Livestreams are the new normal...at least for the moment, but it's a very big moment for online music performances. Today, we look at just how popular livestreams have become, how the most ambitious artists pull them off, and what to expect in the future.

With the passing of rock n’ roll legend Little Richard, Jill Riley checked in with Minnesota entertainment icon Fancy Ray McCloney, who got his start in show business as a Little Richard impersonator. They chatted about the cultural impact of Little Richard, Ray’s first time meeting his hero in person, and how Prince’s aesthetic was…

Dan Auerbach was born; Bo Diddley released his debut single; John Lennon and Paul McCartney appeared on NBC's 'The Tonight Show'; Brian Eno first heard Talking Heads; and B.B. King passed away, Today in Music History.

Andrew Bird is back in the basement space this week fresh off some big virtual gigs.

In a recent interview with The Current's Jill Riley, singer-songwriter Alison Mosshart talks about how being in quarantine has made her realize her ability to be patient. Mosshart and Riley also bond over their shared appreciation of muscle cars.

Stevie Wonder was there for Motown's early days, who had towering artistic successes with sprawling '70s albums, was a consistent hitmaker in the '80s, and remains active as an artist to this day.

In honor of Stevie Wonder's 70th birthday, we're revisiting 'Signed, Sealed, Delivered.' Mark Ribowsky's story of 'The Soulful Journey of Stevie Wonder' was published ten years ago, to mark the icon's 60th.

Stevie Wonder was born; The Supremes scored their tenth chart-topping single; Led Zeppelin made their Hawaii debut; Yvonne Elliman had a hit from 'Saturday Night Fever'; and Elvis first appeared in Minnesota, Today in Music History.

As a part of her Phone a Friend series, Jill Riley hopped on the phone recently to chat with Ben Lovett, who handles vocals, keys, piano, and accordion in Mumford & Sons. The two chatted about how the band are staying connected during this period of social distancing, Lovett’s venture into owning music venues, and…

Dylan's latest single, 'False Prophet,' sits in the same tempo and key as Billy 'The Kid' Emerson's 1954 B-side, 'If Lovin' Is Believing.'