Filming began on the Monkees’ first TV series; the BBC announced a ban on the Sex Pistols' "God Save The Queen"; “The Theme From M*A*S*H* (Suicide Is Painless)” was at No. 1; D.M.C. was born; and “Funkytown” hit No. 1, today in music history.

Pride Weekend and the weeks leading up are loaded with excitement. Make the most of Pride Month with our list of over 30 live music events in the Twin Cities.

The Seattle-based band put on a duo performance at The Current’s first Happy Hour of 2025 at Nine Mile Brewing in Bloomington on Thursday, May 29.

This week’s Classic Americana pick spotlights a massively influential blues guitarist: T-Bone Walker.

A Beastie Boy got arrested; Morrissey played his first solo gig in the U.S.; The Beatles began working on 'The White Album'; The Black Crowes' debut 'The Southern Harmony and Musical Companion'; and Tom Morello was born, Today in Music History.

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

The superbly alert and flexible drummer formed a swirling current in modern jazz for more than 60 years. He was 82.

My Morning Jacket’s “Time Waited” retires to the Chart show Hall of Fame at No. 6 this week, while Alan Sparhawk's collaborative single with Trampled By Turtles holds onto the No. 1 spot.

Alan Sparhawk has joined forces with fellow Duluth band Trampled by Turtles on a new album, out May 30, called Alan Sparhawk with Trampled by Turtles. Jill Riley of The Current’s Morning Show spoke to Alan Sparhawk about the process of creating the music, friendship, and supporting loved ones while they navigate grief.

Ray Charles won a Grammy Award for Best Rhythm & Blues Recording; The Beach Boys started a two week run at No.1 on the U.S. singles chart with "Help Me Rhonda"; Elvis walked off stage; and Jeff Buckley went missing, Today in Music History.