Coming in November, the 25th anniversary of the Sound Unseen Film and Music Festival will feature events at venues across the Twin Cities. Festival director Jim Brunzell joined The Current Morning Show host Jill Riley to discuss this year’s lineup and featured events.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from your favorite EPs would you like to hear?

Buddy Holly opened for Elvis Presley; Keith Richards got in some trouble in France; ABBA played their first concert in North America; R.E.M. had a 'Monster' of an album; Madonna was asked not to text during movies; and Radiohead had a major album hit, Today in Music History.

The North Carolina singer-songwriter brought a full-band experience to Minneapolis on Saturday, Oct. 12, to play songs from his latest album, ‘Manning Fireworks.’

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from artists with Native or Indigenous heritage would you like to hear?

The lead vocalist of the Chicago-based band describes where the band got their name, giving some background on their trajectory so far.

The Everly Brothers had their first No. 1; Michael Jackson had his first solo No. 1 hit; Def Leppard broke sales records; Leonard Bernstein passed away; Cyndi Lauper releases a solo album, Eric Clapton got caught speeding; and musician, producer and professor Thomas Dolby was born in London, Today in Music History.

Lisa Marie Presley, the only child of Elvis Presley, was working on a memoir when she died in 2023. Now, her daughter Riley Keough, has finished and published From Here to the Great Unknown.

This playlist features picks from Winona LaDuke, Annie Humphrey, Jaida Grey Eagle, and members of The Current staff.

Don Everly had to cancel a U.K. tour; Muse took legal action against Celine Dion; Ronald Isley owed back taxes; Ringo Starr finally called a halt to fan mail; and Paul Simon was born, Today in Music History.