This week’s batch of new music includes the powerful return of England’s The Heavy, as well as North Carolinians The Nude Party. Avant-garde musician Yves Tumor is back, and Lil Yachty steps further into the indie-alt lane, while Americana artist Ruston Kelly returns from self-imposed isolation.

The Current has announced seven upcoming Happy Hour events taking place throughout the course of Summer 2023 at various locations in the Twin Cities.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear from the list of nominees for the Rock Hall class of ’23?

Across 91 categories, the nominations for the 65th Grammy Awards were led by Beyoncé, who is up for nine awards, and Kendrick Lamar, with eight.

Omar Apollo has been nominated for Best New Artist at the Grammys, an accolade that usually takes artists years to achieve. But not for Apollo.

The Heavy Heavy go straight to No. 1 with their song ‘Go Down River’ as it makes its Chart Show debut this week. We also see song debuts from Danielle Ponder, Arlo Parks, SZA, and duo Plains.

Hear groundbreaking songs from Black musicians and learn more about their history and influence all month long.

As they have every year since 1986, members of the Hall will select from a group of nominees – though these days, the nominees tend to represent a wider spectrum of popular music.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what Blues songs do you want to highlight for Black History Month?

Diane speaks to singer/guitarist Kerry Alexander and bassist Chris Hogue ahead of two shows on Saturday, Feb. 4, at 7th Street Entry in Minneapolis.