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December 01, 2025

Now making Minneapolis her new home, the Duluth-raised rock musician draws from a childhood spent in nature to write about big feelings.

Sophie Hiroko's music explores living life as one big poem

Sophie Hiroko's music explores living life as one big poem

Macie Rasmussen • Dec 1, 2025

Now making Minneapolis her new home, the Duluth-raised rock musician draws from a childhood spent in nature to write about big feelings.

Dec. 1 in Music History: Happy Birthday, Janelle Monáe

Dec. 1 in Music History: Happy Birthday, Janelle Monáe

Dec 1, 2025

The Teddy Bears, The Carpenters and Whitney Houston had No. 1 hits; Neil Young was sued for having "not commercial enough music"; 'Ice Ice Baby' was at the top of the U.K. Singles Chart; and Janelle Monáe turns 38, Today in Music History.

Coffee Break: Cyber Monday

Coffee Break: Cyber Monday

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Dec 1, 2025

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that reference computers would you like to hear?

Is Paul McCartney's 'Wonderful Christmastime' simply… horrible?

Is Paul McCartney's 'Wonderful Christmastime' simply… horrible?

Scott Neuman • Dec 1, 2025

In the decades since its release, "Wonderful Christmastime" has become a seasonal staple beloved by some but loathed by others.

David Byrne: Tiny Desk Concert

Robin Hilton • Dec 1, 2025

In matching, brilliant blue suits, David Byrne and his band squeeze behind the Desk to perform four songs, including Talking Heads' "Life During Wartime."

Nov. 30 in Music History: Happy Birthday, Billy Idol

Nov. 30 in Music History: Happy Birthday, Billy Idol

Nov 30, 2025

Simon & Garfunkel hosted their first TV special; Sly and the Family Stone were at No. 1 with 'Family Affair'; a block in NYC was renamed Joey Ramone Place; and Billy Idol was born, Today in Music History.

Nov. 29 in Music History: Remembering George Harrison

Nov. 29 in Music History: Remembering George Harrison

Nov 29, 2025

Tiny Tim died on stage in Minneapolis; Oasis singer Liam Gallagher was thought to be missing; John and Yoko's double album was released; and George Harrison passed away, Today in Music History.

Nov. 28 in Music History: Happy birthday to Berry Gordy

Nov. 28 in Music History: Happy birthday to Berry Gordy

Nov 28, 2025

Elvis scored his third No.1 hit; Nirvana rallied against lip-syncing; R.E.M had their first top 10 hit with "The One I Love"; Randy Newman turns 80; and Motown Records founder Berry Gordy is 96, Today in Music History.

Nov. 27 in Music History: The Avalanches released 'Since I Left You'

Nov. 27 in Music History: The Avalanches released 'Since I Left You'

Nov 27, 2025

Mick Jagger didn't have fleas, Freddy Mercury was remembered, George Harrison stepped out with a triple album, and Lori Barbero was born, Today in Music History.

The Current's Time Machine Weekend 2025

The Current's Time Machine Weekend 2025

Nov 27, 2025

This holiday weekend, take a sonic journey across music history. Starting Wednesday morning at 5 and continuing all weekend long, it’s a Time Machine Weekend.

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