As the coronavirus pandemic continues to grip the planet, the music world is working to protect the mental and physical health of artists and fans. A 'test' concert in Germany sought to pave the way towards a return to live music.

We're going to put the spotlight on the Prince album 'Sign o' the Times' this morning. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from 'Sign o' the Times' do you want to hear?

On Friday, Aug. 29, the Avett Brothers will release their eight-song collection, 'The Third Gleam.' In the run-up to the release, Scott Avett of the Avett Brothers connected with Jill Riley of The Current Morning Show to talk about the new EP and about how life has been going in 2020.

Elvis welcomed the Beatles into his home; Brian Epstein died at home in London; George Michael scored his eighth U.S. No. 1 single; Stevie Ray Vaughan died in Wisconsin; Alex Lifeson of Rush celebrates a birthday; and Pearl Jam released their debut album, 'Ten', Today in Music History.

One of the Twin Cities’ most influential rock bands, The Suburbs, will be releasing a new album this fall, entitled Tell Me All You Can About Your Broken Heart. This will be the third record the group has recorded since reuniting in 2013, having called it quits back in 1987.  Chan Poling, the band’s jovial…

Bully's 'Where To Start' rises to No. 1 this week, while Fiona Apple, Christine and the Queens, and Michael Stipe all make some big moves up the chart.

On August 20, Quiet Riot drummer Frankie Banali passed away after a battle with pancreatic cancer. Banali's passing inspired Mary Lucia to revisit the documentary, 'Quiet Riot: Well Now You're Here, There's No Way Back.'

Today is Women's Equality Day, commemorating the 1920 adoption of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which prohibits the states and the federal government from denying the right to vote on the basis of sex.

In 'Fangirls,' author Hannah Ewens circles around different ways that communities form around beloved musicians - from Beatlemania to the BTS Army.

Frankie Valli had a No. 1 hit with 'Grease'; Ottawa declared it 'Paul Anka Day'; Sonny Bono entered politics officially; Blur had their first U.K. No. 1 single; Seal scored a great hit with the help of Batman; and Shirley Manson was born, Today in Music History.