What songs should we play for back to school? Give us your suggestions and we'll pick a few to play for the 9:30 Coffee Break.

It seems like Beyoncé can’t get any bigger, but actually she can: she’s still not as big as the Beatles, according to a Harris Poll of 2,306 American adults who were asked to name their favorite musical artist. The Beatles are on top, followed by Elvis Presley—then Queen Bey comes in at third. Rounding out…

J. Mascis's second solo album, which he self-recorded and produced, showcases the range of Mascis's songwriting talents and sonic interests. Straightforward and catchy, 'Tied to a Star' is a solid and complete album from start to finish.

Halfway through Saturday night’s marathon six-band MN Music-on-a-Stick show, just after Cloud Cult’s painters packed up their easels and before Bob Mould bounded out to pummel the crowd with his punk rock, a trivia question popped up on the venue’s screens: What was the longest concert to ever take place in the State Fair Grandstand?…

A big crowd is gathered here at MPR’s Minnesota State Fair booth as Jill Riley and Steve Seel broadcast live in what they’re aptly calling a “pre-party” for tonight’s big MN Music-on-a-Stick show at the Grandstand. We asked some of the Minnesota music fans gathered at the booth what State Fair foods they’d recommend for…

What songs from our MN Music on a Stick bands (Cactus Blossoms, Bob Mould, Cloud Cult, Har Mar Superstar, Doomtree, Brother Ali) should we play this morning?

I have a bunch of goodies for you today, including some brand-new music from sister duo the Ericksons and Tickle Torture, two dramatically different but equally talented acts who have albums coming out next month. There’s also a cut from rapper Longshot, a new track from the rock band the Persian Leaps, and a glimpse…

You know it’s a historical night when every concert attendee is handed a commemorative poster on their way out the door—not to mention when their only option to exit said door is to sidestep the city’s mayor, who is there grinning ear to ear. The newly raised ceilings and freed-up walkways came in handy last night as hundreds…

Bruce Springsteen is joining the ranks of the Talking Heads (“Up All Night”); Woody Guthrie (“New Baby Train”); Peter, Paul and Mary (“Puff the Magic Dragon”); Bob Dylan (“Blowin’ in the Wind”); Bob Marley (“One Love”); and Simon and Garfunkel (“At the Zoo”): the Boss is having a song of his turned into a picture…

What songs should we play that talk about getting older? Give us your suggestions and we'll play a few for today's 9:30 Coffee Break.