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June 24, 2022

Baz Luhrmann’s film on Elvis Presley, out Friday, also tells the stories of artists who often weren’t credited for influencing the early rock ‘n’ roll star.

Yola and Gary Clark Jr. discuss roles in new ‘Elvis’ film

Yola and Gary Clark Jr. discuss roles in new ‘Elvis’ film

Luke Taylor • Jun 24, 2022

Baz Luhrmann’s film on Elvis Presley, out Friday, also tells the stories of artists who often weren’t credited for influencing the early rock ‘n’ roll star.

MUNA's new album features growth and an 'astral projection anthem'

MUNA's new album features growth and an 'astral projection anthem'

Leila Fadel, Lilly Quiroz and Nell Clark • Jun 24, 2022

NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Naomi McPherson, Katie Gavin and Josette Maskin of the band MUNA about their third album: MUNA.

Coffee Break: Pride Jams

Coffee Break: Pride Jams

Jill Riley and Rachel Frances • Jun 24, 2022

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear on our Pride themed playlist?

In 'Elvis,' an icon remains an icon, and little else

In 'Elvis,' an icon remains an icon, and little else

Aisha Harris • Jun 24, 2022

Baz Luhrmann's latest spectacle tackles the life of Elvis Presley, as filtered through his shady longtime manager.

On 'The Spur,' Joan Shelley weighs what it takes to be human

On 'The Spur,' Joan Shelley weighs what it takes to be human

Stephen Thompson • Jun 24, 2022

Shelley expounds on country living, newly married life and the birth of her daughter. But life's joys are never far removed from the deeply worrying state — and fate — of the world.

Kacey Musgraves releases cover of ‘Can’t Help Falling in Love’

Luke Taylor • Jun 23, 2022

The song, which appears in the soundtrack of Baz Luhrmann’s ‘Elvis’ film releasing Friday, is accompanied by an emotional video assembled from scenes from the film.

Hear brand-new songs by Orville Peck, Rina Sawayama, Perfume Genius, Steve Lacy, Beyoncé, and Zora

Hear brand-new songs by Orville Peck, Rina Sawayama, Perfume Genius, Steve Lacy, Beyoncé, and Zora

Jade • Jun 23, 2022

This week, we bring you the new single from Beyoncé as well as new releases from Perfume Genius and from the enigmatic rising star, Orville Peck. Plus, hear new tracks from Rina Sawayama and Steve Lacy, and discover the music of erstwhile Angeleno turned Minneapolitan, Zora.

Coffee Break: Dog Songs

Coffee Break: Dog Songs

Jill Riley and Rachel Frances • Jun 23, 2022

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that mention dogs or were inspired by dogs?

The Chart Show: Harry Styles inducted into Hall of Fame

The Chart Show: Harry Styles inducted into Hall of Fame

Jun 23, 2022

Harry Styles’ “As It Was” hits the Hall of Fame as a fresh class of debuts land in the Top 20—including the latest from Polica, Ezra Furman, Phoebe Bridgers, Houndmouth, and more.

Grace Cummings plays songs from 'Storm Queen,' and discusses band rituals

Ayisha Jaffer • Jun 23, 2022

Melbourne’s Grace Cummings stops by The Current studios to play songs from her sophomore 2022 record, 'Storm Queen,' and catch up with us about band rituals, the latest Bird Of The Year in Australia, and leaving a little mystery in songwriting.

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