Frank Ocean's new record, Blonde, exists in our world's grays; it's courageous for a black R&B album to live in the gray. And it follows in the footsteps of Prince's boundary-breaking career.

Sharon Van Etten has released “Not Myself,” a song written in the aftermath of June’s mass shooting at an Orlando nightclub. “In the memory of those trying to be safe and be themselves,” writes the singer-songwriter in an accompanying statement, “I hope we can all come together to help prevent another massacre like this and…

The Current's Bill DeVille is a big fan of the Minnesota State Fair, particularly the live music available on the various stages throughout the fairgrounds. Bill recently had a look at the daily rundown of acts around the State Fair, and he's picked some artists you may want to check out during your visit to this year's Fair.

On Monday Toots Thielemans, famous jazz harmonica player, passed away at 94. So for today's Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that feature the harmonica?

The Minnesota Wild have announced that in response to fan demand, they’re officially changing the song played in celebration when the team scores a goal. Formerly Joe Satriani’s “Crowd Chant,” the song will now be Prince’s “Let’s Go Crazy.” The Wild seem surprised to have made national headlines merely by surveying season ticket holders about…

Johnny Cash was topping the charts; David Bowie put out Scary Monsters (And Super Creeps); and Lou Reed and the Velvet Underground parted ways, Today in Music History.

Lewis Del Mar's Max Harwood and Danny Miller chat with New Hot host David Safar about their debut EP and how the internet has shaped their success.

On Sunday night at the Rose Bowl, Coldplay invited James Corden to join them onstage for a cover of Prince’s “Nothing Compares 2 U.” It being Corden’s birthday, the band brought a cake out to give to the TV host after their duet. (Stereogum) Warpaint relocate Varsity gig Warpaint have relocated a planned Sept. 29 Varsity Theater show to…

At one point today the Oake & Riley staff looked at each other and sadly admitted that the Olympic games are over, and we're going to miss them. So for today's Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that mention saying goodbye, or acknowledge the end of something?

Elvis Presley started his first film; Led Zeppelin created water activated album cover art; and John Lee Hooker was born, Today in Music History.