At the same time, SXSW hasn't entirely given up hope that a live-in-person option could be part of the mix. 'SXSW is working with the City of Austin and public health authorities on plans for a physical event in 2021.'

Coffee Break: Feminist icons

Coffee Break: Feminist icons

Jill Riley and Anna Weggel • Sep 23, 2020

Thousands of people are expected to gather outside the Supreme court today to pay their respects to Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who served on the nation's highest court for 27 years, fighting for gender equality and racial justice. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what feminist icons - past and present - do you want to hear?

Today in Music History: Remembering Ray Charles on his birthday

Today in Music History: Remembering Ray Charles on his birthday

Sep 23, 2020

Ray Charles was born; Buddy Holly and the Crickets had a hit with 'That'll Be The Day'; a widely believed story about Paul McCartney was dead started in DeKalb, Ill.; Neil Young was honored at the Americana Awards in Nashville; and Bruce Springsteen was born, Today in Music History.

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.

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