Today's top music news stories include George Harrison's first guitar going up for auction, Ric Ocasek splitting from Paulina Porizkova, and time for memorials to come down at George Michael's former homes.

Starting May 10 at 9 a.m., The Current unveils the 893 Essential Songs list. Getting the lists was kinda like pulling teeth, but if anybody made mixtapes anymore, it wouldn't have been that bad. Right?

Brianna Kocka has been performing around the Twin Cities with different bands for a while now, but her new solo album marks a turn in her musical direction. Hear songs from 'Dreamlife' recorded in our studio.

Today in 1933, James Brown was born. Nicknamed "The Godfather of Soul", Brown is said to be the creator of funk music and an instrumental force with a successful career across six decades. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that either sample or reference James Brown?

From May 18-20, the Northeast Minneapolis Arts Association (NEMAA) is hosting its 23rd annual Art-A-Whirl. The event, which is now the largest open studio tour in the country, showcases the work of local visual artists. More than 50 locations in Northeast Minneapolis are hosting events during Art-A-Whirl weekend, highlighting the work of over 650 artists…

Oasis got dissed by a bank; Metallica sent hate mail to Napster; the Godfather of Soul was born; and The Hollies recorded 'Carrie Anne', Today in Music History.

Minnesota is finally thawing out after a long winter. As the days get warmer, minds begin to wander toward everything that summer has to offer in the Twin Cities. The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board’s “Music and Movies in the Parks” makes it to the top of many locals’ lists every year, supplementing the beautiful…

Today's top music news stories include new Spotify features, the death of a legendary drummer, and back surgery for Brian Wilson.

David Byrne makes a debut this week, along with new entries from Greta Van Fleet, Dr. Dog, and August Greene. Janelle Monae continues to hold the top spot.

When we millennials think back to when we were teenagers, we’re not reminiscing about having millions of views racked up on YouTube. Today, younger generations have more access to technology and the internet than ever before. 13-year-old Minnesotan Julie Bella has used this accessibility to her advantage in helping to launch a music career. If you…