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January 28, 2021

Voters welcome Nathaniel Rateliff and Altin Gun to the bottom of the ranker as Lana Del Rey drops fifteen spots along with Valerie June and Jade Bird falling down the chart.

The Chart Show: Rateliff Debuts with "Redemption"

The Chart Show: Rateliff Debuts with "Redemption"

Jan 28, 2021

Voters welcome Nathaniel Rateliff and Altin Gun to the bottom of the ranker as Lana Del Rey drops fifteen spots along with Valerie June and Jade Bird falling down the chart.

Listen to Looch: the story of Rolling Stones sax player Bobby Keys

Listen to Looch: the story of Rolling Stones sax player Bobby Keys

Mary Lucia • Jan 27, 2021

If you love the Rolling Stones, Mary Lucia has a documentary for you: 'Every Night's a Saturday Night: The Bobby Keys Story.' It's all about the Stones' legendary, Texas-born sax player.

Coffee Break: Blues

Coffee Break: Blues

Jan 27, 2021

Both Elmore James and Bobby Bland were born on this day (in 1918 and 1930 respectively). So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what blues songs and artists do you want to hear?

Musicheads Essential Artist: Public Enemy

Musicheads Essential Artist: Public Enemy

Jan 27, 2021

The groundbreaking hip-hop group Public Enemy ushered in a new era of politically and socially conscious rap music that influenced the next several decades of popular music.

Musicheads Essential Artist: Marvin Gaye

Musicheads Essential Artist: Marvin Gaye

Jan 27, 2021

After a short career in the Air Force and dabbling in doo-wop groups in his native D.C., Marvin Gaye found himself writing and working as a session drummer for Motown. Ultimately he was called up to the vocal mic, and he got his first taste of sustained success in a series of chart-topping duets with Tammi Terrell.

Live-music venues offer assistance in vaccination efforts

Live-music venues offer assistance in vaccination efforts

Luke Taylor • Jan 26, 2021

Citing venue size, functions and locations, as well as venue staffs' ability to manage large groups of people, music venues across the country have written to President Joe Biden to offer buildings and staff for vaccination work.

Coffee Break: Yellen' for Janet

Coffee Break: Yellen' for Janet

Jill Riley and Anna Weggel • Jan 26, 2021

Yesterday, the Senate confirmed Janet Yellen as the first female Treasury secretary in the country's 232-year history. For today's 9:30 Coffee Break in honor of Yellen's name, what songs do you want to hear that feature yelling, screaming, bellowing, etc.?

Coffee Break: Butterflies

Coffee Break: Butterflies

Jill Riley and Anna Weggel • Jan 25, 2021

What butterfly songs do you want to hear for today's 9:30 Coffee Break?

Album of the Week: Arlo Parks, 'Collapsed In Sunbeams'

Album of the Week: Arlo Parks, 'Collapsed In Sunbeams'

David Safar • Jan 25, 2021

Parks captures the sonic heartbeat of downtempo from the 90s with a new distinct voice that will make your ears do a doubletake.

Celebrate The Current's 16th anniversary with great music from past parties

Celebrate The Current's 16th anniversary with great music from past parties

Jan 24, 2021

On January 24, The Current celebrates 16 years on the air. In the place of a concert at First Avenue, throughout the day on Sunday, we'll feature great performances from past anniversary celebrations.

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