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February 19, 2021

FPA talks about the time they spent living in France, their collaboration with producer Andrew Broder, and their upcoming apocalyptic fantasy album.

FPA made their dark, entrancing "Untitled" in their room

FPA made their dark, entrancing "Untitled" in their room

Cecilia Johnson • Feb 19, 2021

FPA talks about the time they spent living in France, their collaboration with producer Andrew Broder, and their upcoming apocalyptic fantasy album.

The Hold Steady: Virtual Session

The Hold Steady: Virtual Session

Jill Riley • Feb 19, 2021

Jill Riley connects with Craig Finn and Franz Nicolay of The Hold Steady to hear a few live performances of tracks from their eighth studio album, Open Door Policy--recorded at the Brooklyn Bowl. The three talk about how the sound of Lifter Puller came through on this record, and Franz's return to the band.

Coffee Break: Friday on my mind

Coffee Break: Friday on my mind

Jill Riley and Anna Weggel • Feb 19, 2021

It's $5 Friday at The Current and we're in a Friday state of mind. What Friday songs do you want to hear for today's 9:30 Coffee Break?

Musicheads Essential Artist: PJ Harvey

Musicheads Essential Artist: PJ Harvey

Sylvia Jennings • Feb 19, 2021

PJ Harvey - a singer, a multi-instrumentalist, and a godmother of grunge - is a Musicheads Essential Artist.

U-Roy, Jamaican vocalist who defined dancehall and presaged hip-hop, dies at 78

U-Roy, Jamaican vocalist who defined dancehall and presaged hip-hop, dies at 78

Patricia Meschino • Feb 19, 2021

Influenced by jazz, the Kingston-born vocalist revolutionized the art of occupying a space with his words. 'Before U-Roy, no one was toasting,' Grammy winner Sean Paul tells NPR.

Kid Dakota: Collage in the 'Age of Roaches'

Kid Dakota: Collage in the 'Age of Roaches'

Jackie Renzetti • Feb 18, 2021

Kid Dakota talks about his background, his new album 'Age of Roaches,' and what he has been up to during the pandemic.

Coffee Break: Mars Rover Landing

Coffee Break: Mars Rover Landing

Jill Riley and Anna Weggel • Feb 18, 2021

For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear for the Mars Rover Landing?

Rock and Roll Book Club: 'Black Diamond Queens: African American Women and Rock and Roll'

Rock and Roll Book Club: 'Black Diamond Queens: African American Women and Rock and Roll'

Jay Gabler • Feb 18, 2021

Maureen Mahon's essential new book chronicles decades of Black women making key contributions to a genre that's systematically erased their presence.

Observe Women's History Month with The Current

Observe Women's History Month with The Current

Feb 18, 2021

Each weekday in March, we're paying tribute to a different musical icon in honor of Women's History Month.

Musicheads Essential Artist: Stevie Wonder

Musicheads Essential Artist: Stevie Wonder

Feb 18, 2021

He was born Stevland Hardaway Judkins on May 13 1950, in Saginaw, Michigan, but known to the world by the stage name of Stevie Wonder.

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