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November 07, 2025

Wilco frontman Jeff Tweedy performed at First Avenue in Minneapolis on Thursday, Nov. 6. The focus of the show was his 2025 record, ‘Twilight Override.’

Photos: Jeff Tweedy showcases new solo record at First Avenue

Photos: Jeff Tweedy showcases new solo record at First Avenue

Laura Buhman • Nov 7, 2025

Wilco frontman Jeff Tweedy performed at First Avenue in Minneapolis on Thursday, Nov. 6. The focus of the show was his 2025 record, ‘Twilight Override.’

2026 Grammy nominations are led by Kendrick Lamar

2026 Grammy nominations are led by Kendrick Lamar

Isabella Gomez Sarmiento • Nov 7, 2025

Last year's biggest winner will try to repeat his wins for song and record of the year, and add album of the year to his trophy case. Other top nominees include Lady Gaga and Bad Bunny.

Classic Americana: Gram Parsons

Classic Americana: Gram Parsons

Mike Pengra and Luke Taylor • Nov 7, 2025

For this week’s Classic Americana pick, we spotlight Gram Parsons, who developed a sound he called “cosmic American music.”

Nov. 7 in Music History: Happy Birthday, Joni Mitchell

Nov. 7 in Music History: Happy Birthday, Joni Mitchell

Nov 7, 2025

Leonard Cohen passed away; Saturday Night Fever was released; The Doors were banned; The Beatles played one of only two shows in Ireland; and Joni Mitchell and Lorde were born, Today in Music History.

Coffee Break: Music Movies

Coffee Break: Music Movies

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Nov 7, 2025

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what are your favorite music movies?

For country music traditionalists, Grammy changes promise a brighter spotlight

For country music traditionalists, Grammy changes promise a brighter spotlight

Jewly Hight • Nov 6, 2025

Starting with this year's nominations, the Grammy Awards will split its prize for country album of the year into two distinct categories: traditional and contemporary.

The Chart Show: Florence + The Machine and Turnstile head to the Hall of Fame

The Chart Show: Florence + The Machine and Turnstile head to the Hall of Fame

Nov 6, 2025

This is Florence + The Machine’s ninth Hall of Fame entry and Turnstile’s first.

50 years ago, the Edmund Fitzgerald, a 'rock star' ship, sank in Lake Superior

50 years ago, the Edmund Fitzgerald, a 'rock star' ship, sank in Lake Superior

Neda Ulaby • Nov 6, 2025

Twenty-nine sailors drowned when the Edmund Fitzgerald went down in the Great Lakes' icy waters on Nov. 10, 1975. The ship was immortalized in a surprise hit 1976 folk ballad by Gordon Lightfoot.

Bobby Z. and Morris Hayes reflect on Prince's legacy and discuss the 'Purple Rain' Broadway adaptation

Bobby Z. and Morris Hayes reflect on Prince's legacy and discuss the 'Purple Rain' Broadway adaptation

Jill Riley and Natalia Toledo • Nov 6, 2025

Bobby Z. and Morris Hayes, long time Prince collaborators, spoke with The Current’s Morning Show host Jill Riley about their latest titles — music advisors for the Broadway adaptation of Purple Rain.

Nov. 6 in Music History: Khruangbin released their debut album, 'The Universe Smiles Upon You'

Nov. 6 in Music History: Khruangbin released their debut album, 'The Universe Smiles Upon You'

Nov 6, 2025

The Monkees released their movie 'Head'; Gram Parsons' body was stolen; Dylan recorded two classic songs in Nashville; Aerosmith played their first gig; Soft Cell broke a U.K. charts record; Pearl Jam had a fast-selling album; Taylor Swift's album sold even faster; and the Sex Pistols debuted, Today in Music History.

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