WatchThe Format play acoustic versions of songs from their new album, 'Boycott Heaven'Jill Riley • Jan 14, 2026The Format visited The Current ahead of the release of their new album, ‘Boycott Heaven,’ coming January 23.
Today In Music HistoryJan. 14 in Music History: David Bowie released 'Low' Jan 14, 2026Dave Grohl was born; David Bowie released his debut single "Can't Help Thinking About Me"; Elvis Presley performed his "Aloha from Hawaii" concert; The Sex Pistols played their last live gig at Winterland in San Francisco; and Diana Ross made her last appearance with The Supremes, Today in Music History.
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: T Bone BurnettJill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Jan 14, 2026For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that T Bone Burnett worked on would you like to hear?
Today In Music HistoryJan. 13 in Music History: Happy birthday to Wayne Coyne of Flaming Lips Jan 13, 2026Wayne Coyne was born, "The Twist" became the only single in the history of the charts to make it to No. 1 on two separate occasions; Bob Dylan started recording 'Bringing It All Back Home'; and "Folsom Prison Blues" was recorded live at Folsom Prison, Today in Music History.
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: Let's Get WeirdJill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Jan 13, 2026For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what psychedelic or experimental tracks would you like to hear?
Today In Music HistoryJan. 12 in Music History: Vampire Weekend released 'Contra' in the United States Jan 12, 2026Cynthia Robinson of Sly and The Family Stone was born, Alice Cooper released his third album, The Police had their first rehearsal, Maurice Gibb of The Bee Gees died, and Al Green was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Today in Music History.
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: Redhead RockJill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Jan 12, 2026For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from artists who are redheads would you like to hear?
News and InterviewsJonathan Bernstein, writer of the authorized biography of Justin Townes Earle, shares thoughts on the late singer-songwriterBill DeVille • Jan 11, 2026Bernstein spoke with The Current’s Bill DeVille ahead of the January 13 release of ‘What Do You Do When You're Lonesome: The Authorized Biography of Justin Townes Earle.’
In MemoriamBob Weir, guitarist and founding member of the Grateful Dead, has died at 78Felix Contreras • Jan 11, 2026For three decades with the Grateful Dead and three more after the group ended following the 1995 death of his bandmate Jerry Garcia, Weir helped build and sustain the band's legacy across generations.
Today In Music HistoryJan. 9 in Music History: Happy birthday to Bobby Z. of The Revolution Jan 9, 2026David Johansen of the New York Dolls was born, Charlie Watts decided to join The Rolling Stones, Lou Reed got married, and 'Bohemian Rhapsody' hit No. 1 in the U.K., Today in Music History.