Bobby Vinton's 'Blue Velvet' topped the singles chart; Jeannie C. Riley had a hit with the country song 'Harper Valley PTA'; Barry White scored his one and only No. 1 single; Dire Straits had a video-powered hit song; and Liam Gallagher was born, Today in Music History.

Jake Luppen, Nathan Stocker, and Zach Sutton chatted with The Local Show host Diane about their recent endeavors and how “their best record yet” came to fruition.

Hippo Campus frontman Jake Luppen talks about the 2022 Gibson Les Paul Standard he was inspired to buy after recording Hippo Campus' latest album, ‘Flood.’

Nada Surf’s frontman played a career-spanning set at Surly Brewing Co. in Minneapolis on Thursday, Sept. 19. The show was the finale for The Current’s 2024 Happy Hours series.

The historic St. Paul theater was a fitting place for the Grammy-winning rock star's dramatic performance style on Thursday, Sept. 19. Dorian Electra was the opening act.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs what songs about being stuck or sticky would you like to hear?

This week we spotlight the “undisputed king of the blues” — guitarist, singer and songwriter B.B. King.

Ben Shepherd was born; AC/DC got cheap and dirty; Queen went to No. 1; David Bowie hit No. 1 for the first time in the U.S.; and Kate Bush scored her first U.K. hit album, Today in Music History.

The California-based singer-songwriter was playful and innovative, with songs about loons and existential questions on Wednesday, Sept. 18, in St. Paul. Lava La Rue was the opener.

The Decemberists hit No. 1 this week as they, Chappell Roan, and Brigitte Calls Me Baby all enter the Chart Show Hall of Fame after their songs enjoy 10 weeks in the chart.