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February 21, 2025

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that could be considered psychedelic soul would you like to hear?

Coffee Break: Psychedelic Soul

Coffee Break: Psychedelic Soul

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Feb 21, 2025

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that could be considered psychedelic soul would you like to hear?

Classic Americana: Johnny Cash

Classic Americana: Johnny Cash

Mike Pengra and Luke Taylor • Feb 21, 2025

Our Classic Americana pick this week celebrates the iconic Johnny Cash and his place in Minnesota history.

Feb. 21 in Music History: Best Coast released 'Always Tomorrow'

Feb. 21 in Music History: Best Coast released 'Always Tomorrow'

Feb 21, 2025

Nina Simone was born, The Stones covered Buddy Holly, Simon and Garfunkel finished their last album together, and Fleetwood Mac crafted a classic, Today in Music History.

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.

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