Payne, who came to fame as a teen in the massively popular British boy band One Direction, died in Buenos Aires after falling from his hotel balcony, according to reporting by the Associated Press.

The British band hasn't had a chart-topping album in a decade, but it pulled out all the stops to promote its latest, Moon Music, including selling more than a dozen different versions of the album.

So for today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs would sound great on the Lynx’s home court victory dance playlist?

Coming in November, the 25th anniversary of the Sound Unseen Film and Music Festival will feature events at venues across the Twin Cities. Festival director Jim Brunzell joined The Current Morning Show host Jill Riley to discuss this year’s lineup and featured events.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from your favorite EPs would you like to hear?

The North Carolina singer-songwriter brought a full-band experience to Minneapolis on Saturday, Oct. 12, to play songs from his latest album, ‘Manning Fireworks.’

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from artists with Native or Indigenous heritage would you like to hear?

The lead vocalist of the Chicago-based band describes where the band got their name, giving some background on their trajectory so far.

Lisa Marie Presley, the only child of Elvis Presley, was working on a memoir when she died in 2023. Now, her daughter Riley Keough, has finished and published From Here to the Great Unknown.

The second Friday of the Minnesota State Fair is MPR Day, and this past August, the day’s programming included live music presented by The Current and Radio Heartland. This year’s MPR Day lineup featured music by Minnesota artists The Twins of Franklin, FènixDion and Nur-D.