Tik Tok star Tai Verdes is welcomed into the Chart Show Hall of Fame and two debuts this week as Jazmine Sullivan and TV Priest jump on the chart.

Closely associated with Meat Loaf, Jim Steinman also wrote over-the-top hits for Bonnie Tyler, Air Supply and Celine Dion, as well as music for the stage.

Colin Meloy and Mac Wilson sit down for a virtual interview as The Decemberists celebrate their 20th anniversary this month. The two look back at iconic releases and memories from The Decemberists' catalog, and discuss the craft of building a setlist in the age of streams.

This afternoon, a Minneapolis jury found former police officer Derek Chauvin guilty on all counts of murder and manslaughter in the killing of George Floyd. The case drew international attention, sparking months of demonstrations and cries for justice in the music community and beyond. Below is a sampling of artists’ reactions today. For more on…

For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that center around making decisions, making up your mind, etc.?

It’s hard to believe it’s been five years since Prince’s tragic death, which still feels so fresh and painful for his millions of “fams” around the world. It’s been an eventful five years, though, with a trove of releases from the Vault, the opening of Paisley Park as a museum, countless tribute performances, and more.…

Dive deep into three of Prince's most creative eras with audio documentaries from The Current.

Mike Mitchell - founding member the Kingsmen - died this past Friday. Mitchell was guitarist on the Kingsmen's 1963 single "Louie Louie", so for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear with misunderstood/unintelligible lyrics?

Australia's Middle Kids released their second record in March, 'Today We're the Greatest,' and it's our Album of the week. Frontwoman Hannah Joy talked to Maddie about the themes of reflection and space on the record, writing on the road in America, and recording in a studio for the first time.

Wednesday, April 21, marks the five-year anniversary of the passing of Prince. Starting on Monday, April 19, Purple Current will pull out all the stops to give you an audio home to honor Prince's life and music.