The music world is buzzing about a New York Times report that cites a health expert questioning whether shows with big crowds can safely return before fall 2021. Also in the news today: Live Nation CEO gives up his $3 million salary, and Drake matches a Mariah Carey chart feat. Plus, what was the most-played song of the 2010s in the United Kingdom? The answer might give you...a feeling.

Jeffrey Bissoy shares a number of tracks by artists who are prime for discovery during this time of stay at home. 'One of the best ways to help our community is by streaming local Hip-Hop,' Bissoy writes. 'I've put together some Twin Cities' quarantine tunes that you can bop to as you work hard to maintain your sanity.'

Today in 1965, The Beatles changed the name of their second movie from "Eight Arms To Hold You" to "Help!". It's a good reminder to ask for help during these times if you need it, and to provide help to others if you can. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that say "help"?

The Morning Show’s Phone a Friend feature continued as Jill Riley checked in with New York resident, but native Minnesotan, Craig Finn of the Hold Steady. He provided some perspective on First Avenue’s 50-year anniversary, what his life is like during quarantine, and how silly it is to compare yourself to Shakespeare writing King Lear…

Percy Sledge died; Fats Domino released 'Ain't That a Shame'; The Beatles made a good title choice; David Bowie broke through in the States; Motown renewed Stevie Wonder's contract; George Harrison got a star in Hollywood; and Public Enemy released one of the greatest hip-hop albums of all time, 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 for a curated listening experience.

With Coachella off, the festival fashion industry has been disrupted. Also off: Burning Man, though organizers are going to try to convene their crowd online. Meanwhile Sturgill Simpson reveals he had COVID-19, and Caroline Polachek believes she likely did. Paul McCartney's handwritten 'Hey Jude' lyrics sold for $910,000, and 'Saturday Night Live' paid tribute to the late Hal Willner.

Local hip-hop artist, Nur-D, was originally scheduled to co-host the Morning Show with Jill Riley for one morning recently, but due to current events, that was postponed. Instead, Jill Riley got a chance to catch up with Nur-D over the phone to discuss the release of his new EP, Trapped in My Room, as well…

It's snowy, we for the most part can't leave our homes, and sometimes it's hard not to dream about being anywhere else. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that are about going on vacation or holiday, or that feature a place you'd like to travel to?

Jill Riley has been hopping on the phone to check in with various musicians across the globe. She recently made a call to London to catch up with singer-songwriter Declan McKenna. He gave some insight into the postponement of his upcoming record, Zeros, as well as how he has been spending his time while social…