New music from Bizhiki, Alan Sparhawk, Papa Mbye, Superior Siren, and more.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs about being neighborly or meeting new people would you like to hear?

Join The Current, Carbon Sound, Radio Heartland, The Local Show, and all of our friends at Camp MPR, at the Minnesota State Fair, Thursday, Aug. 22, through Labor Day (Monday, Sept. 2).

Whitney Houston signed a huge deal with Arista records; Chubby Checker taught America to do 'The Twist' on national television; the Beatles released 'Help!'; ABBA met anything but their Waterloo on the U.S. charts; Stevie Nicks released her first solo album; and Elliott Smith was born in Omaha, Neb., in 1969, Today in Music History.

This week on Good News on The Current, we feature a song by Jamiroquai that accompanies one of the most iconic dance scenes in American film history.

The folk singer is set to play a rally for Vice President Harris and her yet-to-be-named running mate. They'll be in Wisconsin for a barnstorm tour of swing states.

Vampire Weekend, Chappell Roan, Hozier, the Last Dinner Party, Noah Kahan, and more performed during the three-day festival held August 2-4, 2024, in St. Charles, Iowa.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that embody the traits of Brat Summer or being brat would you like to hear?

'American Bandstand' made its TV debut; 'Revolver' was released in the U.K.; the Runaways were formed; Aerosmith and Def Leppard signed with major labels; and Adam Yauch, aka MCA of the Beastie Boys, was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., Today in Music History.

Ringo's 'It Don't Come Easy' went Gold; Prince topped the album charts with 'Purple Rain'; Billboard introduced the Hot 100 singles chart; a Monkees fan stowed away with the band from Minneapolis to St. Louis; The Rolling Stones released a long-titled single; and Pink Floyd released their debut album, Today in Music History.