Songwriter, guitarist, and producer Cory Wong talked with The Current’s Morning Show about his recent live album, multiple collaborations, hosting a podcast, and the MODE by Flickr photography festival.

The Hollywood Reporter ran a choice advertisement; Elvis made his first appearance on 'The Ed Sullivan Show'; Sam and Dave released 'Soul Man'; New Kids on the Block topped a couple of charts; Krist Novoselic had a mishap on MTV; Coolio had a No. 1 single; and John Lennon released 'Imagine,' Today in Music History.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs related to going back to school would you like to hear?

Eddie Cochran signed with Liberty Records; 'Monster Mash' entered the singles charts; Marvin Gaye had an iconic No. 1 hit; Peter Gabriel released his fourth studio album; Bon Jovi went to No. 1 in a blaze of glory; Patsy Cline and Neko Case were born, Today in Music History.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from bands influenced by The Strokes would you like to hear?

Not many bands can pull off an eight-minute rocker at the Tiny Desk. Chicago's finest lean into its excellent guitar playing, poignant lyrics and a sturdy, Midwestern sensibility.

Chrissie Hynde was born; Led Zeppelin made their live debut as 'The New Yardbirds'; David Bowie and Mick Jagger were at No. 1; Michael Jackson reunited with The Jackson 5, and Keith Moon passed away, Today in Music History.

The Cranberries' Dolores O'Riordan was born; Eric Clapton helped out The Beatles; James Brown retired; Fleetwood Mac hit to the top of the charts for the first time; and Joan Jett sang an important anthem, Today in Music History.

The Beatles topped the charts; RHCP picked a guitarist; R.E.M. swept the VMA's; and the one and only Freddie Mercury was born, Today in Music History.

Out Friday, Sept. 4, exclusively as part of Bandcamp Friday, the eight-track digital mixtape features artists on the Sub Pop roster covering classic songs by Minnesota artists, such as Prince, Hippo Campus, the Replacements, and more.