In honor of Coffee Breaker Grumpy Dave and his favorite song, let us know what songs you'd like to hear that express missing someone or longing for something.

Lexii Alijai, a rapper from St. Paul who won fans around the world for her inspired flow and inspiring career, died on New Year’s Day at age 21. After family members confirmed the incredibly sad news on social media, the hip-hop community mourned the loss of a distinctive artist who’s gone too soon. “Saddest way…

Happy New Year's Eve! For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that mention a party?

It’s been another busy year for our Local Current blogging team, covering all the news that’s fit to blog across the Minnesota music scene. Here are the ten stories our readers found most fascinating in 2019. Click on each headline to read the full story. 10. Take a look inside the Fillmore Minneapolis, opening in…

Paisley Park has announced a film series showcasing “important films — each reflecting a profound moment in music and culture.” The three films, presented on successive Saturdays next month (Jan. 11, 18, and 25), are Wattstax, Amazing Grace, and Dave Chappelle’s Block Party. DJ afterparties will follow the first and third movies in the series. Announcing the…

For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what musicians do you want to hear who passed away in 2019?

Atmosphere return with 'Whenever' featuring stellar guest appearances from Murs, Musab, Nikki Jean, Gifted Gab, Muja Messiah and Haphduzn.

Voted by entertainment staffers of the news cooperative, Lizzo dominated the pop, R&B and rap charts in 2019 with songs like 'Truth Hurts' and 'Good As Hell.'

The end of a year is a time to celebrate the best new music that hit our ears in the past 12 months — and also to remember the remarkable lives and storied careers of people on the music scene who passed on. For the Honey Do list this Saturday, Dec. 28 on The Current,…

We're right in the middle of so many holidays - Kwanzaa, Hanukkah, in that space right between Christmas and New Years Eve - so let's take a listen to some songs that mention the "middle" or "between" in the lyrics for today's 9:30 Coffee Break. Happy Holidays!