January 14, 2026Netflix's Stranger Things finale, which dropped Dec. 31, is shaking up the Billboard Hot 100. Save This Story
'Stranger Things' brings Prince and Fleetwood Mac back to the chartsStephen Thompson • Jan 14, 2026Netflix's Stranger Things finale, which dropped Dec. 31, is shaking up the Billboard Hot 100.
The Format play acoustic versions of songs from their new album, 'Boycott Heaven'Jill Riley • Jan 14, 2026The Format visited The Current ahead of the release of their new album, ‘Boycott Heaven,’ coming January 23.
Jan. 14 in Music History: David Bowie released 'Low' Jan 14, 2026Dave Grohl was born; David Bowie released his debut single "Can't Help Thinking About Me"; Elvis Presley performed his "Aloha from Hawaii" concert; The Sex Pistols played their last live gig at Winterland in San Francisco; and Diana Ross made her last appearance with The Supremes, Today in Music History.
Coffee Break: T Bone BurnettJill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Jan 14, 2026For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that T Bone Burnett worked on would you like to hear?
Jan. 13 in Music History: Happy birthday to Wayne Coyne of Flaming Lips Jan 13, 2026Wayne Coyne was born, "The Twist" became the only single in the history of the charts to make it to No. 1 on two separate occasions; Bob Dylan started recording 'Bringing It All Back Home'; and "Folsom Prison Blues" was recorded live at Folsom Prison, Today in Music History.
Coffee Break: Let's Get WeirdJill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Jan 13, 2026For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what psychedelic or experimental tracks would you like to hear?
Jan. 12 in Music History: Vampire Weekend released 'Contra' in the United States Jan 12, 2026Cynthia Robinson of Sly and The Family Stone was born, Alice Cooper released his third album, The Police had their first rehearsal, Maurice Gibb of The Bee Gees died, and Al Green was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Today in Music History.
Coffee Break: Redhead RockJill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Jan 12, 2026For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from artists who are redheads would you like to hear?
Jonathan Bernstein, writer of the authorized biography of Justin Townes Earle, shares thoughts on the late singer-songwriterBill DeVille • Jan 11, 2026Bernstein spoke with The Current’s Bill DeVille ahead of the January 13 release of ‘What Do You Do When You're Lonesome: The Authorized Biography of Justin Townes Earle.’
Jan. 11 in Music History: Happy birthday, Mary J. Blige Jan 11, 2026Vicki Peterson was born, The Jimi Hendrix Experience recorded 'Purple Haze' at Olympic Studios in London; Nirvana's landmark album 'Nevermind' reached the top of the Billboard 200 Album Chart; T. Rex drummer Mickey Finn died from alcohol related liver problem; Led Zeppelin performed "Kashmir" live for the first time, Today in Music History.