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March 20, 2025

The Linda Lindas now have two songs in the Chart Show Hall of Fame. After 10 weeks on The Chart, the Los Angeles punk rock band’s "Nothing Would Change" is at No. 1 in their final week.

The Chart Show: The Linda Lindas enter Hall of Fame at No. 1

The Chart Show: The Linda Lindas enter Hall of Fame at No. 1

Mar 20, 2025

The Linda Lindas now have two songs in the Chart Show Hall of Fame. After 10 weeks on The Chart, the Los Angeles punk rock band’s "Nothing Would Change" is at No. 1 in their final week.

March 20 in Music History: Remembering Sister Rosetta Tharpe

March 20 in Music History: Remembering Sister Rosetta Tharpe

Mar 20, 2025

Janis Joplin's cover of a Kris Kristofferson tune took her to No. 1, albeit posthumously; John married Yoko; Lou Reed got excluded from a club for being too punk-ish; T Rex played their final gig ever; and Joan Jett & the Blackhearts loved rock 'n' roll all the way to No. 1, Today in Music History.

Coffee Break: Spring Equinox!

Coffee Break: Spring Equinox!

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Mar 20, 2025

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that celebrate spring would you like to hear?

March 19 in Music History: Bob Dylan released his debut album

March 19 in Music History: Bob Dylan released his debut album

Mar 19, 2025

Ruth Pointer was born; Apple Records released The Beatles' 'Anthology 2'; The film 'Blackboard Jungle' pushed rock 'n' roll into the mainstream; Jefferson Airplane took a new name; Bob Dylan's self-titled debut album was released; and Andrew Wood passed away, Today in Music History.

Coffee Break: Women in Hip-Hop

Coffee Break: Women in Hip-Hop

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Mar 19, 2025

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from women in hip-hop would you like to hear?

Celebrate Women's History Month with The Current

Celebrate Women's History Month with The Current

Mar 19, 2025

The Current launches special features and The Siren, a 24/7 DJ-curated stream that honors and amplifies the sounds of women’s voices and music, as part of Women’s History Month.

The best bands we saw at SXSW 2025

The best bands we saw at SXSW 2025

The NPR Network • Mar 18, 2025

Public radio stations were on the ground in Austin for this year's SXSW Music festival.

Jesse Colin Young, singer of The Youngbloods' 'Get Together,' dies at 83

Jesse Colin Young, singer of The Youngbloods' 'Get Together,' dies at 83

Annie Zaleski • Mar 18, 2025

Prolific musician Jesse Colin Young, best known for being the voice of the '60s folk-rock anthem "Get Together," died on Sunday at age 83.

March 18 in Music History: Happy birthday to Queen Latifah

March 18 in Music History: Happy birthday to Queen Latifah

Mar 18, 2025

Frank Sinatra made his first recording; the Bee Gees had the top three singles in the U.S. singles charts; the Ramones got inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame; the Clash released their very first single; and Husker Du's Grant Hart and Queen Latifah were born, today in music history.

Coffee Break: Well... That Was Awkward

Coffee Break: Well... That Was Awkward

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Mar 18, 2025

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

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