Johansen, a pioneer in punk music who found solo success under the moniker Buster Poindexter, died on Friday. His family announced last month that he had been in treatment for advanced stage cancer.

The Twin Cities-based acts performed for soccer and music fans alike at Minnesota United FC’s third annual Bangers-Only Ball, on Thursday, Feb. 27, at First Avenue.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what 2025 BRIT Award-nominated artists would you like to hear?

Our Classic Americana pick this week celebrates Chicago-based bluesman J.B. Lenoir, an artist who spoke out for Civil Rights in his songs.

Heath Henjum, a steadfast member of several Twin Cities rock groups, has died. Over the past three decades, he played with the Hopefuls, the Beatifics, Vicious Vicious, Little Man, and several other groups.

Minnesota artist Ber’s latest single takes the cool spot at No. 1 in the chart this week as Brigitte Calls Me Baby enjoy another Chart Show Hall of Fame induction after 10 weeks with “Too Easy.”

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that inspired a dance of some sort would you like to hear?

The Minneapolis-based jazz and punk artist performs with BCE Trio at Berlin on March 3.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from hip-hop pioneers would you like to hear?

Hear groundbreaking songs from Black musicians and learn more about their history and influence all month long.