For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs about winning (or being victorious) would you like to hear?

Rage Against The Machine went No. 1 with 'Evil Empire'; Richard Butler was born; Elvis Presley's televised gyrations caused a stir; Roy Oribson went to No. 1 with 'Running Scared'; Paul McCartney released an album with a side of coffee; Bob Dylan graduated from Hibbing High School; U2 performed and recorded at Red Rocks, Today in Music History.

New music from Venus Yevu, Solid Gold, LOTT, GRAMMA, and more.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs about school being out, best wishes or about summer vacation would you like to hear?

Capitol Records was founded; the Monkees won an Emmy; the Stones earned royalties in Russia; Springsteen released 'Born in the U.S.A.'; and Elvis topped three charts simultaneously with 'Heartbreak Hotel', Today in Music History.

It was a beautiful day on Grand Avenue in St. Paul for Grand Old Day 2024. Performers at The Current’s Grand Stage were Yam Haus, Your Smith, and Charlie Parr. DJ and The Current host Shane Kramer was spinning tunes in between sets.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which songs by members of the LGBTQIA+ community should we play?

Ian Hunter was born; Elvis Presley graduated from high school; Aretha Franklin got big respect on the singles chart; Fine Young Cannibals had the No. 1 album in the U.S.; and Curtis Mayfield was born, today in music history.

Back in February, Minneapolis band Kiss The Tiger performed for The Current's Winter Dig Out, featuring Brigitte Calls Me Baby and Friko.

While in town on tour with The Decemberists, frontman Colin Meloy dropped by The Current for a friendly chat with Bill DeVille.