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February 20, 2025

Singer-songwriter Jeffrey Foucault talks about how a Gibson J-45 that he just seemed meant to have eventually found its way into his hands. “This guitar hunted me down,” he says.

The Current's Guitar Collection: Jeffrey Foucault, 1940s Gibson J-45

Luke Taylor and Evan Clark • Feb 20, 2025

Singer-songwriter Jeffrey Foucault talks about how a Gibson J-45 that he just seemed meant to have eventually found its way into his hands. “This guitar hunted me down,” he says.

The Chart Show: "Messy" fits neatly into Chart Show Hall of Fame

The Chart Show: "Messy" fits neatly into Chart Show Hall of Fame

Feb 20, 2025

Lola Young’s new single lands at No. 2 this week and finishes a 10-week run in the chart, thereby landing in the Chart Show Hall of Fame. Jack White, meanwhile, hits No. 1 with his latest rocker, “Archbishop Harold Holmes.”

Coffee Break: Miss Manners

Coffee Break: Miss Manners

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Feb 20, 2025

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that are polite in some way would you like to hear?

Dua Saleh talks about debut album and world tour

Dua Saleh talks about debut album and world tour

Diane and Nilufer Arsala • Feb 20, 2025

Musician and actor Dua Saleh joins Local Show host Diane for a conversation on their debut album I SHOULD CALL THEM, their world tour, their time on the Netflix show Sex Education, and more.

Feb. 20 in Music History: Happy birthday, Olivia Rodrigo

Feb. 20 in Music History: Happy birthday, Olivia Rodrigo

Feb 20, 2025

Jimi Hendrix made his stage debut; Andrew Lloyd Webber landed at No. 1 on the U.S. album chart; and Kurt Cobain was born, Today in Music History.

Leon Thomas: Tiny Desk Concert

Bobby Carter • Feb 20, 2025

Not even a snowstorm could keep Leon Thomas, the most exciting artist in R&B music today, away from the Tiny Desk.

This Minneapolis studio showcases pieces from Prince’s sparkling career

This Minneapolis studio showcases pieces from Prince’s sparkling career

Marla Khan-Schwartz • Feb 19, 2025

Michelle Streitz, who made glitter canes for the Purple One’s 1988 Lovesexy tour, celebrates the music icon with Immerse Prince Love: Minneapolis Collections.

Coffee Break: Funk & Soul & Civil Rights

Coffee Break: Funk & Soul & Civil Rights

Jill Riley, Nilufer Arsala and Lindsay Kimball • Feb 19, 2025

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what funk and soul songs from the 1960s and ‘70s would you like to hear?

Feb. 19 in Music History: Happy birthday, Smokey Robinson

Feb. 19 in Music History: Happy birthday, Smokey Robinson

Feb 19, 2025

Harry Nilsson went to No. 1 with "Without You"; Ozzy Osbourne was arrested in San Antonio, Texas, for urinating on the Alamo; Smokey Robinson was born; and Stevie Wonder won the Grammy for Album Of The Year, Today in Music History.

Paul McCartney, live from New York: The easy genius of the cute Beatle

Paul McCartney, live from New York: The easy genius of the cute Beatle

Ann Powers • Feb 18, 2025

Last week, the hottest ticket in NYC wasn't the SNL 50th anniversary concert. It was the three nights Paul McCartney played at a tiny downtown venue that usually hosts up-and-coming indie rock bands.

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