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November 03, 2025

Courtney Barnett was born; Sun Records released a hit for Jerry Lee Lewis; the Beatles recorded 'Michelle'; the soundtrack to 'Miami Vice' topped the U.S. charts; Vanilla Ice had the first rap song to top the U.S. singles chart; and Adam Ant was born in London, Today in Music History.

Nov. 3 in Music History: The Jam released 'All Mod Cons'

Nov. 3 in Music History: The Jam released 'All Mod Cons'

Nov 3, 2025

Courtney Barnett was born; Sun Records released a hit for Jerry Lee Lewis; the Beatles recorded 'Michelle'; the soundtrack to 'Miami Vice' topped the U.S. charts; Vanilla Ice had the first rap song to top the U.S. singles chart; and Adam Ant was born in London, Today in Music History.

Coffee Break: Fall Back

Coffee Break: Fall Back

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Nov 3, 2025

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs relating to the night or it being dark outside would you like to hear?

Nov. 2 in Music History: George Michael released 'Faith'

Nov. 2 in Music History: George Michael released 'Faith'

Nov 2, 2025

k.d. lang was born; Fats Domino and his bandmates were injured when their concert turned riot; Peter Paul and Mary topped the album charts; Stevie Wonder chalked up his ninth No. 1 single; Taylor Hawkins appeared on a Foo Fighters album for the first time; Creedence Clearwater Revival released their third studio album; and Adele went No. 1 with 'Hello', Today in Music History.

Nov. 1 in Music History: Nirvana's "MTV Unplugged in New York"

Nov. 1 in Music History: Nirvana's "MTV Unplugged in New York"

Nov 1, 2025

The Beatles went to No. 1 for the 13th time; U2 set up a video link; Elvis Presley hit No. 1 for the first time in 7 years, and Anthony Kiedis of Red Hot Chili Peppers was born, Today in Music History.

Photos: Halloween-themed Drag Queen Charity Bingo at Roxy's Cabaret

Photos: Halloween-themed Drag Queen Charity Bingo at Roxy's Cabaret

Darin Kamnetz • Oct 31, 2025

Nina DiAngelo and Monica West cohosted Roxy's Drag Queen Charity Bingo on Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025, at Roxy's in Minneapolis. This was a fundraiser and member engagement event for The Current featuring members of the staff.

Classic Americana: Earl Thomas Conley

Classic Americana: Earl Thomas Conley

Mike Pengra and Luke Taylor • Oct 31, 2025

For this week’s Classic Americana pick, we spotlight a prolific country hitmaker, the late Earl Thomas Conley.

Oct. 31 in Music History: Outkast released 'Stankonia'

Oct. 31 in Music History: Outkast released 'Stankonia'

Oct 31, 2025

Billy Idol caused trouble on tour; The Supremes started a four-week run at No. 1, David Bowie read poems on stage; Iggy and the Stooges played their first live show; and Outkast released one of hip-hop’s greatest albums, Today in Music History.

Coffee Break: HALLOWEEN

Coffee Break: HALLOWEEN

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Oct 31, 2025

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

Where Bob Dylan made some of his earliest recordings ever — in Minnesota

Where Bob Dylan made some of his earliest recordings ever — in Minnesota

Erik Thompson • Oct 30, 2025

Out Friday, Oct. 31, the eight-disc, 139-track set, ‘Through The Open Window,’ contains a treasure trove of more than 20 primitive and unreleased home recordings made in his home state between 1956 and 1963.

The Chart Show: Laufey's "Lover Girl" heads to the Hall of Fame

The Chart Show: Laufey's "Lover Girl" heads to the Hall of Fame

Oct 30, 2025

Laufey's "Lover Girl" heads to the Hall of Fame on her tenth week.

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