The Current Guitar CollectionThe Current's Guitar Collection: David Rawlings, 1935 Epiphone OlympicLuke Taylor, Evan Clark and Josh Sauvageau • Mar 10, 2025Singer-songwriter David Rawlings talks about a guitar he found in a friend’s basement and located an incredibly rare item to trade for it.
Today In Music HistoryMarch 10 in Music History: Happy birthday to Gary Louris Mar 10, 2025The Sex Pistols inked a six-day contract; Pearl Jam's bassist and drummer celebrate birthdays; Simon and Garfunkel recorded 'The Sound of Silence'; Pink Floyd released 'Dark Side of the Moon'; and Edie Brickell was born, Today in Music History.
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: Take a NapJill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Mar 10, 2025For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs about napping or sleep would you like to hear?
In MemoriamD'Wayne Wiggins, founding member of the R&B group Tony! Toni! Tone!, has died at 64The Associated Press • Mar 8, 2025Wiggins died Friday morning after battling bladder cancer for over the past year, according to a statement released by his family on social media.
News and InterviewsDolly Parton pays homage to late husband Carl Dean with 'If You Hadn't Been There'Isabella Gomez Sarmiento • Mar 7, 2025Dolly Parton's husband, Carl Dean, died on Monday. On Friday at midnight, Parton released the song "If You Hadn't Been There" in his memory.
SXSWThe Current's 10 musicians to watch at SXSW 2025Reed Fischer • Mar 7, 2025The South by Southwest Music Festival is a yearly music discovery hub. Held March 10-15, 2025, in Austin, Texas, the fest will showcase up-and-coming acts from around the world. Here are 10 artists to watch this year.
Classic AmericanaClassic Americana: Townes Van ZandtMike Pengra and Luke Taylor • Mar 7, 2025Our Classic Americana pick this week celebrates Townes Van Zandt, a singer-songwriter most often associated with Texas, but who graduated from high school in Minnesota.
Today In Music HistoryMarch 7 in Music History: David Bowie released 'Young Americans' Mar 7, 2025Plus: 'Bridge Over Troubled Water' hit No. 1; "Dueling Banjos" got a gold record; David Bowie released his ninth studio album 'Young Americans'; George Michael was voted the sexiest musician; and Ernie Isley was born, Today in Music History.
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: International Women’s Day (is Saturday!)Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Mar 7, 2025For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from artists that are women would you like to hear?
Chart ShowThe Chart Show: Batiste bounces back Mar 6, 2025Jon Batiste returns to the top five with his bluesy take on Beethoven while Minnesota artist Ber holds on to the No. 1 spot with “Oh, To Be Cool.”