Samples, psychedelia, hip hop and all-out rock are on the table this week as we serve six new tracks for you to discover.

For today's Coffee Break we want to celebrate the early figures of the outlaw country movement like Willie Nelson, and those that have continued the attitude and the spirit of outlaw country into modern day times. Who should we play?

The latest book in a fascinating series spotlights Solange, whose life and art have inspired so many - including author Stephanie Phillips, a musician herself.

Regal Anton-Chavez Francis Bragg, a Minneapolis musician and producer who worked under the name Regal the Rare, has died at age 29. His stepfather Jellybean Johnson shared the news in social media statements, writing, “Fly free son.” No cause of death was provided; a memorial celebration is planned this Saturday, May 1 at Winterland Studios…

Despite the fact that Bob Dylan's rootsy recordings with the Band weren't officially released until several years after they were tracked, they number among Dylan's most influential...and with Dylan, that's really saying something.

Jon Batiste, fresh off his Oscar win for Best Original Score, continues to lock in the #2 spot.

Mary Lucia talks about 'Pretend We're Dead,' a documentary about the Los Angeles rock and roll band, L7. It's currently available for streaming on Amazon Prime Video and other platforms.

Starting today, the Minneapolis Institute of Art will be presenting a virtual version of their annual floral celebration 'Art in Bloom'. Which songs about flowers do you want to hear for today's 9:30 Coffee Break?

The first and finest studio statement of Bob Dylan's gospel years, 'Slow Train Coming' brings Muscle Shoals sheen to a set of songs that glow with power and purpose.

One of Bob Dylan's most atmospheric albums, 'Desire' features the swooping violin of Scarlet Rivera and the electrifying protest song 'Hurricane' as well as 'Sara,' one of the most nakedly autobiographical compositions in Dylan's entire catalog.