Today's top music news stories include the return of the Varsity Theater, the sudden hospitalization of John Mayer, and the death of Elton John's mother.

'Freedom's Goblin' is Ty Segall's new album, a 19-track double album set for release on Jan. 26, 2018. The Current's David Safar recently had a chance to talk to Segall about the new album. 'I think I just wanted to make the freest record I could, in the sense of there's no rules for what's going on,' Segall says.

If super-cute models of iconic Minneapolis music venues are your jam, you have never had a better month in your life. While an epic Lego model of First Avenue remains on display at Brickmania in northeast Minneapolis, Norway House on Franklin Avenue is hosting a holiday gingerbread village that features models of Twin Cities landmarks…

Selecting your votes for Top 89 of 2017? Get some inspiration from The Current staff, who've put together their own lists of favorite music of the year.

This morning voting opens for The Current's Top 89 of 2017. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break we want to know - what are your favorite songs of 2017?

Little Richard celebrates another year, NME panned the Sex Pistols, and The Jesus and Mary Chain were banned.

Today's top music news stories include the firing of Bryan Singer from an in-progress Queen biopic; and tour/album announcements from John Prine and Stone Temple Pilots.

When you submit your Top 89 list, you'll be entered to win a Sonos Home Theater system, featuring the Sonos PLAYBAR, SUB, and PLAY:1 speakers for totally immersive wireless 5.1 surround sound.

Artists heard on The Current are frequently featured on TV programs, and we've gathered the listings in one convenient place for you -- good thing, too, because this week is a blockbuster in terms of musical guests, including St. Vincent, Beck, Chris Stapleton, Ty Segall, the Shelters, Hiss Golden Messenger, SZA and many more. See the complete listings.

The Nashville singer sits down with NPR's Ari Shapiro to talk about his latest album, which includes songs he wrote long ago, re-recorded tracks, and covers of his favorite tunes.