Marcus J. Moore's new book comes billed as 'the first cultural biography' of Kendrick Lamar. It's certain 'The Butterfly Effect' won't be the last.

We're on Day 3 of the Member Drive and we keep hearing from amazing listeners who say that The Current is their companion every day. All of these comments have got us thinking about companions. Whether it's a friend, family member, spouse, or pet, now is the time to hold our companions close.

We knew this day was coming, and now, it’s here: today, the former Flyte Tyme Studios in Edina is being torn down. Alan Stricklin, a member of our audience and a past Minnesota Public Radio employee, sent photos of the demolition in progress. It’s the end of an era for a Minnesota music landmark that…

The temperatures have dropped this week, we're headed towards a stressful and perhaps lonely set of holidays, and it feels like we've settled into the start of a long winter. So let's build a cozy fire together today. For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that mention fire or burning?

November 16 is International Day for Tolerance. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that embody tolerance, understanding, friendship, and unity?

While his fourth studio album doesn't stray too far from what you expect Jeff Tweedy, you can hear his use of the studio as an instrument with warm layers of voices and melodies backing his steady voice. Joined by his sons Spencer and Sam, the album is a reassurance that even though recorded in lockdown, we can all re-center ourselves around telling stories from the heart with help from those around us.

It's World Kindness Day, so for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs with positive vibes do you want to hear?

“I feel like the online version of this show captures the spirit of the people in it,” video artist Ingrid Weise said. “Nights for All Time captures something vulnerable, intimate and real.” Nights for All Time began as an in-person concert series curated by musician Jeremy Ylvisaker at Aster Cafe and has since transitioned to…

Neil Young was born on this day in 1945, making him 75 today. For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear from the world of Neil Young - originals, covers, collaborations, etc.?

When Lucy O'Brien and her friends started a rock band in the punk era, they didn't know any women artists to serve as models. As a music journalist, O'Brien would go on to write a book to help ensure no future artists would lack for knowledge of women's foundational goal in rock, pop, and hip-hop.