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November 18, 2021

The video for Koskinen’s new single ‘Down in the Factory’ was shot from the cabs of various trucks and farm implements.

New music video from Erik Koskinen puts you in the driver’s seat

New music video from Erik Koskinen puts you in the driver’s seat

Luke Taylor • Nov 18, 2021

The video for Koskinen’s new single ‘Down in the Factory’ was shot from the cabs of various trucks and farm implements.

Listen to new music from M.I.A., COIN, Hyooman, Foo Fighters, Mattiel, and Yaya Bey

Listen to new music from M.I.A., COIN, Hyooman, Foo Fighters, Mattiel, and Yaya Bey

Jade • Nov 18, 2021

A fresh batch of music for you, including new tracks from M.I.A., Foo Fighters and Mattiel, plus new sounds from emerging artists COIN, Hyooman and Yaya Bey.

Kind and generous songs for Give to the Max Day

Kind and generous songs for Give to the Max Day

Anna Weggel and Jill Riley • Nov 18, 2021

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear for Give to the Max Day? Think giving, generosity, kindness, selflessness, etc.

'Woody Guthrie: Songs and Art * Words and Wisdom' paints a warm picture

'Woody Guthrie: Songs and Art * Words and Wisdom' paints a warm picture

Jay Gabler • Nov 18, 2021

Nora Guthrie says that a new coffee table book she co-edited represents 'how he would have raised me’ if her father Woody Guthrie had lived.

Rapper Young Dolph is shot and killed in Memphis

Rapper Young Dolph is shot and killed in Memphis

Vanessa Romo • Nov 18, 2021

Police say officers responded to a shooting at a cookie shop at around 12:30 p.m. where Dolph, was pronounced dead at the scene.

The Chart Show: Voters are in the mood for "Mood Ring"

The Chart Show: Voters are in the mood for "Mood Ring"

Nov 17, 2021

Lorde's album Solar Power breaks through the November clouds to the number 1 spot on the Current's Chart Show this week with "Mood Ring."

On '30,' Adele walks among us

On '30,' Adele walks among us

Ann Powers • Nov 17, 2021

The star who commands a planetary position in the galaxy of pop chronicles divorce and soul-searching recovery on an album that thrillingly redefines her artistry by bringing her gently down to earth.

Coffee Break: Exotic animals

Coffee Break: Exotic animals

Anna Weggel and Jill Riley • Nov 17, 2021

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that feature exotic animals?

Courtney Barnett talks Joshua Tree, collaborating with Warpaint's Stella Mozgawa, and her new record "Things Take Time, Take Time"

Jill Riley and Courtney Barnett • Nov 17, 2021

Joining us from Los Angeles, Courtney Barnett plays four songs from her 2021 record "Things Take Time, Take Time". Barnett talks to The Current's Jill Riley about collaborating with Warpaint's Stella Mozgawa on the new record, balancing humor and earnesty in her writing, and her love for Joshua Tree, California.

Mason Jennings on 2022 record "Real Heart," and new side project Painted Shield

Diane and Mason Jennings • Nov 17, 2021

Mason Jennings connects with Local Show host Diane about his 2022 record "Real Heart," and Painted Shield—his new project with Pearl Jam's Stone Gossard, which also has their sophomore record in the works for next year.

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