Paris-based singer ALA.NI recently made an impression on The Current's Jim McGuinn with her performance at the annual NON-COMMvention. Stream her new album here.

Warner Music Group is hopping on the vinyl bus and offering cold beer to customers who join them. On June 10, Warner’s two-year-old annual Record Store Crawl hits Minneapolis for the first time. A coach bus will escort up to 40 vinyl connoisseurs to the Electric Fetus, Mill City Sound, Down in the Valley, Barely Brothers, and…

If you have been on a computer today, there's no way that you've been able to avoid the fact that it's National Doughnut Day. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear whose lyrics reference circles or holes?

Ray Charles had a No. 1 hit with a country ballad; the Stones made their U.S. television debut; Macca held two No. 1 chart positions; Prince played his first U.K. gig; and Donna Summer started a three-week run at No. 1 with "Hot Stuff", Today in Music History.

FREEWIFI, “Ego” Say hey to one of Minnesota’s hottest crews. FREEWIFI — Tha Rift, J. Plaza, and Daddy Dinero — just signed with Rostrum Records and played Soundset 2017. “We are three different MCs from different walks of life, but we connected through social media and phones before we connected in person,” Tha Rift said. In their…

Along with their retro shop design and generously stuffed pastries, Glam Doll Donuts is also known for creating distinctive star-shaped doughnuts replicating the exterior of First Avenue. These special treats are often delivered backstage for artists performing at the iconic Minneapolis venue, doubling as advertising for the four-year-old brand when the artists inevitably share snaps of…

Today's top music news stories include an Arcade Fire album announcement, a Fleetwood Mac star coming to the State Fair, and a Spike Lee party honoring Prince.

Sometimes life can leave us feeling uninspired. Mary Lucia shares a Joe Strummer video that's quite inspiring, but wonders what works for you. 'Today I am looking for some inspiration,' Mary Lucia says. 'When you feel like this, what do you do? Is there any go-to thing? If you have any suggestions, lay 'em on me.'

NPR Music's Ann Powers talks with Brandi Carlile about the singer's efforts to raise money and awareness for children who are affected by war and conflict.

Ever wished there was a way for you to musically express your passion for those delightfully refreshing sparkling water drinks known as LaCroix? Well, Chicago rapper Big Dipper has you covered with the release of his seductive new track, “LaCroix Boi.” The single, which was just released today, is a R&B slow jam that serves…