An upright piano, a guitar and Daniel Caesar, lifted by a 12-piece choir. The presentation is simple, but the effect is transcendent.

Run by Zoo Animal musician and studio engineer Holly Hansen, Heights Coffee Bar in Columbia Heights is an intentional return to an earlier era of locally owned neighborhood businesses and in-person interactions.

The Beatles began work on 'Let It Be', Sid Vicious went to trial, John and Yoko's album caused some controversy, Elvis hit No. 1, Ozzy got back with his band, and Rick Hall passed away, Today in Music History.

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

Happy birthday to Grandmaster Flash and Noah Kahan. Today in Music History.

The spiteful lead single from the band’s sophomore album, moisturizer, reached the top spot on The Current’s annual Top 89 countdown for 2025. 

Check out the best songs of the year, as voted by The Current's listeners, on Wednesday, Dec. 31.

It was another strong year for full-length albums. Here are The Current’s picks for the best albums of 2025.

Paul McCartney became a 'Sir' after he was listed in the Queen's New Year's Honours List; The Kinks made their live debut when they played at the Lotus House Restaurant in London; Paul Westerberg and John Denver were born, Today in Music History.

Chicago indie-rock band Ratboys performed an intimate MicroShow at Cloudland Theater in Minneapolis on Tuesday, Nov. 18. Watch video of the set.