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December 12, 2025

The Current’s managing director David Safar shares his favorite songs of 2025. 

Top 89 of 2025: David Safar's top music of the year

Top 89 of 2025: David Safar's top music of the year

David Safar • Dec 12, 2025

The Current’s managing director David Safar shares his favorite songs of 2025. 

Photos: Alan Sparhawk and Trampled by Turtles align beautifully in St. Paul

Photos: Alan Sparhawk and Trampled by Turtles align beautifully in St. Paul

Reed Fischer • Dec 12, 2025

On Thursday evening, in front of a sold-out crowd at the Fitzgerald Theater in St. Paul, Alan Sparhawk played the entire show in lockstep with the six members of Trampled by Turtles.

Photos: Your Smith celebrates 'The Rub' at First Avenue

Photos: Your Smith celebrates 'The Rub' at First Avenue

Laura Buhman • Dec 12, 2025

Your Smith played a jubilant hometown show at First Avenue in Minneapolis on Thursday, Dec. 11. The show was in support of her 2025 album, The Rub.

Dec. 12 in Music History: The Clash released 'Sandinista!'

Dec. 12 in Music History: The Clash released 'Sandinista!'

Dec 12, 2025

Sheila E. was born, Nirvana bandmates and Courtney Love go toe to toe, The Doors played their last show with Jim Morrison, The Rolling Stones started working with Ronnie Wood and Devo hit gold.

Top 89 of 2025: Isabel Zacharias' top music of the year

Top 89 of 2025: Isabel Zacharias' top music of the year

Isabel Zacharias • Dec 12, 2025

Host Isabel Zacharias shares her favorite music of 2025. 

Top 89 of 2025: John Kueppers' top music of the year

Top 89 of 2025: John Kueppers' top music of the year

John Kueppers • Dec 12, 2025

Associate digital producer John Kueppers shares his favorite music of 2025. 

Coffee Break: Top Songs of the Year

Coffee Break: Top Songs of the Year

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Dec 12, 2025

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

The Chart Show: Kiss the Tiger and Wolf Alice step into the Hall of Fame

The Chart Show: Kiss the Tiger and Wolf Alice step into the Hall of Fame

Dec 11, 2025

Kiss the Tiger and Wolf Alice both end their 10-week runs in the top 5 as they enter The Chart Show Hall of Fame.

Dec. 11 in Music History: Taylor Swift released 'Evermore'

Dec. 11 in Music History: Taylor Swift released 'Evermore'

Dec 11, 2025

The Jam played their last gig; Aretha Franklin made her New York stage debut; Elvis Presley started a 20-week run at No. 1 on the U.S. album chart with Blue Hawaii; R&B/pop singer Sam Cooke died; The Marvelettes went to No. 1 on the U.S. singles chart with "Please Mr. Postman", and Big Mama Thornton was born, Today in Music History.

Top 89 of 2025: Chaz Kangas' top music of the year

Top 89 of 2025: Chaz Kangas' top music of the year

Chaz Kangas • Dec 11, 2025

Host Chaz Kangas shares his favorite music of 2025. 

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