Voters wrote it on their hearts and ballots this week for Minnesota's Bad Bad Hats who debuted on the chart this week along with Big Red Machine's "Hymnostic". Father John Misty also saw a reentry with "Disappointing Diamonds Are The Rarest of Them All".

Although Courtney Barnett will be playing a show in Minneapolis this weekend, Mary Lucia is 'going to drive to a casino to see Jerry Lee Lewis.' For this week's Listen to Looch, Mary talks about why she's taking a drive to see a rock and roll legend.

I wasn’t prepared. I mean, I brought my earplugs, comfy shoes, and ID to the Varsity Theater last night. But by no means was I mentally prepared to take in the funk onslaught that George Clinton and Parliament-Funkadelic fired off for two hours straight. The building shook with bass; the costumes screamed just as loud.…

We're excited for today's Oake & Riley in the Afternoon at the Spring Cafe at Como Lakeside Pavillion featuring Little Man. In honor of our musical guest, for today's 9:30 Coffee Break what songs do you want to hear that say "little" in the title, or are from bands or musicians with "little" in their name?

An academic analysis of krautrock and a new biography of Can add up to a 21st century examination of the legacy of a short-lived but highly influential genre.

The Beatles recorded "Helter Skelter"; Sly and The Family Stone got into trouble with the law; John Lennon was ordered to leave the country; Nico passed away; and the first year of Lollapalooza took place, Today in Music History.

Today's top music news stories include a study about music discovery, new music rumors, and awards updates.

Low Cut Connie frontman Adam Weiner describes how he and his bandmates are staying busy touring and recording -- even if that means doing those things simultaneously. Weiner also talks about what helps him get motivated to give his all at every show.

The Beatles' movie 'Yellow Submarine' was released 50 years ago today. Watch Brian Oake and Jay Gabler discuss the film's groovy legacy, and enter for a chance to win a DVD and CD.

Today is World Emoji Day - an unofficial holiday celebrated on July 17 that recognizes Shigetaka Kurita, a Japanese designer that developed the tiny graphic images in 1999. For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that mention a particular emoji?