Listen up. It's National Sock Day. We just played an in-studio with JD McPherson where he played songs off his new record SOCKS. And we just learned that George H.W. Bush had socks for every occasion, even his funeral. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that mention socks or any kind of footwear?

Minnesota music landmark First Avenue has teamed up with Minneapolis retailer Ragstock to create a pair of holiday sweaters sure to catch the eyes of local music fans. Ragstock, a thrift chain with locations that have become go-to destinations for holiday sweater shoppers, helped create two “ugly” Christmas sweaters adorned with the First Ave logo…

This Saturday, Dec. 8, two of the world’s leading Qawwali musicians, Fareed Ayaz and Abu Muhammad, will be returning to Minnesota for a live Qawwali concert. Held at the Minnesota Masonic Heritage Center in Bloomington, the concert aims to bring Qawwali music to Minnesota for more people to hear. Originating in India during the 13th century, Qawwali music is…

Host Mary Lucia shares her favorite songs of 2018.

Will “the next great musical” to hit movie theaters be a jukebox film that tells a fictional story inspired by songs like “Raspberry Beret” and, dare we imagine, “Darling Nikki”? It couldn’t be worse than Fifty Shades of Grey. Variety reports that Universal Pictures is developing a movie featuring Prince’s music — but not a biopic,…

Hanukkah began last night - a Jewish holiday also known as the Festival of Lights and the Feast of Dedication that is observed for eight nights and days. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that mention light or miracles?

Elle King returns with an album bristling with self-doubt, depression, and more than a little self-medication. If the proceedings sound a little too dark and dreary, not to worry. This is after all an Elle King record, so there's also plenty of snarling loud guitar fun.

Transmission Presents ‘80s Prom – A New Year’s Eve Celebration Ft. DJ Jake Rudh First Avenue, Minneapolis 9 p.m., $10/$20, 18+ Join The Current’s own DJ Jake Rudh for a special New Year’s Eve edition of Transmission at First Avenue — featuring their signature mix of new wave, indie, British pop, funk, garage rock and…

A serial burglar was caught this week after escaping from the Hennepin County jail in downtown Minneapolis. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear about prison and jail?

Ryan and Pony – Fast As I Can Ryan and Pony of the Melismatics become anime characters in this video by Sara Miscavage. Check out their monster battle and super-catchy single before seeing them at the Turf Club on Dec. 19. Holy Hannah! – Time Machine Looks beachy, sounds fevered. Established Twin Cities vocalist Hannah van…