In 2021, burnt out from the intensity of her early career, Rogers considered quitting music entirely. Instead, she took a detour — to Harvard Divinity School. Her new album is Don't Forget Me.

The Minnesota-based singer-songwriter discusses what inspired his 18th album and why he took a new approach to recording it. Parr will perform on Sunday, June 2, at Grand Old Day in St. Paul

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what Goth songs would you like to hear?

From Billie Eilish to Bad Bunny, JT to J.Lo, boygenius to Ice Spice, here they are: the home-run performances, the solid base hits and the outright whiffs.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs about flowers do you want to hear?

McDonald says that earlier in his career, he tended to avoid writing about himself directly in songs. He opens up about his life and career in the memoir, What a Fool Believes.

Friday night at the Amsterdam Bar & Hall in St. Paul, Pokey LaFarge and his band ignited the crowd during a generous and lively Microshow.

The band returned to Palace Theatre with musicianship and a comforting presence. Chicago-based Ratboys opened up.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which songs mentioning wolves would you like to hear?

The Album of the Week is Lives Outgrown by Beth Gibbons.