The Child Of Lov - Heal, from the self-titled debut album.

In 2011, Charles Bradley proved that it's never too late for a musical talent to enter the ring, issuing his debut album at age 62 and winning plaudits from critics and the adoration of soul fans nationwide. Now, he's back with a sophomore effort called Victim of Love.

Sharon Jones, whose new album, Give the People What They Want, comes out August 6, pours her heart out on a soulful new song, "Retreat."

What songs do you want to hear with "fire" or "burning" in the title? Share your suggestions and we'll pick a couple to play on the air for today's 9:30 Coffee Break.

My discovery of Rootbound was borne from a mutual appreciation of lyricism. One of the members of the group was an early participant in my Mic Math Monday discussions (currently on hiatus). Based on his input and outlook on creative writing it was clear that he was passionate about the music. That was enough to…

It’s been a tough few years for large-scale music festivals in the Twin Cities. Over the past 12 months in particular we’ve witnessed the cancelation or postponement of SoundTown, River’s Edge, and the First Avenue festival that was slated to debut this July. So the pressure’s on for Summer Set, the electronic and jam band-heavy…

Carmen Villain - Lifeissin, from the new album "Sleeper."

  Mark Andrew Pudas is a familiar face in the Twin Cities scene, having spent some time performing with his brother, Matt, in the White Iron Band and gigging around as a solo artist. This spring, he got the opportunity to play for an much larger audience when he competed as a contestant on NBC’s…

How about a 9:30 Coffee Break with songs about truth? We'll play your suggestions for songs that mention the word "truth" in the title or featured heavily in the lyrics.

Today Michael Rand chatted with The Morning Show's Steve Seel and Jill Riley about the Wild making it to series play, long distance running events around Minnesota, and the rotating cast of major players in the Timberwolves camp.