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October 08, 2020

Voters debuted Glass Animals "Heat Waves" at 14, and Angel Olsens "Whole New Mess" 13 this week.

The Chart Show: Glass Animals and Angel Olsen Debut

The Chart Show: Glass Animals and Angel Olsen Debut

Oct 8, 2020

Voters debuted Glass Animals "Heat Waves" at 14, and Angel Olsens "Whole New Mess" 13 this week.

Listen to Looch: never take Ronnie Wood for granted

Listen to Looch: never take Ronnie Wood for granted

Mary Lucia • Oct 7, 2020

Mary Lucia talks about a new documentary, 'Ronnie Wood: Somebody Up There Likes Me,' which explores the life of the Rolling Stones' Ronnie Wood as an artist, musician and, frankly, a survivor.

'I Can See Clearly Now' singer Johnny Nash has died, age 80

'I Can See Clearly Now' singer Johnny Nash has died, age 80

Anastasia Tsioulcas • Oct 7, 2020

The Houston-born singer had his biggest American hit in 1972 -- but as a fan of Jamaican music, he signed Bob Marley, Bunny Wailer and Peter Tosh and produced some of their early recordings.

Coffee Break: Facemelters

Coffee Break: Facemelters

Jill Riley and Anna Weggel • Oct 7, 2020

For today's 9:30 Coffee Break in honor of Eddie Van Halen, what facemelting guitar solos do you want to hear from Eddie and others?

Today in Music History: Happy Birthday, Thom Yorke

Today in Music History: Happy Birthday, Thom Yorke

Oct 7, 2020

Thom Yorke was born; The Beatles turned down a million bucks to perform in New York; Jose Feliciano kept World Series fans waiting with a long version of the national anthem; John Lennon was granted permanent residence in the U.S.; and Paula Abdul hit No. 1 in the album charts after 64 weeks, Today in Music History.

Eddie Van Halen, guitar hero, dies at 65

Eddie Van Halen, guitar hero, dies at 65

Stephen Thompson • Oct 6, 2020

The namesake of radio-rock band Van Halen dazzled a generation of guitar fans with his histrionic solos and trademark finger tapping.

Ondara: Virtual Session

Ondara: Virtual Session

Oct 6, 2020

Jade spoke to Ondara about how growing up in Kenya influences his view of America today, how Carl Sagan has inspired him, and what he'll be working on this fall.

The Current Rewind: Sept. 27, 1982

The Current Rewind: Sept. 27, 1982

Cecilia Johnson • Oct 6, 2020

Almost 40 years ago, D.C. rockers Bad Brains played First Avenue with two Minnesotan openers: Sweet Taste of Afrika and Husker Du. In this episode of 'The Current Rewind,' we tease out the complicated relationship between the three bands on the bill, their genres, and their identities.

Interview: an October check-in with Lucius

Interview: an October check-in with Lucius

Jill Riley • Oct 6, 2020

Holly Laessig and Jess Wolfe of Lucius check in with The Current's Jill Riley to talk about what they've been up to during the pandemic so far. They also share some memories of performing in the rotunda of the Minnesota State Capitol building back in 2017.

Coffee Break: German-American Day

Coffee Break: German-American Day

Jill Riley and Anna Weggel • Oct 6, 2020

October 6 is German-American Day. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that are in German, from Germany, or from bands or artists that have a connection to Germany?

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