Roots drummer Questlove is co-curating a symphonic Prince tribute that will visit 36 cities, but not Minneapolis; Pete Yorn has collaborated with Liz Phair on a cover of Pixies' 'Here Comes Your Man'; singer-songwriters Phoebe Bridgers, Julien Baker and Lucy Dacus announced a new collaborative project, Boygenius; pop stars perform even while on vacation; and Nigerian rapper Falz faces repercussions after releasing a song that includes political commentary.

August 10 is Duran Duran Appreciation Day! In honor of the band and in honor of "Transmission Presents: The '80s with DJ Jake Rudh" at First Ave this Saturday, what 80s rock icons would you like to hear for today's 9:30 Coffee Break?

Mitski's new album 'Be the Cowboy' explores the singer's roles onstage, in relationships and as a woman in the world. The artist talked to NPR's Ailsa Chang about how there's no such thing as one identity.

A 13-year-old Stevie Wonder started a three-week run at the top of the charts; John Denver was at the top of the album charts; Brian Adams had his first U.S. No. 1 album; Simon Le Bon of Duran Duran was plucked from the ocean; and the great Isaac Hayes entered the pantheon of music legends, Today in Music History.

Minneapolis’s historic Parkway Theater, which has been renovated under new ownership, will finally open to the public again on Sept. 13. The building has been revamped, from 372 reupholstered seats to its brand-new bar, featuring local craft beers and a cocktail menu concocted by Tattersall Distilling. There are also new arcade games in the lobby and, don’t…

Ian Alexy – “Video Games” Lana Del Rey’s brooding hit becomes a mid-tempo ballad under the care of Ian Alexy, a guitarist best known for his work with the band Hobo Nephews Of Uncle Frank. He first covered the song during a set at the 331 Club, and when he noticed how well it went…

Missy Elliott's Twitter endorsement spawns an internet sensation; Ludacris has been low-key buying groceries for strangers and Pearl Jam fights homelessness in Seattle. In other news, an extended version of Paul McCartney's Carpool Karaoke is on the way; Sylvan Esso's Amelia Meath debuts new music; and rumors are circulating about an AC/DC reunion.

The vocal trio's members have kept busy with other projects, including Amelia Meath's star turn in Sylvan Esso. Now, you can hear three songs from 'Magic Ship,' out Sept. 21.

There was a time when duo Carolina Story considered throwing in the towel and settling down to raise their young family. But there were a few significant signs along the road that suggested they take a different path. Now with their first album to be released on a label, Carolina Story stopped into the studio to share some music and to talk about the day the music didn't die.

It's a high of 89 degrees in the Twin Cities today and if you're a lover of long sleeves and corduroy pants, you best find some AC. For today's Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear from artists who have a propensity to show some skin?