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July 31, 2025

This week, there’s a complete shakeup of the top five alongside a bunch of Chart Show debuts. Bon Iver’s “From” sits atop the chart.

The Chart Show: Bon Iver jumps "From" No. 4 to No. 1

The Chart Show: Bon Iver jumps "From" No. 4 to No. 1

Jul 31, 2025

This week, there’s a complete shakeup of the top five alongside a bunch of Chart Show debuts. Bon Iver’s “From” sits atop the chart.

July 31 in Music History: Fontaines D.C. released 'A Hero's Death'

July 31 in Music History: Fontaines D.C. released 'A Hero's Death'

Jul 31, 2025

Elvis got mobbed after a show; James Taylor had a No. 1 single with friend Carole King's song; Survivor had the No. 1 album with 'Eye of the Tiger'; Springsteen played his longest show ever; and Fatboy Slim was born, Today in Music History.

Coffee Break: Uncommon Instruments

Coffee Break: Uncommon Instruments

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Jul 31, 2025

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

England's Birmingham bids farewell to Ozzy Osbourne, its homegrown heavy metal hero

England's Birmingham bids farewell to Ozzy Osbourne, its homegrown heavy metal hero

Willem Marx • Jul 30, 2025

Fans and relatives of the late Ozzy Osbourne converged to pay their final respects to metal star in his home city.

The Current's music and events at the Minnesota State Fair 2025

The Current's music and events at the Minnesota State Fair 2025

Jul 30, 2025

Join The Current, Carbon Sound, Radio Heartland, The Local Show, and all of our friends at the MPR Booth at the Minnesota State Fair, Thursday, Aug. 21, through Labor Day (Monday, Sept. 1).

July 30 in Music History: Happy Birthday, Seth Avett

July 30 in Music History: Happy Birthday, Seth Avett

Jul 30, 2025

The Troggs had a big hit with 'Wild Thing'; Andy Gibb was record-buyers' everything with a hit single; Steve Winwood rolled with a late-80s chart topper; Billy Bragg helped spread goodwill and guitars to the incarcerated; and Kate Bush was born and so was Seth Avett, Today in Music History.

Coffee Break: Hugs

Coffee Break: Hugs

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Jul 30, 2025

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that feel like a hug would you like to hear?

'Buckingham Nicks,' a commercial flop-turned-collector's dream, will be reissued

'Buckingham Nicks,' a commercial flop-turned-collector's dream, will be reissued

Rachel Treisman • Jul 29, 2025

Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks recorded an album as a duo before joining Fleetwood Mac. It wasn't a hit in 1973. But after much anticipation, it's due to get its first reissue in September.

July 29 in Music History: Jenny Lewis released 'The Voyager'

July 29 in Music History: Jenny Lewis released 'The Voyager'

Jul 29, 2025

Danger Mouse was born; Bob Dylan was injured in a motorbike accident; the Doors lit the singles chart on fire; Gilbert O'Sullivan was alone at the top of the charts; Michigan declared it Four Tops Day;and Cass Elliot passed away, Today in Music History.

Coffee Break: Hot Rods

Coffee Break: Hot Rods

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Jul 29, 2025

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what hot rod or car song would you like to hear?

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