Michelle Zauner, known to music fans for the indie pop she makes as Japanese Breakfast, is the author of a new memoir called "Crying in H Mart," in which she reflects on her relationship with her late mother. Jay Gabler connected with Zauner to talk about the book and how it relates to her career as a musician.

Jill Riley connects with the Executive Director of Paisley Park, Alan Seiffert on the fifth anniversary of Prince's passing. The two discuss Paisley Park's plans for remembering Prince today, and how they'll be celebrating his legacy with fans.

This afternoon, a Minneapolis jury found former police officer Derek Chauvin guilty on all counts of murder and manslaughter in the killing of George Floyd. The case drew international attention, sparking months of demonstrations and cries for justice in the music community and beyond. Below is a sampling of artists’ reactions today. For more on…

For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that center around making decisions, making up your mind, etc.?

It’s hard to believe it’s been five years since Prince’s tragic death, which still feels so fresh and painful for his millions of “fams” around the world. It’s been an eventful five years, though, with a trove of releases from the Vault, the opening of Paisley Park as a museum, countless tribute performances, and more.…

Mike Mitchell - founding member the Kingsmen - died this past Friday. Mitchell was guitarist on the Kingsmen's 1963 single "Louie Louie", so for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear with misunderstood/unintelligible lyrics?

Australia's Middle Kids released their second record in March, 'Today We're the Greatest,' and it's our Album of the week. Frontwoman Hannah Joy talked to Maddie about the themes of reflection and space on the record, writing on the road in America, and recording in a studio for the first time.

LaTonya Floyd, George Floyd's sister, said the last time she talked to her brother they sang their favorite song to each other, "Keep on Loving You" by REO Speedwagon. That story has us thinking about our special songs with meaningful people in our lives.

Arcade Fire have released a new original 45-minute song called "Memories of the Age of Anxiety" for the meditation/sleep app Headspace. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear for a meditative morning?

Meg Remy, the artist behind the acclaimed musical project U.S. Girls, is the author of a new memoir titled 'Begin By Telling.' Jay Gabler connected with Remy to talk about her powerful book and about what's next for U.S. Girls.