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May 02, 2025

Sobule died on Thursday morning in a house fire in the Twin Cities suburbs. The fire’s cause is still under investigation.

Singer-songwriter Jill Sobule has died at the age of 66

Singer-songwriter Jill Sobule has died at the age of 66

Associated Press • May 2, 2025

Sobule died on Thursday morning in a house fire in the Twin Cities suburbs. The fire’s cause is still under investigation.

The Chart Show: The Black Keys add "The Night Before" to their historic Hall of Fame collection

The Chart Show: The Black Keys add "The Night Before" to their historic Hall of Fame collection

May 1, 2025

The Black Keys now have 16 songs in the Chart Show Hall of Fame — the most by any act in Chart Show history. Waxahatchee and Bob Mould also take songs into the Hall of Fame.

May 1 in Music History: Suzanne Vega released her self-titled debut album

May 1 in Music History: Suzanne Vega released her self-titled debut album

May 1, 2025

Bob Dylan appeared on The Johnny Cash Show; The Stones released 'Brown Sugar'; the Carpenters performed in the White House; the man who immortalized the phrase 'who you gonna call?' was born; and a Minnesota man pretended to be David Gilmour at a hospital, Today in Music History.

Coffee Break: May Day

Coffee Break: May Day

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • May 1, 2025

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that mention flowers for May Day?

April 30 in Music History: Happy birthday to Justin Vernon of Bon Iver

April 30 in Music History: Happy birthday to Justin Vernon of Bon Iver

Apr 30, 2025

Elvis got the whole cell block dancing; The Young Rascals were lovin' it; The Who's Keith Moon probably didn't earn any hotel points; Michael Jackson and Eddie Van Halen paired up for a big hit; and Justin Vernon was born, Today in Music History.

Coffee Break: Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2025

Coffee Break: Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2025

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Apr 30, 2025

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from this year's inductees do you want to hear?

Remembering Mike Peters of the Alarm

Remembering Mike Peters of the Alarm

Luke Taylor • Apr 29, 2025

The late singer-songwriter had visited The Current on a couple of occasions, and always brought his warm, genuine spirit.

April 29 in Music History: Happy Birthday, Willie Nelson

April 29 in Music History: Happy Birthday, Willie Nelson

Apr 29, 2025

Willie Nelson was born; the King of Skiffle was born; Ringo sang about an 'Octopus's Garden'; Bruce Springsteen got collared for being a superfan; Jon Bon Jovi got married; Aretha Franklin released a defining hit; and Dusty Springfield's home was honored, today in music history.

Coffee Break: World Wish Day

Coffee Break: World Wish Day

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Apr 29, 2025

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that mention wishes?

Photos: Rhiannon Giddens' sold-out Biscuits & Banjos Festival centers Black music, art and culture

Photos: Rhiannon Giddens' sold-out Biscuits & Banjos Festival centers Black music, art and culture

Apr 28, 2025

The three-day festival included a reunion of the Carolina Chocolate Drops and the debut of Giddens’ new band, The Old-Time Revue.

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