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March 23, 2017

Thursday was a big day for Gorillaz fans. Also in music news today: remembering a Boston drummer, and Kendrick Lamar teases his next album.

Music News: Gorillaz detail new album 'Humanz,' release four tracks

Music News: Gorillaz detail new album 'Humanz,' release four tracks

Jay Gabler • Mar 23, 2017

Thursday was a big day for Gorillaz fans. Also in music news today: remembering a Boston drummer, and Kendrick Lamar teases his next album.

Hear the brand-new single from Jason Isbell, 'Hope The High Road'

Hear the brand-new single from Jason Isbell, 'Hope The High Road'

Luke Taylor • Mar 23, 2017

On Thursday, March 23, Jason Isbell released a video for the song 'Hope The High Road,' the lead single off the forthcoming album from Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, 'The Nashville Sound.'

Bob Dylan talks at length about Minnesota in rare interview

Bob Dylan talks at length about Minnesota in rare interview

Lillian Speakman • Mar 23, 2017

"Minnesota has its own Mason Dixon line. I come from the north and that's different from southern Minnesota; if you're there you could be in Iowa or Georgia. Up north the weather is more extreme - frostbite in the winter, mosquito-ridden in the summer, no air conditioning when I grew up, steam heat in the winter and you had to wear a lot of clothes when you went outdoors. Your blood gets thick."

Hennepin County Library makes it easy to find Rock and Roll Book Club selections

Hennepin County Library makes it easy to find Rock and Roll Book Club selections

Jay Gabler • Mar 23, 2017

Your local library is a great place to find titles featured in our Rock and Roll Book Club - and the Hennepin County library system is making it especially easy, with an online list.

Today in Music History: Chaka Khan is 64

Today in Music History: Chaka Khan is 64

Mar 23, 2017

Ruby and the Romantics' day arrived with a No. 1 hit on their first outing; John Lennon was ordered to leave the U.S.; Elvis began his final tour; John Fogerty's baseball homage became a No. 1 album; and Blur frontman Damon Albarn and Chaka Khan were born, Today in Music History.

Music News: God save the Queen, says Johnny Rotten - in all sincerity

Music News: God save the Queen, says Johnny Rotten - in all sincerity

Jay Gabler • Mar 23, 2017

Today's top music news stories include Johnny Rotten wishing health (!) to the Queen, a David Bowie sculpture failing to meet its crowdfunding goal, and plans for the 50th anniversary of 'Sgt. Pepper.'

The Chart Show: HALEY reaches No.1 with third charting single

The Chart Show: HALEY reaches No.1 with third charting single

Mark Wheat • Mar 23, 2017

Lorde, Nikki Lane, alt-J and Depeche Mode have debuts; Old 97's make a big upward move; Laura Marling and Ryan Adams are indcuted; and HALEY reaches No.1.

Portugal The Man perform a stripped-down set in The Current studio

Portugal The Man perform a stripped-down set in The Current studio

Mark Wheat • Mar 22, 2017

Known for their big dance-rock sound and their spectacular lighting at their live shows, Portugal The Man visited The Current's studio for a stripped-down set and a lively conversation with Mark Wheat.

Take The Current's Time Machine Quiz: 1974

Take The Current's Time Machine Quiz: 1974

Daniel Nass • Mar 22, 2017

On Tuesday night, Bill DeVille hosted a Time Machine all about music from 1974. Now take the quiz: Listen to the mashup of five songs from the show, and see if you can identify them.

The Current's Guitar Collection: Dominic Corso, The Orwells - Sarricola Custom

The Current's Guitar Collection: Dominic Corso, The Orwells - Sarricola Custom

Luke Taylor • Mar 22, 2017

When The Orwells visited The Current for an in-studio session, guitar player Dominic Corso took some time to tell us about the guitar he uses: a Sarricola custom guitar, built by Bill Sarricola, a high-school friend of the father of Orwells' frontman, Mario Cuomo.

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