Guerilla Toss
Tuesday, October 22nd, 3pm - 6pm
on
Spin Age Blasters with Creamo Coyl
SPIN AGE BLASTERS is mega-stoked to bring you a two-parter from freak-funk overlords GUERILLA TOSS. Guerilla Toss hijack all seventeen of your senses and take us on a journey down the superhighway of life with a frantic set of lysergic post-punk disco followed by an extended foray into uncharted and farflung regions. Masterfully recorded/mastered by Ernie Indradat and sliced/diced by Creamo Coyl, don't miss this extra special episode of queasy and pleasy cosmic vibrations.
Messer Chups Return! (Live Set)
Tuesday, October 22nd, 7pm - 8pm
on
Morricone Island with Devon E. Levins
Messer Chups return to Morricone Island half way through their U.S./Mexico "Halloween Howling 2019" tour to unleash a coffin full of action-packed b-movie, exploitation, horror, sci-fi re-workings of soundtrack favorites live in the WFMU Studios in promotion of their 20-year career-spanning "Spook-A-Rama: The Best Of Messer Chups" compilation to be released on Halloween by their U.S.-based label MuSick Recordings. "Spook-A-Rama" is 26 tracks from the Russian surf trio's 1999 inception to the present with a couple new tracks to boot, including a ripping rendition of Charles Bernstein's "A Nightmare On Elm Street!"
Ken and Andy's Bob Dylan Extravaganza
Wednesday, October 23rd, 9am - Noon
on
Ken's show
Join Station Manager Ken and Andy Breckman for three hours of Bob Dylan obsessiveness, highlighted by a live remake of the famous 1996 WFMU Bob Dylan Advanced Obituary Show, from 10:15 to 11:15 AM, during which time listener phone calls and remembrances of Bob will be welcome on the air at 201-209-9368.
A salute to New York Rocker
Wednesday, October 23rd, 9pm - Midnight
on
The Evan "Funk" Davies Show
In the late 1970s and early 80s New York Rocker's extensive coverage and arresting visual style made it a vital companion for music fans, and it remains revered today by those who read it. Andy Schwartz, who took over the reins from founding editor Alan Betrock, joins Evan "Funk" Davies tonight to talk about all things Rocker, and they'll be joined by former NYR staffers Glenn Morrow, Lisa Jane Persky, and other former staffers still to be confirmed. Don't miss it!
Rosanna Bruno, artist and creator of 'The Slanted Life'
Thursday, October 24th, 9am - Noon
on
This Is The Modern World with Trouble
This is the Modern World welcomes Rosanna Bruno, artist and creator of 'The Slanted Life'. Rosanna's witty hand drawn graphic novel enlarges the life of Emily Dickinson, suggesting an alternate Emily to the poet we believe we have come to know. Through her ridiculously funny cartoons, Rosanna creates the social media world of Emily Dickinson, illustrates her closet filled with contemporary designers and reveals Emily pitching reality tv shows. "Tell all the truth but tell it slant" takes on new meaning in this fresh look at a mysterious literary icon.
Marika Hackman
Friday, October 25th, 3pm - 6pm
on
Sophisticated Boom Boom with Sheila B.
Music writer Sophie Kemp called Marika Hackman’s third and most recent album, Any Human Friend (Sub Pop), “a singular, extraordinarily horny, and occasionally bleak pop record.” Pleasures of the flesh are explored both alone (“Hand Solo”) and with partners (“Come Undone”), but the sharp guitars, chilly melodies, and Marika’s soft yet serious voice don't quite evoke feelings of sensuousness as much as they do loneliness and a longing for connection. British born and London based, Marika is currently touring the US in support of Any Human Friend, and will be performing live on Sophisticated Boom Boom with her backing band, Girl Friday.
Inflatalk Radio
Saturday, October 26th, Midnight - 3am
on
Inflatable Squirrel Carcass with Rich Hazelton
Three hours of spoken word recordings. That’s the kind of talk radio I like, and perhaps you will too. Samuel Beckett radio plays, Boris Karloff, Leonard Nimoy, John Barth, myths, legends, sound poetry, unsound poetry, instructional records, perhaps a piece or two from some of our DJs, these are a few of the things you may or may not hear tonight.
Author Burt Kearns Saturday, October 26th, 11am - 1pm
on
Michael Shelley's show
Michael gets ready for Halloween with a chat with Burt Kearns co-author of "The Show Won't Go On: The Most Shocking, Bizarre, and Historic Deaths of Performers Onstage."
4 Live Sets: Fast Eddy, Kacy and Clayton, Redd Kross and Surf Curse
Saturday, October 26th, 3pm - 6pm
on
Todd-o-phonic Todd's show
Todd is proud to present live sets from 4 of the hottest acts in today's world of showbiz.
Fast Eddy hails from Denver and is the rock'n'roll result of too many nights spent drinking at The Satire Lounge. Their new EP "Toofer One" is out now on Spaghetty Town.
Kacy and Clayton's new Carrying On album (New West) is produced by Wilco's Jeff Tweedy. The second cousins from Saskatchewan continue to excel with their arresting amalgamation of psychedelic folk, English folk revival and the ancestral music of Southern Appalachia.
Redd Kross are in the midst of a massive tour with The Melvins. L.A.'s finest take a few moments off to play live on WFMU and celebrate the release of their latest Merge smash "Beyond The Door". Band leaders Jeff and Steven MacDonald have been doing this since they were pre-teens!
Surf Curse's new long-player Heaven Surrounds You (Danger Collective), is a coming of age epic, inspired by the many cult films they've cherished throughout their young adulthood. The duo of Nick Rattigan and Jacob Rubeck flush out the live band with a full 5 piece line-up.
Play the Game Show "Name That Tune in My Head"
Sunday, October 27th, 8pm - 10pm
on
Gaylord Fields's show
Gaylord Fields and his co-host Daisy Lee invite listeners to play "Name That Tune in My Head"! The rules are simple and open to anyone with access to WFMU.org during the show: Employing a series of yes-and-no questions on the show's comments board, anyone and everyone can chime in to winnow down the name of a predetermined song by a specific artist. The person with the correct answer wins a valuable WFMU-related prize currently unavailable to the public!
Play It Again, Band
Monday, October 28th, 9am - Noon
on
Surface Noise with Joe McGasko
If you have a hit in pop music, it's never a bad idea to see if it could be a hit again. That's why the Ventures did "Walk Don't Run" and then "Walk Don't Run '64." That's why David Bowie did "Fame" and then "Fame '90." Tune in for an entire show made up of performers reviving their hits for new pop eras with varying degrees of success.
Three Hour Edition of The Secret Harmony
Monday, October 28th, 3:01pm - 6pm
on
Radio Ravioli with Olivia
Over the last couple months, Olivia has been making original compositions for radio in a segment on her show called "The Secret Harmony." Usually lasting five minutes or less, this one will last the entire show, and will feature found sounds, radio collage, and original electronics, with Olivia guiding you through the fray. Whether you catch a few minutes or tune into the entire show, prep your ears for a deep dive into sound and memory on this special show, where dreams become thought.
Stag plays live
Wednesday, October 30th, 9pm - Midnight
on
The Evan "Funk" Davies Show
GET READY TO BE BEDAZZLED! Seattle's Stag, who wowed WFMU listeners a couple of years ago with "The Bedazzler" (Evan's #1 single of 2017!) bring their '70s-infused glam-pop swagger to the WFMU airwaves at long last! The band includes That Petrol Emotion singer Steve Mack, as well as former members of Alcohol Funnycar and The Cops. Their latest album Electric Mistress is out now! Make sure you're there for the Stag party on Wednesday night, October 30, at 9pm!
Caitlin Keegan
Thursday, October 31st, 9am - Noon
on
This Is The Modern World with Trouble
Caitlin Keegan, illustrator and surface pattern designer returns to WFMU to celebrate All Hallows' Eve. Caitlin is the author and illustrator of The Illuminated Tarot and Dreamer’s Journal. We will talk about dreams, nightmares and tarot cards while playing music that might please witches.
Witch Camp
Thursday, October 31st, Noon - 3pm
on
Dark Night of the Soul with Julie
(on Give the Drummer Radio stream)
Take a special Halloween journey to Witch Camp where Amber Martin and Nath Ann Carrera, the Ises Black, transport you through camp drop-off, Learning Yurts, the pre-dawn camp favorite “Morning Horses/Blood Sacrifice,” and beyond. Isis and Isis rid the room of chode intentions while singing the face-melting duets of Aphrodite’s Child, Black Widow, It’s A Beautiful Day, Led Zeppelin, along with Sandy Denny, Yoko Ono, Pentangle, Pink Floyd, Buffy Sainte-Marie, The Stone Poneys, Black Sabbath, and more! Grab your baggie full of hair and your black latex glove. Come gather around the campfire for a battle cry against the patriarchal rape heads in this ONGOING inquisition!
Fabio has Clay Pigeon as his co-host today!
Thursday, October 31st, 3pm - 6pm
on
Strength Through Failure with Fabio
Fabio will have the inimitable Clay Pigeon as his co-host for a head scratching pairing unlike any other in the history of WFMU personalities. Tune in to hear frustrating musical selections, unlikely statements of wonder, non sequiturs and other
hair raising personality juxtapositions. Most importantly, tune in to help us raise money for WFMU! 3pm, October 31.
Halloween Frightfest!
Thursday, October 31st, 8pm - 9pm
on
Make With The Shake with DJ Pat K
(on Rock & Soul Ichiban stream)
Hang some garlic above the turntable, steal your kids' candy, and do the zombie watusi! Make With The Shake on WFMU's Rock & Soul Ichiban stream will be delivering a Halloween horrorfest of the most chilling soul, r&b, and garage 45s that DJ Pat K can dig out from his vinyl crypt! (WFMU not legally responsible if you DIE of fright!)
Pale Lips + Chrissie Hynde Saturday, November 2nd, 3pm - 6pm
on
Todd-o-phonic Todd's show
Montreal's Pale Lips refer to themselves as "drippy mascara slopped rock'n'roll with sprinkles!". Their latest album for Spaghetty Town, "After Dark", is a joyous concoction of punk infused two and half minute number one hits. Don't miss them rocking out at St. Vitus in Brooklyn on October 27th and be sure to tune in for their live set on Todd's show.
Rock goddess Chrissie Hynde shoots the breeze with Todd-O-Phonic regarding her new album "Valve Bone Woe", The Pretenders and more!
Jennifer Vanilla
Monday, November 4th, 3:01pm - 6pm
on
Radio Ravioli with Olivia
Jennifer's here to help! Performance artist and self-described "culturally absorbent prototype" Jennifer Vanilla joins Olivia in the studio to perform, take calls, and play some records. Jennifer Vanilla released her motivational dance floor hit J.E.N.N.I.F.E.R. EP on Beats In Space on October 18. We'll hear new cuts from J.E.N.N.I.F.E.R. EP and more. Tune in!
Bentenya: All-Women's Chindon Street Band From Japan Saturday, November 16th, 6pm - 9pm
on
Transpacific Sound Paradise with Rob Weisberg
Chindon is a uniquely Japanese street music tradition. It began over 150 years ago when shopkeepers started hiring musicians to march through the streets to promote their shops. Ubiquitous in mid-20th-century Japan, it's now less common, but groups like Nagoya's vibrant - and very colorful - all-female chindon outfit Bentenya carry on the tradition. Bentenya joins us to perform live.
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