Aretha Franklin grew up in Detroit, singing gospel music in her father's church. When she changed gears to secular music, her first single to chart was called "Won't Be Long."

Once a corporate banker, DJ J. Blase has risen in the ranks of Twin Cities DJs. In this interview with Jeffrey Bissoy, DJ J. Blase talks about how he got into the field, about how he prepares for gigs, about why Blase N Friends does it better, the importance of getting the vibe right, and his pride in donating time to DJ for school-age kids.

The Sex Pistols inked a six-day contract; Pearl Jam's bassist and drummer celebrate birthdays; Simon and Garfunkel recorded 'The Sound of Silence'; Pink Floyd released 'Dark Side of the Moon'; and Neneh Cherry was born, Today in Music History.

As The Current celebrates 15 years on the air and we wrap up our winter member drive (join now!), Minnesota Public Radio’s Michael Popham is asking the hosts who’ve been with us since the beginning about their history at The Current and in radio. Today: Mary Lucia. Michael Popham: Hey, Looch! Where did you grow…

March is Women's History Month. To celebrate, each weekday this month we'll be spotlighting a different artist with special coverage on air and online. For Tuesday, March 10, we're shining a light on Stevie Nicks.

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks to the longtime outsider soul artist about his new country-influenced album 'Sorry You Couldn't Make It,' which features contributions from Bon Iver, Polica and Jenny Lewis.

After a three-year gap since their last release, Best Coast are back with a new album 'Always Tomorrow.' Frontperson Bethany Cosentino expounds on that hopeful title. ' I think the overall theme of the album is very much the idea that at times we can be our own worst enemies, and learning to get out of our way and let life happen,' she says. Listen to Best Coast's full session, recorded live in The Current studio.

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From ribbon dancing in the Kids' Disco to DJ storytime on a cozy carpet, Rock the Cradle 2020 had fun for all ages.

On Saturday, Feb. 15, Wolf Parade recorded what may have been the loudest Microshow to date as they played a live set at Icehouse in Minneapolis. The audience consisted of lucky winners who had entered for a chance to attend this intimate performance.