“Did you get the tape I sent you? I thought it was better in a song…” – Prince, “One of Your Tears” Almost four months later, and Prince’s passing still doesn’t feel real. We all know he’s gone, and how suddenly it all happened. The star that is coated in gold at First Avenue still…

This Sunday, the Twin Cities community is gathering to support a Minnesota music legend’s fight against cancer. A concert fundraiser is being held at the Minnesota Music Cafe to support Lonnie Knight’s battle with cancer and to celebrate the talented guitarist. Lonnie Knight first began playing the guitar when he was only 12 years old.…

This week, Mary Lucia considers bad behavior among musicians. 'In rock 'n' roll, that is mighty subjective,' she writes. But she shares a game she likes to play: applying a well-known tale of rock 'n' roll excess or stupid behavior, and applying it to another musician. The resulting juxtapositions range from silly to surreal.

“We’re a new band,” said Eben Kowler on Tuesday night at Icehouse, “playing our first show, at a bar. Thank you for coming.” What was unusual about this particular bar band was that only two of its seven members played instruments onstage. The other five danced. They’re the members of DaNCEBUMS, a group that came…

MTV has announced that Lizzo will be one of three co-hosts of the Video Music Awards pre-show on Sunday night — along with radio host Charlamagne Tha God and Snapchat celebrity DJ Khaled. (Billboard) SO excited to announce that I'm hosting the @MTV #VMAs2016 pre-show w/ @djkhaled & @cthagod! Mpls tune in! #LizzoVMA pic.twitter.com/XeFMlc4DUB — |L I Z…

The Bremer Trust, which is managing Prince’s affairs as the late music icon’s estate makes its way through probate court, has announced that it’s partnering with Prince’s family and with the City of Chanhassen to open Paisley Park for public tours. The tours are expected to begin on Oct. 6, with $38.50 as the standard…

Although she hails from Denmark, bass player Ida Nielsen has, for all intents and purposes, been a local musician these past several years. As a member of Prince’s horn-fueled funk band the NPG and power rock trio 3RDEYEGIRL, Nielsen spent more time in Chanhassen than anywhere else, living out of a hotel near Paisley Park…

It's day 1 of the Air Guitar World Championships, where the best air guitarists in the world gather in Finland to compete for the title of world champion. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that are deserving of air riffage?

Sharon Van Etten has released “Not Myself,” a song written in the aftermath of June’s mass shooting at an Orlando nightclub. “In the memory of those trying to be safe and be themselves,” writes the singer-songwriter in an accompanying statement, “I hope we can all come together to help prevent another massacre like this and…

On Monday Toots Thielemans, famous jazz harmonica player, passed away at 94. So for today's Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that feature the harmonica?