The Current Music News
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The Current Music News is the essential daily listen for fans of all genres to catch up on what matters in the music world. Hosts Jay Gabler and Jade break down industry developments to explain how they affect you, fill you in on breaking news about upcoming releases, and surprise you with strange-but-true stories. It’s a quick, fun and informative rundown that will make you think, make you laugh, and help you understand what’s happening onstage and behind the scenes in popular music. There’s a new episode every weekday, about ten minutes long and ready for you to enjoy while you commute, exercise, cook, or tune your guitar.
Radio: KCMP 89.3 The Current
Categories: Music
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255 - Neve Campbell talks about playing Zach Sobiech's mom in 'Clouds' Fri, 16 Oct 2020
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254 - Why can't musicians get politicians to stop playing their songs? Thu, 01 Oct 2020
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253 - SXSW 2021 goes virtual, but holds out hope for IRL option Wed, 23 Sep 2020
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252 - Lana Del Rey, Jeff Tweedy, Mariah Carey, David Byrne plan big music books for fall 2020 Wed, 16 Sep 2020
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251 - New Music Roundup Fri, 11 Sep 2020
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250 - Radio K's Julian Green on how college radio is showing up in 2020 Fri, 04 Sep 2020
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249 - The 2020 MTV VMAs and the best videos to come out of quarantine Mon, 31 Aug 2020
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248 - Music world works to guard mental and physical health in COVID era Thu, 27 Aug 2020
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247 - In pandemic tech boom, who's making money on music? Tue, 25 Aug 2020
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246 - Why did it take 18 years to file charges in the murder of Run-DMC's Jam Master Jay? Thu, 20 Aug 2020
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245 - How is the pandemic permanently changing the music world? Tue, 18 Aug 2020
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244 - Author and pop historian Maria Sherman on boy bands Thu, 13 Aug 2020
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243 - From Smash Mouth at Sturgis to illegal raves in Europe, music draws thousands outdoors Wed, 12 Aug 2020
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242 - How TikTok became a hit machine Thu, 06 Aug 2020
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241 - Spotify CEO says the album cycle is over Tue, 04 Aug 2020
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240 - Is every artist an indie artist now? Thu, 30 Jul 2020
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239 - Save Our Stages Act introduced to help independent venues Tue, 28 Jul 2020
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238 - Muzak goes bankrupt Tue, 14 Jul 2020
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237 - Musicians lost to COVID-19 Thu, 23 Jul 2020
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236 - Michael Stipe and Aaron Dessner talk about 'No Time for Love Like Now' Fri, 10 Jul 2020
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235 - Artists doing whatever it takes to sustain themselves as pandemic pressures grow Wed, 08 Jul 2020
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234 - Country music faces racial reckoning Tue, 30 Jun 2020
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233 - How musicians are fighting white supremacy Tue, 23 Jun 2020
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232 - Drive-in shows by Garth Brooks and others a bright spot amid dark outlook for live music Thu, 18 Jun 2020
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231 - Interview with Nabil Ayers Wed, 17 Jun 2020
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230 - From the Grammys to 'Lady A,' music industry changes its language Tue, 16 Jun 2020
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229 - Epidemiologists uneasy about concert safety for another full year Thu, 11 Jun 2020
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228 - Artists respond to George Floyd's killing with new and renewed songs of protest Tue, 09 Jun 2020
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227 - Will 'Blackout Tuesday' lead to meaningful industry change? Thu, 04 Jun 2020
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226 - Minnesota music community shows up, helps out, calls for change Tue, 02 Jun 2020
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