For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from an artist you would like to show appreciation to would you like to hear?

Brian Jones of the Rolling Stones bought A.A. Milne's former home; Men At Work had the top album in the United States; Elton John performed for the first time in Mexico; and the Beatles' animated film 'Yellow Submarine' was released in the United States, Today in Music History.

Jarvis Cocker croons, coos and dances his way through this career-spanning Tiny Desk with Pulp.

Escobedo had been leading Kimmel's house band since the show launched in 2003. The musician and the comedian were childhood friends in Las Vegas.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from bands that helped launch an artist’s solo career would you like to hear?

The Monkees' debut album started a long run at No. 1; Lionel Richie had a massive hit with 'All Night Long'; fans and friends celebrated the life of legendary BBC DJ John Peel; Spotify responded to Taylor Swift's rebuff; and Neil Young was born, Today in Music History.

JOSEPH, comprised of Natalie and Meegan Closner, will perform at The Current’s 21st Anniversary with Brigitte Calls Me Baby and Colin Bracewell at First Avenue in Minneapolis on Friday, Jan. 23, 2026. They stopped by the The Current’s Morning Show to speak with host Jill Riley.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs with the number one in the title would you like to hear?

Bill Haley enjoyed his first top-10 single; Elvis played his last gig before a two-year layoff for the army; the Velvet Underground played their first gig; Donna Summer had a hit with a cover tune; Smashing Pumpkins had a hit album; and Phil Taylor passed away, Today in Music History.

Amid a 24-hour news cycle and personalized algorithms, a wave of young artists are reviving bold, plainspoken protest music that cuts through the noise.