Each week during The Chart Show, Mark Wheat takes a moment to acknowledge those listeners around the world who are listening to The Current stream. Here's a map that charts those global listeners. Not on here? Send your global-shout-out request.

Back in 2013, The Current staff got together and thought, "What would happen if listeners could sound off on music that the programming team were considering adding to our playlist?" The result is what we hoped: a lively discussion on 11 songs from brand new bands to veterans. Here are the results!

For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, we're inspired by today's Member Drive thank-you gift, a Minnesota State Parks pass. So we'd like to know, what songs would you like to hear that mention "park" or "parks" or describe the great outdoors?

Cloud Cult recently shared a glimpse into the recording studio, performing a new track titled “Every Thing.” The video was filmed at the band’s Earthology Records in western Wisconsin and gives us a sneak peek at what the group have been working on. There has been no concrete information regarding a new Cloud Cult album following…

MPR News Arts Reporter Marianne Combs joins Steve Seel and Jill Riley to talk about three theatrical productions happening in the Twin Cities.

Minneapolis hip-hop label Rhymesayers Entertainment has entered the boom box market – and, simultaneously, the phone case market. iPhone case maker PERI has successfully held an Indiegogo campaign to attach high-definition speakers to your phone. As a part of the campaign, Rhymesayers created a special edition skin for their fans. The campaign, which ends tomorrow, reached its fundraising goal of…

The Beatles said "hello" and "goodbye," George Harrison fended off yet another robber, and a Motown legend celebrates a birthday Today in Music History.

Sean Lennon is being sued for $10 million dollars by his next-door West Village neighbors, who just happen to be the parents of actress Marisa Tomei. Gary and Addie Tomei say that a “stink tree” owned by Lennon is damaging their foundation with its ever-growing roots, and that Lennon refuses to do anything about it. (Stereogum) Fresh of…

The Decemberists shoot up the Chart along with Modest Mouse; St. Vincent solidifies her standing; Father John Misty is inducted to the Hall of Fame; Punch Brothers, Laura Marling, Glass Animals and Hozier make Chart debuts.

The Last Revel always bring intensity and energy to their live performances, and that comes across in this in-studio session at Radio Heartland. You can even watch videos of the band's performances.