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March 05, 2021

Kings of Leon have returned with their eighth studio album, When You See Yourself, out now on RCA Records. Zeke connected with bandmember Jared Followill to talk about the new record, parenting tips after having his first child in 2020, and the debates that went on before finalizing the album's track list.

Kings of Leon's Jared Followill talks about 'When You See Yourself'

Kings of Leon's Jared Followill talks about 'When You See Yourself'

Zeke • Mar 5, 2021

Kings of Leon have returned with their eighth studio album, When You See Yourself, out now on RCA Records. Zeke connected with bandmember Jared Followill to talk about the new record, parenting tips after having his first child in 2020, and the debates that went on before finalizing the album's track list.

Remembering Max Graham, singer and mandolinist in Minneapolis ‘jam grass’ band Kind Country

Remembering Max Graham, singer and mandolinist in Minneapolis ‘jam grass’ band Kind Country

Jay Gabler • Mar 5, 2021

Today, Minneapolis band Kind Country shared the news that Max Graham — lead vocalist, mandolinist, and a co-songwriter in the group — has died. “It is with deep regret and sorrow that we inform you that our dear brother, Max, has left this earthly home,” the group wrote in a statement on Facebook. “We are…

Coffee Break: On-Air Fest 2

Coffee Break: On-Air Fest 2

Sean McPherson and Anna Weggel • Mar 5, 2021

What On-Air Fest 2 artists and songs do you want to hear for today's 9:30 Coffee Break?

Tash Sultana: Virtual Session

Tash Sultana: Virtual Session

Maddie • Mar 5, 2021

Tash Sultana plays tracks from their sophomore record, Terra Firma, out now on Lonely Lands Records. Sultana talks to The Current's Maddie about moving into their studio to work on the record, how their recording process changed in quarantine, and tales from their busking days.

Music You Should Know: 5 new tracks for March 4

Music You Should Know: 5 new tracks for March 4

Mar 4, 2021

With the popularity of last week's Music You Should Know 50-song series, we're launching a weekly five-song collection to help you find even more new music.

Coffee Break: Something to talk about

Coffee Break: Something to talk about

Jill Riley and Anna Weggel • Mar 4, 2021

Well, a new study came out this week that says only 2% of conversations end when both participants want them to. As you chew on this study and reexamine all of your recent conversations, let's listen to some music inspired by this topic.

Rock and Roll Book Club: 'Nobody Ever Asked Me About the Girls: Women, Music and Fame'

Rock and Roll Book Club: 'Nobody Ever Asked Me About the Girls: Women, Music and Fame'

Jay Gabler • Mar 4, 2021

When you've hung out with Beyonce, Joni Mitchell, Rihanna, Adele, Mariah Carey, and Stevie Nicks, your book about 'women, music, and fame' is pretty much guaranteed to be worth reading.

The Chart Show: Jose Gonzales' "El Invento" Debuts

The Chart Show: Jose Gonzales' "El Invento" Debuts

Mar 4, 2021

Jose Gonzalez is the highest new entry starting at #11, along with Yuna's "Dance Like Nobody's Watching" and Samm Henshaw's "All Good" debuting well ahead of last week's newcomers.

Listen to Looch: "Framing Britney Spears" looks at pop-culture icon and the movement to help her

Listen to Looch: "Framing Britney Spears" looks at pop-culture icon and the movement to help her

Mary Lucia • Mar 3, 2021

Mary Lucia talks about the new documentary series produced by the New York Times and streaming on Hulu and FX. The documentary explores Spears' career as well as the #FreeBritney movement rallying against Spears' court-mandated conservatorship.

Listen to 'Waterbound,' a new song from Rhiannon Giddens and Francesco Turrisi

Listen to 'Waterbound,' a new song from Rhiannon Giddens and Francesco Turrisi

Luke Taylor • Mar 3, 2021

With its theme of longing for the comfort of home and family, the song will resonate with those separated by distance from family and friends during the pandemic.

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