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April 21, 2025

Kendrick Lamar and SZA performed a whirlwind 52-song set on night one of the Grand National Tour at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. On Saturday night, in front of a packed stadium of about 50,000, they blended the best of their discographies.

Photos: Kendrick Lamar and SZA launch tour in Minneapolis

Photos: Kendrick Lamar and SZA launch tour in Minneapolis

Ali Elabbady • Apr 21, 2025

Kendrick Lamar and SZA performed a whirlwind 52-song set on night one of the Grand National Tour at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. On Saturday night, in front of a packed stadium of about 50,000, they blended the best of their discographies.

Soccer Mommy plays solo versions of songs from 'Evergreen' at The Current

Zach McCormick • Apr 21, 2025

On tour in support of her 2024 album, ‘Evergreen,’ Soccer Mommy, aka Sophie Allison, visited The Current to perform a solo set of songs.

April 21 in Music History: Happy birthday to Robert Smith of The Cure

April 21 in Music History: Happy birthday to Robert Smith of The Cure

Apr 21, 2025

Elvis had another No. 1 hit; the Beatles wrapped recording on Sgt. Pepper; Sinead scored a hit on an incomparable Prince cover; Peter Buck raised hackles at high altitude; Joe Strummer did a bunk in a publicity stunt; Nina Simone died; and we lost Prince, today in music history.

Coffee Break: Remembering Prince

Coffee Break: Remembering Prince

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Apr 21, 2025

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

April 20 in Music History: David Bowie released 'Aladdin Sane'

April 20 in Music History: David Bowie released 'Aladdin Sane'

Apr 20, 2025

Deep Purple made their live debut; George Burns was in the Hot 100; numerous artists paid tribute to the late Freddie Mercury; Aerosmith got a grip with their 11th studio album; “The Sound of Philadelphia” became the first disco song to reach No. 1 in the singles charts; and American Idiot opened on Broadway, Today in Music History.

April 19 in Music History: Nas released 'Illmatic'

April 19 in Music History: Nas released 'Illmatic'

Apr 19, 2025

Simon and Garfunkel reunited; Madison Square Garden didn't know Young from Dylan; Patti Smith put out her biggest hit; and Bernie Worrell was born, today in music history.

Classic Americana: John Prine's 'happy enchilada' song

Classic Americana: John Prine's 'happy enchilada' song

Mike Pengra and Luke Taylor • Apr 18, 2025

Our Classic Americana pick this week features a great song by John Prine that inadvertently created a delightful mondegreen.

April 18 in Music History: Elliott Smith released 'Figure 8'

April 18 in Music History: Elliott Smith released 'Figure 8'

Apr 18, 2025

Michael Jackson got surgery, John Lennon released a cover, 19-year-old Declan McManus played his first show, and Green Day were inducted into the Rock Hall, today in music history.

Coffee Break: Exercise

Coffee Break: Exercise

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Apr 18, 2025

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs related to working out would you like to hear?

The Chart Show: Julien Baker and TORRES enter Chart Show Hall of Fame with "Sugar in the Tank"

The Chart Show: Julien Baker and TORRES enter Chart Show Hall of Fame with "Sugar in the Tank"

Apr 17, 2025

Julien Baker and TORRES' "Sugar in the Tank" retires to the Chart Show Hall of Fame after a strong ten-week run. This is the first induction for the duo.

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