The oral history ‘The Gospel of the Hold Steady: How a Resurrection Really Feels’ is out now via Akashic Books.

New Minnesota music from REIKI, Mae Simpson, Mike Kota, Ivers, and more.

Visit the Minnesota Public Radio booth throughout the fair for events featuring Lady Midnight, Aby Wolf, Faith Boblett, Kiss the Tiger, Colin Bracewell, Dad Bod, Laamar, Sophia Eris and many more.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which songs about neighbors and community do you want to hear?

“I think there's sort of a balance of like, acknowledging the storm looming, and also leaning into a little bit of the hedonism," Dessa says about the metaphor in the album’s lede single.

The night of outdoor live music took place at Bauhaus Brew Labs in northeast Minneapolis. Local singer-songwriter Mike Kota opened up the show.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which songs that give you that “tingly little feeling” do you want to hear?

Pink, it’s the color of the summer and the title of Lizzo’s pop song that kicks off the soundtrack.

The Brooklyn band performed Thursday in Minneapolis with Abby Jeanne as the opening act.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which songs about extraterrestrial life do you want to hear?