Today in 1990, Frito-Lay used a Tom Waits sound-alike in a Doritos commercial and had to pay dearly for the unauthorized move. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that have been famously used in a commercial?

Earlier this spring, the powerhouse soul singer Sonny Knight announced that he would be canceling all of his scheduled tour dates so that he could undergo chemotherapy treatment for cancer. It was shocking news for a local community who had become accustomed to seeing Sonny command stages at the Fitzgerald Theater, First Avenue, and the…

Equal parts history lesson, autobiography and love letter, 'All The Beauty In This Whole Life' delivers Brother Ali's bone-cracking messages while maintaining a beautiful amount of gratitude.

Today is Cinco de Mayo, a day that commemorates the defeat of French forces in the city of Puebla in Mexico in 1862. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what Mexican/Latin-influenced music do you want to hear?

When the Jacob Wetterling case was finally solved last year after almost three decades, it refocused the public’s attention and made people want to learn more about one of the most high-profile child abduction cases, not just in Minnesota history, but nationwide. The podcast In the Dark, from our colleagues at APM Reports, told the story — and…

This past October, Minnesota/North Dakota music legend Bobby Vee lost his battle with Alzheimer’s disease. On May 6, Bobby’s sons Tommy and Jeff will honor their father at the Alzheimer’s Association Purple Gala at the Depot in Minneapolis. The brothers will perform with their band, the Killer Vees. Known for hits like “Happy With Him”…

Bobby Kahn is coming off the wildest 10-day period of his life. First, he organized a show with a Detroit DJ who Prince fans only dreamed of booking in Minneapolis. The next weekend, he pulled off a two-night variety show called “The Great Equalizer,” which featured musicians, spoken word artists, and an abundance of dance.…

May 4th is traditionally known as Star Wars Day, so for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what science fiction songs do you want to hear?

Jesse Larson, Minnesota native and contestant on The Voice, has advanced as one of the top ten finalists of Season 12. The blues-influenced singer-songwriter will be facing off against the other remaining finalists next Monday during a special two-hour live performance show. While many know that Jesse Larson is a Minnesotan, what they don’t know is just…

It’s official: Friday, May 5 is Suicide Commandos Day in both Minneapolis and St. Paul. “The Suicide Commandos carved a path where there was none before,” writes Minneapolis Mayor Betsy Hodges in her proclamation, which may be the city’s first official mayoral proclamation to cite the Sex Pistols. “The Suicide Commandos helped shape a rock…