Today in 1973, Gram Parsons of the Byrds and the Flying Burrito Brothers died of an overdose. He liked to refer to his sound as "Cosmic American Music", but for today's Coffee Break, let's generalize it a little. What country-rock songs do you want to hear?

If you ask me, buying concert tickets at a venue’s box office is the way to go. I do it whenever I can; not only does it feel great to talk with an attendant who won’t ask if you’re a robot, box-office buyers skip online fees and a fair bit of stress. The only thing you have to do is…

This year marked the third anniversary of Festival Palomino, the Americana festival orchestrated by none other than Duluth’s beloved Trampled By Turtles. This year marked several changes for the young festival, which has quickly grown in popularity. Featuring the largest lineup in its history, Festival Palomino once again served as a showcase of the large…

Will Toledo's Matador Records debut exhibits a rugged individualism underneath a preppy swagger that comes through on songs that are completely unapologetic. The album invokes a DIY aesthetic reminiscent of the early '90s, without being contrived or overtly trying to sound like grunge.

As the Oct. 6 opening day approaches, Paisley Park has unveiled official artwork and its first merchandise — including, yes, a Paisley Park tote bag. The venue is also selling tasting plates of Prince’s favorite foods, prepared by his personal chef. Fans who hold tickets for opening day are being invited to purchase “Opening Day…

In 2000 The Avalanches put out Since I Left You to mass critical and fan adoration. They've spent the last 16 years listening for the perfect samples to create their latest album, Wildflower, and still fall in love with the simple sounds of everyday life.

There are so many incredible bands playing this year's Festival Palomino that we had to focus on them this morning. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what bands that are playing Festival Palomino would you like to hear?

the Florists, “Pleasure Shrug” As seen in this video, the Florists may make some questionable cooking decisions, but their post-punk EP Can You Feel The Statis? is on point. M.T. Foyer, “All I Wanna Do Is Love You” Local artist M.T. Foyer is in rotation on our Local Current stream. Catch his 7″ release at Reverie (featuring Pornonono and…

After weeks of speculation, there’s finally an official lineup for the Prince tribute concert on Oct. 13. The one thing that everyone thought they knew for certain, though, has changed. Instead of Minneapolis’s U.S. Bank Stadium, the star-studded tribute will take place on Oct. 13 at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul. Headliners for…

We are lucky to be joined in the studio today by Greg Norton, former bass player of Husker Du, currently of Porcupine. For today's Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that feature your bass heroes?