Monday would have been Kurt Cobain’s 50th birthday. To mark the occasion, his daughter Frances Bean Cobain shared a handwritten note to her late father. “You are loved and you are missed,” she wrote. “Thank you for giving me the GIFT of life.” (Pitchfork) February 20th 2017. Happy Birthday. A post shared by Frances Bean Cobain (@space_witch666) on Feb…

Bill DeVille says he can't get enough of the 'desert blues' sound of Saharan musicians Tinariwen. For his DJ Pick of the Week, DeVille chose 'Sastanaqqam' from the band's new album, 'Elwan.' DeVille says he can't get enough of Tinariwen's 'swirling guitars and hypnotic rhythms.'

Today is President's Day - a federal holiday held on the third Monday of February celebrating the presidents of the United States along with George Washington's birthday. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that mention presidents?

Jimi Hendrix made his stage debut; Andrew Lloyd Weber landed at No. 1 on the U.S. album chart; and the Supremes entered the Hot 100 with a song that would go on to No. 1 and be remembered for its signature dance moves as much as its catchy groove.

Dearly beloved, we are gathered here this week to honor Prince, who was selected by the listeners of The Current to cap our celebration of Black History Month.

'Highway Queen' is the new album from Nashville singer-songwriter Nikki Lane, also known as the First Lady of Outlaw Country. Lane operates outside the norms of the country music world, making her own rules and not apologizing for it. Being labeled an outlaw suits Nikki Lane's image, her fashion sense, her blend of country and rock, and her feisty lyrics.

Before their big gig at the State Theatre, Taylor Goldsmith, Wylie Gelber and Lee Pardini of Dawes stopped by The Current to curate a playlist and take over our airwaves with a Theft of the Dial.

Today's top music news stories include a new album and tour for John Mellencamp, a surprise song from Lana Del Rey, and an unreleased memoir by Mick Jagger.

The thirteenth and would-be final episode of the 43rd season of A Prairie Home Companion was notable for several reasons.

The revered drummer, who suffered from bladder cancer in the past, popularized the breakbeat and became one of the most sampled musicians ever.