In MemoriamAccordion master Flaco Jimenez has died at 86John Burnett • Aug 1, 2025Over a career that spanned 70 years, Jimenez' playing came to define Tex-Mex music and carried the tradition-drenched conjunto sound all over the world and across genres.
Today In Music HistoryAugust 1 in Music History: Happy birthday to Chuck D Aug 1, 2025Joe Elliott and Chuck D were born; Beatles Monthly became a thing; Sonny and Cher got a show; the harmonica made a comeback; and MTV launched, Today in Music History.
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: HinterlandJill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Aug 1, 2025For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from artists playing Hinterland Music Festival this year would you like to hear?
WatchSierra Hull: Tiny Desk ConcertKara Frame • Aug 1, 2025The mandolin virtuoso captivates with her deep storytelling and incredibly fast fingerpicking.
Chart ShowThe Chart Show: Bon Iver jumps "From" No. 4 to No. 1 Jul 31, 2025This week, there’s a complete shakeup of the top five alongside a bunch of Chart Show debuts. Bon Iver’s “From” sits atop the chart.
Today In Music HistoryJuly 31 in Music History: Fontaines D.C. released 'A Hero's Death' Jul 31, 2025Elvis got mobbed after a show; James Taylor had a No. 1 single with friend Carole King's song; Survivor had the No. 1 album with 'Eye of the Tiger'; Springsteen played his longest show ever; and Fatboy Slim was born, Today in Music History.
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: Uncommon InstrumentsJill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Jul 31, 2025For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs with unconventional instruments would you like to hear?
In MemoriamEngland's Birmingham bids farewell to Ozzy Osbourne, its homegrown heavy metal heroWillem Marx • Jul 30, 2025Fans and relatives of the late Ozzy Osbourne converged to pay their final respects to metal star in his home city.
Minnesota State FairThe Current's music and events at the Minnesota State Fair 2025 Jul 30, 2025Join The Current, Carbon Sound, Radio Heartland, The Local Show, and all of our friends at the MPR Booth at the Minnesota State Fair, Thursday, Aug. 21, through Labor Day (Monday, Sept. 1).
Today In Music HistoryJuly 30 in Music History: Happy Birthday, Seth Avett Jul 30, 2025The Troggs had a big hit with 'Wild Thing'; Andy Gibb was record-buyers' everything with a hit single; Steve Winwood rolled with a late-80s chart topper; Billy Bragg helped spread goodwill and guitars to the incarcerated; and Kate Bush was born and so was Seth Avett, Today in Music History.