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February 01, 2021

Michael Turner -- better known as Double K, rapper and producer in the Los Angeles duo People Under The Stairs -- died Jan. 30 of unspecified causes. He was 43. A friend, DJ Mark Luv, shared the news via Instagram, writing that Turner "passed away peacefully." An examination by the LA County Medical Examiner-Coroner has yet to be performed.

Double K, People Under The Stairs rapper and producer, dies at 43

Double K, People Under The Stairs rapper and producer, dies at 43

Lars Gotrich • Feb 1, 2021

Michael Turner -- better known as Double K, rapper and producer in the Los Angeles duo People Under The Stairs -- died Jan. 30 of unspecified causes. He was 43. A friend, DJ Mark Luv, shared the news via Instagram, writing that Turner "passed away peacefully." An examination by the LA County Medical Examiner-Coroner has yet to be performed.

Coffee Break: Motown for Marvin

Coffee Break: Motown for Marvin

Jill Riley and Anna Weggel • Feb 1, 2021

Today marks the start of Black History Month and our Musicheads Essential Artist of the day is the legendary Marvin Gaye.

Observe Black History Month with The Current

Observe Black History Month with The Current

Feb 1, 2021

Each weekday in February, we're paying tribute to a different musical icon.

Album of the Week: Foo Fighters, 'Medicine At Midnight'

Album of the Week: Foo Fighters, 'Medicine At Midnight'

Jim McGuinn • Feb 1, 2021

Medicine at Midnight sees Foo Fighters doing what they do best, laying down killer riffs and expressive drumming, lifting the spirits of us all. Listen for influences from the band's favorites - they love their fellow musicians, they love rock and roll, and they're just plain psyched to share that love.

Musicheads Essential Artist: Sam Cooke

Musicheads Essential Artist: Sam Cooke

Feb 1, 2021

Sam Cooke had an unmistakable voice: smooth as silk, sweet as honey.

Musicheads Essential Artist: Charley Pride

Musicheads Essential Artist: Charley Pride

Jay Gabler • Feb 1, 2021

This beloved country star was an African American man whose success in a genre that often marginalized Black artists made him an inspiration for those who believe that country music is for all Americans.

Black History Month on Radio Heartland

Black History Month on Radio Heartland

Mike Pengra • Feb 1, 2021

Observe Black History Month with Radio Heartland. Each weekday in the 9 a.m. (Central) hour, host Mike Pengra will highlight a musical icon who helped shape the sound of American music.

Hilton Valentine, founding guitarist for The Animals, dies at 77

Hilton Valentine, founding guitarist for The Animals, dies at 77

Jason Slotkin • Jan 31, 2021

Valentine's ghostly and circular guitar riff on the song 'House of the Rising Sun' helped make The Animals' 1964 recording of the blues standard one of the most evocative versions ever recorded.

Electronic artist and producer SOPHIE dies at 34

Electronic artist and producer SOPHIE dies at 34

Otis Hart • Jan 30, 2021

SOPHIE, the audacious producer who helped usher in a new era of pop-infused electronic music, died Saturday morning in Athens after an accident.

Rivers Cuomo On Weezer's Latest, 'OK Human,' And The Need To Riff (Or Not)

Rivers Cuomo On Weezer's Latest, 'OK Human,' And The Need To Riff (Or Not)

Ailsa Chang and Noah Caldwell • Jan 30, 2021

Cuomo says Weezer is always looking to try the opposite of whatever it just did. Case in point: the band's new orchestral record, made back to back with a metal album.

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