On Sylvan Esso's third studio record, the musical conversation between Nick Sandborn and Amelia Meath reflects, waits, and listens. Ideas about authenticity, celebrity, and self shift and filter over the course of their new album, Free Love.

Today, September 18, is National Respect Day. What songs do you want to hear that celebrate - or maybe demand - respect?

For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear for International Country Music Day?

'I didn't think of B.B. King as a crossover artist,' wrote the man himself in his 1996 autobiography. 'I'm still amazed how the public suddenly fell in love with my blues.'

Fall is always a big publishing season, and this fall is going to see a slew of new books for music fans - including a poetry book by Lana Del Rey, a songwriting guide from Jeff Tweedy, a Mariah Carey memoir, and a book inspired by David Byrne's sensational Broadway show.

Tell us what you want, what you really really want.

Are you registered to vote yet? Election Day is your chance to make your voice heard, to make a difference in your community, to exercise your most fundamental right.

Ali Elabbady is, in the truest sense of the phrase, a storyteller. Throughout his career, the Twin Cities native has critiqued music, written about food, DJed, produced music, hosted acclaimed radio shows, and much more. Throughout all his pursuits, Elabbady approaches the world with a passionate perspective, ready to dive deep into the subject, and…

Reggae legend Toots Hibbert has died at age 77. The Maytals were formed in the early 1960s and were key figures in popularizing reggae music, and it's got us in the mood to take a spin down reggae lane this morning. For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear from reggae pioneers?

Recorded prior to the pandemic but rushed to release shortly after, 'The Third Gleam' is 8 songs that tackle themes of isolation, unrest, and injustice in America.