Iowa's Lissie makes a strong debut on the chart at #7, while Brandi Carlile sees her second Chart Show Hall of Fame debut.

Today's top music news stories include a set of wide-ranging Quincy Jones interviews, Lana Del Rey recovering from learning of a kidnapping plot, and plans for a Cliff Burton Day in Alameda County.

In observation of International Clash Day, hosts from The Current were asked to share a few thoughts on The Clash, including a favorite song and what The Clash continue to signify today.

It's International Clash Day, and for this morning's Vinyl Tap we played Marvin Gaye's "What's Going On". So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear from bands with a social message?

As we mark the 40th anniversary of Van Halen's debut album, Jay Gabler takes a look at a new book about the band's life on the road from 1978 to 1985.

It’s early February, which means you might be brainstorming ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day. This Hallmark holiday can get boiled down to chocolate and putti (they’re not cupids!). But if you’re in a romantic relationship, it offers you a genuine opportunity to celebrate whatever makes your connection special. For a lot of people, that’s rooted…

Paul Simon had a No. 1 song, John Lennon's solo project was climbing the charts, The Clash played their first show in the U.S., the Beatles first landed in the U.S., and Shocking Blue's "Venus" goes No. 1, Today in Music History.

In a development that would have been unthinkable 25 years ago, Best Buy will stop selling compact discs — but will continue to sell vinyl. As of July 1, reports Billboard, CDs will disappear from Best Buy store shelves, but the Richfield-based chain will continue to sell vinyl records for at least two years. It’s…

We are celebrating International Clash Day in collaboration with our friends at KEXP and beyond, but let's be real: every day should be International Clash Day. At least in our hearts.

Today's top music news stories include a car playing David Bowie as it motors to Mars; continued reactions to the Super Bowl halftime show; and Juno Award nominations.