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August 04, 2025

Her latest single has a new sound (wistful '90s acoustic pop), and a new vibe (toughing out whatever NYC public transportation throws at you, from rats to trash to unexpected encounters with your ex).

Chappell Roan's thick-skinned 'The Subway' captures a survivalist New York mood

Chappell Roan's thick-skinned 'The Subway' captures a survivalist New York mood

Hazel Cills • Aug 4, 2025

Her latest single has a new sound (wistful '90s acoustic pop), and a new vibe (toughing out whatever NYC public transportation throws at you, from rats to trash to unexpected encounters with your ex).

Photos: Lana Del Rey brings extravagance to Hinterland Festival day three

Photos: Lana Del Rey brings extravagance to Hinterland Festival day three

Aug 4, 2025

The annual multi-day music festival was held the weekend of Aug. 1-3 at the Avenue of the Saints Amphitheater in St. Charles, Iowa.

Photos: Kacey Musgraves enchants at Hinterland Festival day two

Photos: Kacey Musgraves enchants at Hinterland Festival day two

Aug 4, 2025

The annual multi-day music festival was held the weekend of Aug. 1-3 at the Avenue of the Saints Amphitheater in St. Charles, Iowa.

Photos: Tyler, The Creator and Clairo energize Hinterland Festival day one

Photos: Tyler, The Creator and Clairo energize Hinterland Festival day one

Aug 4, 2025

The annual multi-day music festival was held the weekend of Aug. 1-3 at the Avenue of the Saints Amphitheater in St. Charles, Iowa.

New documentary, 'It's Never Over, Jeff Buckley,' celebrates the life and legacy of the late artist

New documentary, 'It's Never Over, Jeff Buckley,' celebrates the life and legacy of the late artist

Nilufer Arsala • Aug 4, 2025

Oscar-nominated director Amy Berg joins Nilufer Arsala to talk about her new documentary about the late singer-songwriter Jeff Buckley, which opens in theaters this Friday.

Aug. 4 in Music History: Gin Blossoms released 'New Miserable Experience'

Aug. 4 in Music History: Gin Blossoms released 'New Miserable Experience'

Aug 4, 2025

Ringo's 'It Don't Come Easy' went Gold; Prince topped the album charts with 'Purple Rain'; Billboard introduced the Hot 100 singles chart; a Monkees fan stowed away with the band from Minneapolis to St. Louis; The Rolling Stones released a long-titled single; and Pink Floyd released their debut album, Today in Music History.

Coffee Break: Music of Birmingham

Coffee Break: Music of Birmingham

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Aug 4, 2025

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from artists or bands who got their start in Birmingham, England, would you like to hear?

Aug. 3 in Music History: Stevie Wonder released 'Innervisions'

Aug. 3 in Music History: Stevie Wonder released 'Innervisions'

Aug 3, 2025

Stevie Wonder released 'Innervisions'; Macca announced the formation of Wings; Tears for Fears had something to shout about; Def Leppard released 'Hysteria'; singer and all-around good guy Tony Bennett has a birthday; Bob Dylan returned to Newport Folk Festival after a 37-year absence; and The Beach Boys released 'Surfer Girl', 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.

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