Courtney Barnett was born; Sun Records released a hit for Jerry Lee Lewis; the Beatles recorded 'Michelle'; the soundtrack to 'Miami Vice' topped the U.S. charts; Vanilla Ice had the first rap song to top the U.S. singles chart; and Adam Ant was born in London, Today in Music History.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs relating to the night or it being dark outside would you like to hear?

Nina DiAngelo and Monica West cohosted Roxy's Drag Queen Charity Bingo on Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025, at Roxy's in Minneapolis. This was a fundraiser and member engagement event for The Current featuring members of the staff.

For this week’s Classic Americana pick, we spotlight a prolific country hitmaker, the late Earl Thomas Conley.

Billy Idol caused trouble on tour; The Supremes started a four-week run at No. 1, David Bowie read poems on stage; Iggy and the Stooges played their first live show; and Outkast released one of hip-hop’s greatest albums, Today in Music History.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that could be considered scary or creepy would you like to hear?

Out Friday, Oct. 31, the eight-disc, 139-track set, ‘Through The Open Window,’ contains a treasure trove of more than 20 primitive and unreleased home recordings made in his home state between 1956 and 1963.

Laufey's "Lover Girl" heads to the Hall of Fame on her tenth week.

Jill Riley of The Current’s Morning Show talked with actor Barry Bostwick about The Rocky Horror Picture Show - 50th Anniversary Spectacular Tour. Bostwick, who is best known for portraying Brad Majors in the film, shared stories about the movie, the cast, and much more.

George Michael released 'Faith''; Jam Master Jay was killed; Roy Orbison's 'Oh, Pretty Woman' went Gold; Pink Floyd released 'Meddle' in the U.S.; Australia's Men at Work had their first U.S. No. 1 hit; and Black Sabbath performed on Late Night with David Letterman, their first TV appearance after a 22-year gap, Today in Music History.