Ruston Kelly’s new album, Pale, Through the Window, released on Friday, Sept. 12. A few weeks later, Kelly visited The Current studio to play solo acoustic versions of songs from the new record.

Throughout Wednesday, Oct. 29, special programming on The Current will enhance Public Radio Music Day. Tune in for live sessions, interviews, and performances featuring Jon Batiste, Mt. Joy, Wolf Alice, Wet Leg, The Hold Steady, Royel Otis, and more.

Neil Diamond got a Gold Record; Dolly and Kenny sang of islands in the stream; the Stone Roses split up; U2 performed on Letterman; 'The Dark Side Of The Moon' broke chart records; and Frankie Goes to Hollywood released their debut album, Today in Music History.

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

Australian band Royel Otis — anchored by the duo of Royel Maddell and Otis Pavlovic — visited The Current to play songs from their latest album, ‘Hickey,’ and then to have a fun chat with host Jessica Paxton.

A couple of gifted, introspective songwriters engaged the crowd with just voice and guitar at the 7th St Entry in Minneapolis on Monday, Oct. 27.

Buddy Holly made his last major TV appearance; the first night of the T.A.M.I. show took place; Bill Berry retired from R.E.M.; the Sex Pistols' one and only studio album was released in the U.S.; Janet Jackson's Minneapolis-produced 'Rhythm Nation 1814' hit No. 1 in the album charts; and Jamie xx was born, Today in Music History.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that relate to the paranormal or supernatural would you like to hear?

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