Current Classics Episode 18 Features Alabama Shakes, Foo Fighters, Chrissie Hynde, The Decemberists, The Bots & More…

About the Author

Jim Villanueva began his radio/syndication career on the switchboard at 95.5 KLOS/Los Angeles before managing the station's music research department and assisting in the programming department. In 1992, Jim jumped to Global Satellite Network where for 5 years he wrote, produced and booked Rockline, helped write and produce Powercuts, Headsets and Modern Rock Live and countless one-off specials and interviewed the biggest names in rock. In 1997, Jim joined the Album Network broadcast department where he helped write and produce numerous syndicated radio programs, conducted over 250 artist interviews for the new Know-It-All show prep service, wrote feature articles for the Album Network magazine and covered music events including the Grammys and AMAs, etc. In 1999, Jim rejoined 95.5 KLOS for a 3-year run as Music Director. In 2002, Jim formed his own syndication company (LHM Productions) with legendary FM DJ Jim Ladd and partners Maria Laing and John Valenzuela. The group produced nationally syndicated radio specials and a monthly series called The Profiles featuring music by and in-depth interviews with legendary artists. Changing the company name to Current Classics Productions, Jim wrote, produced and distributed Current Classics, a weekly 60-minute syndicated program featuring "Current" releases from the biggest names in "Classic" rock and wrote and produced scores more radio specials. From 2004-2014, Jim served as West Coast Music Writer/Reporter for Dial Global (now WestwoodOne), writing daily music news and artist profiles, providing audio from music, movie and TV stars for the company's daily show prep service and covering music, movie and TV events, including the Emmys, Grammys, Oscars, etc. Jim has covered major music festivals, including Coachella, Stagecoach and Outside Lands, interviewing current and classic acts. Currently, Jim hosts his weekly Current Classics podcast, featuring new music from Current AND Classic artists. https://www.facebook.com/currentclassics https://twitter.com/CurrentClassics https://instagram.com/currentclassics22/ Email:CurrentClassics22@gmail.com