Run by Zoo Animal musician and studio engineer Holly Hansen, Heights Coffee Bar in Columbia Heights is an intentional return to an earlier era of locally owned neighborhood businesses and in-person interactions.

The Beatles began work on 'Let It Be', Sid Vicious went to trial, John and Yoko's album caused some controversy, Elvis hit No. 1, Ozzy got back with his band, and Rick Hall passed away, Today in Music History.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that could be resolutions would you like to hear?

Happy birthday to Grandmaster Flash and Noah Kahan. Today in Music History.

The spiteful lead single from the band’s sophomore album, moisturizer, reached the top spot on The Current’s annual Top 89 countdown for 2025. 

It was another strong year for full-length albums. Here are The Current’s picks for the best albums of 2025.

Paul McCartney became a 'Sir' after he was listed in the Queen's New Year's Honours List; The Kinks made their live debut when they played at the Lotus House Restaurant in London; Paul Westerberg and John Denver were born, Today in Music History.

Chicago indie-rock band Ratboys performed an intimate MicroShow at Cloudland Theater in Minneapolis on Tuesday, Nov. 18. Watch video of the set.

It was another strong year for full-length albums. Here are The Current’s picks for the best new artists of 2025.

Happy Birthday to Patti Smith, Bob Dylan recorded two songs for his 'Blood on the Tracks' album at Studio 80 in Minneapolis, "Hello, Goodbye" by The Beatles was the No. 1 single in the country; Emerson, Lake & Palmer broke up; and two Monkees were born, Today in Music History.