Winnipeg-based singer-songwriter William Prince wants to write songs that stand the test of time. 'I'm in the business of writing hopefully good songs, [and] getting better,' he says. 'I think my best ones are to come yet.' William Prince recently visited The Current for a session hosted by Bill DeVille.

Phosphorescent, aka singer/songwriter Matthew Houck and his band, visited the Twin Cities for a show at First Avenue on Dec. 1. During their stay in town, they stopped by The Current's studio to perform music from the new album, 'C'est La Vie,' and talk with Mac Wilson.

Bedstock is a virtual music festival that has artists recording performances in bed to raise funds to fight cancer. This year's performers include "Weird Al" Yankovic, Ty Segall, Jeff Tweedy, and more. Speaking of Jeff Tweedy, his new album is one of a bumper crop of new releases this week. Jay and Jade talk about music from Earl Sweatshirt, Alessia Cara, Grimes, Chance the Rapper, and Mark Ronson with Miley Cyrus.

Continuing his 2018 trend of dropping singles whenever he pleases, Chance the Rapper has favored us with two more: 'The Man Who Has Everything' and 'My Own Thing (Feat. Joey Purp).'

Transmission Presents ‘80s Prom – A New Year’s Eve Celebration Ft. DJ Jake Rudh First Avenue, Minneapolis 9 p.m., $10/$20, 18+ Join The Current’s own DJ Jake Rudh for a special New Year’s Eve edition of Transmission at First Avenue — featuring their signature mix of new wave, indie, British pop, funk, garage rock and…

A serial burglar was caught this week after escaping from the Hennepin County jail in downtown Minneapolis. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear about prison and jail?

Ryan and Pony – Fast As I Can Ryan and Pony of the Melismatics become anime characters in this video by Sara Miscavage. Check out their monster battle and super-catchy single before seeing them at the Turf Club on Dec. 19. Holy Hannah! – Time Machine Looks beachy, sounds fevered. Established Twin Cities vocalist Hannah van…

Simon & Garfunkel hosted their first TV special; Sly and the Family Stone were at No. 1 with 'Family Affair'; a block in NYC was renamed Joey Ramone Place; and Cherie Currie was born, Today in Music History.

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization has added reggae to a list of protected cultural traditions. In other news today: Jay-Z's in a battle for his Roc Nation brand, a Billy Strayhorn archive has been acquired by the Library of Congress, Tommy Lee accuses Travis Scott of stealing his upside-down drum kit trick, a challenge to Apple's pricing plan could help Spotify, and Donald Glover is spotted in a 2004 Beastie Boys concert clip.

Paisley Park is partnering with Minneapolis Public Schools to give students free access to tours of his home and recording complex and create more educational opportunities for students in all areas of the arts.