Carrying on the non-stop activity of the last eight years, the prolific rocker's 10th solo album feels as fractured and delirious as anything he's recorded. Listen to the album in its entirety before it releases on Friday, Jan. 22.

Nominations for this year’s Brit Awards — commonly regarded as the British equivalent of the Grammys — have been announced. Leading the nominees are Adele, James Bay, and Years & Years — each of whom nabbed four nominations. The awards will be presented in London on Feb. 24. (Billboard) We are remembering the life and music of David Bowie in…

In honor of the Oscar nominees coming out today, what songs from movies would you like to hear for the 9:30 Coffee Break?

MPR News Arts Reporter Marianne Combs joins Jade and Sean McPherson to talk about three happenings in the local art world.

Teenage Moods: Select Buds Teenage Moods are set to release Select Buds at the 7th Street Entry on Friday. The Moods are one of the more notable surf-psych bands in the Twin Cities scene, but their shows have been few and far between since their 2014 full-length Rosebuds. The band haven’t released any tracks off of…

After hearing of influential saxophonist Morris Wilson’s passing last weekend, we wanted to take some time to look back at his impact in the Twin Cities through his music and social work. Wilson, known as one of the greatest Twin Cities saxophonists, was a key player in the rhythm and blues, funk and jazz scenes,…

Before local act Gramma’s Boyfriend bring all their force to The Current’s 11th Birthday Party on Saturday, Jan. 23, take some time to get acquainted with the quirky quintet known for their energy and danceable sound. Here are six fun facts about Gramma’s Boyfriend, and you can click below to hear frontwoman Haley Bonar talk with Mac Wilson…

David Bowie released his debut single "Can't Help Thinking About Me"; Elvis Presley performed his "Aloha from Hawaii" concert; The Sex Pistols played their last live gig at Winterland in San Francisco; and Diana Ross made her last appearance with The Supremes, Today in Music History.

Alabama Shakes make a debut after owning the No.1 of 2015 according to The Current listeners; Bad Bad Hats, Lucius, Kendrick Lamar and the 1975 jump onto the chart; and Wolf Alice remain on top.

Run-D.M.C. will be the first rappers ever to receive a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. The Recording Academy announced on Wednesday that the iconic trio will be this year’s recipients of the award previously presented to the likes of Jefferson Airplane, Herbie Hancock, and Linda Ronstadt. (Billboard) We are remembering the life and music of David Bowie in a series of…