This week, Mary Lucia talks about legendary Los Angeles punk-rock band X, who are playing Rock the Garden 2019. As a longtime fan, Lucia explains why X mean so much to her -- and why it's important to see X perform.

There are two Pulitzer Prizes being awarded to musicians this year: the regular prize, to composer Ellen Reid, and a Special Citation for the late Aretha Franklin. Also in the news today: Mick Jagger's bouncing back, Fender designs 'Game of Thrones' guitars, and a Paris crowd respond to the Notre-Dame fire with healing song.

The hands-free cellphone bill is now law and come August, police can stop anyone they see holding a phone while driving in Minnesota. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that mention phones?

Propelled into the spotlight with her Tiny Desk Contest win in 2016, we caught up with Gaelynn Lea about her role as a popular touring musician and public figure.

Buddy Holly's first single was released; a Led Zeppelin got a gold record; Hutch from Starsky and Hutch had a big hit; Kiss put the makeup back on; composer Henry Mancini was born; and Dusty Springfield was born, Today in Music History.

Billboard reports that for the first time ever, the Recording Academy will be led by a woman. Also in the news today: Coachella recap, Jay-Z to reopen Webster Hall, fans petition to rename black hole in Chris Cornell's honor, and Spoon respond to video of Pete Buttigieg playing their music. Plus, what are Taylor Swift and Madonna teasing?

Amanda Palmer performs at The Current

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Michael Rossetto brings who he calls the 'A team' of session musicians into the Radio Heartland studio to perform songs from Rossetto's new album, 'Intermodal Blues.'

Besides being Tax Day, April 15 is also World Art Day - an international celebration of the fine arts that happens each year on Leonardo da Vinci's birthday (born in 1452).