The Posies are in town tonight to play the Turf Club, Sloan played this past weekend, and Matthew Sweet is playing this Friday.

That's a whole lot of power pop - an aggressive form of pop rock that is based on catchy, melodic hooks and energetic moods.

So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what power pop songs do you want to hear?

Thanks to Jodie - who hasn't seen The Posies in 30 years and is VERY excited they are in town - for writing in with today's theme idea.

Respond with your song ideas in the comments below.

Have an idea for a Coffee Break topic? Submit your idea for a future theme and browse past Coffee Breaks in our archive. Or, when you register for a Minnesota Public Radio account, you can send requests via Alexa, too Just say "Alexa, ask The Current to play Song by Artist" e.g. "Alexa, ask The Current to play Left of the Dial by The Replacements."

Songs played

The Posies - Solar Sister
Big Star - September Gurls
That Dog - Never Say Never
The New Pornographers - Your Hands (Together)
Fountains of Wayne - Radiation Vibe
Raspberries - Go All The Way
Jellyfish - The King Is Half-Undressed
Visqueen - Crush On Radio
Matthew Sweet and Susanna Hoffs - Our Lips Are Sealed