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December 07, 2025

Texas singer-songwriter Hayes Carll released his 10th album, We’re Only Human, on August 8.

Hayes Carll plays songs from 'We're Only Human' in The Current studio

Bill DeVille • Dec 7, 2025

Texas singer-songwriter Hayes Carll released his 10th album, We’re Only Human, on August 8.

Dec. 7 in Music History: Happy birthday, Tom Waits

Dec. 7 in Music History: Happy birthday, Tom Waits

Dec 7, 2025

Tom Waits was born, Carl Douglas was at the top of the U.S. singles chart with 'Kung Fu Fighting'; John Lennon's MBE medal he returned to the Queen was found; and David Bowie appeared in public for the last time, Today in Music History.

Of Monsters and Men perform in The Current studio

Gannon Hanevold • Dec 6, 2025

Between two nights of shows at the Palace Theatre in St. Paul, Of Monsters and Men visited The Current studio to play songs from their new album and to chat with host Gannon.

Dec. 6 in Music History: 'Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer' made its TV debut

Dec. 6 in Music History: 'Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer' made its TV debut

Dec 6, 2025

Lead Belly passed away, R.E.M.'s Peter Buck was born, Led Zeppelin had their first hit in the U.S., Sid Vicious lived up to his name, The Rolling Stones performed a free concert at the Altamont Speedway; and Bush released Sixteen Stone, Today in Music History.

Classic Americana: a cut from Bonnie Raitt's 'Luck of the Draw'

Classic Americana: a cut from Bonnie Raitt's 'Luck of the Draw'

Mike Pengra and Luke Taylor • Dec 5, 2025

Just like with her 2022 album, ‘Just Like That…’, Bonnie Raitt won three Grammy Awards on the merit of her 1991 album, ‘Luck of the Draw.’

Top 89 of 2025: Sanni Brown's top music of the year

Top 89 of 2025: Sanni Brown's top music of the year

Sanni Brown • Dec 5, 2025

The Message/Carbon Sound host Sanni Brown shares her favorite music of 2025. 

Top 89 of 2025: Diane's top music of the year

Top 89 of 2025: Diane's top music of the year

Dec 5, 2025

The Local Show host Diane shares her favorite music of 2025. 

Top 89 of 2025: Mike Pengra's top music of the year

Top 89 of 2025: Mike Pengra's top music of the year

Mike Pengra • Dec 5, 2025

Radio Heartland host Mike Pengra shares his favorite music of 2025. 

Dec. 5 in Music History: the 'O Brother, Where Art Thou?' soundtrack album released

Dec. 5 in Music History: the 'O Brother, Where Art Thou?' soundtrack album released

Dec 5, 2025

Fleetwood Mac hit Gold, NME panned the Sex Pistols, The Jesus and Mary Chain were banned, and Paul McCartney released Band On The Run, Today in Music History.

Coffee Break: Bluegrass

Coffee Break: Bluegrass

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Dec 5, 2025

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from your favorite bluegrass artists would you like to hear?

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