The first single from '30,' Adele's new album due out Nov. 19, is an achingly honest and hopeful ballad that acknowledges internal demons while calling for tender patience.

The colorful singer behind viral hit "Photo ID" is releasing her debut album, Juno. Using music to navigate struggles with sobriety, Wolf talks about vulnerability and creating to release feelings.

This week, check out new cover tracks from Depeche Mode's Dave Gahan and from Cat Power, and discover the latest by Band of Horses and by serpentwithfeet, plus a cool collaboration between James Blake and SZA. And listen to new Minnesota duo Durry's song that's lighting up TikTok.

Another rare gem from the storied vault has arrived.

Music always pushes the boundaries and has even helped to break down racial barriers. For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what bands with groundbreaking diversity do you want to hear?

In his history of what its practitioners often said should be called 'reality rap' (rather than 'gangsta rap'), Eric Harvey draws connections to the simultaneously burgeoning field of reality TV.

Wet Leg has staying power for a second week holding on to the #1 spot on the Current's Chart Show, and Lizzo & Cardi B hold on in the top 5. Brandi Carlile has just released her new album and this week enters our Chart Show Hall of Fame alongside Duluth, MN native Charlie Parr.

Nashville has long been associated with country music. But a museum devoted to African-American music, which opened earlier this year, sets the record straight about the city's diversity.

This week, Mary Lucia has something for those fascinated by the history of Minneapolis: 'Return To Skid Row,' a Twin Cities PBS Original production. 'It may have been unsavory,' Mary says, 'but it was nonetheless a community of people.'

Today is Paul Simon's 80th birthday! For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what bands from Paul Simon do you want to hear?