Jill will be joined by John Munson today to talk about the New Standards new Holiday Show album. For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear for Munson Love Time?

Leah Ottman, a Minneapolis musician who performed under the name LOTT, passed away at the age of 33 on Wednesday. Her cause of death has not been made public. LOTT debuted as a solo artist in 2014, releasing the single “Parking On The Grass” via Homestead Records. LOTT Music · Parking On The Grass In…

Right now we’re all making our best-of-2020 playlists and checking them twice (have you cast your votes in The Current’s Top 89 poll yet?). Do you ever go back and actually listen to the best-of playlists you made in prior years? Every time I do, I’m reminded of some amazing Minnesota songs from those years.…

Just as we're heading into the season when we'll hear the Pogues' classic song, 'Fairytale of New York,' a new documentary about the Pogues' Shane MacGowan has released. 'Its a beautiful film; it's an intense film,' Mary Lucia says.

The end of the year is upon us, and that means it's time to reflect on your favorite music of 2020. For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, we're going to treat you to Jill's top 10 songs of 2020. In the meantime, let us know what your top 10 picks are in the comments.

'I think if there's any person who can still bring this country together,' my aunt said on a recent family Zoom, 'it's Dolly Parton.'

December is a time of reflection and celebration for people of many different backgrounds and traditions. For some, that means religious holidays like Hanukkah or Christmas. For others, it’s cultural celebrations like Kwanzaa. Some look to the winter solstice as a time of renewal, and everyone flips the calendar page on January 1. I’m going…

After spending a decade bartending at You Otter Stop Inn in Northeast Minneapolis, Ryan Fuchs suddenly found himself with time on his hands. A lot of time. While many of his past patrons dreamed of the day when they could sing sweaty karaoke again, Fuchs — a lifelong Lego enthusiast — decided to recreate the Otter…

It's December. It's chilly. The holidays are just around the corner. Let's brainstorm a list of cozy, blankety songs that make you feel warm and happy inside.

For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that call out a particular person by name?