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November 14, 2022

The Current’s Jill Riley connected with the 1975’s Matty Healy, the frontman and principal songwriter of the band, about his process as a songwriter and producer.

Interview: Matty Healy of The 1975

Interview: Matty Healy of The 1975

Jill Riley • Nov 14, 2022

The Current’s Jill Riley connected with the 1975’s Matty Healy, the frontman and principal songwriter of the band, about his process as a songwriter and producer.

Roberta Flack announces she has ALS

Roberta Flack announces she has ALS

Anastasia Tsioulcas • Nov 14, 2022

The iconic singer of "Killing Me Softly" has the condition also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, a representative has announced. For Roberta Flack, it is now "impossible to sing and not easy to speak."

Dolly Parton gets $100 million from Jeff Bezos to spend on charity

Dolly Parton gets $100 million from Jeff Bezos to spend on charity

Bill Chappell • Nov 14, 2022

The singer and entrepreneur famously has used her success to help others, especially in areas of education. The gift matches two by Bezos last year to chef Jose Andrés and activist Van Jones.

Coffee Break: Artists recognized at the 2022 Grammys

Coffee Break: Artists recognized at the 2022 Grammys

Jill Riley and Rachel Frances • Nov 14, 2022

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from artists recognized at the 2022 Grammy Awards do you want to hear?

Album of the Week: Phoenix, "Alpha Zulu"

Album of the Week: Phoenix, "Alpha Zulu"

Jade • Nov 14, 2022

The pandemic and loss put French band Phoenix into the mindset of joy - celebrating their friendship after decades of playing together and looking ahead to a brighter future on their new album Alpha Zulu.

Taylor Swift wins big in Germany at the MTV European Music Awards

Taylor Swift wins big in Germany at the MTV European Music Awards

The Associated Press • Nov 14, 2022

Taylor Swift won big at Sunday's MTV European Music Awards. Swift, walking away with multiple wins, including for best artist, best video and best long-form video.

Remembering the life and music of Mimi Parker

Remembering the life and music of Mimi Parker

Nov 13, 2022

Join us Sunday, Nov. 13, starting at 6 p.m. Central for five hours of programming in honor of the late Mimi Parker of Low.

When the creek does rise, can music survive?

When the creek does rise, can music survive?

Stephanie Wolf • Nov 12, 2022

How does a scene survive when disaster strikes its venues, music schools, rare instruments and priceless archives all at once? The musicians of flood-ravaged eastern Kentucky have a few answers.

Coffee Break: Detroit Rock City

Coffee Break: Detroit Rock City

Jill Riley and Rachel Frances • Nov 11, 2022

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what artists from Detroit do you want to hear?

Low's Mimi Parker remembered by family and friends in Duluth

Low's Mimi Parker remembered by family and friends in Duluth

Mark Nicklawske and Keely Zynda • Nov 11, 2022

The memorial service, held at Duluth’s Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints featured a performance of Low’s “Point of Disgust” and cream puffs based upon Parker’s signature recipe.

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