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August 06, 2024

This week on Good News on The Current, we feature a song by Jamiroquai that accompanies one of the most iconic dance scenes in American film history.

Good News: the Jamiroquai song that accompanies one of cinema's most iconic dances

Good News: the Jamiroquai song that accompanies one of cinema's most iconic dances

Ayisha Jaffer • Aug 6, 2024

This week on Good News on The Current, we feature a song by Jamiroquai that accompanies one of the most iconic dance scenes in American film history.

She’s in his town: Bon Iver to perform at Harris rally in hometown of Eau Claire, Wis.

She’s in his town: Bon Iver to perform at Harris rally in hometown of Eau Claire, Wis.

Eric McDaniel • Aug 5, 2024

The folk singer is set to play a rally for Vice President Harris and her yet-to-be-named running mate. They'll be in Wisconsin for a barnstorm tour of swing states.

Photos: The stars of Hinterland Music Festival 2024

Photos: The stars of Hinterland Music Festival 2024

Madison Poppen • Aug 5, 2024

Vampire Weekend, Chappell Roan, Hozier, the Last Dinner Party, Noah Kahan, and more performed during the three-day festival held August 2-4, 2024, in St. Charles, Iowa.

Coffee Break: Brat Summer

Coffee Break: Brat Summer

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Aug 5, 2024

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that embody the traits of Brat Summer or being brat would you like to hear?

Aug. 5 in Music History: The Pogues released 'Rum, Sodomy & the Lash'

Aug. 5 in Music History: The Pogues released 'Rum, Sodomy & the Lash'

Aug 5, 2024

'American Bandstand' made its TV debut; 'Revolver' was released in the U.K.; the Runaways were formed; Aerosmith and Def Leppard signed with major labels; and Adam Yauch, aka MCA of the Beastie Boys, was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., Today in Music History.

Coffee Break: Lollapalooza and Hinterland

Coffee Break: Lollapalooza and Hinterland

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Aug 2, 2024

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from artists playing Lollapalooza or Hinterland Music Festival would you like to hear?

Classic Americana: Buddy Guy

Classic Americana: Buddy Guy

Mike Pengra and Luke Taylor • Aug 2, 2024

This week, we spotlight Chicago blues legend and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, Buddy Guy.

The Chart Show: Mavis Staples among three artists with new song debuts this week

The Chart Show: Mavis Staples among three artists with new song debuts this week

Aug 1, 2024

New songs from Mavis Staples, The Heavy Heavy, and Coldplay all make Chart Show debuts this week while Billie Eilish recaptures the top spot for the fourth time this summer.

Brittany Howard on Prince, break-up songs and giving 'everything and leaving nothing'

Brittany Howard on Prince, break-up songs and giving 'everything and leaving nothing'

Terry Gross • Aug 1, 2024

As a kid, the former Alabama Shakes singer/guitarist was told repeatedly she didn't look like a lead singer. "It made me sing ... louder and perform just as hard as I could," Howard says.

Coffee Break: Legalized It!

Coffee Break: Legalized It!

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Aug 1, 2024

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs with a chronic connection would you like to hear?

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