Emerging singer-songwriter Sellwood, currently based in Duluth, has his eye on making folk music accessible, appealing, and relevant to a younger generation.

The Cactus Blossoms took the stage in Dan Patch Park at the Minnesota State Fair on MPR Day as the featured guests of Radio Heartland. Watch the full concert.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs by artists playing at this year’s Hinterland Music Festival do you want to hear?

Susanna Hoffs of The Bangles was born, The Rolling Stones put out their first EP, and Jimi Hendrix couldn't pay his bill, Today in Music History.

Elton John won an Emmy Monday night, securing him a spot in the small group of people who have an EGOT — Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony.

Promising Twin Cities acts Clare Doyle, she’s green, Barlow, Laamar, ber, REIKI, and L.A. Buckner & BiG HOMiE took the stage on Friday night.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that mention “cold” do you want to hear?

Sade was born, Bob Bogle was born, Sid Vicious took a tumble, Paul McCartney went to jail, Radiohead underestimated their fan power, and Tina Turner set attendance records at a live show, Today in Music History.

Dolores O'Riordan passed away; The Rolling Stones were forced to change the lyrics of "Let's Spend The Night Together" to "Let's Spend Some Time Together" when appearing on The Ed Sullivan Show; Led Zeppelin's 'Black Dog' made its debut on the U.S. singles chart; and The Who had their first hit when they released "I Can't Explain" in the UK, Today in Music History.

Our Album of the Week is Pick-Up Full Of Pink Carnations by The Vaccines.