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April 17, 2024

A new single, "Primrose Hill," was co-written by Sean Ono Lennon and James McCartney, the youngest sons of Beatles musicians John Lennon and Paul McCartney.

A new Lennon-McCartney collab has dropped — but this time, it's by the Beatles' sons

A new Lennon-McCartney collab has dropped — but this time, it's by the Beatles' sons

Neda Ulaby • Apr 17, 2024

A new single, "Primrose Hill," was co-written by Sean Ono Lennon and James McCartney, the youngest sons of Beatles musicians John Lennon and Paul McCartney.

Coffee Break: National Recording Registry selections for 2024

Coffee Break: National Recording Registry selections for 2024

Jill Riley • Apr 17, 2024

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what music being inducted into the National Recording Registry this year would you like to year?

Arlo Parks plays songs from 'My Soft Machine' in The Current studio

Ayisha Jaffer • Apr 17, 2024

The London-based artist visited The Current to play songs from her new album and to talk with host Ayisha Jaffer.

How to keep your records sounding great

Luke Taylor and Eric Xu Romani • Apr 16, 2024

Urban Lights Music owner and operator Timothy Wilson is energized by a new generation excited about vinyl records. “Vinyl’s final,” he says. “Get with it!”

Coffee Break: celebrate guitar

Coffee Break: celebrate guitar

Jill Riley • Apr 16, 2024

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that feature unforgettable guitar riffs, facemelting solos, signature guitar tone, or iconic players would you like to hear?

50 years ago, 'Come and Get Your Love' put Native culture on the bandstand

50 years ago, 'Come and Get Your Love' put Native culture on the bandstand

Elizabeth Blair • Apr 16, 2024

Redbone's hit cracked the Billboard Top 5 this month in 1974. It was a first for a band with all Native and Mexican American members — but the song itself had a quietly political message, too.

ABBA, The Notorious B.I.G. and Green Day named to the National Recording Registry

ABBA, The Notorious B.I.G. and Green Day named to the National Recording Registry

Anastasia Tsioulcas • Apr 16, 2024

Every year, the Library of Congress names 25 "audio treasures" to be preserved permanently. This year's selections range from ABBA and Green Day to World War I-era jazz pioneer James Reese Europe.

Coffee Break: Tax Day

Coffee Break: Tax Day

Jill Riley • Apr 15, 2024

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that make reference to taxes or money do you want to hear?

Album of the Week: Royel Otis, 'PRATTS & PAIN'

Album of the Week: Royel Otis, 'PRATTS & PAIN'

Jessica Paxton • Apr 15, 2024

The Album of the Week is PRATTS & PAIN from Royel Otis. It's the debut record from the Australian guitar pop duo of Royel Maddell and Otis Pavlovic.

Top 11 Scouting Report Poll picks; panel discussion with Maria Isa and Jeremy Messersmith

Top 11 Scouting Report Poll picks; panel discussion with Maria Isa and Jeremy Messersmith

Diane • Apr 14, 2024

Listen to the top 11 vote-getters for the The Current’s Minnesota Music Month Scouting Report Poll, including she’s green, Chutes, Ricki Monique, RIOTGRRRLDARKO, Molly Brant and more. Also hear a panel discussion featuring veteran musicians jeremy messersmith and Maria Isa talking about the importance of music to community. Airs at 9pm.

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