As the leader of Wavves, Nathan Williams has spent five albums grafting big emotions onto a restless runaround of energetic pop-punk and stoner fuzz.

CHVRCHES, Kurt Vile and Ben Folds move up the chart significantly; Craig Finn is a new entry; and Tame Impala hold on to No.1 for the second straight week.

Adele hasn’t made an official announcement, but multiple sources—including the New York Times—are reporting that her next album will likely be released on Nov. 20 or thereabouts. Other details are still under wraps, but fans are reasonably speculating that the album’s title will be 25. Morrissey‘s debut novel List of the Lost is out today in the…

One of six winners at the 2014 Kerrville Folk Festival, Matt Nakoa finds himself among a prestigious list of past winners, including Steve Earle, Patty Griffin and Lyle Lovett. Nakoa's album, 'A Dozen Other Loves,' has been well received. Let's get to know this rising star a bit better.

Alan Sparhawk of Low describes his Danelectro Convertible as 'weird,' but that's what he likes about it. 'Sometimes guitars speak back to you, and they give back to you, and that's just magic,' he says. Check out what Alan has to say about the guitar he's taking on tour for 'Ones and Sixes.'

It's the first day of autumn. For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that make you think of autumn? Send us your requests.

Joe Alton visits The Current's Morning Show to talk about Oktoberfest celebrations happening in the Twin Cities metro area. 'It's all about the parties,' Joe says. 'It's kind of like St. Patrick's Day -- everyone's an honorary German this time of year.' Check out a list of celebrations.

Hi! Welcome to a new adventure. This is the first ever episode of my first ever podcast, the O.K. Show. Why the O.K. Show? At first I thought it was a self-deprecating, cute name—you know, it’s not that great of a show, but it’s okay. But then it occurred to me that one of the…

“I feel like you don’t like me.” The seven most poisonous words I’ve ever said to another person. It says “I’m a victim,” “I know exactly what you are thinking,” and “please confirm my unlikability” in one lousy sentence. I’ve said these words to myself and out loud so many times it’s become my Memory…

Buddy Holly and the Crickets had a hit with 'That'll Be The Day'; a widely believed story about Paul McCartney was started in DeKalb, Ill.; Neil Young was honored at the Americana Awards in Nashville; and the great Ray Charles was born 85 years ago Today in Music History.