Kerry Alexander and Chris Hoge (Bad Bad Hats) and Elana Carroll (Party Nails) talk about the formation of a new supergroup. Megasound is The Local Show’s Artist of the Month for August 2026.

Frank Beard, the drummer for ZZ Top, has died at 77. He passed away Tuesday at his ranch in Richmond, Texas, with family by his side.

Mick Jagger got hurt making a film; Diana Ross had her second No. 1 single; the Police made their live debut; Kanye made an impassioned anti-discrimination speech; the Beatles' classic lineup made its debut; Clairo was born, and Chic went No. 1, Today in Music History.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from couples that are in the same band or have released music together would you like to hear?

Belinda Carlisle and Phoebe Bridgers were born; Elvis released his first No. 1 hit; Beatle-style haircuts allegedly wreaked havoc on Glasgow pool-filtration systems; the Woodstock festival concluded; Nirvana shot the video for 'Smells Like Teen Spirit'; and the late guitarist/keyboardist Jay Bennett parted ways with Wilco, Today in Music History.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what song that uses a sample, is a cover, or has been remixed would you like to hear?

Jerry Wexler passed away; The Beatles thought it best to say goodbye to Pete; Sonny & Cher had a hit with 'I Got You, Babe'; Michael Jackson secured the rights to the Beatles' back catalogue; Foo Fighters made their TV debut; and David Crosby was born, Today in Music History.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that feature a piano would you like to hear?

Check out the Top 10 voted on The Chart Show this week.

Nashville-based singer-songwriter Alex Lambert talked with host Jill Riley about finding his sound in Nashville, gardening, and performing at The Current Happy Hour Series in Two Harbors.