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April 12, 2025

Indigo Girl Amy Ray was born; Ringo Starr and Keith Moon took their turn on the big screen; David Bowie announced his second career retirement; The 5th Dimension started a run at No. 1; and Josephine Baker passed away, Today in Music History.

April 12 in Music History: Hole released 'Live Through This'

April 12 in Music History: Hole released 'Live Through This'

Apr 12, 2025

Indigo Girl Amy Ray was born; Ringo Starr and Keith Moon took their turn on the big screen; David Bowie announced his second career retirement; The 5th Dimension started a run at No. 1; and Josephine Baker passed away, Today in Music History.

On 'SABLE, fABLE,' Bon Iver embraces fresh possibilities

On 'SABLE, fABLE,' Bon Iver embraces fresh possibilities

Stephen Thompson • Apr 11, 2025

Bon Iver's new album, SABLE, fABLE, explores a world of new possibilities for the artist, and in the accumulation of hardships and opportunities that got him to this fresh start.

Photos: papa mbye and friends at Amsterdam Bar & Hall

Photos: papa mbye and friends at Amsterdam Bar & Hall

Bump Opera • Apr 11, 2025

On Thursday, April 10, Carbon Sound and The Current presented papa mbye and friends at Amsterdam Bar & Hall in St. Paul as part of Minnesota Music Month.

Classic Americana: Bob Dylan

Classic Americana: Bob Dylan

Mike Pengra and Luke Taylor • Apr 11, 2025

Our Classic Americana pick this week highlights a song by Minnesota-born music legend Bob Dylan, who recently performed in Minnesota.

April 11 in Music History: Pavement released 'Wowee Zowee'

April 11 in Music History: Pavement released 'Wowee Zowee'

Apr 11, 2025

Oasis released 'Supersonic'; James Brown entered the charts for the first time; Pearl Jam played SNL; Dylan made his New York debut; and Stuart Adamson was born, today in music history.

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?

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