Earlier this week, Billboard reported that negotiations between the Beatles and streaming services were complete, and that the Fab Four’s musical catalog could start streaming on services like Spotify and Apple Music as soon as this week. Now, it’s official: the Beatles’ catalog will be available at 12:01 a.m. on Christmas Eve via Apple Music, Deezer, Google…

Original Cheap Trick drummer Bun E. Carlos says he doesn’t “get along very good” with frontman Robin Zander, but he expects the band’s founding members will “make nice” and reunite to play together for the band’s forthcoming induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. (Rolling Stone) Fellow inductees Chicago will also play at the 2016 ceremony —…

Each year, The Current sees dozens of artists through our doors. 2015 was no different. When artists come to the station, we try to spend time with them in the studio, but often their schedules don’t allow for anything more than a quick on-air chat, and if we’re lucky, a quick portrait session. The best…

Today is the winter solstice, which is the shortest day, and the longest night, of the year. Let's all get through this dark day together with great songs that are short in length.

Villa Rosa: Le Muria This album is named after the mythical lost continent Lemuria. That’s where Maria Isa and Muja Messiah went with this album: mythical and mystical. There are a few classic Villa Rosa songs, “Utah” being one of them, but for the most part, you are floating along through stories of pain and…

CBGB, one of the most famed venues in music history — proving ground for artists like Talking Heads, Patti Smith, and the Ramones — closed in 2006. Now, it’s set to reopen — but no, not in its original Bowry location. Also, not as a music venue. CBGB — renamed the CBGB L.A.B. (Lounge And Bar) — will…

The former White Stripes singer founded his band and his label, Third Man, in Detroit, but in recent years has made a home base in Nashville. Now the label has opened an outpost in his hometown.

Let's put together a set of music with secular Jesus references for today's 9:30 Coffee Break. (Which is to say, non-religious songs that mention Jesus.)

With new tunes and new takes on the classics, Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings' new seasonal collection brings a little funk, soul and joy to the holidays.

According to sources considered reliable by Billboard, Beatles fans are about to get a massive Christmas gift: the Fab Four’s catalog will reportedly debut on streaming services this week. There’s been no official confirmation, but Billboard reports that users of “most, if not all” streaming services will be able to start playing the Beatles’ music this week.…