The Welsh-born artist, a co-founder of The Velvet Underground, has been relentlessly creating for nearly 60 years. On his new album, he sounds as alive as ever.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from First Avenue’s Best New Bands of 2022 lineup do you want to hear?

Jones lets the sun shine in on this jazz standard, but maintains a pensive undertone.

Crosby was a prominent figure of the free-spirited 1970s Laurel Canyon scene who helped bring folk-rock mainstream with both The Byrds and Crosby, Stills & Nash.

From their Minneapolis practice space, band members talk about their first (barely) pre-pandemic show, their punk and indie roots, and what’s influencing their upcoming album.

This week, we bring you new music from The National, Arlo Parks, and a trio of new songs from super trio boygenius. Also, discover the solo work of Nanna (from Of Monsters and Men), the latest from Canadian artist Debby Friday, and a project championed by Sophia Eris.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what classic country/pop crossover songs do you want to hear?

One of three new boygenius tracks, this Phoebe Bridgers-led song captures the feeling of being both carried forward and entrapped by love.

A big jump on the charts this week for Mitski and her song ‘Should’ve Been Me’ as the song moves from the 10th spot all the way to number 1.

Julien Baker, Phoebe Bridgers and Lucy Dacus return with a song about a loyal love, one where someone else knows you better than you know yourself.