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November 24, 2025

Nilufer Arsala of The Current’s Morning Show talked with singer-songwriter Ingrid Michaelson about writing the music for the Grammy-nominated stage adaptation of ‘The Notebook.’

Interview: Ingrid Michaelson talks about writing the music for the stage production of 'The Notebook'

Interview: Ingrid Michaelson talks about writing the music for the stage production of 'The Notebook'

Nilufer Arsala and Natalia Toledo • Nov 24, 2025

Nilufer Arsala of The Current’s Morning Show talked with singer-songwriter Ingrid Michaelson about writing the music for the Grammy-nominated stage adaptation of ‘The Notebook.’

Photos: Sarah McLachlan shares 'Better Broken' at Armory

Photos: Sarah McLachlan shares 'Better Broken' at Armory

Laura Buhman • Nov 24, 2025

The Canadian singer-songwriter brought her Better Broken Tour to Armory in Minneapolis on Sunday, Nov. 23.

Reggae pioneer Jimmy Cliff dies at 81

Reggae pioneer Jimmy Cliff dies at 81

Isabella Gomez Sarmiento • Nov 24, 2025

The musician and actor helped propel reggae into the international spotlight, thanks in part to his songs and starring role in the 1972 film The Harder They Come.

Nov. 24 in music history: Happy birthday to Terry Lewis

Nov. 24 in music history: Happy birthday to Terry Lewis

Nov 24, 2025

The Supremes had a big hit; The Undertones split up; The Simpsons released The Yellow Album; super producer Terry Lewis was born; and Queen frontman Freddie Mercury died Today in Music History.

Coffee Break: Concept Albums

Coffee Break: Concept Albums

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Nov 24, 2025

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from a concept album would you like to hear?

Nov. 23 in Music History: Happy Birthday, Alison Mosshart

Nov. 23 in Music History: Happy Birthday, Alison Mosshart

Nov 23, 2025

Alison Mosshart was born; The first jukebox was installed; Elvis Presley got punched; Billy Swan had a one-hit wonder; Rush performed in Rip; Bono and The Edge surprised the audience at a charity gig; and blues legend Robert Johnson began his first recording session, Today in Music History.

Jellybean Johnson, drummer for The Time and hitmaking producer, has died

Jellybean Johnson, drummer for The Time and hitmaking producer, has died

Reed Fischer • Nov 22, 2025

In addition to Johnson’s work as a musician, he was also a proponent of preserving local music history as a co-founder of the Minneapolis Sound Museum. He died on Friday.

Nov. 22 in Music History: Prince's 'The Black Album' officially released

Nov. 22 in Music History: Prince's 'The Black Album' officially released

Nov 22, 2025

Karen O celebrates a birthday; Simon and Garfunkel were on TV; Jesus and Mary Chain were arrested; and Pearl Jam released 'Vitalogy', Today in Music History.

Record Store Day Black Friday 2025: 10 vinyl releases to pick up

Record Store Day Black Friday 2025: 10 vinyl releases to pick up

Erik Thompson • Nov 21, 2025

On Friday, Nov. 28, another Black Friday edition of Record Store Day arrives. Here are some exclusives that Twin Cities music fans should look out for.

The Replacements celebrate 'Let It Be' reissue with new "I Will Dare" music video

The Replacements celebrate 'Let It Be' reissue with new "I Will Dare" music video

Reed Fischer • Nov 21, 2025

Filmed at the CC Club in Minneapolis, the video arrives the same day as the release of ‘Let It Be: Deluxe Edition.’

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