What is Jason Feathers? It is the new project that brings together Justin Vernon, Astronautalis, S. Carey, and produced  by Ryan Olson. A teaser of the group went up online yesterday, check it out and let us know what you think. (The Current) George Harrison explained why everyone should play the ukulele, his hand written…

So, what songs with "good" in the title or featured prominently in the lyrics should we play for the 9:30 Coffee Break?

Hey, remember back in spring 2014 when the internet was abuzz about a new collaboration between Bon Iver’s Justin Vernon and S. Carey, rapper Astronautalis, and producer Ryan Olson? And how they were planning to put their album out in a matter of weeks? For whatever reason, the timing of the release was delayed by a…

The Civil Wars‘ have been on an indefinite hiatus since 2012, but the Nashville duo officially ended their partnership yesterday. There was “internal discord and irreconcilable differences of ambition” during 2012 for the 4-time Grammy winning duo, but they were still releasing music. Now, however, they have gone their separate ways to pursue solo careers.…

Just in case anyone doubted Program Director Jim McGuinn's creed -- er, cred -- he received a mysterious invitation via LinkedIn this week.

What "happy" songs should we play for the Coffee Break?

Thom Yorke dj’d for a group of 30 people at Leopallooza and nearly all of them had no idea who he was. (Pitchfork) Thurston Moore has a new band with former Sonic Youth buddy, Steve Shelley, and Debbie Googe from My Bloody Valentine. It’s pretty much Thurston’s solo project, but he put together the full…

The Twin Cities got a taste of the Premier League when defending champs Manchester City visited the TCF Bank Stadium to take on Greek champions Olympiacos, just ahead of Minnesota United taking on Ottawa FC. Plus a music selection from someone who may support Liverpool (maybe?).

What are your favorite segue-ways? We'll play some of your favorites for the 9:30 Coffee Break.

Counting Crows frontman Adam Duritz celebrated his 50th birthday on August 1 by appearing on the cover of AARP’s magazine. Colony Capital, which took control of Michael Jackson‘s Neverland Ranch as the result of a deal struck late in the singer’s life, will be putting the Los Olivos, California property on the market. Jackson’s estate,…