The Current Music News

By MPR

Listen to a podcast, please open Podcast Republic app. Available on Google Play Store and Apple App Store.

Image by MPR

Category: Music

Open in Apple Podcasts


Open RSS feed


Open Website


Rate for this podcast

Subscribers: 7
Reviews: 0
Episodes: 30

Description

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.

Episode Date
Neve Campbell talks about playing Zach Sobiech's mom in 'Clouds'
Oct 16, 2020
Why can't musicians get politicians to stop playing their songs?
Oct 01, 2020
SXSW 2021 goes virtual, but holds out hope for IRL option
Sep 23, 2020
Lana Del Rey, Jeff Tweedy, Mariah Carey, David Byrne plan big music books for fall 2020
Sep 16, 2020
New Music Roundup
Sep 11, 2020
Radio K's Julian Green on how college radio is showing up in 2020
Sep 04, 2020
The 2020 MTV VMAs and the best videos to come out of quarantine
Aug 31, 2020
Music world works to guard mental and physical health in COVID era
Aug 27, 2020
In pandemic tech boom, who's making money on music?
Aug 25, 2020
Why did it take 18 years to file charges in the murder of Run-DMC's Jam Master Jay?
Aug 20, 2020
How is the pandemic permanently changing the music world?
Aug 18, 2020
Author and pop historian Maria Sherman on boy bands
Aug 13, 2020
From Smash Mouth at Sturgis to illegal raves in Europe, music draws thousands outdoors
Aug 12, 2020
How TikTok became a hit machine
Aug 06, 2020
Spotify CEO says the album cycle is over
Aug 04, 2020
Is every artist an indie artist now?
Jul 30, 2020
Save Our Stages Act introduced to help independent venues
Jul 28, 2020
Musicians lost to COVID-19
Jul 23, 2020
Muzak goes bankrupt
Jul 14, 2020
Michael Stipe and Aaron Dessner talk about 'No Time for Love Like Now'
Jul 10, 2020
Artists doing whatever it takes to sustain themselves as pandemic pressures grow
Jul 08, 2020
Country music faces racial reckoning
Jun 30, 2020
How musicians are fighting white supremacy
Jun 23, 2020
Drive-in shows by Garth Brooks and others a bright spot amid dark outlook for live music
Jun 18, 2020
Interview with Nabil Ayers
Jun 17, 2020
From the Grammys to 'Lady A,' music industry changes its language
Jun 16, 2020
Epidemiologists uneasy about concert safety for another full year
Jun 11, 2020
Artists respond to George Floyd's killing with new and renewed songs of protest
Jun 09, 2020
Will 'Blackout Tuesday' lead to meaningful industry change?
Jun 04, 2020
Minnesota music community shows up, helps out, calls for change
Jun 02, 2020