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April 01, 2025

Alan Sparhawk, Sunny War, Phil Cook, Rufus Wainwright, Beth Gibbons and Wilco’s Nels Cline were among the performers at this four-day festival in Knoxville, Tennessee.

Photos: Big Ears Festival features eclectic lineup

Photos: Big Ears Festival features eclectic lineup

Apr 1, 2025

Alan Sparhawk, Sunny War, Phil Cook, Rufus Wainwright, Beth Gibbons and Wilco’s Nels Cline were among the performers at this four-day festival in Knoxville, Tennessee.

April 1 in Music History: Remembering Adam Schlesinger

April 1 in Music History: Remembering Adam Schlesinger

Apr 1, 2025

Modest Mouse were No. 1 on the album charts; David Bowie released his first single; the Troggs recorded “Wild Thing”; John and Yoko pulled an April Fool’s joke; the Buzzcocks made their live debut; David Lee Roth jumped from Van Halen; and Adam Schlesinger of Fountains of Wayne passed away, Today in Music History.

Coffee Break: Is it Over?

Coffee Break: Is it Over?

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Apr 1, 2025

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs with false endings would you like to hear?

International Transgender Day of Visibility: a playlist of essential artists

International Transgender Day of Visibility: a playlist of essential artists

Kendall Stewart • Mar 31, 2025

Monday, March 31 is International Transgender Day of Visibility, celebrating individuals who are transgender or nonbinary, as well as raising awareness of the discrimination they face. Join The Current on Monday as we spotlight essential transgender artists.

March 31 in Music History: Happy Birthday, Herb Alpert

March 31 in Music History: Happy Birthday, Herb Alpert

Mar 31, 2025

RCA Victor introduced the 45 rpm single record; Chuck Berry released "Johnny B. Goode"; an AC/DC guitarist celebrates his birthday; and Jimi Hendrix set his guitar on fire, Today in Music History.

Coffee Break: The End is the Beginning

Coffee Break: The End is the Beginning

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Mar 31, 2025

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

March 30 in Music History: Happy birthday, Tracy Chapman

March 30 in Music History: Happy birthday, Tracy Chapman

Mar 30, 2025

Lesley Gore recorded a breakthrough hit; the photo session for The Beatles' “Sgt. Pepper” album took place; R.E.M. began recording a big album; and Tracy Chapman was born, today in music history.

March 29 in Music History: Billie Eilish released her debut album

March 29 in Music History: Billie Eilish released her debut album

Mar 29, 2025

Bono became an honorary knight; David Bowie had a radio show; Beach Boy Brian Wilson was honored; Led Zeppelin had six albums on the Billboard Chart; and Perry Farrell was born, Today in Music History.

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.

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