Willy Mason - Restless Fugitive, from the new album "Carry On."

Glasgow's Franz Ferdinand are basking in the glow of their new release, Right Thoughts, Right Words, Right Action, and band members Alex Kapranos and Nick McCarthy recently visited with The Current's Barb Abney to talk about the new record.

Kevin from St. Paul asked for a Coffee Break full of "ballads," so we're pulling together songs with the word "ballad" in the title for 9:30 Coffee Break.

You've probably heard "Mercy" by TV on the Radio on The Current, now take a listen to the next single, "Million Miles" by the genre-blending band.

The Lower 48 - That's What I'll Say, from the new self-titled album.

The heat index of 110 degrees didn't stop Alex "Crankshaft" Larson from performing before a live audience at the Minnesota State Fair. Mary Lucia hosted the toasty performance at the corner of Judson and Nelson for another edition of The Current's live broadcasts at the annual state celebration.

This week on New Hot, we'll take a look at a legendary hip-hop crew out of Atlanta, plus a band whose debut became one of the biggest breakouts of the modern age. These are our three recommended releases for this week.

The Replacements reunited last night for the first time in 22 years.

Sheff sets Okkervil River's seventh album, The Silver Gymnasium, square in the heart of his own childhood; in the specific spot that produced his most sepia-toned memories. As such, the record captures not only his own autobiographical details, but also musical cues from the era.

Let's give those going back to school a soundtrack for their day. What songs about school should we play for the 9:30 Coffee Break?