The sixth album by the North Carolina band, made over the course of a breakup between two of its members, is a masterpiece about life spent clinging to the edge of the abyss. 

Jill Riley from The Current’s Morning Show had an impromptu visit by the legendary Jimmy Jam and author Andrea Swensson, where they discussed the journey of reconnecting with Cornbread Harris, the closing of Palmer’s Bar on the West Bank, and more.

Joan Jett was born, Elvis shipped out to his army post; the Springfields landed in the U.S. top 20; the Band released their self-titled album; Dylan's 'Hard Rain' went Gold; and the first Farm Aid concert was held, Today in Music History.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs relating to the fall season would you like to hear?

An epic day of music, education and action in Minneapolis, the 2025 running of Farm Aid uplifted music fans while elevating small farms and sustainable agriculture.

Ten years after their last new music release, Motion City Soundtrack is still as anxious as ever, but for different reasons.

The British band played a career-spanning two-hour set in Minneapolis on Saturday, Sept. 20, in celebration of More, their first album of new material since 2001. Hamilton Leithauser was the opening act.

Bobby Vinton's 'Blue Velvet' topped the singles chart; Jeannie C. Riley had a hit with the country song 'Harper Valley PTA'; Barry White scored his one and only No. 1 single; Dire Straits had a video-powered hit song; and Liam Gallagher was born, Today in Music History.

Farm Aid, the annual concert to support family farmers, celebrates 40 years. Newcomer singer-songwriter Jesse Welles — who has a large social media following -- will join long-time musician activists.

Ben Shepherd was born; AC/DC got cheap and dirty; Queen went to No. 1; David Bowie hit No. 1 for the first time in the U.S.; and Kate Bush scored her first U.K. hit album, Today in Music History.