Coffee BreakCoffee Break: Female-Led PunkJill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Mar 11, 2026For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what femme and female-led punk songs would you like to hear?
Today In Music HistoryMarch 10 in Music History: Happy birthday to Edie Brickell Mar 10, 2026The Sex Pistols inked a six-day contract; Pearl Jam's bassist and drummer celebrate birthdays; Simon and Garfunkel recorded 'The Sound of Silence'; Pink Floyd released 'Dark Side of the Moon'; and Edie Brickell was born, Today in Music History.
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: Happy Birthday, Rick Rubin!Jill Riley, Nilufer Arsala and Lindsay Kimball • Mar 10, 2026For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs produced by Rick Rubin would you like to hear?
News and InterviewsInterview: Patti Smith shares about new memoir 'Bread of Angels,' and how to navigate grief with gratitudeJill Riley and Natalia Toledo • Mar 9, 2026Legendary artist Patti Smith spoke with host Jill Riley about her latest memoir, Bread of Angels, navigating grief with gratitude, and her upcoming event in Minneapolis.
Today In Music HistoryMarch 9 in Music History: Carole King enters the Songwriters Hall of Fame Mar 9, 2026Black Sabbath made their debut; REO Speedwagon had a No. 1 hit; U2 released 'The Joshua Tree'; The Clash had their only No. 1 U.K. hit with 'Should I Stay or Should I Go'; and Carole King was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame, Today in Music History.
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: Spring ForwardJill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Mar 9, 2026For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs related to clocks would you like to hear?
In MemoriamCountry Joe McDonald, anti-war singer who electrified Woodstock, dies at 84Willem Marx • Mar 8, 2026Country Joe and the Fish's best-known song, "I-Feel-Like-I'm-Fixin'-to-Die Rag," captured the growing anti-war sentiment of the Vietnam era.
The Local Show®Interview: VIAL get ferocious on new LP 'HELLHOUND'Diane • Mar 8, 2026VIAL’s third LP, HELLHOUND, is the Minneapolis punk trio’s most irresistibly vile work yet. Ferocity and anger collide musically as three unapologetic vocalists/instrumentalists roar against misogyny, betrayal, and inner angst.
Today In Music HistoryMarch 8 in Music History: Sasami's self-titled debut was released Mar 8, 2026The Small Faces broke up, Micky Dolenz was born, David Bowie made his TV debut, and Diana Ross emerged as a live act for the first time, Today in Music History.
Today In Music HistoryMarch 7 in Music History: Neko Case released 'Fox Confessor Brings the Flood' Mar 7, 2026Plus: 'Bridge Over Troubled Water' hit No. 1; "Dueling Banjos" got a gold record; David Bowie released his ninth studio album 'Young Americans'; George Michael was voted the sexiest musician; and Ernie Isley was born, Today in Music History.