Chris Smither tells a story about how a custom guitar that one person rejected became a guitar he’s embraced.

The record collection isn’t a background feature at the intimate hi-fi bar in northeast Minneapolis, it’s a main focus. Small Hours, which opened last September, is a collaboration between sommelier Sarina Garibović and musician Sam Cassidy.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from blues artists would you like to hear?

Barrett Strong was born; Black Sabbath began recording 'Master of Reality'; Paul Simon released his first new song without Art Garfunkel, 'Mother and Child Reunion'; The Rolling Stones performed the halftime show of Super Bowl XL in Detroit; and 'Hello, Goodbye' is No. 1, Today in Music History.

More than 30 artists, including Olivia Rodrigo, Rod Stewart, Dr. Dre and Joni Mitchell, performed at the benefit concert on Jan. 30.

New music from juunni, Samia, Vicious Vicious, and more.

The CHVRCHES lead singer performed at Fine Line in Minneapolis on Monday, Feb. 3, in support of her solo debut, Vicious Creature.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from bands playing at an upcoming festival would you like to hear?

Her Grammy win for Cowboy Carter will rightly be seen as historic. But for the artist, it's part of a grander thesis long in the making.

Minneapolis live music centerpiece First Avenue hosted its annual Best New Bands event on Friday, Jan. 31. The lineup — The Dalmatian Club, Kiernan, Bizhiki, Christy Costello, Mati, Porch Light, and Room3 — featured rising talent from the local scene representing a wide range of genres.