The iconic group's early music releasing online at last comes with a renewed interest in its career arc. Take a guided tour through one of the most distinguished runs in hip-hop history.

Don’t call it a comeback: The band celebrate a new collection of “nice happy accidents,” their first full-length studio album in 30 years, with a Turf Club release show on Friday, March 3.

More than 100 great shows to check out this spring at concert venues around the Twin Cities and beyond.

The composer and saxophonist, who won a dozen Grammy Awards and recorded with everyone from Miles Davis to Joni Mitchell, died on Thursday, March 2 in Los Angeles.

March 3, 2023, marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of revered Americana (and beyond) artist Doc Watson. Radio Heartland spoke with a musician and a music scholar who are collaborating on a series of shows honoring Watson’s music and memory.

This week’s batch of brand-new songs for you to check out includes offerings from two Scottish bands, CHVRCHES and Young Fathers. We also hear new tracks from Cigarettes After Sex and from M83, as well as a new collaboration between Bully and Soccer Mommy. Plus, hear the latest from Minneapolis family grunge band Loki’s Folly.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what was the first CD you ever bought?

Dusty Springfield passed away; Bo Diddley recorded his first single; the Four Seasons notched their third number-one hit; the compact disc was introduced; and Lou Reed was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., Today in Music History.

The multi-talented Janelle Monáe soars straight into second place in the chart with the debut of her song “Float,” featuring horns by Seun Kuti + Egypt 80. Meanwhile, powerhouse U.K. duo The Heavy Heavy hold on to No. 1 for the fifth week in a row.

For the months of March, April, and May, The Current’s diverse team of contributors will highlight the best music, events, entertainment, and recreation.