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July 09, 2025

Bill Haley and His Comets hit No. 1 with a seminal rock 'n' roll song; Johnny Cash signed to Columbia Records; Declan MacManus became a full-time musician; Cheap Trick got their only No. 1 single; and Isaac Brock and Jack White were born, Today in Music History.

July 9 in Music History: Happy 50th to Isaac Brock and to Jack White

July 9 in Music History: Happy 50th to Isaac Brock and to Jack White

Jul 9, 2025

Bill Haley and His Comets hit No. 1 with a seminal rock 'n' roll song; Johnny Cash signed to Columbia Records; Declan MacManus became a full-time musician; Cheap Trick got their only No. 1 single; and Isaac Brock and Jack White were born, Today in Music History.

Coffee Break: National Anti-Boredom Month

Coffee Break: National Anti-Boredom Month

Jill Riley and Natalia Toledo • Jul 9, 2025

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

Wet Leg: Tiny Desk Concert

Robin Hilton • Jul 9, 2025

When we finally got Wet Leg into the office to record, we weren't surprised by the amount of playful swagger the band brought.

July 8 in Music History: Beck's birthday and the anniversary of his album 'Modern Guilt'

July 8 in Music History: Beck's birthday and the anniversary of his album 'Modern Guilt'

Jul 8, 2025

Elvis Presley's 'That's All Right' got a debut spin on a Memphis radio station; the RIAA issued its first Gold Record; Bill Withers had a No. 1 hit with 'Lean on Me'; the Go-Go's released 'Beauty and the Beat'; TCL went No. 1 with 'Waterfalls', and Beck was born, Today in Music History.

Coffee Break: Trios

Coffee Break: Trios

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Jul 8, 2025

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from groups that are trios would you like to hear?

After nearly 47 years, folk-music destination Homestead Pickin' Parlor announces its closure

After nearly 47 years, folk-music destination Homestead Pickin' Parlor announces its closure

Luke Taylor • Jul 7, 2025

Citing increased rent and a desire to retire, the store’s owners say the business will shutter on July 31.

Photos: Teddy Swims bares soul at Armory

Photos: Teddy Swims bares soul at Armory

Daniela Buvat • Jul 7, 2025

The pop and R&B singer-songwriter brought the I’ve Tried Everything But Therapy Tour to Minneapolis on Sunday, July 6. He performed with backing band Freak Freely, and the opening act was Sienna Spiro.

The Current unveils new host lineup for evenings, weekends, and Teenage Kicks

The Current unveils new host lineup for evenings, weekends, and Teenage Kicks

Jul 7, 2025

There’s a new voice on weekends, a familiar one moving to evenings, and another veteran of The Current taking over a popular weekend program. 

Gannon Hanevold is the new weekend host for The Current

Gannon Hanevold is the new weekend host for The Current

Margaret Johnson • Jul 7, 2025

Listeners will hear him every Saturday and Sunday from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. as well as filling in at various times throughout the week.  

Interview: Gigi Perez talks about her debut album 'At the Beach, in Every Life'

Interview: Gigi Perez talks about her debut album 'At the Beach, in Every Life'

Nilufer Arsala and Natalia Toledo • Jul 7, 2025

Singer-songwriter Gigi Perez talked with The Current’s Morning Show’s Nilufer Arsala about her debut album At the Beach, in Every Life, and her upcoming performance at the Minnesota Yacht Club Festival.

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