Tonight at 7 pm is the #MeTooMPLS album release on #MeTooMPLS.com. It is a virtual, streaming live performance from Minnesota-based artists aiming to create songs to raise Minnesota women's voices, support sexual assault survivors, and raise funds for Planned Parenthood. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, sit back and listen to some of these amazing artists fighting the good fight.

BrownMark, bassist in the Revolution, was one of Prince's most valued musical collaborators during perhaps the most remarkable half-decade of a remarkable career. Now, BrownMark shares his story in a new memoir.

James Hendrix arrived in England and legally changed his name to Jimi; the Association had a No. 1 hit to cherish; Bobby McFerrin scored the first a cappella No. 1 single; Nirvana released 'Nevermind'; Mumford and Sons released 'Babel'; and Merseybeat bandleader Gerry Marsden was born in Liverpool, Today in Music History.

A red star for the late George Floyd now adorns the outside of First Avenue, a permanent addition after mourners added a star there this past summer. The new star comes as part of a partial repainting across the venue’s face; a giant gold star marking the club’s 50th anniversary has also been added, and…

Sylvan Esso debuts on the chart at #12 ahead of the release of their new album and new tracks from Gorillaz and Janelle Monae land at #15 and #16.

The festival has now announced that its spring 2021 event will be at least partially virtual. At the same time, SXSW hasn't entirely given up hope that a live-in-person option could be part of the mix. 'SXSW is working with the City of Austin and public health authorities on plans for a physical event in 2021.'

Thousands of people are expected to gather outside the Supreme court today to pay their respects to Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who served on the nation's highest court for 27 years, fighting for gender equality and racial justice. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what feminist icons - past and present - do you want to hear?

Ray Charles was born; Buddy Holly and the Crickets had a hit with 'That'll Be The Day'; a widely believed story about Paul McCartney was dead started in DeKalb, Ill.; Neil Young was honored at the Americana Awards in Nashville; and Bruce Springsteen was born, Today in Music History.

BrownMark, bass player for the Revolution, is the author of a new memoir titled 'My Life in the Purple Kingdom.' Local Show host Andrea Swensson interviewed the artist about the book, his relationship with Prince, and his reflections on the need for racial justice.

Ron Gallo joins Jade for a virtual session to play a few songs from his 2021 record Peacemeal, and to talk about the new levels of honesty they've found from people during quarantine.