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November 08, 2021

Minneapolis singer-songwriter Lydia Liza has taken to Twitter accusing Netflix of ‘stealing my version of Baby It’s Cold Outside’ for their new holiday film ‘Love Hard.’

Lydia Liza voices frustration at Netflix 'Baby It's Cold Outside' that sounds a lot like her 2016 rewrite

Lydia Liza voices frustration at Netflix 'Baby It's Cold Outside' that sounds a lot like her 2016 rewrite

Jay Gabler • Nov 8, 2021

Minneapolis singer-songwriter Lydia Liza has taken to Twitter accusing Netflix of ‘stealing my version of Baby It’s Cold Outside’ for their new holiday film ‘Love Hard.’

Album of the Week: The War On Drugs, 'I Don't Live Here Anymore'

Mac Wilson • Nov 8, 2021

Singapore, upstate New York, and McCarren Park in Brooklyn are a few of the places The War On Drugs frontman Adam Granduciel associates with writing the songs on "I Don't Live Here Anymore". Mac Wilson recently caught up with Granduciel about the new record, our Album of the Week.

Coffee Break: British Invasion -1960s

Coffee Break: British Invasion -1960s

Anna Weggel and Jill Riley • Nov 8, 2021

For today’s Coffee Break, what British bands do you want to hear from the 1960s?

Astro, a founding member of the reggae group UB40, has died at age 64

Astro, a founding member of the reggae group UB40, has died at age 64

Hazel Cills • Nov 7, 2021

The artist, born Terence Wilson, sang about issues of racism and poverty in the music of the pioneering reggae band.

Celebrating Joni Mitchell and other favorite songwriters of the 20th century

Celebrating Joni Mitchell and other favorite songwriters of the 20th century

Sean McPherson • Nov 6, 2021

Sunday is Joni Mitchell’s birthday, so for this week’s Radio Free Current, let’s celebrate Joni and some of your other favorite songwriters who were active in the 20th century. Make your request, and be sure to listen Saturday from 7 to 11 p.m. CDT.

Crowd surge kills at least 8 at Houston music festival

Crowd surge kills at least 8 at Houston music festival

The Associated Press • Nov 6, 2021

Officials described a surge of the crowd at the Astroworld Festival Friday night while rapper Travis Scott was performing. An estimated 50,000 people were in attendance.

Coffee Break: Time

Coffee Break: Time

Anna Weggel and Jill Riley • Nov 5, 2021

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that mention time or clocks?

Snail Mail knows young love is a risk. On 'Valentine,' she dives in anyway

Snail Mail knows young love is a risk. On 'Valentine,' she dives in anyway

Abby Jones • Nov 5, 2021

Lindsey Jordan's debut, which earned her the title "the future of indie rock," documented the bliss of first loves. Her sophomore album finds her just as devoted to honesty, even when the truth hurts.

Bandwidth: Elvis Costello's belated First Avenue debut

Bandwidth: Elvis Costello's belated First Avenue debut

Reed Fischer • Nov 5, 2021

Plus: Lizzo’s Halloween costume, 25 hours of the Time, and FPA’s latest release.

Today in Music History: Happy Birthday, Art Garfunkel

Today in Music History: Happy Birthday, Art Garfunkel

Nov 5, 2021

'The Nat King Cole Show' was the first on U.S. TV hosted by an African American; Elvis played at the old Met Center in Bloomington, Minn.; the Beach Boys had a film-fueled hit with 'Kokomo'; Garbage kicked off a world tour at the 7th Street Entry in Minneapolis; and Ryan Adams was born 41 years ago Today in Music History.

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