Today's top music news stories include the death of a 2 Live Crew co-founder, reported financial woes for SoundCloud, and Emmy nominations.

On a recent visit to the Twin Cities, James Mercer and Yuuki Matthews of The Shins stopped at The Current to host at Theft of the Dial session during which they shared some of their favorite songs as well as a couple of their own.

When it comes to making music, Angelica Garcia describes herself as a bit of a recluse. Now touring in support of her album 'Medicine for Birds,' Garcia embraces the new experience of studio recording and of performing in front of people. 'It's been great, and it's really helped me grow as a person,' Garcia says. Listen to Angelica Garcia's recent in-studio session at The Current, hosted by Sean McPherson.

Jay-Z has been a pretty busy man over these past few weeks, including being inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame, becoming the first rapper ever to receive the honor. The same day, Jay-Z tweeted what may be his personal top-15 rappers list. Jeffrey Bissoy-Mattis takes a closer look.

Rochester is nicknamed “Med City,” and many people might not think of anything else when it comes to the Minnesota city — but Rochester also has a growing arts and entertainment scene, and locals are now working to turn it into a destination for music fans. Steven Schmidt, executive director of Rochester Civic Music Department/Riverside…

The Beat Junkies - a hip hop crew of DJs specializing in turntablism - are celebrating 25 years together. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that feature record scratches?

The Stones played their first gig outside London; the first disco single hit No. 1; Duran Duran had a hit based on a James Bond theme; Michael Jackson shared a preview of 'Bad'; Rod Stewart was awarded a CBE; and Black Sabbath played their first gig, Today in Music History.

Following 'Do I Have To Talk You Into It' and 'Hot Thoughts', Spoon's 'Can I Sit Next To You' makes a strong debut at #8 on this week's chart.

Having released their latest album, 'Hey Muse,' the Suburbs just completed what frontman Chan Poling describes as 'a whirlwind tour of middle America,' playing shows in Milwaukee, Chicago, Kansas City and Des Moines. Now back on home turf and gearing up for their big album-release show at First Avenue on Friday, Aug. 4, the Suburbs stopped in The Current's studio for a session hosted by Mary Lucia.

Today's top music news includes two different Michael Jackson stories, and the death of a noted South African jazz musician.