Calexico and Iron & Wine have announced their first full-length collaborative album and this morning Jill played their song "Father Mountain" for her New Hot pick of the week. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what collaborations do you want to hear?

Artists celebrate musician Scott Walker's career and influence, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame stands by its induction of Michael Jackson, artists celebrate Scott Hutchison, and Lil Wayne's notebook is up for sale for a pretty penny.

Scott Walker - singer-songwriter, composer and record producer who came to fame as part of The Walker Brothers - has died at the age of 76. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that were influenced by Scott Walker in one way or another?

Jenny Lewis put herself on the emotional line with this album. Fans will appreciate the insight into what makes her tick, and will likely relate to the grieving process, and the notion of moving on and coming out OK on the other end of emotional turmoil.

The Better Oblivion Community Center opened its doors for one night in Minneapolis, and a sold-out crowd rushed in. Better Oblivion Community Center is a collaboration between Phoebe Bridgers and Conor Oberst, both successful rock artists in their own right. Their debut self-titled came out in January of this year. This project isn’t Bridgers’ first…

Rock the Cradle is this Sunday, March 24, at the Minneapolis Institute of Art / Children's Theatre Company -- it's our annual free, no ticket required event for kids and their grownups to explore music, art and culture. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that kids love?

“50°! We did it!” KARE 11 meteorologist Sven Sundgaard tweeted yesterday afternoon. “Last time was Nov. 1.” So if you see Minnesotans lounging outside rather than hurriedly slip-sliding from place to place, you know why. Take a breath of spring air before sitting down to watch these videos. Brianna Kočka – “Kindness” Brianna Kočka enjoys friends,…

In her short career as a musician, London-based artist Nilüfer Yanya has already grown into her own sound. After spending the first few years winning over fans with her jazzy pop tunes, her debut album, Miss Universe — out today — shows her transition to a more minimalist rock vibe. Her music is both crisp and…

Thursday, March 21 is the International Day of Forests, established by the United Nations to raise awareness of the importance of all types of forests and trees for the benefit of current and future generations. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that mention trees or things you might find in a forest?

This week on Listen to Looch, Mary Lucia visits the KARE 11 Backyard to talk with KARE 11 anchor and reporter, Jana Shortal. Lucia and Shortal have a conversation about being their authentic selves, the right trousers, and a shared favorite song.