10 new songs by Minnesota musicians for December 2025Diane, Anna Devine, Macie Rasmussen, Natalia Toledo and Youa Vang • Dec 2, 2025New music by k3ko, Crescent Moon/Andrew Broder, Lookbook, and more.
Dec. 2 in Music History: Childish Gambino released, "Awaken, My Love!" Dec 2, 2025Collaborations from Neil Diamond and Barbra Streisand, and Maria Carey and Boyz II Men were at No. 1 on the U.S. singles chart; Cindy Birdsong of the Supremes was kidnapped at knifepoint; the Smashing Pumpkins played their final concert; and a Portland DJ got in trouble because of Elvis, Today in Music History.
Top 89 of 2025: Zach McCormick's top music of the yearZach McCormick • Dec 2, 2025The Current midday host Zach McCormick shares his favorite songs and albums of 2025.
Top 89 of 2025: Jill Riley's top 10 songsJill Riley • Dec 2, 2025The Morning Show host Jill Riley shares her favorite songs of 2025.
Coffee Break: Double EntendreJill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Dec 2, 2025For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs with a double meaning would you like to hear?
Sophie Hiroko's music explores living life as one big poemMacie Rasmussen • Dec 1, 2025Now 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, 2025The 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 MondayJill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Dec 1, 2025For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that reference computers would you like to hear?
Is Paul McCartney's 'Wonderful Christmastime' simply… horrible?Scott Neuman • Dec 1, 2025In the decades since its release, "Wonderful Christmastime" has become a seasonal staple beloved by some but loathed by others.
David Byrne: Tiny Desk ConcertRobin Hilton • Dec 1, 2025In matching, brilliant blue suits, David Byrne and his band squeeze behind the Desk to perform four songs, including Talking Heads' "Life During Wartime."