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Remembering Brian Wilson

On June 11th, the passing of Brian Wilson, the architect of the Beach Boys‘ sound and one of the most admired and influential figures in pop music history, inspired many WFMU DJs to pay tribute. The first show to announce the news was Nazario Scenario; afterwards, several DJs devoted large portions of their entire shows to remembering Mr. Wilson, including Dave the Spazz (who also highlighted Sly Stone, with special guests Dennis Diken and DA the DJ), Explorer’s Room, Acid Jazz Hands, Burn It Down!, Michael Shelley, Joe Belock (who mounted two specials, one on Three Chord Monte and a second on Shakin’ Street), and many more: Tony Coulter, The Frow Show, Where the Action Is, Big Planet Noise (also featuring Sly Stone), Bob Brainen, Irene Trudel, both the Orange Peel Boutique and Orange Peel Hour, Ken, and Cherry Blossom Clinic. Many other DJs played a few songs, so check out the archives between June 11th and June 18th for even more remembrances of the man whose recorded legacy represents such a rich vein of American music.

John Schnall at Monty Hall

Escape the heat and come on down to Monty Hall on Thursday, June 26th for a special night dedicated to the work of John Schnall, animator and long-time WFMU DJ. The program will feature Death Laughs Among Us, a collection of John’s animated shorts; an hour-long documentary about John and his work, Quality Schnallity, by Dan Kinem and Levi Peretic; and a live, in-person discussion with Dan, Levi, and John. The fun starts at 7 p.m. Get your tickets at the door or buy in advance here.

Summer Program Schedule Has Begun!

Twice a year, WFMU shakes up its programming schedule to keep things lively at Ol’ Monty. Our new Summer Schedule kicks off on Mon, June 9th and continues until Mon, September 8th. Many DJs have stayed put, some have moved to different times, others have taken a break, and several new DJs have been introduced into the WFMU radio bloodstream. Check out the new schedule here.

Marathon Swag is a Comin’

Some of you have received your swag by now, but there are a bunch of you that we still need to get to. The biggest packages sometimes take the longest to get out the door, but they do always taste the sweetest. If you haven’t received yours yet, hang in there a bit longer, we’re a tiny operation chuggin’ along. It should be on its way soon! Should you have any questions about your pledge, feel free to drop Listener Services Director Joe McGasko an e-mail at: pledge@wfmu.org.

Coming Up in Monty Hall

Thu June 26 | WFMU Film Night: Death Laughs Among Us, and the Animated World of John Schnall | Tickets

Sun June 29 | WFMU Freeform Roulette at Monty Hall and Live Broadcast  | Free

Thu July 10 | WFMU Film Night: Gowanus Current | Tickets

Sun July13 | WFMU Film Night: RON DELSENER PRESENTS | Tickets

Thu July 17 | WFMU Film Night: Hung Up on a Dream: The Zombies Documentary | Tickets

Sat July 26 | WFMU Film Night: It’s Never Over, Jeff Buckley Documentary | Tickets

Sun July 27 | BILLYGOAT: Live music and live on the air! | Free

Save the Date: 2025 WFMU Record Fair November 8–9th!

We’ll be returning to the Metropolitan Pavilion for a two-day fair, on Saturday November 8th and Sunday November 9th, 2025. The Pavilion is located in the Chelsea neighborhood of Manhattan, at 125 West 18th Street, between 6th and 7th Avenues. If you are interested in becoming a dealer at the fair, email recfair@wfmu.org and ask to join our dealer list.

All the Archives. Every Show. Ever. Presenting the Brand New WFMU Archive Bunker App.

The WFMU ARCHIVE BUNKER APP, is now available for your exploration! Browse all archived WFMU shows going back to the year 2000! Now the vast WFMU audio archives are available on your iPhone and iPad. Not just the most recent archives of shows currently on the schedule; but, ALL of them. Yay. Thank you to Listener Scott Puhl (aka Muddlegeist) for creating this for us!

Check Out Our Upcoming Specials Page

WFMU has cool special programs happening all the time. Sometimes it’s hard to keep track of what they are and when they are, especially when you are listening and miss an announcement. For these reasons, and many others, we devote a page on our website to all of the specials coming up on WFMU. Go to our Upcoming Special Programs page to see the latest updates. You can also check out any fill-in shifts for regular DJs from the same page by clicking the link at the top. Nifty!

Stick It to The Man Beyond Your Lifetime!

Plan now for a future gift to WFMU, and help us preserve this important cultural resource for many years to come. Consider including a bequest to WFMU in your will or trust. It’s easy, painless, and incredibly flexible, allowing you to continue providing support for a cause you believe in.

Donate Your Old Car or Boat to WFMU

Donate your old car or boat to WFMU and we promise that we will never play the “Kars for Kids” jingle, EVER. Plus, you get a tax credit for the book value of your old beater! WFMU seeks donations of used aquatic and land-based vehicles from any state in the U.S. and in any state of disrepair. Call 1-855-WFMU-CAR (855-936-8227) to arrange for vehicle pick-up. It’s free and it’s painless!

Stick It To Your Boss Baby!

Will your employer match your donation to WFMU?! Many companies offer matching contributions for donations their employees make to non-profits like WFMU. This is an easy way for you to double your donation (or more!) at no additional cost. More info right here.