Coffee BreakCoffee Break: Double EntendreJill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Dec 2, 2025For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs with a double meaning would you like to hear?
News and InterviewsSophie Hiroko's music explores living life as one big poemMacie Rasmussen • Dec 1, 2025Now making Minneapolis her new home, the Duluth-raised rock musician draws from a childhood spent in nature to write about big feelings.
Today In Music HistoryDec. 1 in Music History: Happy Birthday, Janelle Monáe Dec 1, 2025The Teddy Bears, The Carpenters and Whitney Houston had No. 1 hits; Neil Young was sued for having "not commercial enough music"; 'Ice Ice Baby' was at the top of the U.K. Singles Chart; and Janelle Monáe turns 38, Today in Music History.
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: Cyber MondayJill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Dec 1, 2025For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that reference computers would you like to hear?
Discover MusicIs Paul McCartney's 'Wonderful Christmastime' simply… horrible?Scott Neuman • Dec 1, 2025In the decades since its release, "Wonderful Christmastime" has become a seasonal staple beloved by some but loathed by others.
Discover MusicDavid Byrne: Tiny Desk ConcertRobin Hilton • Dec 1, 2025In matching, brilliant blue suits, David Byrne and his band squeeze behind the Desk to perform four songs, including Talking Heads' "Life During Wartime."
Today In Music HistoryNov. 28 in Music History: Happy birthday to Berry Gordy Nov 28, 2025Elvis scored his third No.1 hit; Nirvana rallied against lip-syncing; R.E.M had their first top 10 hit with "The One I Love"; Randy Newman turns 80; and Motown Records founder Berry Gordy is 96, Today in Music History.
Today In Music HistoryNov. 27 in Music History: The Avalanches released 'Since I Left You' Nov 27, 2025Mick Jagger didn't have fleas, Freddy Mercury was remembered, George Harrison stepped out with a triple album, and Lori Barbero was born, Today in Music History.
The Current's Time Machine Weekend 2025 Nov 27, 2025This holiday weekend, take a sonic journey across music history. Starting Wednesday morning at 5 and continuing all weekend long, it’s a Time Machine Weekend.
Today In Music HistoryNov. 26 in Music History: Blondie released 'Autoamerican' Nov 26, 2025Tina Turner was born; Johnny Cash had his first hit, Miles David got married, and The Sex Pistols caused some anarchy Today in Music History.