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June 25, 2025

In town for a show at the State Theatre in Minneapolis, singer-songwriter Valerie June brings her music and joyful spirit into The Current studio.

Valerie June plays songs from 'Owls, Omens and Oracles' in The Current studio

Mac Wilson • Jun 25, 2025

In town for a show at the State Theatre in Minneapolis, singer-songwriter Valerie June brings her music and joyful spirit into The Current studio.

June 24 in Music History: Happy birthday to Colin Blunstone of The Zombies

June 24 in Music History: Happy birthday to Colin Blunstone of The Zombies

Jun 24, 2025

The Monkees went to No. 1 on the U.S. album charts; Weezer released "Undone - The Sweater Song"; a working draft of Bob Dylan's "Like a Rolling Stone" sold for $2 million; and Colin Blunstone was born, Today in Music History.

Coffee Break: Get Dressed

Coffee Break: Get Dressed

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Jun 24, 2025

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs with clothing in the title or with lyrics that mention clothes would you like to hear?

June 23 in Music History: Wolf Alice's 'My Love Is Cool' gets its U.S. release

June 23 in Music History: Wolf Alice's 'My Love Is Cool' gets its U.S. release

Jun 23, 2025

Ray Charles was at the top of the charts; Tiffany started her Mall Tour; Bobby "Blue" Bland passed away; Leon Bridges released his debut album; and Wolf Alice’s debut album was released in the United States, Today in Music History.

Coffee Break: Turn It Around

Coffee Break: Turn It Around

Nilufer Arsala • Jun 23, 2025

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs about getting through a tough situation or turning it into a good one would you like to hear?

June 22 in Music History: 'Transmissions from the Satellite Heart' is released

June 22 in Music History: 'Transmissions from the Satellite Heart' is released

Jun 22, 2025

Judy Garland passed away; Billy Joel became the first rock artist to perform at Yankee Stadium; The Artist Formally Known As Prince announced he wanted to be known as Prince again; Cyndi Lauper was born; and Stevie Wonder entered the charts at age 13, Today in Music History.

June 21 in Music History: Black Pumas' debut album was released

June 21 in Music History: Black Pumas' debut album was released

Jun 21, 2025

Jimmy Page made his live debut with The Yardbirds; it was the Summer of Love; Little Richard received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame; John Lee Hooker died; and Joey Molland was born, Today in Music History.

Watch full sets by Frank Black, Beach Bunny, and more at The Current's 20th Anniversary shows

Watch full sets by Frank Black, Beach Bunny, and more at The Current's 20th Anniversary shows

Jun 20, 2025

In January, The Current celebrated 20 years on-air, online and in the community with two nights of music at First Avenue. Watch full performances by Frank Black, Beach Bunny, Bad Bad Hats and she’s green.

Photos: The Head and the Heart play immersive show at Palace Theatre

Photos: The Head and the Heart play immersive show at Palace Theatre

Tony Nelson • Jun 20, 2025

The Seattle folk-rock group brought their Aperture Tour to the Palace Theatre in St. Paul on Thursday, June 19. Openers for the night were Futurebirds and Minnesota native Anna Graves.

Classic Americana: Leon Payne

Classic Americana: Leon Payne

Mike Pengra and Luke Taylor • Jun 20, 2025

This week’s Classic Americana selection spotlights Leon Payne, an artists who enjoyed a No. 1 hit of his own, but was more successful at writing songs that became hits for others.

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