November 15, 2025Known for his cosmic-stoner songwriting and freewheeling tunes, Todd Snider's career spanned three decades. Save This Story
Americana troubadour Todd Snider, alt-country singer-songwriter, dies at 59The Associated Press • Nov 15, 2025Known for his cosmic-stoner songwriting and freewheeling tunes, Todd Snider's career spanned three decades.
Coffee Break: Get Funky!Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Nov 14, 2025For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what funk tracks would you like to hear?
Classic Americana: Johnny RiversMike Pengra and Luke Taylor • Nov 14, 2025For this week’s Classic Americana pick, we highlight Johnny Rivers, a hardworking musician whose life and career took him across the United States in pursuit of his dreams.
Bad Bunny wins album of the year at 2025 Latin GrammysIsabella Gomez Sarmiento • Nov 14, 2025The Puerto Rican superstar had never won any of the major prizes — album, song or record of the year — until last night. Other winners included Karol G and Alejandro Sanz.
The Chart Show: Poliça's "Dreams Go" to the Chart Show Hall of Fame Nov 13, 2025After a strong 10-week run, Minnesota band Poliça enter the Chart Show Hall of Fame at No. 2 with “Dreams Go.” Poliça now has eight songs in the Chart Show Hall of Fame.
Interview: Jean Dawson on his responsibility "to preserve, and then to mutate"Zach McCormick • Nov 13, 2025In a conversation with The Current’s midday host Zach McCormick, Dawson shares more about the recording process for Rock A Bye Baby, Glimmer of God, where his voice comes from, and gives props to departed heroes Prince and D’Angelo.
Coffee Break: Hug a Musician DayJill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Nov 13, 2025For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from an artist you would like to show appreciation to would you like to hear?
Pulp: Tiny Desk ConcertRobin Hilton • Nov 13, 2025Jarvis Cocker croons, coos and dances his way through this career-spanning Tiny Desk with Pulp.
Cleto Escobedo III, leader of Jimmy Kimmel's house band, dies at 59Neda Ulaby • Nov 12, 2025Escobedo had been leading Kimmel's house band since the show launched in 2003. The musician and the comedian were childhood friends in Las Vegas.
Coffee Break: Origin StoryJill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Nov 12, 2025For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from bands that helped launch an artist’s solo career would you like to hear?