Today in 1991, Paul McCartney recorded his Unplugged concert for MTV, where he performed such Beatles songs as "Here, There and Everywhere" and "And I Love Her". So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what acoustic/unplugged songs would you like to hear?

Joy Division debuted in Manchester, Etta James was born, The Allman Brothers Band bassist Lamar Williams died of lung cancer at age 34, The Rolling Stones kicked off their "No Security Tour", and Paul McCartney recorded Unplugged for MTV Today in Music History.

Outside my window, it’s -8 °F with colder air to come. Outside the usual, shutdown-related staff shortages have forced LaGuardia Airport to stop receiving flights. Outside the U.S., many countries are doing just fine, but then we see hunger strikes bombs corruption xenophobia. Pardon me for getting all “current events” on the Local Current Blog, but this winter…let’s…

Sarah and Austin McCombie are a North Carolina duo who comprise the emerging Americana act Chatham Rabbits. Just seven months into a full-time music career, they've released a debut album and have played a string of sold-out shows. 'As we grow, we're always looking to expand our reach,' Austin says. 'We want to grow organically and be smart about it.'

If you loved Weezer's 'Africa,' you'll be glad to know there's suddenly a lot more where that came from. They have a whole new covers album, and there's also new music this week from Jenny Lewis, Vampire Weekend, Beck, I'm With Her, Foals, and a collaboration between Phoebe Bridgers and Conor Oberst.

Whether or not you’re an avid football fan, it’s likely that you still watch the Super Bowl for the ads — and advertisers know it. Aside from the halftime performance by Maroon 5, music stars will feature in a few of those outrageous commercials. Among them: Bob Dylan, Chance the Rapper, and the Backstreet Boys.…

This Saturday, Jan. 26, four Duluth acts are helping north country musician Jamie Ness cover the cost of medical and dental bills after a workplace accident. The “Medical/Dental Relief Party” at the Rex Bar in Duluth’s Fitger’s Hotel will include music from Low, Jerree Small, Ingeborg Von Agassiz, and Kyle Ollah, as well as live…

This morning, Jill spun some ABBA for her Vinyl Tap pick - "Fernando" off of their Greatest Hits album. It got us in the mood for some sunshine pop on a cold day. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what sunshine pop songs do you want to hear?

“To be honest with you, it always feels like dumb luck. I don’t know why people respond to it. I’ve seen strangers passionately embrace each other and lift my 6’5” body off of the ground just because I presented myself to them as confidently uncool. What the f***?” So says Jo Kellen about figuring out…

Better Oblivion Community Center, a mystery project that had been rumored to consist of Phoebe Bridgers and Conor Oberst, made its debut on 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert' on CBS late Wednesday night. Watch video of the performance.