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November 03, 2021

With his brothers Charlie and Robert, the multi-instrumentalist helped define R&B's sound in the 1970s and '80s, bringing a distinct flavor of synth-heavy electro-funk.

Ronnie Wilson, co-founder of R&B group The Gap Band, has died at 73

Ronnie Wilson, co-founder of R&B group The Gap Band, has died at 73

Hazel Cills • Nov 3, 2021

With his brothers Charlie and Robert, the multi-instrumentalist helped define R&B's sound in the 1970s and '80s, bringing a distinct flavor of synth-heavy electro-funk.

The Chart Show: "Chaise Lounge" Headed Toward Hall of Fame

The Chart Show: "Chaise Lounge" Headed Toward Hall of Fame

Nov 3, 2021

The first single from Isle of Wight duo, Wet Leg, is only one week away from entering The Current Chart Show’s Hall of Fame, not too shabby for a band that hasn’t released an album or toured in the US.

Paul McCartney knew he'd never top The Beatles — and that's just fine with him

Paul McCartney knew he'd never top The Beatles — and that's just fine with him

Terry Gross • Nov 3, 2021

The forthcoming documentary Get Back revisits The Beatles final days together. McCartney says he took the band's breakup hard: "It was quite difficult, because I didn't know what to do at all."

Coffee Break: Let's be still

Coffee Break: Let's be still

Anna Weggel and Jill Riley • Nov 3, 2021

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what calming, soothing, cozy songs would you like to hear?

Today in Music History: Happy Birthday, Courtney Barnett

Today in Music History: Happy Birthday, Courtney Barnett

Nov 3, 2021

Courtney Barnett was born; Sun Records released a hit for Jerry Lee Lewis; the Beatles recorded 'Michelle'; the soundtrack to 'Miami Vice' topped the U.S. charts; Vanilla Ice had the first rap song to top the U.S. singles chart; and Adam Ant was born in London, Today in Music History.

Coffee Break: Election Day

Coffee Break: Election Day

Anna Weggel and Jill Riley • Nov 2, 2021

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear for Election Day?

Spoon frontman Britt Daniel details new single "The Hardest Cut"

Spoon frontman Britt Daniel details new single "The Hardest Cut"

Jill Riley • Nov 2, 2021

Spoon will release its 10th album, Lucifer on the Sofa, on February 11, 2022.

Jazz guitarist Pat Martino, a virtuoso twice over, dies at 77

Jazz guitarist Pat Martino, a virtuoso twice over, dies at 77

Shaun Brady • Nov 2, 2021

The lauded guitarist's career spanned nearly six decades, beginning with an auspicious education in Pennsylvania from a teacher of John Coltrane.

Interview: Wet Leg's Rhian Teasdale and Hester Chambers just want to have fun

Jill Riley • Nov 2, 2021

The Isle of Wight Duo frequently revisit the topic of “fun” when making decisions about the band. Wet Leg’s Rhian Teasdale explained to Jill Riley, "Is it fun? Yes. Okay, let's do this. Is it not fun? Okay, let's try and do less of that."

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Coffee Break: Template

Anna Weggel and Jill Riley • Nov 1, 2021

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