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

Baraboo, Wis., six-piece PHOX have enjoyed a meteoric rise since the release of their 2013 EP 'Confetti'. In town to play a sold-out show at the 7th Street Entry, PHOX visited The Current's studio for the first time, where they played some songs and chatted with Mark Wheat.

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

Today John Moe chatted with The Morning Show's Jill Riley about an engine that's going to Mars, and Google is definitely scanning your emails.

American Bandstand went national, James Brown was the father, and remembering MCA Today in Music History.

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?).

With the recent release of Believe in Nothing, Hollow Boys stopped by The Local Show to perform tracks off the new record live in The Current studio and to chat with host David Campbell.

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

Michael Rand chatted with The Morning Show's Jill Riley and Steve Seel about: Championship soccer, big stars in town, and new Twins players.