The Minnesota-based singer-songwriter recorded her latest album at Pachyderm Studios, a storied recording facility in Cannon Falls, Minnesota.

The Australian duo played songs in support of their second studio album, ‘Hickey,’ on Thursday, Oct. 2, in St. Paul. London indie group bby opened up.

Swift's 12th studio album returns to her pop roots, with lots of love-struck lyrics and upbeat melodies. But it's also a warning about the darker side of an industry she has battled — and bested.

This week’s Classic Americana pick highlights a track from Gillian Welch’s debut album in a year that has seen accolades for her latest effort, ‘Woodland,’ with musical partner David Rawlings. Figure: Gillian Welch and David Rawlings play a three-song set in The Current studio for Radio Heartland https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_knMN2STAco

Elvis went on stage for the very first time; Sinead O'Connor tore up a photo; and The Cars lost their singer, Today in Music History.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that you discovered on college radio would you like to hear?

On her 12th album, the most dominant pop star of our era makes a spectacle of herself in full flower, in love and holding the music industry in the palm of her hand.

The first Chart Show of October welcomes four new entries to the Chart Show Hall of Fame.

Jill Riley talked with Chad Smith, drummer of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, about the Chad Smith Foundation, the importance of music programs in schools, his connection to Minnesota, and more.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that contain interesting sound effects would you like to hear?