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September 05, 2025

The Virginia folk trio performed on Thursday, Sept. 4, at Thesis Beer Project in Rochester. The show was the latest event in The Current’s Happy Hours series.

Photos: Palmyra rock the Thesis Beer Project stage

Photos: Palmyra rock the Thesis Beer Project stage

Rosei Skipper • Sep 5, 2025

The Virginia folk trio performed on Thursday, Sept. 4, at Thesis Beer Project in Rochester. The show was the latest event in The Current’s Happy Hours series.

Classic Americana: Loudon Wainwright III

Classic Americana: Loudon Wainwright III

Mike Pengra and Luke Taylor • Sep 5, 2025

This week’s Classic Americana feature highlights a prolific singer-songwriter who provides a song that’s perfect for the end of summer.

September 5 in Music History: The xx released 'Coexist'

September 5 in Music History: The xx released 'Coexist'

Sep 5, 2025

The Beatles topped the charts; RHCP picked a guitarist; R.E.M. swept the VMA's; and the one and only Freddie Mercury was born, Today in Music History.

Coffee Break: Full Moon Eclipse

Coffee Break: Full Moon Eclipse

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Sep 5, 2025

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs with a lunar twist would you like to hear?

The Chart Show: Japanese Breakfast and Night Moves head to the Hall of Fame

The Chart Show: Japanese Breakfast and Night Moves head to the Hall of Fame

Sep 4, 2025

Songs by Japanese Breakfast and Night Moves enter the Chart Show Hall of Fame after 10 weeks of listeners’ votes, and Wet Leg holds on to the No. 1 spot.

September 4 in Music History: The Arcs released 'Yours, Dreamily'

September 4 in Music History: The Arcs released 'Yours, Dreamily'

Sep 4, 2025

Beyoncé was born; Elvis made his first appearance at the Grand Ole Opry; the Beatles needed no 'help' reaching the top of the chart; 'Easy Rider' premiered in the U.S.; the Bee Gees reminded everyone they should be dancing, yeah; and DJ and producer Mark Ronson was born in London 40 years ago, Today in Music History.

Coffee Break: It's All Honey

Coffee Break: It's All Honey

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Sep 4, 2025

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

Photos: Scenes from MPR Day at the 2025 Minnesota State Fair

Photos: Scenes from MPR Day at the 2025 Minnesota State Fair

Bump Opera • Sep 3, 2025

On Friday, Aug. 29, 2025, Minnesota Public Radio’s annual MPR Day took place at Dan Patch Park at the Minnesota State Fair. The day included music by Mae Simpson, Colin Bracewell, and a brass quintet featuring members of the Minnesota Orchestra.

September 3 in Music History: Neko Case released 'The Worse Things Get, the Harder I Fight, the Harder I Fight, the More I Love You'

September 3 in Music History: Neko Case released 'The Worse Things Get, the Harder I Fight, the Harder I Fight, the More I Love You'

Sep 3, 2025

Mitch Miller had a No. 1 single with a song written in 1853; Ringo returned to the Beatles after a little time off; Fats Domino was rescued from post-Katrina New Orleans; Donovan went to No. 1 with a song that became one of the first examples of psychedelia, and Naughty by Natures self-titled album was released on this day in 1991, Today in Music History.

Coffee Break: Songs of Summer

Coffee Break: Songs of Summer

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Sep 3, 2025

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what favorite songs of the summer would you like to hear?

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