Today's top music news stories include the announcement of Songwriters Hall of Fame nominees, stars pushing for gun control, and Taylor Swift accusing a blogger of defamation.

Ryan Adams describes Husker Du's influence on his life and music.

Artists heard on The Current are frequently featured on TV programs, and we've gathered the listings in one convenient place for you. This week's highlights include Weezer, Kaleo, Mavis Staples, St. Vincent and Dan Auerbach. See the complete listings.

On tour in support of their new album, 'Losing,' Bully stopped at The Current studio for a session hosted by Mac Wilson, where they rocked three songs from the new release.

Why should you create a Minnesota Public Radio account with The Current?

Jeffrey Bissoy-Mattis recently caught up with St. Paul rapper, J. Plaza, fresh from the A3C Music Festival in Atlanta, to discuss local artists in the Twin Cities, the life of an up-and-coming rapper and the state of hip-hop in Minnesota. J. Plaza also gives some interesting tips on how artists can build their brand and grow their audience.

Today in 1975, the Sex Pistols made their live debut at St. Martin's School Of Art in London, with a performance that lasted 10 minutes. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what punk and punk-influenced songs do you want to hear?

Jimmy Dean had a hit with 'Big Bad John'; Dylan recorded two classic songs in Nashville; Aerosmith played their first gig; Soft Cell broke a U.K. charts record; Pearl Jam had a fast-selling album; Taylor Swift's album sold even faster; and the Sex Pistols debuted, Today in Music History.

A teal model of Prince’s iconic Cloud guitar has sold at auction for ten times the expected price. At a Saturday auction held by Julien’s, an anonymous buyer paid $700,000 for the instrument, which had been estimated to have a value of just $70,000. The price blew away the $137,500 paid just last year for a…

Today's top music news stories include the unveiling of Selena's Hollywood Walk of Fame star, a Bikini Kill reunion, and controversy at the CMAs.