This week, Mary Lucia considers the importance of timing when it comes to artists' careers. Were artists like Big Star, PJ Harvey, and Supergrass simply ahead of their time? What bands can you think of that either benefitted from, or perhaps lost out, due to the elusive nature of timing?

This week, Mary Lucia is joined by Sean McPherson to share some fascinating details about musicians' other jobs and interests. Find out who was a teacher, who's a zoologist, a chemistry lab technician and more. Then share your own favorite stories about musician's other career pursuits.

With Memorial Day approaching, we've got Block-Rockin' Weekend coming up, which is like The Current's version of binge-watching. So this week, Mary Lucia asks: What music do you consider binge worthy? Let us know.

Mary Lucia is absolutely happy with everything that's appeared in the 893 Essential Songs list so far, but she throws it over to you: Has there been a song that's totally surprised you?

This week, Mary Lucia talks about artists whose fascinating backstories make their music that much more interesting and appealing.

Starting May 10 at 9 a.m., The Current unveils the 893 Essential Songs list. Getting the lists was kinda like pulling teeth, but if anybody made mixtapes anymore, it wouldn't have been that bad. Right?

Yesterday, Mary Lucia had a great conversation with Joey Burns of Calexico, a band she had previously thought of as being too smart for her to get. But it got Mary thinking: What bands do you think are too smart for you to understand? Share your thoughts.

We're looking forward to seeing Father John Misty perform at Rock the Garden, and this week on Listen to Looch, Mary Lucia is joined by Anna Reed from Oake and Riley in the Morning to ask you: What do you think about Father John Misty? Let's have a discussion about music!

Mick Rock is a legendary photographer who has captured iconic images of artists like Syd Barrett, David Bowie, Lou Reed, Iggy Pop, Queen, the Sex Pistols, The Ramones, Blondie, Joan Jett and so many more. Mary Lucia recently had the chance to speak to Mick Rock about his longtime friendship with David Bowie and about his ongoing career as a pioneering rock photographer.

This week, Mary Lucia talks to Derrick Stevens, production manager at The Current and also the host and producer of "MLK 50: The Songs of the Civil Rights Movement," airing Wednesday, April 4, from 12 to 4 p.m.