Baby Consuelo
Thursday, September 21st, 3pm - 6pm
on
Scott Williams's show
Baby Consuelo was the visceral and irrepressible teenage force at the front of the legendary Brazilian band/commune/futbal club Novos Baianos (the New Bahians), whose 1972 LP Acabou Chorare continues to exert outsized influence on Brazilian music. After the band's breakup in 1979, she embarked on a hugely successful solo career in MPB and pop, eventually changing her stage name to Baby do Brasil. She performs at City Winery on Saturday September 23, and will chat with Scott about her amazing career on Thursday September 21.
Bob chats with Lawrence Gowan of STYX and much, much more!!
Thursday, September 21st, 10pm - 3am
on
Bob Barth's One Night Stand
(on Sheena's Jungle Room Stream)
On this week's show: Lawrence Gowan of the legendary band STYX joins Bob on the show tonight to discuss their latest tour. Then Artistic Director of the La Jolla Playhouse, Christopher Ashley drops in to talk about his powerful new Directorial effort THE UNTITLED UNAUTHORIZED HUNTER S THOMPSON MUSICAL. It's a busy week of theatre as we check out two more moving pieces, THE SOUND INSIDE at the Pasadena Playhouse and EVERY BRILLIANT THING at the Geffen Playhouse in Westwood. Finally we are off to the Forum to Sing A Song, All Night Long as this mind blowing double bill of EARTH WIND & FIRE and LIONEL RICHIE play their final date with friends and family in attendance. September 21st at 7pm-mid PT, 10pm - 3am ET.
Put The Needle on the X-Men
Friday, September 22nd, 7pm - 8pm
on
Put The Needle On The Record with Billy Jam
Legendary NYC DJs Rob Swift, Mista Sinista and Dr. Butcher of the
X-Men/X-ecutioners fame discuss their role in in turntablist and hip-hop
history in a sit down interview with Billy Jam for Put The Needle On The
Record - Friday September 22nd on WFMU
Lewsberg
Friday, September 22nd, 9pm - Midnight
on
Burn It Down! with Nate K.
Holland's loveliest export since the tulip, Lewsberg brings its Velvets-inspired minimalism and deadpan delivery to WFMU for a live session on Burn It Down! with Nate K. On the heels of a brand new album on 12XU, Out and About, the acclaimed combo is embarking on its first ever tour of the US and will be at Union Pool on Wednesday, September 20. Nate the K. is honored to have them on the show. Be there for the history!
Gaye Su Akyol: Turkish Music Reimagined Saturday, September 23rd, 9am - 11am
on
Transpacific Sound Paradise with Rob Weisberg
Gaye Su Akyol is a charismatic musician and visual artist from Istanbul. Her distinctive sound is influenced by traditional and popular Turkish music, psychedelia, surf rock and more. Her lyrics are metaphorical, often obliquely critical. The Guardian called her a "glittering, poetic presence amid the repressive atmosphere of today’s Turkey." She joins us to give us a taste of her musical philosophy and introduce her latest album,
Anadolu Ejderi (Anatolian Dragon), on Glitterbeat.
Bob Brainen & Pete Tomlinson Present The Beau Brummels & Sopwith Camel
Saturday, September 23rd, 11am - 2pm
on
Bob Brainen's show
(on Give the Drummer Radio stream)
Whenever anyone thinks of or documents "The San Francisco Sound" these two bands are rarely included. They were both a bit too early, had hit singles, and were associated with AM radio. They just didn't fit the narrative. We don't care. To us they made great records and that's all that matters and you can tune in and join us listening to them!
Wreckless Eric Saturday, September 23rd, 11am - 1pm
on
Michael Shelley's show
Michael welcomes Wreckless Eric back to the show do discuss his new album "Leisureland," his post heart-attack/post Covid life and what it means to have a song in a Superbowl commercial.
Special Guest: Jeff Pearring
Saturday, September 23rd, 2pm - 5pm
on
Music For a Free World with Dave Sewelson
(on Give the Drummer Radio stream)
Saxophonist Jeff Pearring has released four critically acclaimed albums under Pearring Sound, and continues to perform under the Pearring Sound moniker with trios, quartets, quintets, and a double trio—all formed from thoughtful combinations of world class musicians.
Special Guests: The Hanging Stars
Saturday, September 23rd, 5pm - 7pm
on
Someday Matinee with Gina Bacon
(on Give the Drummer Radio stream)
The Hanging Stars were named the Best Emerging Artist at the Americana UK Awards, and they’re coming to Studio G to show us why.
Drop In Presents Blasphemous Boogie DJ Church Clothes
Saturday, September 23rd, 6pm - 7pm
on
Drop-In
(on Rock'n'Soul Radio stream)
Boogie your way to Saturday night with some blasphemous selections!
Noir Lover guest hosts!
Sunday, September 24th, 5pm - 6pm
on
Radio Row
Brazilian sounds for your heart and hips
Surveillance in the subway, the store, the stadium, and the sky
Monday, September 25th, 6pm - 7pm
on
Techtonic with Mark Hurst
New surveillance systems are being launched every day, with no input from citizens, and no recourse for those who are inaccurately profiled. On the next Techtonic, Mark reviews newly kinds of surveillance in the subway, the store, the stadium, and the sky.
Stereogram #5 w/ Arvo Zylo
Tuesday, September 26th, 9pm - 11pm
on
Mid-Valley Mutations with Austin Rich
(on Sheena's Jungle Room Stream)
Arvo Zylo returns to Sheena's Jungle Room, for another quarterly report, and this one is titled: in search of any sign of significance. Two hours of recent discoveries, and a few morbid tributes, as we let some of the grimness of the season seep in. Stereogram #5 is another in a series of radio broadcasts from Arvo as he remains quarantined in an abandoned bomb shelter at the bottom of the ocean."
Now
Wednesday, September 27th, Noon - 3pm
on
The Evan "Funk" Davies Show
The Bay Area band Now share a label with recent WFMU faves Children Maybe Later, and frontman Will Smith recently joined fellow West Coasters Cindy on their UK tour. Now’s new album And Blue Space Is Burning Noon (Slothmate) will scratch that Flying Nun / Orange Juice / Cleaners From Venus itch that you know you have, so don’t miss this live set!
Flot's Spot Returns!
Friday, September 29th, 7pm - 9pm
on
Flot's Spot with Fatherflot
(on Rock'n'Soul Radio stream)
The Hackensack Middle School AV Club-in-Exile is back on the air! Father Flot sets his Echoplex to "stun" and prepares to get in between your ears, underneath your pants, and all uptight in your Freaky Friday, as he kicks the Bunny to the curb and takes over the two hours between Medson's Musical Dose and Zoe's Perfumed Garden. It all starts on Friday, 9/29 at 7 pm ET.
Ira K fills in for Michael Shelley
Saturday, September 30th, 11am - 1pm
on
Ira's show
Drop In Presents: BnowB’s - A Soul Full of Hip-Hop
Saturday, September 30th, 6pm - 7pm
on
Drop-In
(on Rock'n'Soul Radio stream)
Join listener BnowB for an hour of Soulful Hip-Hop and Rap.
For fans of Put the Needle on the Record & The Billy Jam Fam.
So “Drop In” for the show that’s got a pinch of this a dash of that and anything else that’s not flat.
Only on WFMU’s Rock N Soul Stream.
Special Feature: Han Bennink
Sunday, October 1st, 9am - Noon
on
destination: OUT with Jeff Golick
(on Give the Drummer Radio stream)
During October, D:O Radio will be going to great lengths to give the drummer some. Today's featured artist is ageless Dutch drummer and cheese whiz Han Bennink. Bennink has appeared in just about every configuration imaginable, from solo shows to backing the Instant Composers Pool Orchestra, playing with everyone from Eric Dolphy and Lee Konitz to Derek Bailey and Terrie Ex.
Steve guest hosts!
Sunday, October 1st, 5pm - 6pm
on
Radio Row
Rocknroll explorations from near and far
Kalia Vandever
Monday, October 2nd, 3:01pm - 6pm
on
Radio Ravioli with Olivia
Brooklyn trombonist and composer Kalia Vandever visits Radio Ravioli for a set of live music! Vandever, who plays with Harry Styles and Japanese Breakfast, released her solo debut album with We Fell In Turn (AKP Recordings) in March of this year. Tune in for dreamlike jazz and ambient influenced compositions of layered trombone and electronics.
P.G. Six Live Session
Monday, October 2nd, 9pm - Midnight
on
Daniel Blumin's show
P.G. Six has just released the excellent Murmurs & Whispers (Drag City), his first solo album in over a decade! Tune in as Pat Gubler (Tower Recordings, Metal Mountains, Garcia Peoples) brings in his harp and guitar to psychedelicize your folkin' ear holes with timeless tales of love, death and barley wine!
Creamo Coyl Ruins the Show, but Bhajan Bhoy Saves It with a Live Performance
Tuesday, October 3rd, Noon - 3pm
on
Feelings with Michele with One "L"
Ajay Saggar, aka Bahan Boy, stops by with a 4 song set of new and unreleased material. We will listen to it and chat with him ahead of his US Tour. Oh, and Creamo Coyl will be there too.
Born To Go
Tuesday, October 3rd, 6pm - 7pm
on
Hard Stuff with Frank in Queens
(on Rock'n'Soul Radio stream)
Spotlighting London's Ladbroke Grove scene in the late 60s/early70s; Ground Zero for the UK Underground. Expect to hear Hawkwind, Deviants, Pink Faires and more!
Audrey Golden, author of I Thought I Heard You Speak: Women At Factory Records Wednesday, October 4th, Noon - 3pm
on
The Evan "Funk" Davies Show
Audrey Golden's fascinating and essential new book (coming out in January in the US) is an oral history of Factory Records told by Gillian Gilbert (New Order), Gina Birch (The Raincoats), and dozens of other women who were part of the scene: Musicians, DJs, filmmakers, sound engineers, chefs, etc. Audrey will be live in studio to talk about the book and, of course, play some related music.
Mixing Business with Leather
Thursday, October 5th, 6pm - 7pm
on
Mistress of A Thousand Moods with Jessie
(on Rock'n'Soul Radio stream)
Grab your Aqua Net and latex pants and join Mistress Jessie for an hour of hell raising mayhem while raising cash for WFMU.
Demos To Spazz By
Thursday, October 5th, 9pm - Midnight
on
Music To Spazz By with Dave the Spazz
Nascent noodlings from a variety of tape recorder fiddlin’ Music To Spazz By artists.
Highway to Hellraiser II
Friday, October 6th, 5pm - 7pm
on
Musical Dose with medson
(on Rock'n'Soul Radio stream)
Let’s jump in the hearse and cruise around for two hours, blasting songs about hell and raising hell. It’s a WFMU fundraising joyride and you’re all invited.
Bruce Belland of The Four Preps Saturday, October 7th, 11am - 1pm
on
Michael Shelley's show
Michael chats with Bruce Belland of The Four Preps about the his new book "Icons, Idols and Idiots of Hollywood" which documents the meteoric rise of the band and the scores of iconic show biz figures they crossed paths with. If we're lucky, we'll also get the story behind their 1964 smash "A Letter To The Beatles."
Lucinda Williams chats with Todd and Tee Vee Repairmann are live
Saturday, October 7th, 3pm - 6pm
on
Todd-o-phonic Todd's show
Lucinda Williams is one of the great American songwriters. Her new album, "Stories From A Rock N Roll Heart" (Highway 20/Thirty Tigers) reinforces her excellence. Her recent autobiography, "Don't Tell Anybody The Secrets I Told You" (Crown) gives us the backstory on this unique talent. Listen to Lucinda chat with Todd on October 7th and catch her live at The Beacon Theater on 10/27 and at The Count Basie Theater in Red Bank, NJ on 10/29.
Tee Vee Repairmann
hails from Sydney, Australia and plays "egg-punk power pop" according to Maximum Rocknroll. Whatever it is they play...they sound great. Catch Tee Vee Repairmann at Goner Fest in Memphis on Friday 9/29, at Union Pool in Brooklyn on Sunday 10/8 and live on The Todd-O-Phonic Todd show on Saturday 10/7.
Special Feature: Susie Ibarra
Sunday, October 8th, 9am - Noon
on
destination: OUT with Jeff Golick
(on Give the Drummer Radio stream)
During October, D:O Radio will be going to great lengths to give the drummer some. Today's featured artist is the remarkable Susie Ibarra. Ibarra has tremendous range, and has held down the drum chair with flair in groups from John Zorn's Masada and the David S. Ware Quartet to Yo La Tengo and solo performances.
Patio
Sunday, October 8th, 3pm - 5pm
on
Paul Bruno's show
Before the pandemic forced a geographical scattering of its members, Patio was one of New York's most promising bands, their self-described "pastel post-punk" wowing crowds whenever they played. They've thankfully reassembled to bring us their long-awaited second LP "Collection," out Sept 22nd on Fire Talk. Check out their session and see their record release show September 30th at Gottscheer Hall in Ridgewood, Queens.
DJ Dowdydiva guest hosts!
Sunday, October 8th, 5pm - 6pm
on
Radio Row
K-pop, J-pop, and friends
A Tribute to The Jazz Butcher, Mr. Pat Fish
Sunday, October 8th, 9pm - 10pm
on
The Funhouse with Harry Parmenter
(on Rock'n'Soul Radio stream)
Singles Going Shreddy
Monday, October 9th, Noon - 3pm
on
Three Chord Monte with Joe Belock
To get geared up for the return of the WFMU Record Fair, Three Chord Monte dives into Singles Going Steady week by featuring 3 hours of nothing but past FMU record fair scores on 45!
Feelings Presents the FIFTH Annual Covers Show
Tuesday, October 10th, Noon - 3pm
on
Feelings with Michele with One "L"
Who would have thought she would have been on the air for 5 years?! Michele loves a good cover song, and there will be three hours of them on October 10th.
Singles Going Steady!
Tuesday, October 10th, 6pm - 7pm
on
Hard Stuff with Frank in Queens
(on Rock'n'Soul Radio stream)
7"s rule in general, but they rule even harder during Singles Going Steady Week on WFMU! One hour 7"s as part of this station-wide October Hellraiser event.
Singles Going Seventies Vol. XI!
Wednesday, October 11th, Noon - 3pm
on
The Evan "Funk" Davies Show
Once again EFD will only be spinning 7-inch records from his own collection released between 1970 and 1979 (inclusive!) as part of WFMU’s annual Singles Going Steady Week! From AM Gold to AM tin, from the rise of disco to the start of its decline, from the dawn of punk to the pre-pending of the word “post” and more, it’s the Top 40 radio of your dreams.
A Case of the Punks
Thursday, October 12th, 6pm - 7pm
on
Mistress of A Thousand Moods with Jessie
(on Rock'n'Soul Radio stream)
Join Mistress Jessie as she puts away the whip and stilettos and laces up her Doc Martens and rinses in Manic Panic for an hour of punk music and fund raising.
B-Sides Going Steady
Thursday, October 12th, 9pm - Midnight
on
Music To Spazz By with Dave the Spazz
Dave the Spazz celebrates Singles Going Steady week by plugging the wrong side of the record. Usually crazier and typically more rockin', you'll flip for these unsung gems!
Lathe of Heaven live session
Friday, October 13th, 3pm - 6pm
on
Mona's show
Gothic rock fans take note, Lathe of Heaven will perform live from WFMU on Friday October 13th at 4pm. Their debut album, Bound by Naked Skies, is out via Sacred Bones now.
Still Grateful For So Many Dead Songs.
Friday, October 13th, 5pm - 7pm
on
Musical Dose with medson
(on Rock'n'Soul Radio stream)
Are you grateful for dead songs? Whether the answer is yes or no, you’ll wanna tune in and help raise some dough in support of WFMU.
Live From The WFMU Record Fair at The Knockdown Center
Saturday, October 14th, 3pm - 6pm
on
Todd-o-phonic Todd's show
Todd-O-Phonic Todd hosts the greatest array of DJ talent ever to be assembled for one broadcast. Delving into the massive talent pool in the station's Rock and Soul Radio Stream, Todd will be joined by the likes of Mike Sin and Matt Clarke (What's Happening?!!?), Miss Christina Ginger and Vee Vee (Rotations) and Spoony (Bad Teeth) for this historical broadcast.
DJ Esoterica guest hosts!
Sunday, October 15th, 5pm - 6pm
on
Radio Row
DJ Esoterica spins a fortifying concoction of punk, post-punk, darkwave, and glam goodies!
The Anti-Music Club Celebrates the Micro Song
Monday, October 16th, 3am - 6am
on
Anti-Music Club with Land Phil
Tired of 20 minute long prog ballads? 6 minute long jam band ridiculousness? Why listen to a single 3 minute song when you can listen to 12 different grindcore songs in the same amount of time? Join Land Phil from 3am-6am on October 16th as he celebrates the time honored tradition of the micro song; music for people with minuscule attention spans and songs that end before you can say "please stop playing Wormrot in the break room, it's inappropriate and this is your final warning!"
Cover Me!
Tuesday, October 17th, 6pm - 7pm
on
Hard Stuff with Frank in Queens
(on Rock'n'Soul Radio stream)
Cover songs! One hour of hard versions of other people's songs from hard groups.
Worriers
Wednesday, October 18th, Noon - 3pm
on
The Evan "Funk" Davies Show
Worriers return to WFMU in the midst of a cross-country tour supporting their second album release of the year, Trust Your Gut (Ernest Jenning Record Co.). Singer/songwriter Lauren Denitzio has roots in the New Jersey DIY punk scene and that ethos carries through even in the wake of their move to Los Angeles four years ago. Check worriersmusic.com for a show near you!
4/4 Is Not Welcome Here
Thursday, October 19th, 6pm - 7pm
on
Mistress of A Thousand Moods with Jessie
(on Rock'n'Soul Radio stream)
Grab your cape and come along with Mistress Jessie as we celebrate the 20 minute organ solo and raise funds for the station.
2nd Annual “Hellraiser Zombiethon”
Friday, October 20th, 5pm - 7pm
on
Musical Dose with medson
(on Rock'n'Soul Radio stream)
Like raising a zombie from the dead we’re raising money to keep WFMU from becoming a dead !!!
Tune in and help out wontcha !!!!!
Here's to Your Sister: A Night of "Sister Ray" and Only "Sister Ray"
Friday, October 20th, 9pm - Midnight
on
Burn It Down! with Nate K.
A celebration of the greatest single-riff jam in rock ‘n’ roll history. Covers, lives versions, and as much of “Sweet Sister Ray” as we can get through. It’s going to be a party, and everyone’s invited: Duck, Sally, Miss Rayon, Cecil, and you.
Special Feature: Andrew Cyrille
Sunday, October 22nd, 9am - Noon
on
destination: OUT with Jeff Golick
(on Give the Drummer Radio stream)
During October, D:O Radio will be going to great lengths to give the drummer some. Today's featured artist is living legend Andrew Cyrille. In a career spanning more than five decades, Cyrille has revealed himself to be perhaps the most sensitive and graceful of free jazz drummers. Three hours is not nearly enough time to do his oeuvre justice, but we'll have a good time trying.
dj ggghost guest hosts!
Sunday, October 22nd, 5pm - 6pm
on
Radio Row
Video game soundtracks and other music that is too online.
Could It Be....Satan?!
Tuesday, October 24th, 6pm - 7pm
on
Hard Stuff with Frank in Queens
(on Rock'n'Soul Radio stream)
A pre-Halloween show featuring songs about the Devil, witchcraft, black magic, and other dark themes.
EFD's Annual Punk/Post-punk/Power Pop/New Wave Throwback Show!
Wednesday, October 25th, Noon - 3pm
on
The Evan "Funk" Davies Show
It’s been over 40 years since EFD was on the college station at that New York university across the river, and yet he persists in trotting out some of his favorite records from the late ‘70s and early ‘80s that improbably became classics or simply faded away… until now! It’s always one of the most popular shows of the year, so don’t miss it!
Who Allowed This To Happen?
Thursday, October 26th, 6pm - 7pm
on
Mistress of A Thousand Moods with Jessie
(on Rock'n'Soul Radio stream)
Join Mistress Jessie for songs so frightening that they leave you with no choice other than to donate to WFMU so that they are never played again.
Halloween Spooktacular!
Thursday, October 26th, 9pm - Midnight
on
Music To Spazz By with Dave the Spazz
Count Spazzula and Bingo the Gorilla scare the pants off you with their spooky antics!
3rd Annual “Halloween Creeptacular Show”
Friday, October 27th, 5pm - 7pm
on
Musical Dose with medson
(on Rock'n'Soul Radio stream)
It’s the ghoulish musical equivalent of getting a sack full of raisins, Bit-O-Honey and other crap for Halloween.
So dress up and show up in support of WFMU as we drive this Hellraiser home.
The Dracu-Las
Saturday, October 28th, 3pm - 6pm
on
Todd-o-phonic Todd's show
Only a genius like Todd-O-Phonic Todd could land the prime Halloween weekend booking of a live set from The Dracu-Las. This stellar Jersey City/Brooklyn combo will be celebrating the release of their new single, "It". Catch them at Pet Shop JC on 10/26 and 11/3 at Our Wicked Lady.
Special Feature: Jack DeJohnette
Sunday, October 29th, 9am - Noon
on
destination: OUT with Jeff Golick
(on Give the Drummer Radio stream)
During October, D:O Radio will be going to great lengths to give the drummer some. Today's featured artist -- the last of the month -- is drummer, pianist, and composer Jack DeJohnette. From Miles in '69 to the Jarrett Standards trio, from DeJohnette's own Special Edition groups to his work with Wadada Leo Smith's Golden Quartet, DeJohnette has had a remarkably varied and vivid career. Tune in to hear highlights from his immense catalog.
DJ Moira guest hosts!
Sunday, October 29th, 5pm - 6pm
on
Radio Row
Looped and worn warbly jingle hums the tune of migraine across the WFMU airwaves
Drag City Day
Tuesday, October 31st, Noon - 3pm
on
Feelings with Michele with One "L"
Did someone say Royal Trux? Join Michele as she dedicates her show to Drag City and celebrates one of her favorite labels ever.
DJ Trace Vader guest hosts!
Sunday, November 5th, 5pm - 6pm
on
Radio Row
Tune in for a tropical cocktail of cumbia, surf rock and punk with a slice of Italian disco.
Dion Lunadon Monday, November 13th, Noon - 3pm
on
Three Chord Monte with Joe Belock
Born in Auckland, New Zealand and now residing in New York, Dion played in The D4, who released two albums on legendary NZ label Flying Nun Records, and in New York noiseniks A Place To Bury Strangers. Dion brings his band to WFMU to preview songs from his new record "Systems Edge," his 3rd solo LP and 2nd for In The Red Records.
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