Rhino Records co-founder Harold Bronson
Saturday, December 2nd, 11am - 1pm
on
Michael Shelley's show
Michael welcomes Rhino Records co-founder Harold Bronson to discuss his new book
"Time Has Come Today: Rock and Roll Diaries 1967 - 2007" a 40-year diary that
documents Bronson’s progress from student journalist to label executive, along the
way crossing paths with countless interesting music makers and significant figures
in Rock history.
Special Guest: On Ka'a Davis
Saturday, December 2nd, 2pm - 5pm
on
Music For a Free World with Dave Sewelson
(on Give the Drummer Radio stream)
Music for a Free World welcomes back guitarist On Ka’a (ON-kah) Davis for yet another round of vibrant conversation and of course selected music to be aired from Davis’ efforts as band leader and as a collaborator.
Gaylord Fields Presents Beat for Go! No. 5: Not So Jolly Roger
Saturday, December 2nd, 6pm - 7pm
on
Drop-In
(on Rock'n'Soul Radio stream)
Drop-In guest host Gaylord Fields brings in a guest of his own: namely, DJ Johnny Drake — of Danger Man/Secret Agent notoriety. This program will feature the songs he presented while acting undercover as a pirate radio station DJ on the series' final episode, "Not So Jolly Roger," with sound bites aplenty. He's giving you a number…of '60s UK pop and beat selections for this hour!
Shake Rattle and Roll Live Party with The Rock'n'Soul Radio Crew
Saturday, December 2nd, 7pm - Midnight
on
Rock'n'Soul Radio
(on Rock'n'Soul Radio stream)
Black, White & Blue Roots
Saturday, December 2nd, 7pm - 10pm
on
Observations of Deviance with David Mittleman
(on Give the Drummer Radio stream)
Observations of Deviance celebrates the recent release of "Playing for the Man at the Door: Field Recordings from the Collection of Mack McCormick, 1958 - 1971" (Folkways) with a three hour feature of primarily African American Roots Music - blues, country, folk, creole, cajun, zydeco, etc. Host David Mittleman will also explore other classic roots music compilations such as Harry Smith's "Anthology Of American Folk Music" (Folkways), The Harry Smith B-Sides (Dust to Digital), "American Primitive" (Revenant) and much more.
Ella-Rose guest hosts!
Sunday, December 3rd, 5pm - 6pm
on
Radio Row
Ella-Rose takes you on a tour around her hometown, London, England, through its eclectic music. Lock into Ella-Knows with Ella-Rose and get ready for some of the hottest sounds coming out of London at the moment.
Estrus book on Suzy's show
Sunday, December 3rd, 8pm - 10pm
on
Rock and Roller Derby with Suzy Hotrod
Suzy is joined by co-authors Chris Alpert Coyle and Scott Sugiuchi to chat about their book: “Estrus: Shovelin’ The Shit Since ’87”
The story of the US garage rock powerhouse Estrus Records, which for nearly two decades churned out hundreds of releases from some of the biggest garage, trash, surf, and punk bands worldwide, among them The Makers, The Mummies, Man . . . or Astroman?, and label head honcho Dave Crider’s drunk/punk quartet The Mono Men. Equally an art book, it's also full of killer work from trash-culture visionary Art Chantry.
Bark Monday, December 4th, Noon - 3pm
on
Three Chord Monte with Joe Belock
Bark is the alt-duo of husband/wife Tim Lee (Bass VI) and Susan Bauer Lee (drums), returning to WFMU for the third time with their unique take on lo-fi post-punk garage rock,inspired by American blues and roots revisionists like the Cramps, the Gun Club, and R.L. Burnside.
Time Wharp
Monday, December 4th, 3:01pm - 6pm
on
Radio Ravioli with Olivia
Brooklyn-based producer Kaye Loggins, who goes by the name Time Wharp, will play different tracks from her gorgeous, minimal synth wave, eponymous debut full-length.
What tech is hiding
Monday, December 4th, 6pm - 7pm
on
Techtonic with Mark Hurst
Recent tech news has revealed what the tech companies wanted to keep out of sight: deception, exploitation of workers and children, and lots and lots of surveillance. On the next Techtonic, Mark explains what the tech industry tried - and failed - to keep hidden.
Holiday Film Fest Week 1!
Monday, December 4th, 9pm - 11pm
on
Dimestore Radio Theater with Austin Rich
(on Sheena's Jungle Room Stream)
It’s Vintage Radio Theater! Join us for three Holiday radio features that are the perfect way to spread good tidings and cheer! Dimestore Radio Theater goes to The Movies this Holiday Season. It’s, “The Wizard of Oz,” by The Lux Radio Theater, followed by “Thunder In The Valley,” and, “The Plot To Murder Santa Claus,” by Rocky Fortune! It’s Seasonal Programming the way Grandma Used to Make. Join us!
Once Upon A Time - Punk On War
Tuesday, December 5th, 9pm - 11pm
on
Mid-Valley Mutations with Austin Rich
(on Sheena's Jungle Room Stream)
Nothing spells out the Holiday Season better than declaring war on your enemies! Join us for our continued trip through the incredible 100 Volume Digital Compilation, “Once Upon A Time,” assembled by a French blogger who really thought the story of punk was something that should be told by year and region. In this show, we focus on songs about armies, soldiers, fighting, and a subject punks often feel strongly about: WAR! Just in time for Christmas. Join us!
Live performance from Rami Gabriel Saturday, December 9th, 11am - 1pm
on
Michael Shelley's show
Michael welcomes Rami Gabriel, psychology professor, middle eastern music wiz, and pop song genius, to the studio for a live acoustic set!
GATORKITTY guest hosts!
Sunday, December 10th, 5pm - 6pm
on
Radio Row
GATORKITTY brings you antsy dance tunes fueled by estrogen and braised in Monster Energy.
Glenn Kenny on "It's Complicated"
Monday, December 11th, 7pm - 8pm
on
It's Complicated with Dave Mandl
Film critic and prog-rock afficionado Glenn Kenny will be Dave Mandl's guest on "It's Complicated." Glenn will be spinning tunes from some of his favorite proggy film soundtracks.
Holiday Film Fest Week 2!
Monday, December 11th, 9pm - 11pm
on
Dimestore Radio Theater with Austin Rich
(on Sheena's Jungle Room Stream)
It’s Vintage Radio Theater! Join us for three Holiday radio features that are the perfect way to spread good tidings and cheer! Dimestore Radio Theater goes to The Movies this Holiday Season. It’s, “Little Women,” by The Lux Radio Theater, followed by “Christmas Present,” by Challenge of The Yukon and, “The Paul Brewer Story,” by Bold Venture! It’s Seasonal Programming the way Grandma Used to Make. Join us!
It’s A Very Cerebus Christmas!
Tuesday, December 12th, 9pm - 11pm
on
Mid-Valley Mutations with Austin Rich
(on Sheena's Jungle Room Stream)
In the 80’s, one controversial, independently published comic book was spearheading the world of creators rights and funny animal barbarian narratives, titled: Cerebus, The Aardvark. And, also in the 80s, KFAI’s “Shockwave Radio Theater” - a show that presented comedy & sci-fi, a show which included such performers and writers as David Osman and Phil Proctor among their team - went on to adapt six stories from that comic book for their program. The results? Why, It’s A Very, Cerebus Christmas, only on Mid-Valley Mutations!
Drop In Presents Scott_OZ Returns!
Saturday, December 16th, 6pm - 7pm
on
Drop-In
(on Rock'n'Soul Radio stream)
Beloved Australian listener Scott_OZ returns to DropIn with a 2nd installment of some more of the most wild + weird music from Down Under!
Jazz Adam guest hosts!
Sunday, December 17th, 5pm - 6pm
on
Radio Row
An eclectic set of eccentric melodies and jittery beats that twist the pop song structure.
Kelly Moran
Monday, December 18th, 3:01pm - 6pm
on
Radio Ravioli with Olivia
Composer and pianist Kelly Moran drops by FMU to play tracks from her EP Vesela, released on Warp Records in November. Tune in for a live piano performance!
Holiday Film Fest Week #3
Monday, December 18th, 9pm - 11pm
on
Dimestore Radio Theater with Austin Rich
(on Sheena's Jungle Room Stream)
It’s Vintage Radio Theater! Join us for three Holiday radio features that are the perfect way to spread good tidings and cheer! Dimestore Radio Theater goes to The Movies this Holiday Season. It’s, “Remember The Night,” by The Lux Radio Theater, followed by “The Gift of The Magi," and a holiday installment of, “Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar,” to round things out! It’s Seasonal Programming the way Grandma Used to Make. Join us!
Giving Everything For Xmas: A Holiday Horror Story by univac & Austin
Tuesday, December 19th, 9pm - 11pm
on
Mid-Valley Mutations with Austin Rich
(on Sheena's Jungle Room Stream)
It's that time of year, so in honor of the big day next week, here a Xmas Tale about technology and ambition that is as realistically terrifying as it is ridiculously hilarious. WIth Guest voices, music and SFX, and a bit of holiday cheer, too, this one should prove to be the perfect way to get in touch with the spirit of the season.
Midori Yoshimoto
Thursday, December 21st, 9am - Noon
on
This Is The Modern World with Trouble
This is the Modern World with Trouble welcomes Midori Yoshimoto, curator of Out of Bounds: Japanese Women Artists in Fluxus. This exhibition, ongoing at Japan Society until January 21, 2024, highlights the contributions of four pioneering Japanese artists — Shigeko Kubota (1937–2015), Yoko Ono (1933–), Takako Saito (1929–), and Mieko Shiomi (1938–) — and contextualizes their role within Fluxus and the broader artistic movements of the 1960s and beyond. Midori Yoshimoto, a professor of art history and gallery director at New Jersey City University is an art historian specializing in post-1945 Japanese art and its diaspora with a focus on women artists. Her 2005 book, Into Performance: Japanese Women Artists in New York serves as the catalog for the Japan Society show.
Spazz Xmas Fiasco!
Thursday, December 21st, 9pm - Midnight
on
Music To Spazz By with Dave the Spazz
Celebrate the holidays with Spazzy Claus and his very special 2023 musical guests Yule & The Gang (featuring the usual assortment of festive knuckleheads).
Midnight Matinee: A Charlie Brown Die Hard
Saturday, December 23rd, Midnight - 3am
on
Inflatable Squirrel Carcass with Rich Hazelton
Poor Charlie Brown! He’s at a Christmas party but the only person he knows there is mean old Lucy. The people he meets are awful: snotty Hans Gruber makes fun of him, annoying Ellis won’t leave him alone. And, worst of all, he can’t find his shoes anywhere! Good grief! But things get better, he makes up with Lucy and finds a great new friend, Officer Linus Von Pelt. Plus, he gets to talk through a CB radio!
Midnight Matinee presents a heart-warming Christmas story: A Charlie Brown Die Hard. Midnight on Saturday December 23 (9 pm Friday December 22 on the West Coast) during Rich Hazelton’s Inflatable Squirrel Carcass. Hosted by John Schnall.
Drop In Presents KYOTO Fried XMAS with Chris Crash
Saturday, December 23rd, 6pm - 7pm
on
Drop-In
(on Rock'n'Soul Radio stream)
Join Chris Crash for a holiday party of juicy chicken and fun Japanese Christmas tunes!
Gareth Jones guest hosts!
Sunday, December 24th, 5pm - 6pm
on
Radio Row
Gareth from Bristol UK takes you through a winter wonderland of alternative Christmas songs guaranteed to never be heard at the mall.
The 3rd Annual Elgin Watch Christmas Day Show From 1944!
Monday, December 25th, 9pm - 11pm
on
Dimestore Radio Theater with Austin Rich
(on Sheena's Jungle Room Stream)
For years, the Elgin Watch Company provided variety show entertainment, on the radio, giving people something to look forward to on Christmas Day. In a restored presentation unique to Sheena's Jungle Room, hear comedy, music, and the stars of yesteryear entertain you on Christmas Day. It's the holidays the way they used to be, on Dimestore Radio Theater!
The End of The Year Celebration. (A Documentary In Sound)
Tuesday, December 26th, 9pm - 11pm
on
Mid-Valley Mutations with Austin Rich
(on Sheena's Jungle Room Stream)
For our final installment of the show for 2023, we've decided to bring you a two hour party that you will NOT want to miss. First, it's an hour-long "Vinyl Solution," where I offer you a story and some music... all pulled from LPs. Then, stick around for hour two, as Mini-Mutations performs live, offering a selection of tunes written in the last year. It's an end-of-the-year party the way only Sheena's Jungle room can supply.
Count It Down: The Burn It Down! Best of 2023
Friday, December 29th, 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!
Amoeba Records' David Prinz
Saturday, December 30th, 11am - 1pm
on
Michael Shelley's show
Michael chats with Amoeba records co-founder David Prinz about the history and future of music retail stores, and the Amoeba Records label's new Gram Parsons release “The Last Roundup: Live from the Bijou Café.”
Electric Lazy Susan fills in for The Stork Club
Sunday, December 31st, Noon - 3pm
on
Electric Lazy Susan with DJ Nogood Nick
(on Give the Drummer Radio stream)
Nogood Nick takes over from Stork Club with special New Year’s Eve “Look forward” edition of Electric Lazy Susan, featuring jazz fusion and pop releases from 2023.
Lucia guest hosts!
Sunday, December 31st, 5pm - 6pm
on
Radio Row
A psychedelic set of Australian sounds, both established and on the rise, with some electronic funk and groovy jazz beats.
Holiday Film Fest Week #4
Monday, January 1st, 2024, 9pm - 11pm
on
Dimestore Radio Theater with Austin Rich
(on Sheena's Jungle Room Stream)
It’s Vintage Radio Theater! Join us for three Holiday radio features that are the perfect way to spread good tidings and cheer! Dimestore Radio Theater goes to The Movies this Holiday Season. It’s, “Bachelor Mother,” by The Lux Radio Theater, followed by a New Year's episode of "The Whistler" to round things out! It’s Seasonal Programming the way Grandma Used to Make. Join us!
DJ Tim From Washington guest hosts!
Sunday, January 7th, 2024, 5pm - 6pm
on
Radio Row
DJ Tim From Washington takes you around the world with tunes created and played by Developmentally Disabled musicians.
Joel Selvin author of "Drums & Demons: The Tragic Journey of Jim Gordon" Saturday, February 24th, 2024, 11am - 1pm
on
Michael Shelley's show
Michael welcomes Joel Selvin, whose new book "Drums & Demons: The Tragic Journey of
Jim Gordon" promises to be the definitive bio of the troubled drummer Jim Gordon,
who played on a mind-boggling array of recordings, only to have his career end
tragically when his mental illness took over.
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