The National is past writer's block and depression. This is probably their healthiest and most focused album in years. It is comfort zone music from The National, and that’s a good thing.

17,000 fans turned up to the Hollywood Bowl for a concert by Willie Nelson and his famous friends. Owen Wilson, Helen Mirren, Ethan Hawke and Jennifer Garner all did the introductions.

Kiss The Tiger helped The Current celebrate its 17th anniversary with a concert at First Avenue in Minneapolis on Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022. Watch the complete performance.

Durry headlined The Current's Winter Dig Out at the Hook and Ladder Theater & Lounge in Minneapolis on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023. Watch Durry’s concert performance.

Semisonic helped The Current celebrate its 18th anniversary with a concert at First Avenue in Minneapolis on Friday, Jan. 27, 2023. Watch the complete performance.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs by musicians from northern Minnesota do you want to hear?

This week, a tight battle is on for the No. 1 spot while songs by Gorillaz, The National, and Everything But The Girl all make returns to the chart.

This week, hear the newest songs from Low Cut Connie, PJ Harvey, and Killer Mike. Plus, check out a new collaboration between Thundercat and Tame Impala; discover London band The Last Dinner Party, and rediscover Minneapolis indie rockers 12 Rods.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what bands would you book or what songs would you play at a house party?

The 25th annual Homegrown Music Festival will feature 175 acts performing in Duluth, Minn., and Superior, Wis., at more than 30 stages across eight days from April 30 to May 7.