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August 02, 2025

Butch Vig was born; Fela Kuti passed away; James Jamerson died; Bob Dylan got into a fight at his reunion; and Aretha Franklin made her television debut, Today in Music History.

August 2 in Music History: Clairo released 'Immunity'

August 2 in Music History: Clairo released 'Immunity'

Aug 2, 2025

Butch Vig was born; Fela Kuti passed away; James Jamerson died; Bob Dylan got into a fight at his reunion; and Aretha Franklin made her television debut, Today in Music History.

Watch a three-song solo acoustic set by singer-songwriter Anna Graves

Aug 1, 2025

Singer-songwriter Anna Graves visited The Current studio to record solo acoustic versions of three songs, including an unreleased song that speaks to Graves' Minnesota roots.

Photos: Pixies play 'Bossanova' and 'Trompe le Monde' at the Palace

Photos: Pixies play 'Bossanova' and 'Trompe le Monde' at the Palace

Tony Nelson • Aug 1, 2025

The alt-rock legends performed a throwback set featuring two classic albums on Thursday evening at Palace Theatre in St. Paul. The show included a track-by-track dig into the band’s 1990 album Bossanova followed by 1991’s Trompe le Monde in its entirety. Kurt Vile + The Violators opened up.

Accordion master Flaco Jimenez has died at 86

Accordion master Flaco Jimenez has died at 86

John Burnett • Aug 1, 2025

Over a career that spanned 70 years, Jimenez' playing came to define Tex-Mex music and carried the tradition-drenched conjunto sound all over the world and across genres.

August 1 in Music History: Happy birthday to Chuck D

August 1 in Music History: Happy birthday to Chuck D

Aug 1, 2025

Joe Elliott and Chuck D were born; Beatles Monthly became a thing; Sonny and Cher got a show; the harmonica made a comeback; and MTV launched, Today in Music History.

Coffee Break: Hinterland

Coffee Break: Hinterland

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Aug 1, 2025

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from artists playing Hinterland Music Festival this year would you like to hear?

Sierra Hull: Tiny Desk Concert

Kara Frame • Aug 1, 2025

The mandolin virtuoso captivates with her deep storytelling and incredibly fast fingerpicking.

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?

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