For their fourth studio album, Cage the Elephant recruited producer Dan Auerbach, creating an album the veers from sonic spontaneity to taut spaciousness to lyrical astuteness. These intimate and powerful songs rock -- and Cage the Elephant deliver them with moxie.

On New Year’s Eve in Los Angeles, Mötley Crüe played what was billed as their final show ever — and it included an awkward moment for drummer Tommy Lee. As midnight approached, a roller coaster built to carry Lee and his drum kit high above the crowd got stuck, leaving Lee suspended upside down. The surprised drummer eventually climbed down the roller…

Time has a funny way of providing us with perspectives we didn’t even know we needed, like a telephoto lens slowly zooming outward until the entire picture comes into view. Water droplets may look like tears when their big fat beads are streaking across our entire view, but if we take a step back we…

Natalie Cole: Underappreciated But Never Forgotten She who ended Aretha's eight-year Grammy-winning streak deserves more credit than she's usually afforded: she was influential and flexible and a phenomenal singer.

We’ve chosen some of this year’s most memorable quotes from the local music scene to highlight; click on each photo to go to the corresponding post from our blog.

While a public announcement still has not been made, the New York Times is reporting that “a person with direct knowledge of the festival’s plans” has confirmed that both Guns N’ Roses and LCD Soundsystem will reunite for performances next year at Coachella. The Times reports that both Axl Rose and Slash will be part…

In honor of Lemmy Kilmister, we'd like to dedicate today's Coffee Break to singing bass players.

Billboard is reporting that multiple reliable sources have confirmed Guns N’ Roses — featuring the reunited trio of singer Axl Rose, guitarist Slash, and bassist Duff McKagan — will headline Coachella in April, with a Las Vegas show and a possible stadium tour to follow. If you’re crossing your fingers that GNR will come to TCF Bank…

For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, we're looking for songs whose lyrics mention gratitude or saying thanks.

New Year’s Eve with Tickle Torture Fine Line, Minneapolis 8 p.m., $20/$50, 18+ A Tickle Torture concert is an experience that you’ve got to see to believe — and why not on New Year’s Eve? Tickets and information here Transmission with DJ Jake Rudh Varsity Theater, Minneapolis 10 p.m., $8/$10 If you’re feeling a little nostalgic…