October 01, 2024On this week’s Good News on The Current, Chris Smither talks about a song that moved him for the better. Save This Story
Good News: a song that accompanies a positive change in Chris Smither's lifeAyisha Jaffer • Oct 1, 2024On this week’s Good News on The Current, Chris Smither talks about a song that moved him for the better.
Prince fans can party overnight like it's 1999 with Airbnb rental of 'Purple Rain' houseAssociated Press • Sep 30, 2024The white, two-story home featured in the film “Purple Rain" is set to be an Airbnb rental from Oct. 26 to Dec. 14 to mark the 40th anniversary of the movie.
Coffee Break: Soundtrack SongsJill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Sep 30, 2024For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from a movie soundtrack would you like to hear?
Paul Weller talks about his latest album, '66,' and the joy of musicZach McCormick • Sep 30, 2024Paul Weller released his 17th studio album earlier this year, and he recently spoke with The Current’s Zach McCormick not only about the new record, but what continues to motivate him to this day.
Kris Kristofferson, musical rebel and movie star, has died at age 88Melissa Block • Sep 29, 2024Musician and film star Kris Kristofferson has died at age 88. His hit songs include "Me and Bobby McGee" and he starred in dozens of films, including A Star Is Born, opposite Barbra Streisand.
Valley play songs from 'Water The Flowers, Pray For A Garden' at The CurrentBill DeVille • Sep 28, 2024Toronto band Valley visited The Current studio to play stripped-down versions of songs from their new album, released August 30.
Coffee Break: In the FeelsJill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Sep 27, 2024For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that get you emotional or “in the feels” would you like to hear?
Classic Americana: Blind Lemon JeffersonMike Pengra and Luke Taylor • Sep 27, 2024This week we spotlight a folk-blues musician who was one of the music industry’s first successful recording artists, Blind Lemon Jefferson.
The Current's Guitar Collection: John Doe of X, 1970s Guild D-35Luke Taylor and Eric Xu Romani • Sep 26, 2024During a visit to The Current, John Doe of the legendary Los Angeles band X talks about his 1970s Guild D-35 acoustic guitar.
The Chart Show: Jack White goes to No. 1 with "That's How I'm Feeling" Sep 26, 2024Jack White hits No. 1 with “That’s How I’m Feeling” as Mavis Staples moves up to No. 3 just one week shy of of reaching the Chart Show Hall of Fame with “Worthy.”
