The genre of R&B — short for “rhythm and blues” — mixed elements of blues, jazz, boogie woogie, and gospel and was pioneered ...

The Current has thrived for 20 years thanks to listener support, so let’s return the favor with song! So, for today’s 9:30 ...

John Lennon performed 'Instant Karma' on BBC TV's 'Top Of The Pops'; Al Green went to No. 1 on the U.S. singles chart with ...

Check out our Artist of the Month interview with singer, rapper, and producer Zora. We chat about her new record “BELLAdonna” ...

In honor of Black History Month, The Current is exploring the origins of Black music in America, what came after, and its ...

With so many classic bands reforming and back on tour, it's the perfect time for a Transmission spotlighting '90s Britpop.

Chris Smither tells a story about how a custom guitar that one person rejected became a guitar he’s embraced.

Too Easy” swaps spots with Joy Oladokun’s “I’d Miss The Birds” while local artist Ber leaps 10 spots to No. 4 with “Oh, To Be ...

St. Vincent poses in the press room with the Grammys for Best Rock Song ("Broken Man"), Best Alternative Music Performance ...

The Grammy Awards are Sunday night, so this week on Teenage Kicks, you’ll hear artists with Grammy connections. Listen for ...

Hear song debuts from SAMIA, YAM HAUS, Bob Mould, Craig Finn and wolfbabycup. Explore the history of the Minneapolis sound in ...

Oladokun gets her very first induction into the Chart Show Hall of Fame with a lovely ballad that expresses her conflicting ...