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May 20, 2021

Four songs enter the Chart Show Hall of Fame this week including tracks from Yola, Liz Phair, and Billie Eilish.

The Chart Show: Yola Debuts with "Diamond Studded Shoes"

The Chart Show: Yola Debuts with "Diamond Studded Shoes"

May 20, 2021

Four songs enter the Chart Show Hall of Fame this week including tracks from Yola, Liz Phair, and Billie Eilish.

Real Estate play tracks from 'Half a Human', talk pandemic pizzas, and loog guitars

Real Estate play tracks from 'Half a Human', talk pandemic pizzas, and loog guitars

Mary Lucia • May 19, 2021

Real Estate play a few tracks from their latest EP, 'Half a Human,' plus a familiar favorite. Martin Courtney connects with Mary Lucia to talk about pandemic scones, getting to stay home for a bit, and the perfect place to watch a Real Estate show.

Listen to Looch: D.A. Pennebaker's Bob Dylan doc, 'Dont Look Back'

Listen to Looch: D.A. Pennebaker's Bob Dylan doc, 'Dont Look Back'

Mary Lucia • May 19, 2021

It's all things Bob Dylan at The Current as we look forward to Dylan's 80th birthday. Mary Lucia talks about D.A. Pennebaker's 1967 documentary 'Dont Look Back,' which, even if you're not a fan of the music, will likely make you a fan of Bob Dylan the person.

Foo Fighters to headline Lollapalooza as Chicago summer festival season opens up

Foo Fighters to headline Lollapalooza as Chicago summer festival season opens up

Andrew Limbong • May 19, 2021

Lollapalooza is back this summer, with proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test required for entry. With Pitchfork Festival and Riot Fest also returning, Chicago prepares for a loud reopening.

LineCheck: A series of virtual conversations with Minnesota's music community

LineCheck: A series of virtual conversations with Minnesota's music community

May 19, 2021

LineCheck is a series of virtual conversations with Minnesota's music community. We cover topics like the Minnesota music economy, mental health care for creatives, supporting safe music spaces, and activism through music.

Coffee Break: Classic and influential punk

Coffee Break: Classic and influential punk

Jill Riley and Anna Weggel • May 19, 2021

Today is Joey Ramone's birthday - best-known as lead vocalist of the punk rock band the Ramones. In memory of Joey, what classic and influential punk rock do you want to hear, along with those they've inspired?

Kiwi Jr. play tracks from 'Cooler Returns'

Kiwi Jr. play tracks from 'Cooler Returns'

Mary Lucia • May 18, 2021

Toronto's Kiwi Jr. drop in for a virtual session to play tracks from their new album, Cooler Returns. The band catches up with Mary Lucia about their recording process in the past year, getting signed to Sub Pop Records, and the trickiness of planning for future shows as live music slowly returns.

'The Story of Sign O' the Times' wins two Webby Awards

'The Story of Sign O' the Times' wins two Webby Awards

Jay Gabler • May 18, 2021

The podcast exploring the history behind Prince's landmark 1987 album, produced by The Current in association with the Prince Estate and Warner Music, has been honored with two Webby Awards.

Electric Fetus closes Duluth location, music hub ‘beyond retail’ for north country scene

Electric Fetus closes Duluth location, music hub ‘beyond retail’ for north country scene

Jay Gabler • May 18, 2021

The Electric Fetus today announced that it’s closing its Duluth location, a staple of the north country music scene since 1987. “After 33 years in business, we’ve made the difficult decision to permanently close our Duluth location after having to shut down for COVID-19 since March 2020,” wrote the store’s owners in a statement. “It’s…

Coffee Break: Robots and bugs

Coffee Break: Robots and bugs

Jill Riley and Anna Weggel • May 18, 2021

Florida has officially started piloting the release of genetically modified mosquitoes in hopes of reducing the spread of disease. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear about robots and bugs?

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