Artists collectively pledging millions to fight COVID-19 include Madonna, Elton John, and Pink - who has revealed her recent recovery from the virus. Duran Duran's John Taylor has also recovered, while Marianne Faithfull has fallen ill - along with Daryl Hannah, whose illness has temporarily suspended her husband Neil Young's livestreamed performances. In a streaming coup, John Krasinski got the original 'Hamilton' cast to reunite on his web show.

Whether you are home bound, social distancing, out of the job, or just trying to get by day to day in the weird times we're living in, chances are you are off of your typical hair game. Most hair salons (and waxing places!) are closed and even though it's only been a few weeks, and some of us are feeling a little unkempt. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that mention hair?

NPR Music's Our Daily Breather series ask writers and artists to recommend ways to find calm and comfort in the midst of the COVID-19 crisis. For Channy Leaneagh of Polica, that means moving slowly and thoughtfully.

Elvis signed a contract with a film studio; the Beatles got started on 'Revolver'; Simon and Garfunkel had a No. 1 album; ABBA became European stars overnight; and Tammy Wynette passed away, Today in Music History.

'Ceremony' is a compelling listen from Phantogram, arriving with messages of empowerment.

Like many other brick-and-mortar stores in the time of COVID-19, Fifth Element — the record shop and home-base of the Minneapolis rap label Rhymesayers — was forced to close its doors due to its designation as “non-essential business.” What patrons may not have realized was that this one-stop-shop for all things Twin Cities hip-hop was…

420: what does that number mean to you? If you answered “the number of names with First Avenue stars,” you’re thinking along the same lines we are. To celebrate the club’s 50th anniversary this weekend, we made a playlist featuring most of the musicians immortalized with stars on the club’s wall. Below is a master…

To celebrate Minnesota Music Month this April, we'll be spotlighting a series of incredible artists. Here's a schedule of which artists and when we're highlighting them this month.

Bill Withers, the soul legend who wrote and sang 'Lean On Me,' has died at 81, and artists from across the music world are paying tribute. Meanwhile, Adam Sandler comes through with a charming 'Quarantine Song.'

In celebration of First Avenue's 50th anniversary, we are sharing 50 of our favorite photos from our coverage of the celebrated club.