The London-based artist visited The Current to play songs from her new album and to talk with host Ayisha Jaffer.

Urban Lights Music owner and operator Timothy Wilson is energized by a new generation excited about vinyl records. “Vinyl’s final,” he says. “Get with it!”

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that feature unforgettable guitar riffs, facemelting solos, signature guitar tone, or iconic players would you like to hear?

Redbone's hit cracked the Billboard Top 5 this month in 1974. It was a first for a band with all Native and Mexican American members — but the song itself had a quietly political message, too.

Buddy Holly's first single was released; a Led Zeppelin got a gold record; Hutch from Starsky and Hutch had a big hit; Kiss put the makeup back on; composer Henry Mancini was born; and Dusty Springfield was born, Today in Music History.

Every year, the Library of Congress names 25 "audio treasures" to be preserved permanently. This year's selections range from ABBA and Green Day to World War I-era jazz pioneer James Reese Europe.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that make reference to taxes or money do you want to hear?

Roberta Flack started a six-week run at No. 1; Queen won an Ivor Novello Award; the Fine Young Cannibals hit No. 1 with a “crazy” single; Montell Jordan showed us how he does it with his No. 1 hit; and Joey Ramone, lead singer and co-founder of the Ramones, died at age 49, today in Music History.

The Album of the Week is PRATTS & PAIN from Royel Otis. It's the debut record from the Australian guitar pop duo of Royel Maddell and Otis Pavlovic.

Listen to the top 11 vote-getters for the The Current’s Minnesota Music Month Scouting Report Poll, including she’s green, Chutes, Ricki Monique, RIOTGRRRLDARKO, Molly Brant and more. Also hear a panel discussion featuring veteran musicians jeremy messersmith and Maria Isa talking about the importance of music to community. Airs at 9pm.