Chart ShowThe Chart Show: Wet Leg slug out another week at No. 1 Jun 26, 2025Isle of Wight indie-rockers Wet Leg hold on to the top spot while new songs by Japanese Breakfast and Minneapolis band Night Moves make Chart Show debuts.
Today In Music HistoryJune 26 in Music History: Happy birthday, Mick Jones Jun 26, 2025The U.S. version of 'A Hard Day's Night' was released; the Byrds hit No. 1 with a Bob Dylan cover; Elvis Presley played his final stage show; and Mick Jones of the Clash, Big Audio Dynamite and Carbon/Silicon turns 63, Today in Music History.
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: AccordionsJill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Jun 26, 2025For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that feature an accordion would you like to hear?
News and InterviewsWhere to find backyard concerts in the Twin Cities this summerLuke Taylor • Jun 25, 2025Amid a trend of homeowners opening their residences as informal music venues, The Current checked in with three domestic impresarios about what it’s like to host concerts at home.
Today In Music HistoryJune 25 in Music History: release of Prince and the Revolution's album, 'Purple Rain' Jun 25, 2025Jackie Wilson kept on singing; Marvin Gaye has his third No. 1 single; 'Flashdance' hit No. 1 in the album charts; Prince released the 'Purple Rain' album; Debbie Gibson made chart history; Michael Jackson passed away; and 'On The Run' kicked off, Today in Music History.
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: Global Beatles DayJill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Jun 25, 2025For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from The Beatles’ universe would you like to hear?
WatchValerie June plays songs from 'Owls, Omens and Oracles' in The Current studio Mac Wilson • Jun 25, 2025In town for a show at the State Theatre in Minneapolis, singer-songwriter Valerie June brings her music and joyful spirit into The Current studio.
Today In Music HistoryJune 24 in Music History: Happy birthday to Colin Blunstone of The Zombies Jun 24, 2025The Monkees went to No. 1 on the U.S. album charts; Weezer released "Undone - The Sweater Song"; a working draft of Bob Dylan's "Like a Rolling Stone" sold for $2 million; and Colin Blunstone was born, Today in Music History.
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: Get DressedJill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Jun 24, 2025For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs with clothing in the title or with lyrics that mention clothes would you like to hear?
Today In Music HistoryJune 23 in Music History: Wolf Alice's 'My Love Is Cool' gets its U.S. release Jun 23, 2025Ray Charles was at the top of the charts; Tiffany started her Mall Tour; Bobby "Blue" Bland passed away; Leon Bridges released his debut album; and Wolf Alice’s debut album was released in the United States, Today in Music History.