PhotosPhotos: Night Moves rock Sociable Cider WerksLaura Buhman • Jun 27, 2025The Twin Cities band performed songs from their forthcoming new album, Double Life, at Sociable Cider Werks in Minneapolis on Thursday, June 26, 2025.
Classic AmericanaClassic Americana: Clifton ChenierMike Pengra and Luke Taylor • Jun 27, 2025For this week’s Classic Americana pick, we mark the 100th anniversary of the birth of legendary performer Clifton Chenier, known as the King of Zydeco.
Today In Music HistoryJune 27 in Music History: The B-52's released 'Cosmic Thing' Jun 27, 2025MCA bought Motown Records; The Who's bass player was chosen as the best; The Jackson 5 was at the top of the charts with "The Love You Save"; Black Flag played their final gig, and Andre Cymone was born, Today in Music History.
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: Pride WeekendJill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Jun 27, 2025For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what Pride-themed dance anthems would you like to hear?
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?