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The Morning Show - with Jill Riley

Coffee Break: British Invasion - Third Wave -

Coffee Break: British Invasion - Third Wave

by Anna Weggel and Jill Riley

November 12, 2021

Amy Winehouse performs at London's Music of Black Origin Awards in 2007.
Amy Winehouse performs at London's Music of Black Origin Awards in 2007.Jo Hale/Getty Images

This week on the morning show we're bringing you a British invasion of sorts — each day Jill will talk to a different musician including Johnny Marr of The Smiths, Tears for Fears, Wet Leg, Dave Gahan of Depeche Mode and the one and only Sting.

And each day at 9:30, we’ll take you on a journey through the history of British music.

So for today’s Coffee Break, what British bands do you want to hear from the 2000s and on?


Respond with your song ideas in the comments below.

Have an idea for a Coffee Break topic? Submit your idea for a future theme and browse past Coffee Breaks in our archive.

Songs played:

Amy Winehouse - Rehab

M.I.A. - Paper Planes

The Ting Tings - That's Not My Name

London Grammar - Strong

The Joy Formidable - Whirring

Taio Cruz - Dynamite

Sam Smith - I'm Not The Only One