'Closer You Are' is an authorized biography of Robert Pollard, the famously shambolic center of Guided By Voices.

This week, Mary Lucia talks about a new documentary about the rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd, 'If I Leave Here Tomorrow,' on Showtime. 'As I live and breathe, I never thought that I would be sitting here urging you to watch a 90-minute documentary about Lynyrd Skynyrd,' Mary says, 'but it is the most enlightening film. I now have a great appreciation for this band.'

Inspired by Kenny Rogers' 80th birthday and his signature song "The Gambler", we are wondering - what songs do you want to hear for today's 9:30 Coffee Break that are centered around one person and their profession?

It all started with a tweet, posted by Delane Cleveland of CCX Media, reporting that R&B artist Sisqó sang his 1999 hit “Thong Song” at a wedding reception on Aug. 17. But it wasn’t just any wedding: it was his own, and it was in the Twin Cities. I can report that Sisqo just performed…

On a steamy St. Paul evening in July 1994 (just down the road from where the Xcel Energy Center would open six years later), I saw my first Smashing Pumpkins show. They were headlining that year’s Lollapalooza tour, with a lineup that included the Beastie Boys, the Breeders, and a Tribe Called Quest, among others.…

Thanks to Marshall for writing in with today's theme idea. He says, "The average Coffee Break is made up of seven songs. You know what else has 7? Deadly Sins: pride, greed, lust, envy, gluttony, wrath and sloth." So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that center around a deadly sin?

Bad Bad Hats return with their sophomore record 'Lightning Round,' out now on Afternoon Records.

As the result of a distribution deal with Sony, 23 Prince albums originally released from 1995 to 2010 are now available on major streaming services. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear from Prince that were released from 1995-2010?

Thomas Abban – “Sinner” Fresh off news that he’s signed with RCA, Thomas Abban releases an acoustic live video of “Sinner,” the only track from A Sheik’s Legacy to get a radio remix before its re-release. Chance York & Big Cats! – “Deep Dark Hope” Chance York & Big Cats! recruit a host of friends, including Lydia…

As the result of a distribution deal with Sony, 23 Prince albums originally released from 1995 to 2010 are now available on major streaming services. Some were previously available on Tidal, but the widespread availability of these albums — some of which were originally released only to members of Prince’s NPG Music Club — will…