Minneapolis multi-hyphenate artist Dessa spoke with host Jill Riley of her experience during the federal occupation, and what shows are coming up in 2026.

Judy Garland's "Over The Rainbow" was voted Song Of The Century; Ace of Base hit No. 1; Pete Doherty was born; Paul married Linda; the U.S. charts got Rick-rolled for realsies; R.E.M. dropped “Out of Time”; Ace of Base saw the sign; and James Taylor celebrates a birthday, Today in Music History.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs related to flowers would you like to hear?

Before making her upcoming sixth album, the country star returned to her small-town Texas home and discovered the power of in-between spaces. "I found a lot of clarity there," she says.

The Slits made their debut; Oasis recorded their first studio demos; Paul McCartney was knighted; and Otis Redding had a posthumous Gold Record with '(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay', Today in Music History.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what femme and female-led punk songs would you like to hear?

The Sex Pistols inked a six-day contract; Pearl Jam's bassist and drummer celebrate birthdays; Simon and Garfunkel recorded 'The Sound of Silence'; Pink Floyd released 'Dark Side of the Moon'; and Edie Brickell was born, Today in Music History.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs produced by Rick Rubin would you like to hear?

Legendary artist Patti Smith spoke with host Jill Riley about her latest memoir, Bread of Angels, navigating grief with gratitude, and her upcoming event in Minneapolis.

Black Sabbath made their debut; REO Speedwagon had a No. 1 hit; U2 released 'The Joshua Tree'; The Clash had their only No. 1 U.K. hit with 'Should I Stay or Should I Go'; and Carole King was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame, Today in Music History.