On his new album, Justin Timberlake is a Man of the Woods. Thursday night at Paisley Park, he also proved he is a man of the people. Although the main platform in the soundstage at Prince’s complex was outfitted with gear all night, Timberlake never set foot on it, even when addressing the crowd; instead, he…

The Philadelphia Eagles are headed this way for Super Bowl LII and we want to take today's 9:30 Coffee Break to celebrate bands from Philly. (Bet you can guess what tomorrow's Coffee Break topic will be!)

Minnesota is gearing up to host its second Super Bowl this Sunday, and music is a huge part of the festivities — from Justin Timberlake’s halftime show to concerts happening all over the Twin Cities. As the festivities for the big game begin, here’s a look back at the much lower-key music scene the last…

Low: Ones and Sixes You can’t have a winter albums list without slowcore favorites Low. While almost any of their 16 albums to date could have fit here, it’s Ones and Sixes that stands out — for more than just the simple barren tree on the cover art. The heartbeat of “Gentle” picks up in…

This week, Mary Lucia has a special invitation for Justin Timberlake: as long as you're in town for the Big Game, Justin, why don't you visit The Current? Mary, along with friends Matt Perkins and Anna Reed, explains why you'll enjoy your visit.

The Decemberists' next album, 'I'll Be Your Girl,' releases March 16, 2018. For this new release, Decemberists front man Colin Meloy explains how he and the band strove to break out of old habits. 'We made an effort to really inspect the choices that we were making each time, and make sure it felt exciting,' Meloy says. See David Safar's interview with Meloy, and listen to the Decemberists' lead single, 'Severed.'

Justin Timberlake is in town to perform at Sunday's big game and some people are as excited to see what he has in store as they are to see if the Philadelphia Eagles or the New England Patriots take home the trophy. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear from former halftime performers?

A new book from the Minnesota Historical Society highlights the vital efforts of photographer Charles Chamblis to document African-American communities in the Twin Cities in the 1970s and the 1980s. There are a few familiar faces music fans might recognize - including Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis, Morris Day, and Prince.

With head-banging, strobe lights, and electric guitar solos, First Aid Kit brought a new energy to the Palace Theatre last night. Sisters Johanna and Klara Söderberg just released their fourth album, Ruins. The album features songs that fit the texture we’ve come to expect from First Aid Kit — folksy sounds with beautiful harmonies —…

People are arriving for this weekend's big game, and Minnesotans are beginning to hide. It's all happening, people! So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that include football vernacular?