Everyone needs a moment of zen on the road on snowy days. For today's Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that mention the words 'calm' or 'still' or give off a generally zen vibe?

For a band as meticulous as Beach House, it is surprising they have another batch of songs to release so soon after their last, 'Depression Cherry'. The new album, 'Thank Your Lucky Stars,' is no surprise, no rarites collection; the quality of the new album speaks for itself.

Vice has released the full video of its recent interview with Eagles of Death Metal, who describe their harrowing and horrifying experiences during the Paris attacks — and pledge to carry on as a band. “I want to be the first band that plays in the Bataclan when it opens back up,” says frontman Jesse Hughes. Meanwhile,…

After Saturday’s show in the Mainroom at First Avenue, I no longer have any qualms about calling Hippo Campus a boy band — and I mean that as high praise. Boy bands rule – they were the first music I became a fan of, back when the Backstreet Boys and *NSYNC were selling zillions of…

On the very best of days, the biggest decision that I have to make is what album to listen to when I get home. These moments are rare, mind you, but there are times when immersing yourself in a record from start to finish can change the course and the mood of your entire day.…

We want to send a special congratulations out to Morning Show Host Jill Riley via song today. Send us your suggestions for songs that have the word "baby" in the title, or prominently feature "baby" in the lyrics.

Kurtis Blow, the King of Rap from Harlem U.S.A., is a true hip hop pioneer. In 1981, Kurtis was the first national rapper to be booked in Minneapolis. Kurtis Blow is back in the Twin Cities as the MC of 'Hip Hop Nutcracker,' which has its final show tonight at the Ordway in St. Paul. Sean McPherson and Kurtis Blow sat down for a conversation about hip hop then and now.

Cynthia Robinson of Sly and the Family Stone has died of cancer at age 69. Robinson, a co-founder of the group, was a trumpeter and vocalist who provided some of the group’s most memorable moments — that’s her voice singing “get up and dance to the music” in the band’s 1968 hit. (Billboard) Adele has smashed sales records…

After more than 25 years in New York City, Mike Doughty decided to relocate to Memphis, Tenn., citing its artist-friendly environment. 'I have time and I have space and I've just been working up a storm,' Doughty says. 'It's just fantastic here.' Read more about what led Doughty to move to Memphis and about what he enjoys in his new hometown.

This week the Foo Fighters surprise released their brand new Saint Cecilia EP. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from surprise albums do you want to hear? Send us your requests.