The Current's digital marketing strategist Tessa Glade shares her top 10 songs of 2015.

The Current's assistant program director Lindsay Kimball shares her top songs and concerts of 2015.

The Current's producer Derrick Stevens shares his top songs of 2015.

'Long Lost Suitcase' is not just Jones' story, but also the story of America's musical roots spreading to reach the whole planet, generation by generation. Get a first listen to Jones's new album before it comes out on Dec. 4, 2015.

Prince's '80s-era classic has gotten a modern update -- in Niger. Directed by Christopher Kirkley, starring the nomadic Tuareg people, this 'Purple Rain' remake, which screened at the Sound Unseen Festival in the Twin Cities, drops the kissing but keeps the attitude.

Festival Palomino, Trampled By Turtles‘ Americana festival at Canterbury Park, has announced that it will return for a third year: the 2016 date is Saturday, Sept. 17. Early-bird tickets are now on sale. The lineup won’t be announced until early next year, but it’s a pretty safe bet that a certain quick-strumming band from Duluth will…

Everyone needs a moment of zen on the road on snowy days. For today's Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that mention the words 'calm' or 'still' or give off a generally zen vibe?

Simon & Garfunkel hosted their first TV special; Sly and the Family Stone were at No. 1 with 'Family Affair'; a block in NYC was renamed Joey Ramone Place; and Dick Clark, host of American Bandstand and creator of the American Music Awards was born.

For a band as meticulous as Beach House, it is surprising they have another batch of songs to release so soon after their last, 'Depression Cherry'. The new album, 'Thank Your Lucky Stars,' is no surprise, no rarites collection; the quality of the new album speaks for itself.

Vice has released the full video of its recent interview with Eagles of Death Metal, who describe their harrowing and horrifying experiences during the Paris attacks — and pledge to carry on as a band. “I want to be the first band that plays in the Bataclan when it opens back up,” says frontman Jesse Hughes. Meanwhile,…