Songs by Japanese Breakfast and Night Moves enter the Chart Show Hall of Fame after 10 weeks of listeners’ votes, and Wet Leg holds on to the No. 1 spot.

Beyoncé was born; Elvis made his first appearance at the Grand Ole Opry; the Beatles needed no 'help' reaching the top of the chart; 'Easy Rider' premiered in the U.S.; the Bee Gees reminded everyone they should be dancing, yeah; and DJ and producer Mark Ronson was born in London 40 years ago, Today in Music History.

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

On Friday, Aug. 29, 2025, Minnesota Public Radio’s annual MPR Day took place at Dan Patch Park at the Minnesota State Fair. The day included music by Mae Simpson, Colin Bracewell, and a brass quintet featuring members of the Minnesota Orchestra.

Mitch Miller had a No. 1 single with a song written in 1853; Ringo returned to the Beatles after a little time off; Fats Domino was rescued from post-Katrina New Orleans; Donovan went to No. 1 with a song that became one of the first examples of psychedelia, and Naughty by Natures self-titled album was released on this day in 1991, Today in Music History.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what favorite songs of the summer would you like to hear?

The North Carolina band brought their acoustic-heavy folk rock to the Minnesota State Fair Grandstand on Friday, Aug. 29. The Milk Carton Kids were the opening act.

New music by IAMJOY, Ross Thorn, Owen Trelstad, and more.

The biggest song of 2025 is a straightforward ode to marriage, but the charts and algorithms are filled with love songs expressing something messier.

The Doors recorded their first demos; Bjork slept through a house break-in; Kanye surprised Mike Myers on live national television; and the Rolling Stones recorded their cover of a Willie Dixon song, Today in Music History.