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March 12, 2025

The 23-year-old singer, songwriter and performer is brand new to the music scene and creating quite a buzz. Born in Boston and now based in Los Angeles, Bebe Stockwell was recently named one of BMI’s artists on the rise.

Interview: Bebe Stockwell shares how Bob Dylan inspired "Minor Inconveniences"

Interview: Bebe Stockwell shares how Bob Dylan inspired "Minor Inconveniences"

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Mar 12, 2025

The 23-year-old singer, songwriter and performer is brand new to the music scene and creating quite a buzz. Born in Boston and now based in Los Angeles, Bebe Stockwell was recently named one of BMI’s artists on the rise.

March 12 in Music History: R.E.M. released 'Out of Time'

March 12 in Music History: R.E.M. released 'Out of Time'

Mar 12, 2025

Judy Garland's "Over The Rainbow" was voted Song Of The Century; Ace of Base hit No. 1; Pete Doherty was born; Paul married Linda; the U.S. charts got Rick-rolled for realsies; R.E.M. dropped “Out of Time”; Ace of Base saw the sign; and James Taylor celebrates a birthday, Today in Music History.

Coffee Break: Spectacular Songsmiths

Coffee Break: Spectacular Songsmiths

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Mar 12, 2025

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from women and femme singer/songwriters would you like to hear?

March 11 in Music History: 10cc released 'The Original Soundtrack'

March 11 in Music History: 10cc released 'The Original Soundtrack'

Mar 11, 2025

The Slits made their debut; Oasis recorded their first studio demos; Paul McCartney was knighted; and Otis Redding had a posthumous Gold Record with '(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay', Today in Music History.

Coffee Break: Same Title, Different Song

Coffee Break: Same Title, Different Song

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Mar 11, 2025

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs with the same titles (but by different artists) would you like to hear?

The Current's Guitar Collection: David Rawlings, 1935 Epiphone Olympic

Luke Taylor, Evan Clark and Josh Sauvageau • Mar 10, 2025

Singer-songwriter David Rawlings talks about a guitar he found in a friend’s basement and located an incredibly rare item to trade for it.

March 10 in Music History: Happy birthday to Gary Louris

March 10 in Music History: Happy birthday to Gary Louris

Mar 10, 2025

The Sex Pistols inked a six-day contract; Pearl Jam's bassist and drummer celebrate birthdays; Simon and Garfunkel recorded 'The Sound of Silence'; Pink Floyd released 'Dark Side of the Moon'; and Edie Brickell was born, Today in Music History.

Coffee Break: Take a Nap

Coffee Break: Take a Nap

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Mar 10, 2025

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs about napping or sleep would you like to hear?

March 9 in Music History: Wilco released 'Summerteeth'

March 9 in Music History: Wilco released 'Summerteeth'

Mar 9, 2025

Black Sabbath made their debut; REO Speedwagon had a No. 1 hit; U2 released 'The Joshua Tree'; The Clash had their only No. 1 U.K. hit with 'Should I Stay or Should I Go'; and Carole King was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame, Today in Music History.

March 8 in Music History: Sasami's self-titled debut was released

March 8 in Music History: Sasami's self-titled debut was released

Mar 8, 2025

The Small Faces broke up, Micky Dolenz was born, David Bowie made his TV debut, and Diana Ross emerged as a live act for the first time, Today in Music History.

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