The Morning Show - with Jill RileyCoffee Break: Chicago soul musicJill Riley and Luke Taylor • Feb 7, 2022For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear by artists from the Chicago soul-music scene?
In MemoriamSyl Johnson, Chicago soul singer widely sampled in hip-hop, is dead at 85Hazel Cills • Feb 6, 2022The singer's 1968 hit "Different Strokes" became a popular hip-hop sample used by artists like Wu-Tang Clan, Public Enemy and Kanye West.
In MemoriamLata Mangeshkar, the sweetheart of Bollywood, dies at 92Anastasia Tsioulcas • Feb 6, 2022She was one of the most famous and beloved playback singers. She recorded songs used in movie soundtracks, which generations of actresses would then lip-sync onscreen.
News and InterviewsInterview: Sound of Blackness's "Time For Reparations" nominated for NCAAP Image AwardDiane • Feb 5, 2022Gary Hines speaks on reparations and Sounds of Blackness’s recent NCAAP Image Award nomination.
News and InterviewsInterview: Liam Gallagher on new solo album, Oasis rumorsJill Riley • Feb 4, 2022Liam Gallagher spoke with The Current Morning Show host Jill Riley this week. They discussed the former Oasis vocalist’s latest solo album, C'mon, You Know, due out May 27.
The Morning Show - with Jill RileyCoffee Break: Producer takeoverAnna Weggel and Jill Riley • Feb 4, 2022 For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, sit back and relax as producer Anna takes you on a musical journey!
Discover MusicNew songs by Lucy Dacus, Arlo Parks, Calexico and moreJade • Feb 3, 2022This week brings a surprise new single from Lucy Dacus, as well as new songs from Arlo Parks, Calexico, and Tank and the Bangas. Plus, discover Samm Henshaw and hear the latest from the Mason Jennings-helmed project, Painted Shield.
The Morning Show - with Jill RileyCoffee Break: A taste of HinterlandAnna Weggel and Jill Riley • Feb 3, 2022For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear from acts playing this year’s Hinterland Music Festival?
Rock and Roll Book ClubBillie Holiday's classic autobiography brims with lifeJay Gabler • Feb 3, 2022In honor of Black History Month, we’re revisiting 'Lady Sings the Blues,' the autobiography Billie Holiday wrote with William Dufty in 1956.
Chart ShowThe Chart Show: High tide for Beach House Feb 3, 2022We’re still a few weeks out from the release of the latest record from Baltimore dream-pop act Beach House, but voters quickly rallied and brought the album’s title track to the top of the chart.