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.
Today In Music HistoryNov. 2 in Music History: Rage Against the Machine released 'The Battle of Los Angeles' Nov 2, 2026k.d. lang was born; Fats Domino and his bandmates were injured when their concert turned riot; Peter Paul and Mary topped the album charts; Stevie Wonder chalked up his ninth No. 1 single; Taylor Hawkins appeared on a Foo Fighters album for the first time; Creedence Clearwater Revival released their third studio album; and Adele went No. 1 with 'Hello', Today in Music History.
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: MilwaukeeNilufer Arsala and Jill Riley • Nov 2, 2026For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that mention Milwaukee OR bands from Milwaukee would you like to hear?
Today In Music HistoryOct. 30 in Music History: Happy birthday to Grace Slick Oct 30, 2026George Michael released 'Faith''; Jam Master Jay was killed; Roy Orbison's 'Oh, Pretty Woman' went Gold; Pink Floyd released 'Meddle' in the U.S.; Australia's Men at Work had their first U.S. No. 1 hit; and Black Sabbath performed on Late Night with David Letterman, their first TV appearance after a 22-year gap, Today in Music History.
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: Biggest FearsNilufer Arsala and Jill Riley • Oct 30, 2026For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that describe your biggest fears would you like to hear?
News and InterviewsInterview: Koo Koo on their new covers album, 'Koovers'Jill Riley and Natalia Toledo • Oct 29, 2026Bryan Atchison and Neil Olstad of Koo Koo stopped by The Current’s Morning Show to share more about their upcoming tours, and their brand new (and first) album of covers, Koovers.
Today In Music HistoryOct. 29 in Music History: The War on Drugs released 'I Don't Live Here Anymore' Oct 29, 2026Neil Diamond got a Gold Record; Dolly and Kenny sang of islands in the stream; the Stone Roses split up; U2 performed on Letterman; 'The Dark Side Of The Moon' broke chart records; and Frankie Goes to Hollywood released their debut album, Today in Music History.
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: CostumesNilufer Arsala and Jill Riley • Oct 29, 2026For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that could be costumes would you like to hear?
News and InterviewsInterview: New Constellations on "Hot Blooded" and the band's slow, but steady riseJill Riley and Natalia Toledo • Oct 28, 2026Portland dream pop duo New Constellations — comprised of Josh Smith and Harlee Case — spoke with The Current’s Morning Show from their touring van about their slow and steady rise to fame with their song “Hot Blooded,” how they met, and building a business with friends and family.
Today In Music HistoryOct. 28 in Music History: Florence and the Machine released 'Ceremonials' Oct 28, 2026Buddy Holly made his last major TV appearance; the first night of the T.A.M.I. show took place; Bill Berry retired from R.E.M.; the Sex Pistols' one and only studio album was released in the U.S.; Janet Jackson's Minneapolis-produced 'Rhythm Nation 1814' hit No. 1 in the album charts; and Jamie xx was born, Today in Music History.
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: Public Radio Music Day! Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Oct 28, 2026For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that sound like home would you like to hear?
