In an unintended twist, this installment of Here Comes a Regular is probably Koerner’s last interview. We met at Palmer’s Bar on Monday, Jan. 15, 2024.

Joining Kacey Musgraves in the Chart Show Hall of Fame inductions this week are Bristol band IDLES, whose latest single, “POP POP POP,” has also enjoyed 10 weeks of votes. 

Train bassist and founding member Charlie Colin has died at 58. Colin's sister confirmed the musician's death Wednesday to the Associated Press.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that mention pennies or good or bad luck do you want to hear?

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.