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April 02, 2021

Merrill Garbus and Nate Brenner of Tune-Yards join Maddie for a virtual session to play songs from their latest record, 'sketchy.' The three of them discuss the band's first time scoring a film, how martial arts movies played a role in their creative process, and thinking of themselves as athletes in the studio.

Tune-Yards perform songs from 'sketchy.' in a virtual session

Tune-Yards perform songs from 'sketchy.' in a virtual session

Maddie • Apr 2, 2021

Merrill Garbus and Nate Brenner of Tune-Yards join Maddie for a virtual session to play songs from their latest record, 'sketchy.' The three of them discuss the band's first time scoring a film, how martial arts movies played a role in their creative process, and thinking of themselves as athletes in the studio.

Music You Should Know: six fresh tracks for April 1

Music You Should Know: six fresh tracks for April 1

Apr 1, 2021

From "Heels" to "Summertime" feels, we're sharing six new tracks you should know.

Coffee Break: Devo Day

Coffee Break: Devo Day

Jill Riley and Anna Weggel • Apr 1, 2021

The city of Akron, Ohio has declared today Devo Day in support for the band's possible induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame later this year. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear for Devo Day?

Rock and Roll Book Club: Richard Thompson's 'Beeswing'

Rock and Roll Book Club: Richard Thompson's 'Beeswing'

Jay Gabler • Apr 1, 2021

Richard Thompson's 'Beeswing' is one of the most unassuming music memoirs you're likely to read: a gentle meditation on life in the London folk-rock scene (which he helped invent) in the late 1960s and early '70s.

The Chart Show: Debuts from Middle Kids, Cherry Glazerr

The Chart Show: Debuts from Middle Kids, Cherry Glazerr

Apr 1, 2021

The Staves and Remi Wolf continue to stay in the chart and get another week closer to the Hall of Fame, but there's new competition with Cherry Glazerr, Middle Kids, and Tash Sultana all appearing on the chart for the first time.

Listen to Looch: Pulp documentary celebrates 'Common People' in more ways than one

Listen to Looch: Pulp documentary celebrates 'Common People' in more ways than one

Mary Lucia • Mar 31, 2021

Mary Lucia talks about a documentary she recently watched about the band Pulp, and the farewell concert they gave in their hometown of Sheffield, England.

Coffee Break: Transgender Day of Visibility

Coffee Break: Transgender Day of Visibility

Jill Riley and Anna Weggel • Mar 31, 2021

March 31 is International Transgender Day of Visibility, dedicated to celebrating transgender people and raising awareness of discrimination faced by transgender people worldwide.

Coffee Break: Doctor, Doctor

Coffee Break: Doctor, Doctor

Jill Riley and Anna Weggel • Mar 30, 2021

For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear for National Doctors' Day?

Celebrate Minnesota Music Month with The Current

Celebrate Minnesota Music Month with The Current

Mar 30, 2021

Each weekday in April, we're paying tribute to a different Minnesota musician.

Coffee Break: World Piano Day

Coffee Break: World Piano Day

Jill Riley and Anna Weggel • Mar 29, 2021

It's World Piano Day! For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that feature iconic piano parts?

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