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April 21, 2022

Their new album may be called Dropout Boogie, but The Black Keys prove they are top of the class this week on The Current Chart Show as “Wild Child” jumps from #9 to the #1 spot.

The Chart Show: 'Dropout Boogie' is top of the class

The Chart Show: 'Dropout Boogie' is top of the class

Apr 21, 2022

Their new album may be called Dropout Boogie, but The Black Keys prove they are top of the class this week on The Current Chart Show as “Wild Child” jumps from #9 to the #1 spot.

Coffee Break: a musical herb garden

Coffee Break: a musical herb garden

Jill Riley and Luke Taylor • Apr 20, 2022

For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that mention herbs or plants?

Afternoon host Mary Lucia is leaving The Current

Afternoon host Mary Lucia is leaving The Current

Apr 19, 2022

The popular personality has been with the station since its inception 17 years ago.

Virtual Session: Andrew Bird talks upcoming record 'Inside Problems,' and scoring Judd Apatow's 'The Bubble'

Jade • Apr 19, 2022

Ahead of the release of his 2022 record 'Inside Problems,' singer-songwriter Andrew Bird joins The Current to talk about his inspiration for the album, scoring the new Judd Apatow film 'The Bubble,' and grappling with writing music in solitude. Plus, Bird shares performances of two tracks from the upcoming record.

Coffee Break: songs that mention phones

Coffee Break: songs that mention phones

Jill Riley and Luke Taylor • Apr 19, 2022

For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that mention or suggest telephones, phone booths or smartphones?

How evening host Ayisha Jaffer found her way to The Current

How evening host Ayisha Jaffer found her way to The Current

Jade and Ayisha Jaffer • Apr 18, 2022

Ayisha Jaffer’s full-time hosting role at The Current begins Monday, April 18. Before her first shift, Jaffer spoke with The Current’s Jade about a journey that literally took her around the world before coming to The Current.

LineCheck: The rollercoaster of organizing concerts during a pandemic

Diane • Apr 18, 2022

In this episode of LineCheck, Gully Boys members and First Avenue and MNIVA staff tell Diane how they’re navigating pandemic year three.

Watch: Lizzo pulls double duty on 'Saturday Night Live'

Watch: Lizzo pulls double duty on 'Saturday Night Live'

Apr 18, 2022

The singer and actor was the host and musical guest on Saturday evening.

Coffee Break: Tax Day

Coffee Break: Tax Day

Jade and Luke Taylor • Apr 18, 2022

For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs about taxes or money would you like to hear?

Album of the Week: Father John Misty, 'Chloë and the Next 20th Century'

Album of the Week: Father John Misty, 'Chloë and the Next 20th Century'

Mac Wilson • Apr 18, 2022

This album further cements him as one of the 21st century's great songwriters and performers.

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