Pigeon - Encounters, from the new album "Fortunes."

Can Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros break free from the shadow of the behemoth success of their single "Home"? In their latest self-titled album, Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros may have found something a little bit better: an album that can take the live essence of the band and feature it in a way that feels entirely sincere, experimental, and fun.

Grant Hart has had an enigmatic career since his days drumming for the influential punk trio. His latest project is an ambitious double album, based on an unpublished work by his friend, the late William S. Burroughs.

This week on Teenage Kicks, Jim McGuinn wishes OMD well, celebrates Tears for Fears on the charts, and gives a birthday shout-out to a couple of grunge icons.

What artists that use monikers would you like to hear for today's 9:30 Coffee Break?

MPR Arts Reporter Euan Kerr reviews this action-comedy sequel starring Bruce Willis, Mary-Louise Parker, John Malkovich, Helen Mirren, Byung-hun Lee and Anthony Hopkins.

Enjoy audio and video (including 2 unreleased tracks and a Dory Previn cover) from the exclusive Father John Misty performance in Minnesota Public Radio's UBS Forum. He chats with Jill Riley of The Current's Morning Show about his off-the-wall moniker, the move from Seattle to Los Angeles, and the Twin Cities gene pool.

Frank Sinatra got hitched to Mia Farrow, James Brown was in trouble with the law, and a Texas town declared it Roy Orbison Day Today in Music History.

These summer days are starting to slip by at an alarming rate. Make sure to get outside and see some shows this weekend, willya? And in the mean time, here’s a handful of fresh Minnesota-grown videos to help you whittle away those Friday hours… Speed’s the Name It’s been a quiet couple of years for…

Food Pyramid - Dexedream, from the new album "Ecstasy & Refreshment."