PhotosPhotos: papa mbye and friends at Amsterdam Bar & HallBump Opera • Apr 11, 2025On Thursday, April 10, Carbon Sound and The Current presented papa mbye and friends at Amsterdam Bar & Hall in St. Paul as part of Minnesota Music Month.
Classic AmericanaClassic Americana: Bob DylanMike Pengra and Luke Taylor • Apr 11, 2025Our Classic Americana pick this week highlights a song by Minnesota-born music legend Bob Dylan, who recently performed in Minnesota.
Today In Music HistoryApril 11 in Music History: Pavement released 'Wowee Zowee' Apr 11, 2025Oasis released 'Supersonic'; James Brown entered the charts for the first time; Pearl Jam played SNL; Dylan made his New York debut; and Stuart Adamson was born, today in music history.
Chart ShowThe Chart Show: Jack White rocks his way to No. 1 and into Hall of Fame Apr 10, 2025Jack White now has 12 songs in the Chart Show Hall of Fame. Following a two-night stand at the Palace Theatre in Saint Paul, Jack White's "Archbishop Harold Holmes" ends a ten-week run at No. 1.
The Current Guitar CollectionThe Current's Guitar Collection: Kris Delmhorst, 1968 Gibson J-50Evan Clark • Apr 10, 2025Singer-songwriter Kris Delmhorst talks about a guitar she saw in a shop in Colorado and knew it was the guitar for her.
News and InterviewsJillian Lauren: What we know about police shooting of Weezer bassist's wifeBill Chappell • Apr 10, 2025Jillian Lauren suffered a non-life-threatening injury this week when police shot her in her yard after they say she pointed a gun at them. Details about the incident in Los Angeles are still emerging.
Today In Music HistoryApril 10 in Music History: Happy birthday, Brian Setzer Apr 10, 2025Mark Oliver Everett, better known as E., was born; Elton John released his self-titled second album; Marvin Gaye recorded a hit; Jim Morrison pulled out all the stops in Boston; Peter Frampton came alive in the album charts; Kate Bush was awarded a CBE; and Little Eva passed away, Today in Music History.
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: Record Store Day (is Saturday!)Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Apr 10, 2025For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that mention records would you like to hear?
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: Minnesota Music Day!Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Apr 10, 2025For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from Minnesota bands or artists that mention locations in Minnesota would you like to hear?
Record Store DayWax World is a new DJ-centered record store in south MinneapolisNatalia Toledo • Apr 9, 2025Rosa Garcia took over the store formerly known as Wizard Wax in November. Learn more about the inventory and their future plans in this Q&A