Today's top music news stories include Leslie Odom Jr. singing at the Super Bowl, allegations of sexual misconduct against Seal, and the indictment of a former Ataris bassist.

Dolores O'Riordan of The Cranberries passed away suddenly yesterday at the age of 46. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear from Irish musicians?

Leave it to tony the scribe. To create music that examines the intersections of romantic longing and technology. To convert a suit of armor into a device that makes fissures glow. And to make it catchy. A resident of Minneapolis, tony is a rapper, writer, and organizer, and he works alongside producer ICETEP in Killstreak.…

Bob Bogle was born, Sid Vicious took a tumble, Paul McCartney went to jail, and Radiohead underestimated their fan power, Today in Music History.

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.

“Dolores O’Riordan, the lead singer of the band The Cranberries, has died suddenly at age 46,” reports NPR. “O’Riordan defined the sound of the Cranberries — with hit songs like ‘Linger,’ ‘Salvation’ and ‘Zombie.’ She brought a particularly Irish inflection to pop charts around the world.” O’Riordan’s passing was confirmed by a publicist, who said…

To honor Black History Month, The Current spotlights African-American musical icons from throughout history and across genres. As February approaches, help us pick the artists to celebrate for Black History Month this year!

On Jan. 14, 2018, the rapper, actor, author and entrepreneur born James Todd Smith -- aka LL Cool J -- turns 50 years old. In honor of that milestone, The Current's Sean McPherson has chosen six landmark tracks from LL Cool J's catalogue, describing why each is essential.

Bill DeVille shares his unscientific list of his 50 favorite Americana albums released in 2017 that you heard on 'United States of Americana' during the course of the past year.

It has been 50 years since Johnny Cash recorded his legendary live album. 'At Folsom Prison' boosted his then-flagging career and highlighted his efforts to reform the nation's penal system.