Writer and investigative journalist Greg Donahue
Saturday, December 21st, 6am - 9am
on
Currents with Brian D
Writer and investigative journalist Greg Donahue joins Currents on Saturday, December 21st to discuss his reporting on the mysterious -- and life-threatening -- brain disease that's affecting residents of the Canadian province of New Brunswick. Greg's work has appeared in the New York Times Magazine, New York magazine, The Guardian, The Atavist Magazine, Vice, and Marie Claire, among many other publications.
Drop-In Presents Mike from Brooklyn with New Zealand Tunes : Lovely, Curious + Festive
Saturday, December 21st, 6pm - 7pm
on
Drop-In
(on Rock'n'Soul Radio stream)
Mike from Brooklyn plays some more New Zealand music and some tunes from other lands, including some festive tunes for the holiday season.
The Unsolicited Return of the Winter Soul-stice (fill-in for Paul Bruno)
Sunday, December 22nd, 3pm - 5pm
on
Gaylord Fields's show
You can't stop the seasons from turning, and you evidently also can't stop an old dog from performing his one old trick. Answering the teeming clamor of one New York Times food columnist
, Gaylord Fields is returning to WFMU's airwaves for a one-off Winter Soul-stice program. In his time away he's learned nothing, so the format will remain the same: two hours of original 1960s soul 45s, and the abuse of an expensive reverb machine for the sake of corny vocal effects.
DJ Nick Joz spins a special mix of field recordings, ambient music and creepy unsettling noises and beats, made for Halloween 2024 when he guest DJs Radio Row!
Sunday, December 22nd, 5pm - 6pm
on
Radio Row
Chris Crash presents KYOTO FRIED CHRISTMAS
Tuesday, December 24th, 8pm - 9pm
on
Strong Style Chris Crash
(on Rock'n'Soul Radio stream)
Merry Christmas, freaks! With a bucket of fried chicken in hand, Chris Crash is once again going to bring Japanese Christmas cheer to WFMU! Tune in to hear the best Japanese holiday classics from the likes of Mariya Takeuchi & Tatsuro Yamashita, and get ready for the rundown of KFC Japan's newest Christmas meal!
The 18th Annual Holiday Music Funktacular!
Wednesday, December 25th, Noon - 3pm
on
The Evan "Funk" Davies Show
It’s the 18th year of the Evan “Funk” Davies Show Holiday Music Funktacular, and this year — for the first time ever — it will air on actual Christmas Day! Tune in for three hours of Christmas music that you won’t already be sick of hearing: old and new seasonal rock, punk, dance, glam, and power pop favorites. Even your family might enjoy it!
Merry Cherry Blossom Clinic
Wednesday, December 25th, 6pm - 8pm
on
The Cherry Blossom Clinic with Terre T
(on Rock'n'Soul Radio stream)
Visit with your friend Terre T on Xmas Day while she plays all your fun favorite punk, weirdo + underground classics !
Will we hear da The Yobs, lil Angie Rios, Angry Snowmans + The Fall ? Ho ho yes + many more
Merry Kinksmas!
Wednesday, December 25th, 10pm - Midnight
on
We're Outta Sight!!! with Stu
(on Rock'n'Soul Radio stream)
It's too late in the day for yet more Christmas music so instead, DJ Stu Rutherford delivers 2 hours of Kinks and Kinky covers.
Count It Down: The Burn It Down! Best of 2024 Special
Friday, December 27th, 9pm - Midnight
on
Burn It Down! with Nate K.
Nate the K. looks back on some of his favorite LPs, EPs, singles, reissues, and archival releases from the year that was. Tracks will be played in no particular order, because to paraphrase Michael Shelley and Hot Chocolate, respectively, they're all number one hits and everyone's a winner, baby...that's no lie.
Sydney Salk guest DJs Radio Row!
Sunday, December 29th, 5pm - 6pm
on
Radio Row
Andrew Smith, author, "Devil in the Stack"
Monday, December 30th, 6pm - 7pm
on
Techtonic with Mark Hurst
Writer Andrew Smith decided to learn computer programming in his 50s. What happened
next is captured in his book "Devil in the Stack: A Code Odyssey," and wide-ranging
tour through computer history, neuroscience, and the friendliest programming
language.
Feeling the Favorites - 2024 Edition
Tuesday, December 31st, Noon - 3pm
on
Feelings with Michele with One "L"
Join Michele as she feels out her favorite releases from 2024 on the last day of the year. Will her choices match yours?! Let's see.
Strong Style Chris Crash: FINAL ROUND
Tuesday, December 31st, 8pm - 9pm
on
Strong Style Chris Crash
(on Rock'n'Soul Radio stream)
What are the STRONGEST tracks of 2024?! Live from the Strong Style Dojo, Chris Crash crowns the punk champions of 2024 with the 1st ever FINAL ROUND end of year special! What are the Strong Style Top 5 Of 2024? Tune in to find out!
Total Fiesta New Year extravaganza 2025
Wednesday, January 1st, 2025, Midnight - 3am
on
Radio Futura with DJ Pedro Fumero
As the First program of 2025, Radio Futura is stepping out of its Latin focus to
deliver a few EPIC Hybrid sets with DJ Pedro Futura TOTAlly live from WFMU studios
downtown JC. Total Fiesta New Years edition @ Radio Futura !!! Feel free to leave a
voice message @radiofuturawfmu (Instagram) that will air during the sets.
Weeeepaaaa !!
Lesley K on New Year’s Day on the Cherry Blossom Clinic w/Terre T
Wednesday, January 1st, 2025, 6pm - 8pm
on
The Cherry Blossom Clinic with Terre T
(on Rock'n'Soul Radio stream)
Hear Lesley K on New Year’s Day with her New Year’s Day Hangover Cool (Doug) Yule show !
Featuring brain comforting blocks of Doug Yule -era Velvet Underground + some beautiful new sounds as well.
Drop In Presents : Another Rama Lama Drop In.
Saturday, January 4th, 2025, 6pm - 7pm
on
Drop-In
(on Rock'n'Soul Radio stream)
Join medson on Saturday January 4th from 6-7PM ET, for the Doo Wop and Doo Wop-“ish” sounds of the 50’s and 60’s.
Radio Ravioli presents: Ravioli Tourism Monthly Open Lines Extravaganza
Wednesday, January 8th, 2025, 9pm - Midnight
on
Radio Ravioli with Olivia
Adriene joins Olivia for three hours of chaos and calm. With the dials turning and the phone lines open, they’ll take live listener calls about different topics of serendipity and cosmic-connection while live-mixing music, stories, and all kinds of radio ravioli from around the world. Call in - 201-209-9368!
Man'ish Boy: Darius Jones Interview
Saturday, January 11th, 2025, 7pm - 10pm
on
Observations of Deviance with David Mittleman
(on Give the Drummer Radio stream)
Renowned Jazz musician Darius Jones has become a singular voice of his generation through constant determination and an uncompromising artistic vision. Simultaneously he has forged an enviable academic career, having recently been named Assistant Professor of Music at Wesleyan University. OoD host David Mittleman interviewed Darius Jones for a three-hour special feature that will explore his many albums, including his on-going "Man'ish Boy" multi-chaptered epic.
Masma Dream World (In Studio Live Performance!)
Wednesday, January 29th, 2025, 9pm - Midnight
on
Radio Ravioli with Olivia
Masma Dream World (In Studio Live Performance!)
Masma Dream World, the experimental project led by Devi Mambouka, turned heads with her 2020 debut Play at Night, a record that established the multi-instrumentalist as a singular voice, combining field recordings, throttling bass, skittering electronics and traditional Gabonese rhythms for an awe inspiring, transportative sound. She recently announced her upcoming album PLEASE COME TO ME, due out Feb 21 via Valley of Search. Masma Dream World will perform at New York’s Public Records on February 20th with the Zola Jesus Noise Project NIKA!
Radio Ravioli presents: Ravioli Tourism Monthly Open Lines Extravaganza
Wednesday, February 12th, 2025, 9pm - Midnight
on
Radio Ravioli with Olivia
Adriene joins Olivia for three hours of chaos and calm. With the dials turning and the phone lines open, they’ll take live listener calls about different topics of serendipity and cosmic-connection while live-mixing music, stories, and all kinds of radio ravioli from around the world. Call in - 201-209-9368!
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