From searing memoirs to magisterial histories, 2018 was a great year for music books. Here are Jay Gabler's top ten rock and roll reads this year.

The 1975 return with a successfully eclectic album that reaches for the mantle of art rock instead of digging deeper into the popternative sound that has been the benchmark of success for their peers.

Happy Holidays from Oake & Riley in the Morning! For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what holiday music would you like to hear?

Every week, I write a Friday Five music video round-up early on Friday morning. I enjoy the routine, but that’s not the only reason I wait until the last minute to blog these; I appreciate the flexibility I have to add new videos at the last minute. That’s what happened with today’s headline video. My…

Whatever holiday you celebrate this year, 'tis the season for gift giving and receiving. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that mention something you might give or receive as a gift?

The Minnesota Historical Society (MNHS) has added a press kit from 1977, Prince’s earliest days as a recording artist, to the collection. According to a press release, the press kit, which includes a demo reel recorded here in Minneapolis, was donated by Prince’s first manager, Owen Husney. Let’s rewind time for a moment… In the spring…

As we are deep in the season where you are supposed to feel maximum holiday cheer at all times, it's just not that way for some people. If you're not big on the holidays, or if you're straight up feeling the antitheses of holiday spirit, what songs speak to your soul? For today's Coffee Break, what songs give off the grinch vibe?

The second volume of a landmark Bing Crosby biography chronicles the WWII years, when the singer went from a national star to an international legend.

This week, Mary Lucia celebrates Keith Richards' 75th birthday with quotes and stories from the Rolling Stones guitarist.

Inspired by U2's history and Eric Malmberg's high school band "Arson", we want to explore the high school space this morning. For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what bands do you want to hear that formed when the members were in high school?