We lost many musical legends in 2021: unmistakable vocalists, celebrated songwriters, over-the-top personalities, and the rhythmic backbone of one of rock ‘n’ roll’s biggest bands.

The former Chairlift vocalist chatted with The Current’s David Safar ahead of her First Avenue performance.

“Minneapolis is mourning the loss of the legendary 89.9 KMOJ and club DJ Brother Jules, who was a frequent presence at Prince's Paisley Park afterparties in the 1990s and whose scratching can be heard on the New Power Generation album 'Exodus,'” according to a statement from Prince’s official accounts.

Julian Green has been named Content Director for The Current’s Urban Alternative Project, a new initiative from Minnesota Public Radio’s The Current, KMOJ-FM, and The ICE.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what musicians do you want to hear that are known for their iconic eyewear?

Motown founder Berry Gordy, opera star Justino Díaz, singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell, entertainer Bette Midler and television impresario Lorne Michaels were among those celebrated this weekend.

Holiday shows are popping up at venues across the Twin Cities, from a cathedral of trees to a cathedral of…well, cathedral.

An arthritis diagnosis means the latest album by the Bay Area band The Dodos is likely its last. It is a striking reminder of the oft-overlooked physical strains of music careers.

Plus: Foo Fighters fought the U of M’s Covid policy, Jeremy Messersmith’s got a Prince story, and more.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that would make for a good snowplow name?