WatchWatch a three-song solo acoustic set by singer-songwriter Anna Graves Aug 1, 2025Singer-songwriter Anna Graves visited The Current studio to record solo acoustic versions of three songs, including an unreleased song that speaks to Graves' Minnesota roots.
PhotosPhotos: Pixies play 'Bossanova' and 'Trompe le Monde' at the Palace Tony Nelson • Aug 1, 2025The alt-rock legends performed a throwback set featuring two classic albums on Thursday evening at Palace Theatre in St. Paul. The show included a track-by-track dig into the band’s 1990 album Bossanova followed by 1991’s Trompe le Monde in its entirety. Kurt Vile + The Violators opened up.
In MemoriamAccordion master Flaco Jimenez has died at 86John Burnett • Aug 1, 2025Over a career that spanned 70 years, Jimenez' playing came to define Tex-Mex music and carried the tradition-drenched conjunto sound all over the world and across genres.
Today In Music HistoryAugust 1 in Music History: Happy birthday to Chuck D Aug 1, 2025Joe Elliott and Chuck D were born; Beatles Monthly became a thing; Sonny and Cher got a show; the harmonica made a comeback; and MTV launched, Today in Music History.
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: HinterlandJill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Aug 1, 2025For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from artists playing Hinterland Music Festival this year would you like to hear?
WatchSierra Hull: Tiny Desk ConcertKara Frame • Aug 1, 2025The mandolin virtuoso captivates with her deep storytelling and incredibly fast fingerpicking.
Chart ShowThe Chart Show: Bon Iver jumps "From" No. 4 to No. 1 Jul 31, 2025This week, there’s a complete shakeup of the top five alongside a bunch of Chart Show debuts. Bon Iver’s “From” sits atop the chart.
Today In Music HistoryJuly 31 in Music History: Fontaines D.C. released 'A Hero's Death' Jul 31, 2025Elvis got mobbed after a show; James Taylor had a No. 1 single with friend Carole King's song; Survivor had the No. 1 album with 'Eye of the Tiger'; Springsteen played his longest show ever; and Fatboy Slim was born, Today in Music History.
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: Uncommon InstrumentsJill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Jul 31, 2025For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs with unconventional instruments would you like to hear?
In MemoriamEngland's Birmingham bids farewell to Ozzy Osbourne, its homegrown heavy metal heroWillem Marx • Jul 30, 2025Fans and relatives of the late Ozzy Osbourne converged to pay their final respects to metal star in his home city.