News and InterviewsA new Lennon-McCartney collab has dropped — but this time, it's by the Beatles' sonsNeda Ulaby • Apr 17, 2024A new single, "Primrose Hill," was co-written by Sean Ono Lennon and James McCartney, the youngest sons of Beatles musicians John Lennon and Paul McCartney.
FREE SHOW! Midwest Music Exchange: Exploring the Sounds of Manitoba & Minnesota Anna Graves, Colin Bracewell, Kelly Bado, and Leonard Sumner Apr 17, 2024Midwest Music Exchange Showcase featuring Anna Graves and Colin Bracewell – Kelly Bado + Leonard Sumner (Manitoba)
The Morning Show - with Jill RileyCoffee Break: National Recording Registry selections for 2024Jill Riley • Apr 17, 2024For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what music being inducted into the National Recording Registry this year would you like to year?
WatchArlo Parks plays songs from 'My Soft Machine' in The Current studioAyisha Jaffer • Apr 17, 2024The London-based artist visited The Current to play songs from her new album and to talk with host Ayisha Jaffer.
WatchHow to keep your records sounding great Luke Taylor and Eric Xu Romani • Apr 16, 2024Urban Lights Music owner and operator Timothy Wilson is energized by a new generation excited about vinyl records. “Vinyl’s final,” he says. “Get with it!”
The Morning Show - with Jill RileyCoffee Break: celebrate guitarJill Riley • Apr 16, 2024For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that feature unforgettable guitar riffs, facemelting solos, signature guitar tone, or iconic players would you like to hear?
Discover Music50 years ago, 'Come and Get Your Love' put Native culture on the bandstandElizabeth Blair • Apr 16, 2024Redbone's hit cracked the Billboard Top 5 this month in 1974. It was a first for a band with all Native and Mexican American members — but the song itself had a quietly political message, too.
News and InterviewsABBA, The Notorious B.I.G. and Green Day named to the National Recording RegistryAnastasia Tsioulcas • Apr 16, 2024Every year, the Library of Congress names 25 "audio treasures" to be preserved permanently. This year's selections range from ABBA and Green Day to World War I-era jazz pioneer James Reese Europe.
The Morning Show - with Jill RileyCoffee Break: Tax DayJill Riley • Apr 15, 2024For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that make reference to taxes or money do you want to hear?