The Morning Show - with Jill Riley The Morning Show with Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala is on the air from 5 to 10 a.m. on weekdays. With occasional guests and the daily Coffee Break, you'll get what you need to start your day.
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: Outdoor MusicJill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • May 19, 2026For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from artists you want to see this summer would you like to hear?
Today In Music HistoryMay 18 in Music History: Feist released 'Let It Die' in Canada May 18, 2026Chris Cornell died; Ray Stevens enjoyed a short “streak” on the charts with a novelty song; Gary Busey played Buddy Holly in a popular film; the Ting Tings topped the British charts with “That's Not My Name”; and Devo co-founder Mark Mothersbaugh was born in Akron, Ohio, today in music history.
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: Music of AthensJill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • May 18, 2026For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from artists or bands with ties to Athens, Georgia, would you like to hear?
Today In Music HistoryMay 15 in Music History: Run-DMC released 'Raising Hell' May 15, 2026"Subterranean Homesick Blues" peaked at No. 39; Run-DMC released 'Raising Hell'; June Carter Cash passed away; Bob Dylan got his first top-40 hit; Paul met Linda; Crosby Stills Nash and Young had a chart-topping album; Blur's 'Parklife' began its lasting splash on the chart; and Brian Eno was born, Today in Music History.
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: Chamber PopJill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • May 15, 2026For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that could be considered chamber pop would you like to hear?
Today In Music HistoryMay 14 in Music History: Cocteau Twins released 'Milk & Kisses' in the U.S. May 14, 2026Dan Auerbach was born; Bo Diddley released his debut single; John Lennon and Paul McCartney appeared on NBC's 'The Tonight Show'; Brian Eno first heard Talking Heads; and B.B. King passed away, Today in Music History.
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: Happy Birthday, David ByrneJill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • May 14, 2026For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from the David Byrne universe would you like to hear?
News and InterviewsInterview: The Suburbs on A Pagan Ritual: Live at The Cabooze 1983, and upcoming showsJill Riley and Natalia Toledo • May 13, 2026The legendary Minneapolis band will celebrate the release of a new live album captured during a concert 43 years ago at the landmark music venue in Minneapolis.
News and InterviewsInterview: Cannons on new album 'Everything Glows,' touring with Bob Moses, and band member Paul Davis' recovery May 13, 2026Michelle Joy and Ryan Clapham of Los Angeles band Cannons stopped by The Current’s Morning Show and talked with host Jill Riley about their new album Everything Glows, touring with Bob Moses, and shared an updated on their band member Paul Davis.
Today In Music HistoryMay 13 in Music History: Happy birthday, Stevie Wonder May 13, 2026The Supremes scored their tenth chart-topping single; Led Zeppelin made their Hawaii debut; Yvonne Elliman had a hit from Saturday Night Fever; Elvis first appeared in Minnesota; and Stevie Wonder was born, today in music history.