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.

Anderson .Paak brought out his alter ego, DJ Pee .Wee, for an interactive Red Bull Directions set at First Avenue in Minneapolis on Saturday, Nov. 8.

The multidisciplinary performer, artist, and musician made a triumphant return to Orchestra Hall in Minneapolis for two concerts with the Minnesota Orchestra.

Friday night, Icelandic indie-folk rockers Of Monsters and Men played the first of two shows at the Palace Theatre in St. Paul. Fellow Icelandic artist Arny Margret opened the show.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what Grammy-nominated songs or artists would you like to hear?