As it's National Fossil Day, and Desert Trip (lovingly nicknamed Oldchella) is headed into its second weekend, what "seasoned" artists would you like to hear for today's 9:30 Coffee Break?

On Saturday, Oct. 15, She Rock She Rock will take over the Amsterdam Bar and Hall with their 10-year anniversary party. Performers include Bad Bad Hats, Tony Peachka, Cadence the Wolf, and Kill You Twice. She Rock She Rock is a non-profit based in Minnesota. They have many programs aimed toward empowering women and girls…

Paisley Park says it has been granted another temporary permit to open for tours on select days. Tickets are now on sale for tours taking place this coming Thursday, Oct. 13 and Saturday, Oct. 15. The venue was previously granted a temporary permit that allows it to be open on Oct. 14; the three days…

When it comes to Prince, Oct. 13 is going to be painted in purple. This Thursday morning, before the Xcel Energy Center opens its doors to the masses of devoted Prince fans eager to see the tribute concert, St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman is set to officially declare the day Prince Day in the city, and…

October 11 is International Day of the Girl, which celebrates the world's 1.1 billion girls and shines a light on equal education for all. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that prominently mention the word "girl" do you want to hear?

Following the release of her seventh studio album, Regina Spektor sat down to chat with 'New Hot' host David Safar to talk about 'Remember Us to Life,' working with producer Leo Abrahams and recording at the Village in Los Angeles.

We're in the thick of Fall - arguably one of the most beautiful times of year. As the normally green leaves of many deciduous trees turn various shades of red, yellow, purple, black, orange, pink, magenta, blue and brown, let's celebrate all of the beautiful new colors that have entered our lives for this brief amount of time. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that feature fall colors do you want to hear?

The nominations for this year’s American Music Awards have just been announced. The big headline is Drake’s record-breaking 13 nominations — but the biggest surprise might be Prince’s nomination in the Top Soundtrack category. Why is it a surprise? Because (a) Purple Rain was released in 1984, not 2016; and (b) it’s already won an American…

Minneapolis natives Farewell Milwaukee kicked off their pop-up tour supporting their new album FM at Minnesota Public Radio last Friday with a show performed — as every show on this tour will be — on top of their tour vehicle, a converted school bus. Being that it was 50 degrees, chilly, and windy, lead singer Ben Lubeck…

Tammy Robinson doesn’t hide her love. On Saturday in Red Wing, she was excitedly telling me about her charity, Soundstrings, and her passion for bringing Suzuki Method violin lessons to kids who would otherwise have no access to musical education. The table next to hers belonged to Schmitt Music, and within a 20-foot radius stood…