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October 22, 2024

On this week’s Good News on The Current, listener Dale shares a story tied to Glen Campbell’s hit, “Rhinestone Cowboy.”

Good News: a memory related to Glen Campbell's "Rhinestone Cowboy"

Good News: a memory related to Glen Campbell's "Rhinestone Cowboy"

Ayisha Jaffer • Oct 22, 2024

On this week’s Good News on The Current, listener Dale shares a story tied to Glen Campbell’s hit, “Rhinestone Cowboy.”

Coffee Break: Back to the Future

Coffee Break: Back to the Future

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Oct 21, 2024

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that mention the future would you like to hear?

Brandon Flowers of The Killers reflects on a remarkable year (so far!)

Brandon Flowers of The Killers reflects on a remarkable year (so far!)

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Oct 21, 2024

Following a sold-out residency in their hometown of Las Vegas and the release of a sparkling new single, “Bright Lights,” the Killers’ frontman Brandon Flowers joins The Current’s Jill Riley to reflect on an amazing year so far.

Kamasi Washington: Tiny Desk Concert

Nikki Birch • Oct 21, 2024

The Grammy-nominated saxophonist brought the house down with his reflective, danceable ballads.

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inducts Cher, Foreigner, Mary J. Blige, Ozzy and more

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inducts Cher, Foreigner, Mary J. Blige, Ozzy and more

The Associated Press • Oct 20, 2024

Inductees this year also included A Tribe Called Quest and Dave Matthews Band, and posthumous recognition for Jimmy Buffett, MC5, Alexis Korner, John Mayall, Norman Whitfield and Big Mama Thornton.

Coffee Break: Recycle

Coffee Break: Recycle

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Oct 18, 2024

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that have been sampled or have used a sample would you like to hear?

Classic Americana: John Prine

Classic Americana: John Prine

Mike Pengra and Luke Taylor • Oct 18, 2024

For this week’s Classic Americana pick, we remember the great John Prine, whose five-decade career as a singer-songwriter gave us a treasure trove of songs to make you laugh, cry, think — or all three.

Lin-Manuel Miranda's new musical is based on a cult movie — and is for your ears only

Lin-Manuel Miranda's new musical is based on a cult movie — and is for your ears only

Jennifer Vanasco • Oct 18, 2024

A new concept album from the creator of Hamilton sets a cult classic film to a starry hiphop, rock and Broadway soundtrack.

Emo music not only still exists — it's thriving

Emo music not only still exists — it's thriving

Brianna Scott, Juana Summers and Sarah Handel • Oct 18, 2024

If you had any doubts, we can clear them up now. Emo music not only still exists — it's thriving.

The Chart Show: Childish Gambino, The Linda Lindas, and Jack White all enter Chart Show Hall of Fame

The Chart Show: Childish Gambino, The Linda Lindas, and Jack White all enter Chart Show Hall of Fame

Oct 17, 2024

The Linda Lindas, Jack White, and Childish Gambino all enter the Chart Show Hall of Fame this week after their songs enjoy 10 weeks of your votes. Meanwhile, new songs from Billy Strings, Gigi Perez, and Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats all make debuts.

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