October 22, 2024On this week’s Good News on The Current, listener Dale shares a story tied to Glen Campbell’s hit, “Rhinestone Cowboy.” Save This Story
Good News: a memory related to Glen Campbell's "Rhinestone Cowboy"Ayisha Jaffer • Oct 22, 2024On 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 FutureJill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Oct 21, 2024For 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!)Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Oct 21, 2024Following 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 ConcertNikki Birch • Oct 21, 2024The 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 moreThe Associated Press • Oct 20, 2024Inductees 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: RecycleJill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Oct 18, 2024For 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 PrineMike Pengra and Luke Taylor • Oct 18, 2024For 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 onlyJennifer Vanasco • Oct 18, 2024A 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 thrivingBrianna Scott, Juana Summers and Sarah Handel • Oct 18, 2024If 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 Oct 17, 2024The 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.