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March 13, 2021

Yesterday, I bought concert tickets for the first time in more than a year. The day beforehand, I received my first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. After a year of tension and austerity, these steps make me feel like a door is slowly creaking open — to what, I’m not sure. But I still find…

Solid Gold and Monica LaPlante remember the show that never was

Solid Gold and Monica LaPlante remember the show that never was

Cecilia Johnson • Mar 13, 2021

Yesterday, I bought concert tickets for the first time in more than a year. The day beforehand, I received my first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. After a year of tension and austerity, these steps make me feel like a door is slowly creaking open — to what, I’m not sure. But I still find…

Coffee Break: Grammy preview

Coffee Break: Grammy preview

Jill Riley and Anna Weggel • Mar 12, 2021

For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what Grammy-nominated songs and artists would you like to hear?

Behind the Scenes: EVV rocks out on ‘Dead to Me’

Behind the Scenes: EVV rocks out on ‘Dead to Me’

Maddie Schwappach • Mar 12, 2021

With vibrant blue and red tinted shots, driving guitars, and an intense chorus, EVV’s debut music video at as a solo artist, “Dead to Me,” is explosive. The inspiration for the aesthetics of the video came from the raw emotions captured within the song itself. “I wanted to show the contrast between the anger and…

Musicheads Essential Artist: Debbie Harry

Musicheads Essential Artist: Debbie Harry

Mary Lucia • Mar 12, 2021

Debbie Harry's personal mix of cool sexuality and streetwise style makes her a standout to this day. She was always ahead of her time.

Musicheads Essential Artist: Etta James

Musicheads Essential Artist: Etta James

Mar 12, 2021

A gospel prodigy and the matriarch of R&B, Etta James didn't just sing the blues: she lived them.

Shuttered venue grants are coming in April, after a long wait

Shuttered venue grants are coming in April, after a long wait

Andrew Limbong • Mar 11, 2021

The live music industry breathed a sigh of relief when Congress passed a $15 billion grant program for struggling venues. But owners still face uncertainty and delays.

Andrea Swensson leaving The Current

Andrea Swensson leaving The Current

Andrea Swensson • Mar 11, 2021

Andrea Swensson will soon begin a new chapter as a self-employed music writer, author and podcaster. After nine years at The Current and five years at the helm of The Local Show, Swensson's last episode will air on Sunday, April 4.

Jon Batiste on sharing joy in a painful year: 'I want to reaffirm people's humanity'

Jon Batiste on sharing joy in a painful year: 'I want to reaffirm people's humanity'

Terry Gross • Mar 11, 2021

This year, Batiste took his music to the streets, performing at protests and vaccination sites. 'I wanted to articulate ... that we're all in this together,' Batiste says. His new album is 'We Are.'

Music You Should Know: six new tracks for March 11

Music You Should Know: six new tracks for March 11

Mar 11, 2021

Music to discover this week comprises six tracks, including entries from Grammy nominees and two notable cover tunes. Plus, we've got pick for you from Doc Rhombus, an artist who entered the local music scene just this past year.

Coffee Break: Mixtape magic

Coffee Break: Mixtape magic

Jay Gabler • Mar 11, 2021

For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that would be great on a mixtape?

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