According to frontman Jim James, these are meant to be peaceful protest songs, and all proceeds from the album are going to “organizations fighting for our safety and freedoms here at home.”

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs about teamwork or working together would you like to hear?

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs with lyrics in Spanish would you like to hear?

Wednesday, Feb. 4, was the kickoff of a three-show Practice as a Show residency at Icehouse in Minneapolis.

Musician and activist Billy Bragg spoke with host Zach McCormick about his song, “City of Heroes,” dedicated to the city of Minneapolis, and shared words of support to Minnesota as resistance continues all across the state.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs about looking on the bright side would you like to hear?

Singer, songwriter, and producer Brandi Carlile spoke to host Jill Riley about performing at the upcoming Super Bowl, being a human, and her strong connection to Minnesota.

Control was released 40 years ago, on February 4, 1986. It was recorded at Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis’ studios the previous year.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs related to, or that could be ingredients of, soup would you like to hear?

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs related to the color pink would you like to hear?