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November 20, 2025

This is the sixth Hall of Fame entry for Alabama Shakes and the ninth for Brandi Carlile.

The Chart Show: Alabama Shakes and Brandi Carlile enter Hall of Fame

The Chart Show: Alabama Shakes and Brandi Carlile enter Hall of Fame

Nov 20, 2025

This is the sixth Hall of Fame entry for Alabama Shakes and the ninth for Brandi Carlile.

Nov. 20 in Music History: Happy birthday to Mike D

Nov. 20 in Music History: Happy birthday to Mike D

Nov 20, 2025

Bob Dylan started recording his first album; Isaac Hayes had a No. 1 single with 'Theme from Shaft'; Paul Simon and George Harrison sang together on SNL; and Mike D turns 58, Today in Music History.

Coffee Break: To the Max!

Coffee Break: To the Max!

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Nov 20, 2025

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs about pushing things to the limit would you like to hear?

Sleeping Jesus turn imagined heartbreak into song

Sleeping Jesus turn imagined heartbreak into song

Anika Besst • Nov 19, 2025

Behind Sleeping Jesus’ new track “Caroline” is a surprising twist: the heartbreak is imagined, but the emotion is real.

Photos: Ratboys cut loose at Cloudland

Photos: Ratboys cut loose at Cloudland

Juliet Farmer • Nov 19, 2025

The Chicago indie-rock band performed an intimate MicroShow at Cloudland in Minneapolis on Tuesday, Nov. 18.

Nov. 19 in Music History: Teenage Fanclub released 'Bandwagonesque'

Nov. 19 in Music History: Teenage Fanclub released 'Bandwagonesque'

Nov 19, 2025

Carl Perkins recorded 'Blue Suede Shoes'; B.B. King kicked off a European tour; David Crosby had a successful liver transplant; and the Supremes scored their seventh No. 1 single, Today in Music History.

Coffee Break: Songs of Support

Coffee Break: Songs of Support

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Nov 19, 2025

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs with a supportive message would you like to hear?

Interview: Kathleen Edwards talks earlier shows and the Minnesota connections on her new album, 'Billionaire'

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Nov 18, 2025

The day after playing a show at the Fine Line in Minneapolis, Canadian singer-songwriter Kathleen Edwards visited The Current for a funny and heartfelt conversation with Morning Show host Jill Riley.

Nov. 18 in Music History: The Jesus and Mary Chain released 'Psychocandy'

Nov. 18 in Music History: The Jesus and Mary Chain released 'Psychocandy'

Nov 18, 2025

Sharon Jones passed away; Fats Domino performed on 'The Ed Sullivan Show'; Cat Stevens had a No. 1 album; R.E.M. made their first appearance outside the U.S.; the Rolling Stones became the first band to stream a concert on the Internet; Nirvana recorded their MTV Unplugged set; and U2 released Achtung Baby, Today in Music History.

Coffee Break: Double Trouble Drummers

Coffee Break: Double Trouble Drummers

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Nov 18, 2025

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from drummers who sing would you like to hear?

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