If you ask James Buckley whether he defines himself as a musician or a talent buyer, he will reply with “musician” before you can even finish your question. On his way to band rehearsal with the Blenders, the musician sits in the window corner at Icehouse, a place he has helped curate, and recounts his…

If you’re on Twitter, you probably know that if you play “Bring Me To Life” by Evanescence at 11:59:08 on New Year’s Eve, your 2018 will commence at the same time Amy Lee sings, “Wake me up.” And you’ve probably seen Phil Collins point out that if you play his “In The Air Tonight” at…

'A Sheik's Legacy' takes the listener on a journey through the dark and twisting corners of Abban's mind, flickering torches lighting the way. It will take years for all of his potential paths to be fully illuminated -- making him one of the most promising new artists to emerge in 2017.

2016 took the lives of many of our favorite musicians - Prince, Sharon Jones, David Bowie, George Michael, Leonard Cohen, Phife Dawg, Merle Haggard, and so many more. And 2017 wasn't so nice either. In a 2-part Coffee Break, we'll spend the next two days remembering artists lost in 2017.

For many artists, making a name for themselves can be a challenge — but Chadwick “Niles” Phillips, founder and CEO of The Avant Garde, is working to change things by putting a spotlight on up-and-coming artists in the Twin Cities. He’s now been named one of the Growler’s 25 Trailblazers of 2017. Originally from Lansing, Mich., Phillips…

2017 was a year of memorable concerts in the Twin Cities and around the region. Here are some of our most epic concert photos from throughout the year, selected by staff photographer Nate Ryan. You can read more about each show by clicking on each of the titles. Dan Wilson at the Clown Lounge Photo by…

Bringing music to Glensheen is just one of the many dreams Emma Deaner is living. There are plenty of sparks giving light to Duluth’s thriving music scene, but at just about every turn, this northwoods native is found offering fresh ideas, making new connections, and keeping the beat as drummer with Superior Siren. I profiled Deaner…

As we come towards the end of 2017, let's get reflective. For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that focus on reflection and memories?

Happy new year! Here are ten of the best music books we covered in 2017.

In the Twin Cities we have a high of -3 degrees with a low windchill of -29 degrees in the forecast for today, which puts us at a windchill advisory. That's a temperature you could safely call "bitter cold". So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear where the singer is bitter about something?