October 22, 2024For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs by Motown artists would you like to hear? Save This Story
Coffee Break: MotownJill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Oct 22, 2024For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs by Motown artists would you like to hear?
Good News: a memory related to Glen Campbell's "Rhinestone Cowboy"Ayisha Jaffer • Oct 22, 2024On this week’s Good News on The Current, listener Dale shares a story tied to Glen Campbell’s hit, “Rhinestone Cowboy.”
Coffee Break: Back to the FutureJill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Oct 21, 2024For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that mention the future would you like to hear?
Brandon Flowers of The Killers reflects on a remarkable year (so far!)Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Oct 21, 2024Following a sold-out residency in their hometown of Las Vegas and the release of a sparkling new single, “Bright Lights,” the Killers’ frontman Brandon Flowers joins The Current’s Jill Riley to reflect on an amazing year so far.
Kamasi Washington: Tiny Desk ConcertNikki Birch • Oct 21, 2024The Grammy-nominated saxophonist brought the house down with his reflective, danceable ballads.
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inducts Cher, Foreigner, Mary J. Blige, Ozzy and moreThe Associated Press • Oct 20, 2024Inductees this year also included A Tribe Called Quest and Dave Matthews Band, and posthumous recognition for Jimmy Buffett, MC5, Alexis Korner, John Mayall, Norman Whitfield and Big Mama Thornton.
Coffee Break: RecycleJill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Oct 18, 2024For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that have been sampled or have used a sample would you like to hear?
Classic Americana: John PrineMike Pengra and Luke Taylor • Oct 18, 2024For this week’s Classic Americana pick, we remember the great John Prine, whose five-decade career as a singer-songwriter gave us a treasure trove of songs to make you laugh, cry, think — or all three.
Lin-Manuel Miranda's new musical is based on a cult movie — and is for your ears onlyJennifer Vanasco • Oct 18, 2024A new concept album from the creator of Hamilton sets a cult classic film to a starry hiphop, rock and Broadway soundtrack.
Emo music not only still exists — it's thrivingBrianna Scott, Juana Summers and Sarah Handel • Oct 18, 2024If you had any doubts, we can clear them up now. Emo music not only still exists — it's thriving.
