For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that contain lyrics that could be part of an attention-getting road-safety message?

Jess Wolfe and Holly Laessig talk to The Current’s Riley about the 10th anniversary of Lucius’ breakthrough album, ‘Wildewoman.’

Caroline Polachek’s “Dang” reaches the Chart Show Hall of Fame after 10 weeks, while Mitski’s “My Love Mine All Mine” tops the chart at No. 1.

The Madison-based artist will perform her jazzy, bossa nova, and folk-style music at The Current’s upcoming Emerging Artists Showcase with Nolen Sellwood on Saturday, Jan. 20. 

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that are performed by or that reference the work of EGOTs?

Emerging singer-songwriter Sellwood, currently based in Duluth, has his eye on making folk music accessible, appealing, and relevant to a younger generation.

The Cactus Blossoms took the stage in Dan Patch Park at the Minnesota State Fair on MPR Day as the featured guests of Radio Heartland. Watch the full concert.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs by artists playing at this year’s Hinterland Music Festival do you want to hear?

Elton John won an Emmy Monday night, securing him a spot in the small group of people who have an EGOT — Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony.

Promising Twin Cities acts Clare Doyle, she’s green, Barlow, Laamar, ber, REIKI, and L.A. Buckner & BiG HOMiE took the stage on Friday night.