Here are Radio Heartland Program Director Mike Pengra's favorite records that crossed his desk this past year, listed in no particular order. Some are new artists, some are not; some funky, some folky, some bluesy ... all of it wonderful music that fits perfectly into the Radio Heartland stream.

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.)

Johnny Solomon of Communist Daughter sat down with Jade and Sean McPherson to talk about his new Christmas EP 'Sing Sad Christmas' and what inspired the band's new music.

The Supremes made their last TV appearance together with Diana Ross; Lionel Richie started a four-week run at No. 1 with 'Say You, Say Me'; Elton John and David Furnish formally converted their civil partnership to a marriage; and Frank Zappa was born – Today in Music History.

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.…

I always hold off until Dec. 1, but this year, I found, when December arrived I was ready to dive all-in with Christmas music. As soon as the calendar turned, I found myself craving holiday music — and not just vaguely merry indie rock, but the real ruddy-cheeked classics. Bing Crosby, Ella Fitzgerald, Ray Conniff. I…

Ahead of the 1975's Minnesota gig we asked the band to stop by The Current's studio to take over our airwaves and play songs by some of their favorite artists.