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January 31, 2025

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from The Current’s Top 89 Songs countdown from 2023 would you like to hear?

Coffee Break: 2023

Coffee Break: 2023

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Jan 31, 2025

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from The Current’s Top 89 Songs countdown from 2023 would you like to hear?

Jan. 31 in Music History: Poliça released 'When We Stay Alive'

Jan. 31 in Music History: Poliça released 'When We Stay Alive'

Jan 31, 2025

Johnny Rotten was born, Justin Timberlake was born, The Clash toured the U.S., Little Richard's movie was released, and The Jackson 5 had their first No. 1, Today in Music History.

The five biggest storylines to watch for at the 2025 Grammy Awards

The five biggest storylines to watch for at the 2025 Grammy Awards

Stephen Thompson • Jan 31, 2025

At Sunday night's Grammys, will Beyoncé finally win album of the year? Will Taylor Swift take that prize for the fifth time? Or will a new generation of pop stars claim the moment?

Faye Webster: Tiny Desk Concert

Elle Mannion • Jan 31, 2025

Featuring her longtime band and a string quartet, Webster guides us through a swooning and sweeping set.

The future looks bright for Minneapolis band Porch Light

The future looks bright for Minneapolis band Porch Light

John Kueppers • Jan 30, 2025

Get to know a group with an impressive social media following ahead of their performance at First Avenue’s Best New Bands of 2024 showcase. The band is set to release their first single “Fall Back” on Friday, Jan. 31

Marianne Faithfull, '60s icon and evolving pop star, has died at 78

Marianne Faithfull, '60s icon and evolving pop star, has died at 78

Annie Zaleski • Jan 30, 2025

The 1964 hit "As Tears Go By," penned by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, made her a star, but Marianne Faithfull demonstrated a remarkable ability to change with the times.

The Chart Show: Brigitte Calls Me Baby make it look easy taking "Too Easy" to No. 1

The Chart Show: Brigitte Calls Me Baby make it look easy taking "Too Easy" to No. 1

Jan 30, 2025

“Too Easy” swaps spots with Joy Oladokun’s “I’d Miss The Birds” while local artist Ber leaps 10 spots to No. 4 with “Oh, To Be Cool.”

Coffee Break: 2022

Coffee Break: 2022

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Jan 30, 2025

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from The Current’s Top 89 Songs countdown from 2022 would you like to hear?

Jan. 30 in Music History: The Beatles play in public for the last time

Jan. 30 in Music History: The Beatles play in public for the last time

Jan 30, 2025

Steve Marriott was born, Elvis began recording his first album, The Stone Roses caused a scene, Janis Joplin had her most successful song released, and The Shirelles had a hit with "Will You Love Me Tomorrow?".

Unk's 'Walk It Out' defined a fun, hyperlocal moment in Atlanta rap history

Unk's 'Walk It Out' defined a fun, hyperlocal moment in Atlanta rap history

Maurice Garland • Jan 29, 2025

The rapper and DJ, who died over the weekend at 43, was the biggest hit for the indie label Big Oomp Records. Its brief but shining moment injected fun back into a scene in transition.

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