The expressive singer made just three albums, including his 1995 debut, Brown Sugar, but retreated from the public after each. He had been battling cancer, according to a statement from his family.

D’Angelo, the Grammy-winning R&B singer recognized by his raspy yet smooth voice and for garnering mainstream attention with the shirtless “Untitled (How Does It Feel)” music video, has died. He was 51.

The Everly Brothers had their first No. 1; Michael Jackson had his first solo No. 1 hit; Def Leppard broke sales records; Leonard Bernstein passed away; Cyndi Lauper releases a solo album, Eric Clapton got caught speeding; and musician, producer and professor Thomas Dolby was born in London, Today in Music History.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what New Wave or Synth-pop songs would you like to hear?

The Icelandic jazz and pop singer shared a magical night in Minneapolis on her A Matter of Time Tour stop on Saturday, Oct. 11.

The New Zealand-based pop singer and songrwriter put on the first of two nights in Minneapolis on Saturday, Oct. 11.

Don Everly had to cancel a U.K. tour; Muse took legal action against Celine Dion; Ronald Isley owed back taxes; Ringo Starr finally called a halt to fan mail; and Paul Simon was born, Today in Music History.

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

This playlist features picks from Winona LaDuke, Annie Humphrey, Jaida Grey Eagle, and members of The Current staff.

Hear all 10 artists featured on our October Scouting Report, highlighting discoverable local artists with new music. This month’s list includes Lily Blue, clovers daughter, Amateur, Dream Colors, Bright Young Things and more. Also, catch a brand new release from hip-hop favorite Juice Lord, and more!