Mick Rock is a legendary photographer who has captured iconic images of artists like Syd Barrett, David Bowie, Lou Reed, Iggy Pop, Queen, the Sex Pistols, The Ramones, Blondie, Joan Jett and so many more. Mary Lucia recently had the chance to speak to Mick Rock about his longtime friendship with David Bowie and about his ongoing career as a pioneering rock photographer.

This is a big topic. And it's going to be a challenge to narrow it down for today's set of music. But -- have you submitted your Top 10 Essential Songs yet? You have until Monday to mull them over. If you have submitted them, share your lists in the comments. For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what are your most essential songs?

This Friday and Saturday, the annual Minnesota Music Summit returns with a timely new theme: “Amplifying Our Voices,” a two-day series of events at St. Catherine University that seeks to elevate women and nonbinary artists in the music community. The headliner for this year’s summit is the revered Portland songwriter Laura Viers, who will deliver…

A mummified monkey was found during the demolition of a downtown Minneapolis Dayton's. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that mention monkeys?

In 'Lighters in the Sky,' music writer Corbin Reiff describes one iconic concert from almost every year of the rock era.

Pop duo Holidae made a splash in 2016, winning the Star Tribune‘s Are You Local? contest and performing sets all over the Twin Cities. Then, they briefly dipped under the radar. Today, vocalist Ashley Gold and producer Garrett Neal are back with big news; not only have they dropped a new music video today, they’re also planning…

Julie wrote in with a great suggestion for this morning's theme. For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what bands do you want to hear that have weather-related names?

Representatives from the Cedar Cultural Center were relieved to inform us that Aar Manta, the London-based Somali Muslim singer, has successfully returned to Minnesota on a year-long visa to begin planning a statewide residency through the rest of 2018 and into 2019. Back in October, a residency scheduled through the Cedar’s Midnimo program was canceled when Manta…

The soundtrack to endless winter comes in the form of Built to Spill. Averse to flashy, lead singer Doug Martsch, sandwiched between drummer Steve Gere and bassist Jason Albertini, let the music take center stage last night at First Avenue. If it wasn’t for his guitar in his hands, Martsch is so unassuming that he…

It’s been a couple years since the Decemberists have graced Minnesota with their wit, humor, and beautifully written songs. But this weekend, the band’s fans are filling the Palace Theatre excited to hear live renditions from the new album I’ll Be Your Girl as well as to bask in the familiar tales and Jenny Conlee…