Cruise's instrument, a voice of such intense calm it could be unsettling, made her a natural collaborator of director David Lynch — and, later, new-wave icons The B-52s.

From her earliest days at MGM to The Judy Garland Show, the powerhouse entertainer was singular and enduring.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that have memorable connections to TV shows?

From her tour stop in Toronto, singer-songwriter Phoebe Bridgers connects with The Current’s Jill Riley to talk about the single “Sidelines,” which appears on the soundtrack for the Hulu series, “Conversations with Friends.”

Matt Andersen is Juno Award-nominated musician originally based in Nova Scotia. He has been touring the world for the past 20 years or so with his powerhouse vocals and amazing rhythm and blues band, but his 15th and most recent album, “House to House,” showcases Andersen’s acoustic side.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that mention television in the lyrics?

Featuring songs by Los Angeles band Dengue Fever, the show about a Khmer Rouge survivor returning to Cambodia includes Twin Cities musician Mayda Miller.

Veteran folk musician David Huckfelt delves deep into power of poetry, collaboration and activism with Local Show host Diane. Catch him Saturdays in June performing alongside a diverse cast of artists at Icehouse.

The band’s late drummer will be honored with concerts in London and Los Angeles in September of this year.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that were released from artists on SST records?