With today being MCA of the Beastie Boy's birthday, shining a spotlight on New York Hip Hop only seems fitting. For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what classic New York Hip Hop do you want to hear?

In 'Why Marianne Faithfull Matters,' Tanya Pearson argues that the iconic singer-songwriter must be understood on her own terms - not tied up into the kind of neat package she was never trying to fit into.

This week, Mary Lucia talks about a 2014 documentary, 'No No: A Dockumentary,' about Major League Baseball pitcher Dock Ellis. 'He was a pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates who struggled his entire life with drugs and alcohol,' Mary explains, 'but performed while under the influence and then most famously pitched a no-hitter while tripping on LSD.'

Today in 1967, Pink Floyd released their debut album which has been recognized as a formative psychedelic rock album. For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what psychedelic rock do you want to hear?

Simone Biles is leaving the Tokyo Olympics tied as Team USA's most decorated gymnast ever. For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, who are the most decorated bands/musicians that you want to hear?

Today, First Avenue announced that “effective immediately, all concerts and events at First Avenue and associated venues will require either proof of a full course of COVID-19 vaccination, or proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken in the prior 72 hours.” The policy applies to shows at First Avenue’s Mainroom and 7th St Entry; the…

The legendary Butch Vig celebrates his 66th birthday today. For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from Butch Vig do you want to hear?

Gully Boys sold out the Fine Line.

'Happier Than Ever' heralds a new era in the already remarkable career of generational songwriter Billie Eilish.

With lyrics poking at the ways young women are scrutinized and exploited, Happier than Ever finds Eilish in some dark corners -- but the pop supernova tells NPR she's got lots to feel hopeful about.