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October 06, 2025

On Monday, Oct. 6, he made his debut on NBC’s national performance competition The Voice.

Interview: Colin Bracewell competes on the new season of 'The Voice'

Interview: Colin Bracewell competes on the new season of 'The Voice'

Zach McCormick • Oct 6, 2025

On Monday, Oct. 6, he made his debut on NBC’s national performance competition The Voice.

Oct. 6 in Music History: Brandi Carlile released 'Give Up the Ghost'

Oct. 6 in Music History: Brandi Carlile released 'Give Up the Ghost'

Oct 6, 2025

Larry Junstrom passed away; George Harrison had his first A-side with the Beatles; Australia lost its King of Rock n Roll, Johnny O'Keefe; Bob Dylan had his 12th Top-40 hit; Tommy Stinson was born; Cher topped the singles chart, and Paisley Park opened to the public, Today in Music History.

Coffee Break: New Collabs

Coffee Break: New Collabs

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Oct 6, 2025

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that are new collaborations would you like to hear?

Oct. 5 in Music History: Elton John released 'Goodbye Yellow Brick Road'

Oct. 5 in Music History: Elton John released 'Goodbye Yellow Brick Road'

Oct 5, 2025

Bobby Darin's "Mack the Knife" went No. 1; Russell Mael was born; Olivia Newton-John had her first U.S. No. 1 single; Johnny Marr started rehearsing with the Pretenders; Roger Daltrey announced the Who were re-forming; Beatles fans snapped up the group's co-written autobiography; and Temptations co-founder Eddie Kendricks passed away in Birmingham, Ala., Today in Music History.

Amanda Shires talks about 'Nobody's Girl' and about what's next for the Highwomen

Amanda Shires talks about 'Nobody's Girl' and about what's next for the Highwomen

Bill DeVille • Oct 4, 2025

On tour in support of her album ‘Nobody’s Girl,’ Amanda Shires chatted with Bill DeVille about the record, Aly & AJ, the Highwomen — and backgammon!

Oct. 4 in Music History: Wilco released 'Ode to Joy'

Oct. 4 in Music History: Wilco released 'Ode to Joy'

Oct 4, 2025

Eric Clapton joined Yardbirds; Janis Joplin passed away; Queen hit the charts in the U.S.; Dan Rather was roughed up, and Today in Music History.

Interview: Motion City Soundtrack on creating their first new album in a decade

Interview: Motion City Soundtrack on creating their first new album in a decade

Diane • Oct 3, 2025

The Local Show’s Artist of the Month, Motion City Soundtrack caught up with The Current to talk about a their emo legacy, guest-heavy appearance at Minnesota Yacht Club Fest, and the Minneapolis-bred band’s first record in 10 years, ‘The Same Old Wasted Wonderful World.’

Sarah Morris plays songs from her new album, 'Say Yes,' on Radio Heartland

Sarah Morris plays songs from her new album, 'Say Yes,' on Radio Heartland

Mike Pengra • Oct 3, 2025

The Minnesota-based singer-songwriter recorded her latest album at Pachyderm Studios, a storied recording facility in Cannon Falls, Minnesota.

Photos: Royel Otis lead a night of catchy indie music at Palace Theatre

Photos: Royel Otis lead a night of catchy indie music at Palace Theatre

Darin Kamnetz • Oct 3, 2025

The Australian duo played songs in support of their second studio album, ‘Hickey,’ on Thursday, Oct. 2, in St. Paul. London indie group bby opened up.

8 takeaways from Taylor Swift's new album, 'The Life of a Showgirl'

8 takeaways from Taylor Swift's new album, 'The Life of a Showgirl'

Rachel Treisman • Oct 3, 2025

Swift's 12th studio album returns to her pop roots, with lots of love-struck lyrics and upbeat melodies. But it's also a warning about the darker side of an industry she has battled — and bested.

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