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March 28, 2025

Delmhorst and her band — the same musicians who recorded the album — perform a session in our studio.

Kris Delmhorst plays songs from 'Ghosts in the Garden' at The Current for Radio Heartland

Mike Pengra • Mar 28, 2025

Delmhorst and her band — the same musicians who recorded the album — perform a session in our studio.

Classic Americana: Charly McClain

Classic Americana: Charly McClain

Mike Pengra and Luke Taylor • Mar 28, 2025

Our Classic Americana pick this week highlights Charly McClain, a singer who enjoyed a string of hits in the 1980s thanks to her smooth, warm vocals.

March 28 in Music History: Wilco released their debut album, 'A.M.'

March 28 in Music History: Wilco released their debut album, 'A.M.'

Mar 28, 2025

David Crosby blamed John Lennon; Ozzy invited chaos on the stage; Simon and Garfunkel have a hit with Art singing the lead; Eddie Cochran recorded "Summertime Blues"; and the Beatles recorded parts of “Good Morning Good Morning,” today in music history.

Coffee Break: Honorable Mentions

Coffee Break: Honorable Mentions

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Mar 28, 2025

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from albums that didn’t make the March Music Madness bracket would you like to hear?

March Music Madness: Best Albums of 2005

March Music Madness: Best Albums of 2005

Mar 27, 2025

We’ve identified 64 of the best albums of 2005 to go head-to-head to determine the top record of the year. Vote for your favorite albums now!

March 27 in Music History: Waxahatchee released 'Saint Cloud'

March 27 in Music History: Waxahatchee released 'Saint Cloud'

Mar 27, 2025

CBS Records announced the stereophonic record; The Supremes enjoyed their fourth No. 1 hit; U2 were told to pipe down; Will Smith got jiggy with it; and Sarah Vaughan was born, Today in Music History.

March 26 in Music History: Happy birthday, Diana Ross

March 26 in Music History: Happy birthday, Diana Ross

Mar 26, 2025

Diana Ross was born; Ranking Roger passed away; Soundgarden hits No. 1; Mott the Hoople get a new lease of life; Hall and Oates have their first No. 1 hit; U2's the Edge donates a favorite guitar to charity; Pink Floyd hit No. 1 in the all-time album charts; and Steven Tyler was born, Today in Music History.

Photos: Rochester Thaw 2025 packs Med City with live music

Photos: Rochester Thaw 2025 packs Med City with live music

Rosei Skipper • Mar 25, 2025

On March 22, 30 acts playing across six venues in the heart of downtown Rochester, Minnesota, made for an action-packed Saturday filled with live music.

March 25 in Music History: Remembering Aretha Franklin on her birthday

March 25 in Music History: Remembering Aretha Franklin on her birthday

Mar 25, 2025

Aretha Franklin was born; Pearl Jam's Eddie Vedder was pulled from the sea after a scary encounter in a riptide; Bono was a character witness for Peter Buck; Prince took home an Oscar for the music of 'Purple Rain'; and country musician Buck Owens died, today in music history.

Stuart Murdoch delivers a sunny portrait of the artist as a young man

Stuart Murdoch delivers a sunny portrait of the artist as a young man

Luke Taylor • Mar 24, 2025

The Belle & Sebastian frontman has gifted fans with a delightful semi-autobiographical tale of a young musician’s artistic awakening.

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