Leonard Cohen, a singer-songwriter acclaimed for his poetic lyrics and poignant melodies, has died at the age of 82.

Today's top music news stories include album announcements from the xx and Childish Gambino, as well as the first Kate Bush interview in years.

Dance parties are returning to Paisley Park. So are movies and recording sessions (in a sense) — and an experience not commonly associated with Paisley Park in the past, brunch. Prince’s studio, now open permanently as a museum, has announced that new “themed fan experience packages” will be available starting Dec. 1. “Paisley Park After…

The prolific psych-rock band's newest album -- its second in only three months -- traffics in alternately jittery and hypnotic jams. Listen to the complete album ahead of its release on Nov. 18.

The National Toy Hall of Fame has announced its 2016 finalists and it's making us nostalgic for the classic toys and games of our childhoods. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that mention toys and games?

Sometimes more effort goes into finding the perfect record than actually enjoying it...

Recently, I had a chance to meet up and chat with Jesus — before his pilgrimage to Canada — over a cup of coffee at a favorite stop in downtown Winona. This was one of my first encounters with Nick Elstad, founder and frontman of Sleeping Jesus, the sunny indie band who will perform tonight at…

Sam Cooke was injured in a car crash; the Eagles had their final No. 1 single; Billy Idol released 'Rebel Yell'; Bowie had a spot of laryngitis; and Elton John went to the top of the album charts with his double album, 'Goodbye Yellow Brick Road'; and The Clash released their second album, Today in Music History.

Pop music icons Ronnie Spector and Darlene Love will be coming to the Twin Cities this month, both performing Christmas shows within days of each other. Spector and Love are widely known for their vocal work in the 1960s both as members of successful girl-groups and as back-up vocalists. Both have worked closely with producer Phil…

Sonny Knight is back on the chart; Bon Iver and Wilco make debuts; the White Stripes and Frank Ocean are inducted to the Hall of Fame; and Jim James reaches No.1 with a single off 'Eternally Even.'