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October 23, 2025

Charley Crockett's "Crucified Son" retires to the Chart Show Hall of Fame after a strong ten-week run. This is Crockett’s first induction.

The Chart Show: Charley Crockett enters the Hall of Fame for the first time

The Chart Show: Charley Crockett enters the Hall of Fame for the first time

Oct 23, 2025

Charley Crockett's "Crucified Son" retires to the Chart Show Hall of Fame after a strong ten-week run. This is Crockett’s first induction.

Oct. 23 in Music History: PJ Harvey released 'Stories from the City, Stories from the Sea'

Oct. 23 in Music History: PJ Harvey released 'Stories from the City, Stories from the Sea'

Oct 23, 2025

Weird Al was born; Maybelle Carter passed away; Dion cautioned everyone to keep away from 'Runaround Sue'; Stevie Wonder, age 12, recorded his first single for Motown; Nirvana played their first European show; Def Leppard played three continents in 24 hours; and Bob Dylan recorded 'The Times They Are A-Changin', Today in Music History.

Coffee Break: Ear Candy

Coffee Break: Ear Candy

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Oct 23, 2025

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that could be considered ear candy would you like to hear?

Oct. 22 in Music History: Foo Fighters released 'One by One'

Oct. 22 in Music History: Foo Fighters released 'One by One'

Oct 22, 2025

Shaggy was born, The Beach Boys' song 'Good Vibrations' entered the singles charts; the Supremes had the No. 1 album; Bob Dylan returned to Duluth for a gig after a near-30-year absence; and Pearl Jam played their very first gig 28 years ago, Today in Music History.

Coffee Break: Power Pop

Coffee Break: Power Pop

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Oct 22, 2025

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

Where to catch spooktacular Twin Cities Halloween shows

Where to catch spooktacular Twin Cities Halloween shows

John Kueppers • Oct 21, 2025

Your 2025 guide for live music in Minneapolis and St. Paul during the upcoming spooky season.

Evan Dando of the Lemonheads talks new album, new memoir, touring, and a wholesome new life

Evan Dando of the Lemonheads talks new album, new memoir, touring, and a wholesome new life

Jill Riley and Natalia Toledo • Oct 21, 2025

Evan Dando has a wide-ranging conversation with The Current Morning Show host Jill Riley. In it, the confessional Dando discussed the Lemonheads’ new record Love Chant, out Oct. 24 via Fire Records. He also shared insights about living abroad, the band’s upcoming tour, and a new memoir called Evan Dando: Rumors of My Demise.

Oct. 21 in Music History: Happy birthday to Josh Ritter

Oct. 21 in Music History: Happy birthday to Josh Ritter

Oct 21, 2025

Green Day’s Billie Joe Armstrong mooned Milwaukee; Elliott Smith died; Adele played her second session at The Current; and Doja Cat, Steve Lukather, Dizzy Gillespie, Josh Ritter and psychobilly punk-rocker Lux Interior were all born today in music history.

Coffee Break: 1985

Coffee Break: 1985

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Oct 21, 2025

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that were released in 1985 would you like to hear?

Photos: Paul McCartney's Got Back Tour hits at U.S. Bank Stadium

Photos: Paul McCartney's Got Back Tour hits at U.S. Bank Stadium

Laura Buhman • Oct 20, 2025

Legendary musician Paul McCartney brought the Got Back Tour to Minneapolis on Friday, Oct. 17. The show at U.S. Bank Stadium brought out the biggest hits from his career with the Beatles, Wings, and the Quarrymen.

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