Released on October 14, 1981, 'Controversy' is Prince's fourth full-length album. The record is notable for several firsts, and was a firm foundation to launch him into megastardom.

On October 13, 1992, Prince debuted a follow-up to 1991's 'Diamonds and Pearls,' colloquially known as 'the Love Symbol Album.' It was a turning point in Prince's music career and his personal life.

Maceo Parker is a bona fide music legend. Since starting his legendary run with James Brown in the mid-60s, Maceo has been at the center of every significant move in the funk world. His infectious, rhythmically dextrous alto is a part of the blueprint of the genre and he continues to play great music to this day.

The newest album by P.O.S and Astronautalis is out Friday, October 12, but we've got your chance for a first listen.

Each Fall, The Current collects some of the best live and in-studio performances of past year into one great album -- Live Current. This year, we're proud to release the fourteenth volume in the series.

This uptempo song from Cash's upcoming album, 'She Remembers Everything,' bares the message that love carries with it the certainty of loss.

Artists heard on The Current are frequently featured on TV programs, and we've gathered the listings in one convenient place for you. See the complete listings and find performance videos as the week progresses. You can also subscribe to receive the week's schedule in your inbox to plan your TV viewing around music.

With 'Dirty Mind,' released on October 8, 1980, Prince jumped to the head of the class, laying the sonic blueprint that would help define the music of the '80s and beyond.

Radiohead frontman Thom Yorke's first film score includes this psychedelic track.

'Remind Me Tomorrow,' Van Etten's forthcoming new album, follows four years of dramatic changes and ambitious pursuits in the singer's life.