Record Store DayRecord Store Day 2026: Look for these 14 vinyl exclusivesErik Thompson • Apr 13, 2026New collectibles from locals like the Jayhawks and Bob Mould, as well as Weezer, Jeff Buckley, Adrianne Lenker, Taylor Swift, and Brandi Carlile.
Today In Music HistoryApril 13 in Music History: Happy Birthday, Al Green Apr 13, 2026Bobby Goldsboro tugged heartstrings all the way to No. 1; Elton John and Paul McCartney had the No. 1 single and album, respectively; Aerosmith got their own holiday in Massachusetts; and soul singer Al Green was born, today in music history.
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: CoachellaJill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Apr 13, 2026For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from artists playing Coachella this year would you like to hear?
The Scouting ReportMinnesota Music Month Scouting Report 2026: The top 10 new local artistsReed Fischer • Apr 10, 2026The results are in: These Minnesota artists received the most votes and support from 245 fans and members of the local music industry.
Today In Music HistoryApril 10 in Music History: Guided By Voices released 'Isolation Drills' Apr 10, 2026Mark Oliver Everett, better known as E., was born; Elton John released his self-titled second album; Marvin Gaye recorded a hit; Jim Morrison pulled out all the stops in Boston; Peter Frampton came alive in the album charts; Kate Bush was awarded a CBE; and Little Eva passed away, Today in Music History.
In MemoriamHip-hop pioneer Afrika Bambaataa dies at age 68The Associated Press • Apr 10, 2026Afrika Bambaataa, a man widely considered one of the main pioneers of hip-hop, died in Pennsylvania of prostate cancer on Thursday, according to his lawyer.
Chart ShowThe Chart Show: Now featuring the Top 10 voted by you Apr 9, 2026Check out the Top 10 voted on The Chart Show this week.
Today In Music HistoryApril 9 in Music History: Semisonic released their debut album, 'Great Divide' Apr 9, 2026The Righteous Brothers topped the charts; Macca released a big hit; Abba got their first U.S. No. 1; David Bowie had a No. 1 hit in both the U.S. and U.K.; and Carl Perkins was born, Today in Music History.
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: Wake Up SongsNilufer Arsala and Jill Riley • Apr 9, 2026For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that wake you up would you like to hear?
Today In Music HistoryApril 8 in Music History: The Lumineers released 'Cleopatra' Apr 8, 2026Jacques Brel was born; David Bowie played three sold-out shows in Japan; New Order's Peter Hook took a lump; Swedish duo Roxette had a U.S. No. 1 single thanks to a Minneapolis exchange student; SNL introduced us to “more cowbell”; and The Supremes recorded their first No. 1 hit, Today in Music History.