This week's batch of new music features artists from around the USA, as well as two African artists and a transatlantic collaboration between a Rolling Stone and a Foo Fighter.

Arcade Fire have released a new original 45-minute song called "Memories of the Age of Anxiety" for the meditation/sleep app Headspace. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear for a meditative morning?

Meg Remy, the artist behind the acclaimed musical project U.S. Girls, is the author of a new memoir titled 'Begin By Telling.' Jay Gabler connected with Remy to talk about her powerful book and about what's next for U.S. Girls.

Legendary producers Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis are Musicheads Essential Artists.

What do Carmen Sandiego, Lauryn Hill, and Terry Gross have in common? They’re all among Dessa’s influences, according to her latest single. “Terry Gross” is part of Dessa’s “IDES” series of new tracks, and we’re proud to premiere the lyric video. The track is produced by Doomtree’s Paper Tiger and Lazerbeak along with Andy Thompson;…

The co-founder of yMusic and Bon Iver collaborator performs a quarantine concert from Eau Claire.

No new names on the chart this week, but of last week's new entries, Django Django had the best week - jumping from the #20 spot to #14.

Country legend Loretta Lynn is 89 today, and we want to take this opportunity to feature the women that have paved the way for country music and those they've inspired.

Minnesota’s Hard Rock Cafe has closed (again). After reportedly falling behind on rent, the international burger chain quietly closed its Mall of America location Jan. 15, a company spokesperson confirmed. It still had yet to reopen following the onset of the coronavirus pandemic. Hard Rock, known for its massive music memorabilia displays and collectors’ shirts…

St. Vincent's Annie Clark connects with Jade to talk about her upcoming album, Daddy's Home, the visual representations that have accompanied the eras of her discography, and putting together the band for her recent Saturday Night Live performance.