We've gone to great lengths to cover the big music stories of the year, but what about the music stories that have flown under the radar?

The British pop singer, who achieved fame as half of the duo Wham! before a breakout solo career, was 53.

Listen to the New Standards' 10th annual Holiday Show, a joyful and wry evening of song recorded live at the State Theatre in Minneapolis.

Tune in to The Current for a twist on traditional holiday music. Starting Dec. 23 at 10 a.m., it's A Current Christmas! You'll hear a mix of holiday music, from classic favorites to new takes on old standards. Plus, you'll hear The New Standards Holiday Show at 8 p.m. on Christmas Eve, and again at 8 a.m. on Christmas morning. Happy Holidays from all of us here at The Current!

It's our annual tradition of a Festivus-themed Coffee Break, George Costanza-approved. You know what to do!

Brianna Kocka, “Goodbye, Dear Lover” Singer/songwriter Brianna Kocka is back with another living room video (dueting with Jimmy Barnett). If you’ll be in La Crosse, Wis. around New Year’s Eve, check out her show at the Root Note on Dec. 30. City Counselor, “Ask The Gays” Prediction: The next four years will yield a mighty…

Today in Music History: Cat Stevens formally changed his name to Yusuf Islam, Beach Boy Brian Wilson had a nervous breakdown, Phil Collins went No. 1 with 'Another Day In Paradise', and Eddie Vedder was born.

Today's top music news stories include a new Christmas mixtape from Chance the Rapper, new music from Nine Inch Nails, and a living room tour announcement from Craig Finn of The Hold Steady.

Earlier this month, Justin Vernon and his team put on a transcendent performance aimed at soul-searching and purpose over pop and stardom at a cavernous warehouse in Brooklyn.

We've got something a little different planned for tomorrow's Coffee Break, so we're going all Christmas today. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what Christmas songs do you want to hear?