A new Rolling Stone profile of Adele contains lots of new details about the star’s life and music, but the part that’s getting most attention is her response to Damon Albarn‘s dismissal of her as “insecure,” her new album as “middle of the road.” Adele now says “it ended up being one of those ‘don’t meet your idol’ moments. And…

The Uptown VFW, on Lyndale Avenue just north of Lake Street in Minneapolis, has announced a renovation that will bring a new live music room with a capacity of 400-500 people to the venue’s street-facing side. “Floor-to-ceiling glass and an outdoor patio will front Lyndale, with lots of TVs playing sports and a full kitchen that…

Today is Election Day in the United States; voters across America are heading to the polls to vote in mayoral, city council, school board and other more locally focused elections. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs for Election Day do you want to hear? Send us your requests.

This week, John Moe stopped by The Current's Morning Show to talk to Jill Riley and Sean McPherson about the new Apple TV and the new Roku box. 'Here's how much I love TV: I've had Rokus and Apple TVs for a while now,' John says. He shares the latest updates to these technologies.

There’s something so satisfyingly simple and appropriate about the title of Bully’s debut full-length, Feels Like. In just two words it captures the band’s ability to convey pain and frustration, to tap into primal urges, and to channel emotional intensity into their songs. And it hints at the longing and despair that the listener is…

Anonymous Choir: Anonymous Choir sings Leonard Cohen The Minneapolis choir that sings your favorite pop tunes is now exploring the songbook of the man who brought you “Hallelujah” and the theme song for the latest season of True Detective. Anonymous Choir released their latest set of covers, Anonymous Choir sings Leonard Cohen, on Sunday. It…

Sun Records released a hit for Jerry Lee Lewis; the Beatles recorded 'Michelle'; the soundtrack to 'Miami Vice' topped the U.S. charts; Vanilla Ice had the first rap song to top the U.S. singles chart; and Adam Ant was born in London, Today in Music History.

Via Twitter, Sleigh Bells have accused Demi Lovato of sampling two of their songs without permission. Specifically, Sleigh Bells are alleging that samples from their songs “Infinity Guitars” and “Riot Rhythm” are heard in Lovato’s new song “Stars.” Lovato has not yet responded to the allegation. (Pitchfork) In other alleged theft news, Taylor Swift has been sued by Jesse Braham,…

Now on vol. 12 of his Bootleg Series, Bob Dylan releases The Cutting Edge: 1965-1966, featuring more than 100 previously unreleased tracks and alternate takes. Enter for a chance to win!

Nov. 2 is All Souls' Day, a day of remembrance for many Christian religions. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that mention 'soul'? Send us your requests.