Over the weekend, Donald Glover, under his stage name Childish Gambino, released a new thought-provoking song and video titled "This Is America". The video is full of hidden imagery and references to current and historical events. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that have had memorable, notable or controversial music videos?

The Beatles released 'Let It Be'; John Sebastian had a hit from a TV show; 'Chariots of Fire' raced up the charts; a whole bunch of drummers celebrate birthdays; and Eddy Arnold passed away, Today in Music History.

Backstage before their recent sold-out show at First Avenue, I sat down with most of Rainbow Kitten Surprise. The North Carolinians are on the come-up in the national alternative music scene after a successful festival season during summer 2017. The band comprise Jess Haney, drums; Sam Melo, vocals and keys; Derrick “Bozzy” Keller, vocals and…

Today's top music news stories include Janet Jackson receiving the Billboard Icon Award, a 'Hamilton' exhibition, and a George Martin-founded studio going up for sale.

Riding the release of their 2018 album 'We Were Made to Forgive,' Roma di Luna visited The Current to talk with Andrea Swensson and perform "Estate Fair," "Made To Forgive," and "Envisioning."

NPR Music's hip-hop journalist Rodney Carmichael breaks down the political and racial nuances of Donald Glover's new video.

Seattle's Naked Giants are new enough to the music scene, they're still working out their reason for being. Drummer Henry LaVallee distills it to one accessible idea: "It's all about eliciting emotion," he says. Listen to Naked Giants perform a set of rocking tunes from their debut album 'SLUFF,' in an in-studio session hosted by Jade.

Today in 1966, The Mamas and the Papas started a three-week run at No. 1 on the U.S. singles chart with "Monday Monday." So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that mention Monday?

The West Indies archipelago of Turks and Caicos doesn’t have much in common with Chanhassen, Minnesota — but Prince made sure that visitors to his Caribbean retreat knew they were on his turf. The five-acre estate features a winding purple driveway, which is understandably highlighted in photos advertising the property’s upcoming auction. “This estate is…

Now that this season’s American Idol contestant pool has been narrowed down to just seven, it was time to give the aspiring star performers a real challenge: performing hits from Prince’s catalog. Performers have to be at their absolute best if they’re going to attempt to channel Prince’s musicality and stage presence. Two contestants mixed…