New tracks from Oceanographer, Student 1, Lazy Scorcese, and more.

Ian Hunter was born; Elvis Presley graduated from high school; Aretha Franklin got big respect on the singles chart; Fine Young Cannibals had the No. 1 album in the U.S.; and Curtis Mayfield was born, today in music history.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from artists in the LGBTQIA+ community would you like to hear?

Grand Old Day took over Grand Avenue in St. Paul on Sunday, June 1. The day’s musical performers included the Cactus Blossoms, Them Coulee Boys, Yonder, and FènixDion.

The Totally Gross National Party, an annual gathering of some of the most musically adventurous artists in the Twin Cities and beyond, hit Icehouse in Minneapolis on Saturday, May 31.

Charlie Watts was born; Ray Charles had a No. 1 hit with a country ballad; the Stones made their U.S. television debut; Macca held two No. 1 chart positions; Prince played his first U.K. gig; Donna Summer started a three-week run at No. 1 with "Hot Stuff," Today in Music History.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs about or related to gardening would you like to hear?

The Stones kicked off their biggest U.S. tour to date; Prince and the Revolution had a No. 1 album; Vampire Weekend went to No. 1 in the album charts; Jack White got married in an exotic location; and Brandi Carlile was born, today in music history.

Filming began on the Monkees’ first TV series; the BBC announced a ban on the Sex Pistols' "God Save The Queen"; “The Theme From M*A*S*H* (Suicide Is Painless)” was at No. 1; D.M.C. was born; and “Funkytown” hit No. 1, today in music history.

Pride Weekend and the weeks leading up are loaded with excitement. Make the most of Pride Month with our list of over 30 live music events in the Twin Cities.