Today's top music news stories include Joan Baez's impending retirement from the road, a split between the Weeknd and H&M, and a VIP novelty on Justin Timberlake's upcoming tour.

Artists heard on The Current are frequently featured on TV programs, and we've gathered the listings in one convenient place for you. See the complete listings, and find performance videos as the week progresses.

Emiliana Torrini had grown tired of requests for collaboration, but the creation story surrounding Kid Koala's 'Music To Draw To: Satellite' drew her in.

On Dec. 11, 2017, a select group of The Current's listeners were treated to a #MicroShow with Britt Daniel and Alex Fischel of Spoon, who performed at the Turf Club in St. Paul. The set list includes a number of songs from Spoon's latest album, 'Hot Thoughts,' as well as selections from 2014's 'They Want My Soul' and 2005's 'Gimme Fiction.'

You’ve told us your favorite tracks of 2017 for The Current’s Top 89, but which albums did you pick up at your local record stores last year? Electric Fetus, Mill City Sound, Down in the Valley, and Flashlight Vinyl told us what albums were their best-sellers of 2017 — both in vinyl and CD. Electric Fetus…

Smooth soul singer Alexander O’Neal’s career has spanned over 40 years. Newly-released archival recordings shine a new light on the early career of an artist who became integral to the 1980s Minneapolis Sound. Update 1/9: In a tweet, O’Neal revealed that the tracks were released without his involvement. Sorry guys but I had no involvement in…

Oprah Winfrey gave a speech at last night's Golden Globes that brought the house down. She spoke of truth being people's most effective tool in achieving change. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that are about truth and honesty?

Shirley Bassey turns 81; Queen reached number one on the U.K. Album Chart with 'A Day at the Races'; Rush was named the country's official Ambassadors Of Music by the Canadian government; and David Bowie was born, Today in Music History.

For obvious reasons, purple is the color most closely associated with music in Minneapolis — but an artist associated with another bright hue is coming to U.S. Bank Stadium to sing the National Anthem at this year’s Super Bowl. This morning, the NFL announced that pop star Pink will do the pre-kickoff honors. The game…

Welcome to the residency bonanza of January 2018! We made it to the New Year, and with its first month comes a slew of residencies: weekly shows helmed by locals Metasota, jeremy messersmith, Charlie Parr, the Cactus Blossoms, and Andrew Broder. We’ll be posting photos and a brief recap of several of the series’ first nights.…