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October 27, 2025

Mt. Joy took time during what singer/guitarist Matt Quinn describes as “the best tour we've ever had” to play songs at The Current and to chat with host Zach McCormick.

Mt. Joy perform a three-song set in The Current studio

Zach McCormick • Oct 27, 2025

Mt. Joy took time during what singer/guitarist Matt Quinn describes as “the best tour we've ever had” to play songs at The Current and to chat with host Zach McCormick.

Jack DeJohnette, dynamic and instantly recognizable jazz drummer, dies at 83

Jack DeJohnette, dynamic and instantly recognizable jazz drummer, dies at 83

Nate Chinen • Oct 27, 2025

Jack DeJohnette, of the most daring and singular jazz drummers of the last 60 years, died on Sunday.

Interview: Jon Batiste talks about the many ways music inspires and connects

Zach McCormick • Oct 27, 2025

Jon Batiste is one of the most fascinating artists working today. The multi-award-winning artist visited The Current studio for a deep conversation with host Zach McCormick.

Oct. 27 in Music History: Prince released '1999'

Oct. 27 in Music History: Prince released '1999'

Oct 27, 2025

Ben E. King recorded his first solo tracks; Peter Paul & Mary held down two spots in the album charts; Bruce Springsteen appeared on the covers of two major news magazines; U2's 'Rattle & Hum' premiered in Dublin, and Lou Reed passed away, Today in Music History.

Coffee Break: The Boneyard

Coffee Break: The Boneyard

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Oct 27, 2025

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

The Beaches: Tiny Desk Concert

Stephen Thompson • Oct 27, 2025

The effervescent pop-rock band is here with a crucial reminder: It's always summer somewhere.

Oct. 26 in Music History: Happy birthday, Natalie Merchant

Oct. 26 in Music History: Happy birthday, Natalie Merchant

Oct 26, 2025

Mahalia Jackson was born; Fats Domino wins a big award; A Berlin concert by Bill Haley and his Comets sparked a riot; The Rolling Stones cut their first demo; the Beatles were awarded MBEs; Ozzy broke his foot; Andy Taylor left Duran Duran; and bassist Bootsy Collins was born in Cincinnati in 1951, Today in Music History.

Oct. 25 in Music History: Happy birthday to Natasha Khan, aka Bat for Lashes

Oct. 25 in Music History: Happy birthday to Natasha Khan, aka Bat for Lashes

Oct 25, 2025

Richard Lloyd was born; Rolling Stones made their Ed Sullivan debut; Radiohead opened for Tears for Fears; Richard Lloyd was born; and three female solo acts rocked the top of the Billboards, Today in Music History.

Interview: Bill DeVille discusses expanding United States of Americana

Interview: Bill DeVille discusses expanding United States of Americana

Margaret Johnson • Oct 24, 2025

Beginning on Oct. 26, the weekly Sunday show will run for three hours, from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. — an expansion from its previous two-hour format. 

Classic Americana: Lacy J. Dalton

Classic Americana: Lacy J. Dalton

Mike Pengra and Luke Taylor • Oct 24, 2025

For this week’s Classic Americana pick, we spotlight singer-songwriter Lacy J. Dalton, an artist that People magazine described as “country’s Bonnie Raitt.”

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