We're looking forward to broadcasting live from the Minnesota State Fair tomorrow 3-7 pm, which a special performance from singer/songwriter JD McPherson. In honor of JD, what musicians do you want to hear for today's Coffee Break who go by their initials?

Shredders, “Cult 45” P.O.S, Sims, Lazerbeak, and Paper Tiger are Shredders, a new side project from the Doomtree quartet. Their self-titled EP includes “Cult 45,” which they pair with a goofy stunt in this video directed by Mercies May. As Lazerbeak puts it, “We basically threw a fake birthday party in my backyard for all of our…

Thanks to listener Eric for today's theme idea - songs that come to a full stop in the middle. What songs do you want to hear for today's 9:30 Coffee Break?

Thanks to Tim for writing in with today's Coffee Break theme. The Star Tribune, formerly Minneapolis Tribune and the competing Minneapolis Daily Star, is 150 years old. What songs do you want to hear for today's 9:30 Coffee Break that reference the news, newspapers or journalists?

'Murder Ballads' is a graphic novel featuring an original soundtrack created by bluesman Robert Finley and rocker Dan Auerbach.

Have you ever had to track down a parcel that's trying to reach your address? Mary Lucia had to do that this morning ... but the reaction she got from someone she asked for help was not what she expected. Watch video of Mary sharing her story.

The weather is continuing to pour down near Houston, currently at a rate of 2 inches an hour, and rescue shelters are overflowing with thousands of people trying to stay safe. We have Houston on our minds today, so for today's Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear from Texas bands?

Since thestand4rd exploded a few years ago, winning young hearts in their hometown and on the coasts, its four members have spent varying amounts of time in the public eye. Allan Kingdom is often on Twitter, keeping up the hype around his albums Northern Lights and Lines. Psymun pops up with projects now and then, sharing work with artists from Dizzy…

Not only can you hear from Now, Now for the first time in years, you can see them, too. Live at the Minnesota State Fair, they’ll open for Phantogram and Lucius on Saturday. On your phone, computer, or any other device with YouTube access, you can watch the band walk among Joshua trees in “SGL.”…

With a new solo album, 'Choir of the Mind,' scheduled for release on Sept. 15, Emily Haines talks with New Hot host David Safar about the forthcoming record. 'I just hope this album gives people a sense of respite and of breath and that it's of value,' Haines says.