For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that you’ve heard performed live in an unusual or atypical setting?

Guided By Voices with Disq at the Fine Line on Friday, May 31.

One of the most prestigious awards in American music, the Gershwin Prize recognizes musicians with a lifetime of contributions to popular songs. This year's winners are Elton John and Bernie Taupin.

First Avenue, JAM, and The Current present Andrew Bird and Nickel Creek at Surly Brewing Festival Field on Saturday, July 13.

Social Distortion with the Love Bombs at the Palace Theatre on Tuesday, May 21.

Fronted by Holly Laessig and Jess Wolfe, the band performed a nostalgic set on Friday in Minneapolis. Texas singer-songwriter Abraham Alexander and local indie pop singer Ber also played.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what less-than-obvious love songs do you want to hear?

The second album from Radiohead offshoot The Smile is very good. But can its singer ever transcend his role in his revolutionary other band?

Actor Timothee Chalamet was in town for a Bob Dylan tour of Hibbing, where the songwriter grew up. The tour included a stop at the high school’s stage, a 1920s-style, 1800-seat theater where Dylan performed as a student. 

When you vote, you’ll be entered for a chance to win a pair of tickets to see Black Pumas at Surly Festival Field on June 21. Cast your ballot in the Top 89 Love Songs before the poll closes on Wednesday, Feb. 7.