The Morning Show - with Jill RileyClassic and contemporary instrumentalsAnna Weggel and Jill Riley • Jan 24, 2022For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break in honor of Don Wilson of The Ventures, what classic and contemporary instrumentals do you want to hear?
In MemoriamDon Wilson, cofounder of the instrumental guitar group The Ventures, dies at age 88The Associated Press • Jan 23, 2022Wilson played rythim guitar for The Ventures, which with over 100 million records sold, was the best-selling instrumental band of all time.
News and InterviewsPhotos: The Current's 17th Anniversary PartyJay Gabler • Jan 23, 2022Low Cut Connie, Jade Bird, Kiss the Tiger, and Miloe delivered transporting performances at The Current’s 17th Anniversary Party.
In MemoriamTom Smith, founding member of noise band To Live and Shave in L.A., has died at 65Marc Masters • Jan 22, 2022The prolific artist was a mentor to generations of experimental musicians.
In MemoriamFrom hairdresser to L.A. lounge icon, Marty Roberts is remembered as a musical idolJason Fuller, Amy Isackson and Christopher Intagliata • Jan 22, 2022After performing six nights a week for four decades, LA musician Marty Roberts has died. He was half of the husband-and-wife duo Marty and Elayne.
The Morning Show - with Jill RileyTheatrical Rock for Meat LoafAnna Weggel and Jill Riley • Jan 21, 2022The incomparable Meat Loaf has died at the age of 74. What better way to honor him than a theatrical rock Coffee Break? Let us know what songs you’d like to hear that have a dramatic, anthemic, theatrical sound.
News and InterviewsAdele postpones Vegas show in tearful post, saying half of her team is out with COVIDJonathan Franklin • Jan 21, 2022Weekends with Adele was originally scheduled to run from Jan. 21 to April 16. The singer announced that the Las Vegas residency was postponed due to COVID issues.
WatchWatch the video for Aoife O'Donovan's 'Passengers'Luke Taylor • Jan 20, 2022The track features lead guitar and backing vocals by Madison Cunningham, and it’s from O’Donovan’s new album, ‘Age of Apathy,’ out Friday, January 21.
News and InterviewsReview: 'Jagged' Alanis Morissette documentaryJay Gabler • Jan 20, 2022'Jagged,' a new documentary that’s part of the Music Box series on HBO Max, takes viewers inside the era when Alanis Morissette became a megastar.
In MemoriamTabla player Badal Roy, known for his cutting-edge jazz collaborations, dies at 82Brad Farberman • Jan 20, 2022The tabla player worked with trailblazing collaborators including Miles Davis and Ornette Coleman.