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April 10, 2025

Jack White now has 12 songs in the Chart Show Hall of Fame. Following a two-night stand at the Palace Theatre in Saint Paul, Jack White's "Archbishop Harold Holmes" ends a ten-week run at No. 1.

The Chart Show: Jack White rocks his way to No. 1 and into Hall of Fame

The Chart Show: Jack White rocks his way to No. 1 and into Hall of Fame

Apr 10, 2025

Jack White now has 12 songs in the Chart Show Hall of Fame. Following a two-night stand at the Palace Theatre in Saint Paul, Jack White's "Archbishop Harold Holmes" ends a ten-week run at No. 1.

The Current's Guitar Collection: Kris Delmhorst, 1968 Gibson J-50

Evan Clark • Apr 10, 2025

Singer-songwriter Kris Delmhorst talks about a guitar she saw in a shop in Colorado and knew it was the guitar for her.

Jillian Lauren: What we know about police shooting of Weezer bassist's wife

Jillian Lauren: What we know about police shooting of Weezer bassist's wife

Bill Chappell • Apr 10, 2025

Jillian Lauren suffered a non-life-threatening injury this week when police shot her in her yard after they say she pointed a gun at them. Details about the incident in Los Angeles are still emerging.

April 10 in Music History: Happy birthday, Brian Setzer

April 10 in Music History: Happy birthday, Brian Setzer

Apr 10, 2025

Mark Oliver Everett, better known as E., was born; Elton John released his self-titled second album; Marvin Gaye recorded a hit; Jim Morrison pulled out all the stops in Boston; Peter Frampton came alive in the album charts; Kate Bush was awarded a CBE; and Little Eva passed away, Today in Music History.

Coffee Break: Record Store Day (is Saturday!)

Coffee Break: Record Store Day (is Saturday!)

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Apr 10, 2025

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

Coffee Break: Minnesota Music Day!

Coffee Break: Minnesota Music Day!

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Apr 10, 2025

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from Minnesota bands or artists that mention locations in Minnesota would you like to hear?

Wax World is a new DJ-centered record store in south Minneapolis

Wax World is a new DJ-centered record store in south Minneapolis

Natalia Toledo • Apr 9, 2025

Rosa Garcia took over the store formerly known as Wizard Wax in November. Learn more about the inventory and their future plans in this Q&A

15 exclusive vinyl releases to look for on Record Store Day

15 exclusive vinyl releases to look for on Record Store Day

Erik Thompson • Apr 9, 2025

We sifted through this year’s list of Record Store Day releases to find 15 vinyl treasures to watch for — including a stellar batch of Minnesota-related releases.

April 9 in Music History: Happy birthday to Albert Hammond Jr.

April 9 in Music History: Happy birthday to Albert Hammond Jr.

Apr 9, 2025

The Righteous Brothers topped the charts; Macca released a big hit; Abba got their first U.S. No. 1; David Bowie had a No. 1 hit in both the U.S. and U.K.; and Carl Perkins was born, Today in Music History.

Coffee Break: What's Your Name?

Coffee Break: What's Your Name?

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Apr 9, 2025

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs with names in the titles would you like to hear?

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