January 11, 2025Former President Jimmy Carter's close friends included the likes of Bob Dylan, Willie Nelson and the Allman brothers. Save This Story
How Jimmy Carter's love of music helped launch his presidential campaignAbi Inman • Jan 11, 2025Former President Jimmy Carter's close friends included the likes of Bob Dylan, Willie Nelson and the Allman brothers.
Sam Moore, who sang 'Soul Man' in Sam & Dave duo, dies at 89The Associated Press • Jan 11, 2025Moore, the surviving half and higher voice of the 1960s duo Sam & Dave, died Friday morning in Coral Gables, Florida, due to complications while recovering from surgery, his publicist said.
Coffee Break: 2010Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Jan 10, 2025For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from The Current’s Top 89 Songs countdown from 2010 would you like to hear?
The Chart Show: The Cure, Maggie Rogers, Kim Deal all see entries into Chart Show Hall of Fame Jan 9, 2025Songs by The Cure, Maggie Rogers and Kim Deal all enter the Chart Show Hall of Fame after 10 weeks of listeners’ votes.
Coffee Break: 2009Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Jan 9, 2025For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from The Current’s Top 89 Songs Countdown of 2009 would you like to hear?
Coffee Break: 2008Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Jan 8, 2025For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from The Current’s Top Albums of 2008 would you like to hear?
The Suburbs cofounder, former Shangri-La studio owner Beej Chaney has diedReed Fischer • Jan 8, 2025Deephaven-born Blaine John Chaney and teenage friend Chan Poling founded the Suburbs in 1977, and their collaborations proved fruitful and wide-ranging. On Sunday, Jan. 5, Chaney died at the age of 67.
Interview: Landon Conrath details his hitmaking origin storyDiane • Jan 7, 2025Landon Conrath talks in detail with The Current about how “just a dude from Lino Lakes” became a local hit-making machine, including his origin story, songwriting process, collaborators, inspirations, and more.
Peter Yarrow of the folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary has died at 86Jeff Lunden • Jan 7, 2025Yarrow wrote or co-wrote some of the group's biggest 1960s hits, including "Puff, the Magic Dragon" and "Day Is Done."
10 Minnesota musicians kicking off 2025 with new musicDiane, Anna Devine, Natalia Toledo and Youa Vang • Jan 7, 2025New music from Harlow, Your Smith, Favourite Girl, Yonder, and more.