Dallas, Texas hip-hop collective Cure for Paranoia is the winner of 2026’s Tiny Desk Contest. Founder and lead vocalist Cameron McCloud talked with host Jill Riley about the process, their upcoming show in Minneapolis, and the Dallas music scene.

Elton John crashed a concert in Oakland, Calif.; Bruce Springsteen kicked off a 15-month tour (and filmed a music video) in St. Paul; and Little Eva was born, Today in Music History.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that feel like a hug would you like to hear?

The U.S. version of 'A Hard Day's Night' was released; the Byrds hit No. 1 with a Bob Dylan cover; Elvis Presley played his final stage show; and Mick Jones of the Clash, Big Audio Dynamite and Carbon/Silicon turns 63, Today in Music History.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what Pride-themed dance tracks would you like to hear?

Jackie Wilson kept on singing; Marvin Gaye has his third No. 1 single; 'Flashdance' hit No. 1 in the album charts; Prince released the 'Purple Rain' album; Debbie Gibson made chart history; Michael Jackson passed away; and 'On The Run' kicked off, Today in Music History.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from Artists on the Blue Ox Festival lineup would you like to hear?

The Monkees went to No. 1 on the U.S. album charts; Weezer released "Undone - The Sweater Song"; a working draft of Bob Dylan's "Like a Rolling Stone" sold for $2 million; and Colin Blunstone was born, Today in Music History.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that relate to any of the five senses would you like to hear?

Ray Charles was at the top of the charts; Tiffany started her Mall Tour; Bobby "Blue" Bland passed away; Leon Bridges released his debut album; and Wolf Alice’s debut album was released in the United States, Today in Music History.