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February 13, 2025

For its 50th anniversary, Saturday Night Live has a weekend of live events starring cast members, musicians and celebrities.

How to watch the 'Saturday Night Live' 50th anniversary events

How to watch the 'Saturday Night Live' 50th anniversary events

Elizabeth Blair and Jennifer Vanasco • Feb 13, 2025

For its 50th anniversary, Saturday Night Live has a weekend of live events starring cast members, musicians and celebrities.

The Chart Show: Fontaines D.C. enter Chart Show Hall of Fame with "In The Modern World"

The Chart Show: Fontaines D.C. enter Chart Show Hall of Fame with "In The Modern World"

Feb 13, 2025

Jon Batiste’s classical-blues fusion of “Für Elise” goes to No. 1 as Fontaines D.C.’s “In The Modern World” earns Hall of Fame status after 10 weeks of listeners’ votes.

Interview: Zora explores alter ego on dark second album, 'BELLAdonna'

Interview: Zora explores alter ego on dark second album, 'BELLAdonna'

Diane • Feb 13, 2025

The rapper, singer, and producer is The Local Show’s February Artist of the Month. She stopped by The Current’s studio to discuss her new LP.

Coffee Break: Keep it Local 

Coffee Break: Keep it Local 

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Feb 13, 2025

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from Minnesota bands you discovered on The Current would you like to hear?

Feb. 13 in Music History: The Fugees released 'The Score'

Feb. 13 in Music History: The Fugees released 'The Score'

Feb 13, 2025

Peter Tork and Feist were born; Frank Sinatra starts his own record label; Led Zeppelin are awarded for their lifetime achievement; country music says 'adios' to one of its brightest stars, Waylon Jennings; and Adele cleans up at the Grammys, Today in Music History.

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2025 shortlist includes OutKast, Maná, Phish and Billy Idol

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2025 shortlist includes OutKast, Maná, Phish and Billy Idol

Isabella Gomez Sarmiento • Feb 12, 2025

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame announced the shortlist for its 2025 class of inductees on Wednesday. The shortlist includes groundbreaking Southern rap duo OutKast, Mexican rock band Maná and the recently reunited Britpop group Oasis.

Coffee Break: R&B

Coffee Break: R&B

Jill Riley, Nilufer Arsala and Lindsay Kimball • Feb 12, 2025

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what classic R&B songs would you like to hear?

Feb. 12 in Music History: Remembering Screamin' Jay Hawkins

Feb. 12 in Music History: Remembering Screamin' Jay Hawkins

Feb 12, 2025

John Lennon performed 'Instant Karma' on BBC TV's 'Top Of The Pops'; Al Green went to No. 1 on the U.S. singles chart with "Let's Stay Together," his only U.S. chart-topper; David Bowie received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame; Ray Manzarek was born; and Snoop and Puffy called for end of rap rivalry, Today in Music History.

Signed, Sealed, Delivered: Your Twin Cities Valentine's Shows

Signed, Sealed, Delivered: Your Twin Cities Valentine's Shows

John Kueppers • Feb 12, 2025

Check out more than 20 Twin Cities live music events celebrating Endless Love.

New Minneapolis vinyl pressing plant Outta Wax focuses on local music, south side pride

New Minneapolis vinyl pressing plant Outta Wax focuses on local music, south side pride

Sam Stroozas • Feb 11, 2025

Outta Wax is redefining independent music production in south Minneapolis with a passion for lifelong physical media.

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