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December 27, 2025

'Reet Petite' went No. 1, The Faces called it quits, The Supremes had their 12th No. 1 hit, Morrissey wrote a music review, and The Animals played their first radio broadcast.

Dec. 27 in Music History: The Supremes first performed on 'The Ed Sullivan Show'

Dec. 27 in Music History: The Supremes first performed on 'The Ed Sullivan Show'

Dec 27, 2025

'Reet Petite' went No. 1, The Faces called it quits, The Supremes had their 12th No. 1 hit, Morrissey wrote a music review, and The Animals played their first radio broadcast.

Top Twin Cities music residencies for winter 2025-26

Top Twin Cities music residencies for winter 2025-26

John Kueppers • Dec 26, 2025

We went through the upcoming concert calendar and selected some music residencies to inspire you to leave the warmth of your home and venture out to the club.

Dec. 26 in Music History: Happy Birthday to James Mercer of the Shins

Dec. 26 in Music History: Happy Birthday to James Mercer of the Shins

Dec 26, 2025

Jim Burns and Curtis Mayfield died, The Sex Pistols recorded "God Save The Queen", and Amy Winehouse had a big year, Today in Music History.

Coffee Break: Best of ‘25 – Disco!

Coffee Break: Best of ‘25 – Disco!

Dec 26, 2025

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what disco tracks would you like to hear?

Dec. 24 in Music History: Remembering songwriter Allee Willis

Dec. 24 in Music History: Remembering songwriter Allee Willis

Dec 24, 2025

Allee Willis passed away; Lemmy was born today; The Eagles were at the top of the Billboard chart with their 'Hotel California' album; Nirvana started recording 'Bleach'; and The Beatles had the No. 1 album in the U.S. for the third Christmas in a row, Today in Music History.

Dec. 23 in Music History: Happy birthday to Dev Hynes aka Blood Orange

Dec. 23 in Music History: Happy birthday to Dev Hynes aka Blood Orange

Dec 23, 2025

Honey Lantree passed away, Cat Stevens formally changed his name to Yusuf Islam, Beach Boy Brian Wilson had a nervous breakdown, Phil Collins went No. 1 with 'Another Day In Paradise', and Eddie Vedder was born, Today in Music History.

Coffee Break: Festivus!

Coffee Break: Festivus!

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Dec 23, 2025

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that could be an airing of a grievance would you like to hear?

Soul Asylum play an acoustic set in The Current studio

Mac Wilson • Dec 23, 2025

With a show coming up Saturday, Dec. 27, at First Avenue, longtime Minneapolis rock band Soul Asylum visited The Current for an acoustic set and a conversation with host Mac Wilson.

Ring in the New Year with these Twin Cities shows

Ring in the New Year with these Twin Cities shows

John Kueppers • Dec 22, 2025

Check out more than 30 Twin Cities live music events celebrating the new year.

Photos: Minneapolis Sound legend Jellybean Johnson remembered for his music and love

Photos: Minneapolis Sound legend Jellybean Johnson remembered for his music and love

Anika Besst, Jacob Aloi and Steven Cohen • Dec 22, 2025

After a career spanning over 45 years, Garry George “Jellybean” Johnson was celebrated for his contributions to the music community as a skillful producer, songwriter, guitarist and drummer.

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