Brooklyn-based songwriter and producer Cautious Clay joins The Current to play a few tracks from his upcoming record, Deadpan Love. Hear his conversation with Zeke about what makes a great taco, how Disney's Aladdin got him interested in music, and the contrasting hot and cold energies on his new record.

It's been a scorcher of a week here in Minnesota, so for today's 9:30 Coffee Break were going to relish in the 90 degree weather by playing your favorite tracks from the 1990s.

Independent music shops and supporters are rearing up for Record Store Day, which arrives on June 12 this year with the first of two drops. Record Store Day kicked off in 2008 to support small-scale record stores across the United States and spotlight their role in local music communities. Today, the internationally celebrated holiday draws…

Listen to 'Good Times: The Evolution of Black Music,' a weekly show throughout the month of June, spotlighting the many genres and artists that make up the Black Music experience. Episode 1, inspired by Prince, covers the Minneapolis sound.

Though he didn't celebrate holidays, it's hard not to think about Prince on the anniversary of his birth. For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, which tracks do you want to hear that evoke the Minneapolis Sound?

Tight pop hooks and the guitar driven sound Japanese Breakfast mastered on their first two releases anchor the album as it finds it's way into vast aural worlds.

This week on Teenage Kicks, Jim McGuinn talks to Hugo Burnham, the drummer of Gang of Four, who recently released the vault box set, 77-81. Watch and listen to Jim's interview with Hugo about the history of Gang of Four, what they're up to now, and about Hugo's work as a professor.

Fresh off the release of her new record, 'Head of Roses,' Flock of Dimes' Jenn Wasner joins The Current to talk about the self exploration of songwriting, recording the new record with her close pal Nick Sanborn of Sylvan Esso, and the value of personal community in making art. Plus, hear performances of tracks from the new record--filmed in Joshua Tree, California with Meg Duffy of Hand Habits.

British alt-rockers Wolf Alice join The Current for a virtual session, and play songs from their new record, Blue Weekend. Ellie and Joff catch up with The Current's Jill Riley about recording the album without tight timelines, playing this year's Glastonbury Festival, and more.

For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear for this heat wave?