Hugh Cornwell
Thursday, December 5th, Noon - 3pm
on
Diane's Kamikaze Fun Machine
Hugh Cornwell will be on the phone live with Diane at 1pm this coming Thursday. He's on tour in the US in support of his Steve Albini-produced release: Totem and Taboo. If you get on the interactive playlist fast enough, Diane might ask Hugh one of your questions!! The ex-Stranglers frontmand will be at the Record Collector in Bordentown on the 6th, the Brighton Bar in Long Branch the 7th, or his NY City show at the Highline Ballroom on Sunday December 8th. Hugh has just added Ian Rubbish to the Highline Ballroom appearance.
Joe Frank - In the Dark: "Pilgrim (Part 2)"
Wednesday, December 4th, 3pm - 6pm
on
Irwin's show
Installments of Joe Frank's radio series IN THE DARK air each Wednesday at 4pm (Eastern) on Irwin's program. The episode entitled "Pilgrim (Part 2)" airs Weds. December 4th at 4pm (Eastern). In this episode, Joe pays a stranger $15,000 for a battered 1953 Buick convertible that's only worth a few hundred. He then fills the tank and sets out on a pilgrimage from Atlantic to Pacific to revel in the splendors of manifest destiny.
Wax Darts Tuesday, December 3rd, Noon - 3pm
on
Three Chord Monte with Joe Belock
Punk rock and roll from Jersey City via Lawrence, Kansas. If you dig catchy riffs, great songs and cool harmonies the Wax Darts will hit the bullseye for you! Playing a FREE show Nov. 29 at Lot 13 in Bayonne, NJ, along with Overlake.
Soldier Kane Monday, December 2nd, Noon - 3pm
on
Irene Trudel's show
Dismantling the Blues, the Great American Songbook and R&B dance hits is the latest collaborative effort by Violinist/Musical Eccentric Dave Soldier and Percussionist Jonathan Kane. As a quote from the New York Times states, "One thing about having an approach as idiosyncratic as Dave Soldier's is that once listeners know your work at all, they realize that coming to new works with any expectations about style, form or language is fruitless." And Jonathan Kane's most recent ensemble, February, produces some beautifully powerful yet minimalistic trance-rock. The melding of the two is Soldier Kane, and they perform live on Irene's show.
Allysen Callery
Saturday, November 30th, 6am - 9am
on
Shrunken Planet with Jeffrey Davison
Rhode Island singer-songwriter Allysen Callery was in New York recently for a gig at Pianos, and stopped by one early Saturday morning to treat us to a live set of her gorgeous singing and ever more assured guitar-picking. She has hit her stride as a writer, spinning out poetic, spare and haunting songs. Her second WFMU live appearance consists of selections from her most recent release, "Mumblin' Sue" (75 or Less) and a sneak preview of a couple of new ones as well.
Joe Frank - In the Dark: "Pilgrim (Part 1)"
Wednesday, November 27th, 3pm - 6pm
on
Irwin's show
Installments of Joe Frank's radio series IN THE DARK air each Wednesday at 4pm (Eastern) on Irwin's program. The episode entitled "Pilgrim (Part 1)" airs Weds. November 27th at 4pm (Eastern). In this episode, Joe recounts, in nauseating detail, the annual ritual of overindulging at a lavish family Thanksgiving dinner. He then offers the history of the feast, the story of the Pilgrims, and chronicles of pilgrimages around the world.
Aye Aye Rabbit
Monday, November 25th, 9pm - Midnight
on
Airborne Event with Dan Bodah
Aye Aye Rabbit is the trio of Ed Pastorini, Indigo Street, and Greg Saunier. All are consummate musicians with deep creative roots. What they do in Aye Aye Rabbit is what usually gets called "improvisation." But in this case it would be accurate to call them spontaneous composers, because their rapport is such that they make impromptu songs that seem to surface in fully-crafted condition. It's a joy to hear them work together.
Lora Faye
Saturday, November 23rd, 6am - 9am
on
Shrunken Planet with Jeffrey Davison
Since Lora Faye and band were here about a year ago, their profile has risen, helped in part by two CD releases and a recent two-night stand at Joe's Pub. Their sound, an amalgam of rock, jazz and cabaret, used to have more of an old-timey country flavor, but now they've added a dab of funk and soul. The personnel has changed considerably, and they are a tighter outfit overall. Tune in for a rousing set!
Valley Lodge Wednesday, November 20th, 9pm - Midnight
on
The Evan "Funk" Davies Show
Valley Lodge returns to WFMU for their second session on The Evan "Funk" Davies show, in support of their excellent new album Use Your Weapons. Some say they sound like Cheap Trick, T. Rex, Big Star, the Raspberries, Matthew Sweet, Slade and the Kinks! Well, actually they say that themselves, probably hoping that those names will be used to attract people's attention. Mission accomplished!
Tune in Wednesday night, Nov. 20, to hear Valley Lodge play songs from their entire discography! Then go see them Friday Nov. 22 at Union Hall (part of the Meet Me in the Bathroom and Tell Me All Your Secrets comedy/music extravaganza, hosted by Valley Lodge's Dave Hill), and again on Dec. 7 at Arlene's Grocery.
Profligate Wednesday, November 20th, 7pm - 8pm
on
Distort Jersey City with Deed Runlea
This week we are pleased to be joined by Profligate from Chapel Hill NC, recently hailing from Philadelphia. This one man project is a layered swamp of freak techno music, in the vein of his Form a Log band mate and Distort Jersey City alumni Container. Check out Profligate's new EP on Atlanta label DKA Records, and get ready for this heavy half hour session.
Steve Young and Sport Murphy have collaborated on the book EVERYTHING’S COMING UP PROFITS (Blast Books), a history of alt-universe musical theater featuring song & dance about life insurance, corrosion-free silicone, and Westinghouse appliances. Some of these shows were hilariously lame. Some were pretty good, and some were flat-out fantastic.
Young and Murphy will appear on Irwin's program on Weds. November 20, from 4:30pm to 6:00pm (Eastern), along with publisher/book designer Laura Lindgren. For 90 minutes they'll chronicle the genre and spin dozens of mind-boggling songs from rare industrial show LPs.
Young and Murphy will also offer a showcase of archival industrial musical film clips at this year's WFMU Record Fair, on Saturday afternoon, November 23.
JOE FRANK: Irwin will also air an installment of Joe Frank's radio series IN THE DARK at 4pm (Eastern). In this episode, entitled "Problems," Joe laments his flawed father and eulogizes his idealized mother.
Ursula 1000 (Small Change fills in for Duane)
Wednesday, November 20th, Noon - 3pm
on
Nickel and Dime Radio with $mall ¢hange
Hey party ppl, $mall ¢hange is filling in for Duane this week, and bringing out ace DJ/Producer Ursula 1000. He's put out a number of LPs on Thievery Corporation's ESL label, and has a new project in the works called Quentin Quatro. For this show he's put together a playlist called FUTURE SHOCK---tracks that defied and/or defined that period from the early '80s that flirted with elements of post punk funk/electro breakdance/new wave weirdness---be there or be square! Noon-3pm on Wednesday.
WTF JFK? I'm 50!
Tuesday, November 19th, 6pm - 7pm
on
Aerial View with Chris T.
Miriam Linna of Norton Records returns to discuss the new release Tragic Songs From The Grassy Knoll and the music that was on the radio the day JFK died. We'll also hear original audio from the first Dallas radio station to report the dreadful news from Dealey Plaza! And we of course want to know who YOU think killed JFK!
Yoko Ono
Tuesday, November 19th, 3pm - 6pm
on
Brian Turner's show
Back on Brian's show after their lengthy 2010 chat; this time a quick catch up on what Yoko Ono has been up to since then, which is a dizzying avalanche of activity for this tireless 80-year-old legendary artist. Exhibitions, books, videos, touring museum retrospectives worldwide, environmental activism, concerts, and a brand new album called "Take Me To the Land of Hell." And much more. Yoko is a force of nature to be reckoned with and we're excited to chat with her yet again on the program.
Wooden Shjips Monday, November 18th, Midnight - 3am
on
Therese's show
Recorded after Shjip's captain Ripley Johnson relocated to Portland, Oregon, psych stalwarts Wooden Shjips' fourth album, "Back to Land" (Thrill Jockey), is more open and song-oriented than their previous releases. The band will stop by WFMU's studios during the first leg of a tour that will ping-pong across North America and Europe.
The Flamin' Groovies
Saturday, November 16th, 3pm - 6pm
on
The Cherry Blossom Clinic with Terre T
Not much explaining necessary on this one. The legendary Flamin' Groovies - with Roy Loney and Cyril Jordan will be rocking it hard on the Cherry Blossom Clinic this Saturday! Fresh from blowing the doors off of Warsaw Friday night at the Norton Records Sandy First Anniversary Weekend, the Flamin' Groovies will keep the power going on with Terre T. A not to be missed show!
Cherie Currie Thursday, November 14th, 3am - 6am
on
Dark Night of the Soul with Julie
The original lead singer of the all-female rock band The Runaways, with hits "Cherry Bomb" and "Neon Angels on the Road to Ruin," actress, author and chainsaw artist Cherie Currie visits WFMU to chat with Julie during the east coast leg of her solo tour. Cherie talks about The Runaways, David Bowie, chainsaw art and upcoming projects, including work with Lita Ford and Kim Fowley. Along with the interview is a DJ set by Cherie featuring songs she loves.
An Interview With the Ramones From the Summer of '76
Wednesday, November 13th, 9pm - Midnight
on
The Evan "Funk" Davies Show
On July 8th, 1976, the Ramones sat down for an interview in the offices of 16 Magazine. It was just 10 weeks after the release of their debut album. Their interviewer was not unknown to them: Lisa Jane Persky was already a regular at CBGB, and she was co-starring off-Broadway with Divine. She was also a co-founder of New York Rocker, the magazine that would publish this interview in issue #4. A couple of years ago Lisa re-discovered the cassette recording of this interview, and she'll share the interview in full for the very first time with WFMU listeners this coming Wednesday night on The Evan "Funk" Davies show. You can also expect ample reminiscing about New York City at the time punk rock and the CBGB scene was just starting to take off -- with plenty of complementary music, of course! Tune in to WFMU at 9pm on Wednesday November 13th for this fascinating interview with the Ramones at the dawn of their career.
Gag
Wednesday, November 13th, 7pm - 8pm
on
Distort Jersey City with Deed Runlea
Olympia Washington, the town and scene that brought the world Milk Music, Nuts Fanzine, Evergreen State College, and Beat Happening, has now unleashed Gag. A band that is clearly ingesting everything that is happening in 2013 hardcore punk and turning out their demented, studded, and barb wired interpretation. A smear of snot and delay over some hard riffs and mid tempo beats. A post-Hoax band getting it done in a post-Hoax world. They're in the middle of some serious van problems on a serious two month tour, so we snagged a live session while they were stuck in the barren wastelands of New Brunswick New Jersey. Tune in.
Joe Frank - In the Dark: "Lila and the Professor"
Wednesday, November 13th, 3pm - 6pm
on
Irwin's show
Installments of Joe Frank's radio series IN THE DARK air each Wednesday at 4pm (Eastern) on Irwin's program. The episode entitled "Lila and the Professor " airs Weds. November 13th at 4pm (Eastern). Joe describes his exasperating girlfriend, Lila, a clumsy, petulant, disorganized lady who not-so-secretly maintains a romantic relationship with her aging, crippled mentor, Professor Vogel.
Obnox
Tuesday, November 12th, 3pm - 6pm
on
Brian Turner's show
The prolific solo project of Cleveland's Lamont "Bim" Thomas (ex-Bassholes, Puffy Areolas, Unholy Two among others), Obnox treads on some junked-out Stooges/Pussy Galore terrain with ample heaps of white noise and stylistic curveballs. Definitely in the rock and roll corner, yet stretching into some wild and wooly places your traditionalist garage rockers opt not to tread; Obnox has issued 9 releases in only two years via labels like Permanent, 12XU, Anyway, Smog Veil and more. Live they'll be trashing it up today on Brian's show as a two-piece, see them November 9th at the Cake Shop!
Improvised Sound Collage Performance Simulcast Friday, November 8th, 9pm - 10pm
on
Ken's Last Ever Radio Extravaganza
(on Give the Drummer Radio stream)
Scaring you forth, scaring you eighth, all up on a stage that you can pretend to attend, even possibly with live playlist comments. Live audio simulcast remote broadcast of improvised sound collage performance at Magnolia House in Charlottesville, VA.
Read a Book, Schnook!
Tuesday, November 5th, 6pm - 7pm
on
Aerial View with Chris T.
Chris T. welcomes Miriam Linna, of Kicks Books (and Norton Records) to jawbone over the latest titles in the Kicks line of "Hip Pocket Paperbacks"; her writing; her publishing philosophy... and the future of the printed word! We also want to know what books you're reading, where you get your books and whether it's paper or e-reader for you. We may also hear from a famous author or two!
Trash Ride Tuesday, November 5th, Noon - 3pm
on
Three Chord Monte with Joe Belock
Garbage and New Jersey, perfect together. We'll leave it to New Brunswick's proud purveyors of moron boogie to sum it up themselves: shady screwballs play loud rock n roll. Yup. Don't miss this epic session!!
Black Sea Hotel Monday, November 4th, 9pm - Midnight
on
Airborne Event with Dan Bodah
Black Sea Hotel are the Ramones of Balkan a capella song. They infuse this already-wild traditional music with their own gutsy sound that is by turns dissonant and driving, lyrical and ethereal. Black Sea Hotel will visit WFMU on November 4th to preview their 2nd record, "The Forest is Shaking and Swaying." Core members Willa Roberts and Sarah Small will be joined by a series of guest singers working with them through the precise arrangements that allow Black Sea Hotel to build the sound of a choir out of just 3 powerful voices. (The group will also be hosting a release party for the new record, with special guests, at The Hive NYC in Brooklyn on November 8th at 7pm.)
The Wingdale Community Singers + Olivia Chaney
Monday, November 4th, Noon - 3pm
on
Irene Trudel's show
Led by the core of Hannah Marcus, David Grubbs and Rick Moody, The Wingdale Community Singers return for a third round with another album of nearly heartbreaking beauty. The Wingdales' seemingly simple songs have an underlying emotionalism that really tugs at the listener's soul. Walt Whitman becomes an unexpected lyricist as his poetry forms the basis of a three-song Whitman sampler at the center of the album, including the title song, "Night, Sleep, Death, and the Stars." The Wingdale Community Singers play live from WFMU's "Love" room.
Then, Irene is joined by Scottish singer-songwriter Olivia Chaney, whose intensely personal music at times echoes Nick Drake and Sandy Denny. Chaney is equally at ease on the acoustic guitar, elegantly reworking music by folks like Bert Jansch all the way back to Henry Purcell, and can be equally moving on harmonium and piano. Olivia has performed with Alasdair Roberts, and was recently signed to Nonesuch Records. Olivia Chaney drops by WFMU in advance of an evening show Monday November 4th at Rockwood Music Hall.
DJ Slimzee Sunday, November 3rd, Midnight - 3am
on
Scones Radio
Godfather of grime and co-founder of Rinse FM and Pay As U Go, the legendary DJ Slimzee drops a special guest mix on Scones tonight. He's wrapping up a week of shows in NYC, his first since 2002. Don't miss it.
Garifuna music trailblazer Chichi Sosa Saturday, November 2nd, 6pm - 9pm
on
Transpacific Sound Paradise with Rob Weisberg
Honduran multi-instrumentalist Rolando "Chichi" Sosa has quietly played a crltical role in the development of Afro-Caribbean Garifuna music over the past two decades. He's composed and performed with Garifuna music's greatest star, the late Andy Palacio, as well as current stars Aurelio Martinez, Danny Michel and many others. But he's rarely taken center stage himself - until now, as he leads his own band in NYC. He drops by tonight to share his music live and on CD and share the story of this rich music and culture from Central America and the Caribbean.
The Paley Brothers Saturday, November 2nd, 11am - 1pm
on
Michael Shelley's show
Michael welcomes The Paley Brothers - who signed to Sire Records (just after the Ramones, and just before Talking Heads) where their classic Power-Pop was slightly out of sync with prevailing trends. Along the way they worked with Phil Spector, played Madison Square Garden (opening for Shaun Cassidy) and released an EP and an LP before dissolving. Their LP & EP (with tons of never before released material) have just been collected on the CD "The Complete Recordings"!
Ken Kaplan Friday, November 1st, Midnight - 3am
on
Professor Dum Dum's Lab
NJ candidate for governor, Ken Kaplan, will be interviewed by Professor Dum Dum tonight.
Vaz
Thursday, October 31st, Noon - 3pm
on
Diane's Kamikaze Fun Machine
Featuring two-thirds of Hammerhead, Brooklyn's VAZ displays a melodic knack that Hammerhead only hinted at, yet manage to punch even harder! Tune in for a live set from them on Halloween on Diane's Kamikaze Fun Machine! Showtime = 1pm!
Ashrae Fax Thursday, October 31st, 3am - 6am
on
Dark Night of the Soul with Julie
It's Halloween, and what better way to spend it than with a goth-tinged dream pop band? After a ten-year hiatus, Ashrae Fax stop in during their brief reunion tour, and album reissue. Echoing guitars and vocals that rival Siouxsie Sioux's might make you think you've time-traveled, but Ashrae Fax's sound is unique, timeless and haunting. Begin your Halloween in the dark.
Chastity Belt's latest album is called No Regerts. That is not
a typo. They were recently featured on NPR in large part, it seems,
because one of the hosts thought they had "the most horrifying publicity photo" he'd ever seen.
(He subsequently allowed that their music "isn't anywhere near the
worst music you'll ever hear — in fact, it's awesome." So.)
Pony Time and Chastity Belt are on tour together across the US (and
back!). You can see them at Shea Stadium in Brooklyn on Thursday Oct.
25 and in New Brunswick NJ on Saturday Oct. 27 (ask a punk where the
show is). If you miss them live, tune in to WFMU Wednesday night, Oct.
30, to hear live sets from both bands!
Joe Frank - In the Dark: "Joe's Frank's America"
Wednesday, October 30th, 3pm - 6pm
on
Irwin's show
Installments of Joe Frank's radio series IN THE DARK air each Wednesday at 4pm (Eastern) on Irwin's program. The episode entitled "Joe Frank's America" airs Weds. October 30th at 4pm (Eastern). Joe gets on the phone and calls dozens of fellow Americans named Joe Frank, even though he really doesn't want to do it. What he really wants to do is quit radio and leave town.
The Juggs
Wednesday, October 30th, Noon - 3pm
on
Duane's show
Led by Kentucky raised, Brooklyn dwelling Kareem Bunton. This self proclaimed “music nerd” describes his music as landing in between Mudhoney and Muddy Waters with a bit of Funkadelic and the Temptations thrown in for color. The Juggs are loud, fast, psychedelic, and muscular. But more importantly they are soulful, like make you weep or get somebody pregnant soulful. Quit your job and hit the road soulful, lose your mind and find it again soulful. As a band they are truthful and sincere in their intentions. They want to rock with you, no strings attached. Their latest ep is called "I Hear Voices" and it's produced by Mick Collins (Dirtbombs, Gories). They will also be playing a Halloween Cavestomp Spectacular at Coco 66 in Greenpoint, Brooklyn 10/31/13.
Terakaft + Imharhan
Tuesday, October 29th, 3pm - 6pm
on
Brian Turner's show
A West African double bill on the airwaves today: Terakaft formed in Mali in 2001 continuing an electric-charged path forged by other Tuareg kindred spirits like Tinariwen (in fact several ex-Tinariwens reside in Terakaft). Their name translates in Tamasheq to "caravan", and the band has been forced to spread their sounds through live touring and non-domestic channels since political uprisings in Mali in 2012 have forced the music out. They'll be live in the studio today! Also, as a bonus, we'll be broadcasting a set recorded by Rob Weisberg from the New York/Lincoln Center stop of the Festival of the Desert tour this past summer with Imharhan, another electric combo led by Mohamed Issa ag Oumar, a member of Tartit. Tartit and Imharhan stopped by Transpacific Sound Paradise in July as well for a WFMU session.
The Blind Shake Tuesday, October 29th, Noon - 3pm
on
Three Chord Monte with Joe Belock
The Blind Shake are a detuned, garage-stomp, punk trio from Minneapolis, MN. Two brothers, Mike and Jim Blaha, front the band and play baritone and regular guitar respectively, while longtime friend Dave Roper plays drums. Known for ferocious live shows and collaborations with psychedelic noise legend Michael Yonkers, see them on tour this fall with Thee Oh Sees including Oct. 29 at Irving Plaza. New LP Key To a False Door just came out on Castle Face Records!
Federico Aubele Tuesday, October 29th, 9am - Noon
on
This Is The Modern World with Trouble
Argentinian singer songwriter Federico Aubele plays a live acoustic set on This is the Modern World with Trouble Oct 29. His new release "5" is a gorgeous combination of electronics, dub and classical guitar. Federico adds his stunning baritone voice to a beautiful mix of old and new sounds. See more here
Camden Joy Monday, October 28th, 9pm - Midnight
on
Airborne Event with Dan Bodah
Camden Joy is a writer, music critic, poster artist, and singer of songs about the scandal-plagued Presidential Coin series. His book "Boy Island" recounted the story of the band Cracker's first tour, with the addition of fictional drummer Camden Joy. In a late-90s poster series, he attacked the CMJ music festival before it was cool; in another series, he heralded the Chicago band Souled American before it was cool. He's eternally pre-cool. He'll visit WFMU's Airborne Event to bray songs, strum the guitar, and say stuff in advance of his November 4th talk at Housing Works NYC and his November 8th keynote address to the Midwest Modern Language Association in lovely Milwaukee.
Mamadou Kelly Monday, October 28th, Noon - 3pm
on
Irene Trudel's show
Employing a nimble, melodic guitar technique and a soulful, bluesy voice, Mamadou Kelly made a name for himself playing with greats like the late Malian blues legend Ali Farka Toure. Kelly fled his home town of Niafunke for Bamako after the occupation of northern Mali in 2012, when the imposition of sharia law banned music there. Not to be stopped, he continued to hone his solo career and just released a new album in September, which more than hints at his encyclopedic knowledge of Malian music. Last summer Mamadou was a part of the Caravan for Peace concert outdoors at Lincoln Center's Damrosch Park, and WFMU was fortunate to be allowed to record the whole concert. Mamadou Kelly's live set airs on Irene's show.
Join Rob and illustrious co-host / tech guru Irene Trudel at Barbes, the music-lover's
haven at 9th St and 6th Ave in Park Slope, Brooklyn for another
jam-packed night of live music. Tonight's stellar lineup proves once
again that when it comes to seeing and hearing amazing music from
around the world, there's no better place than right here in NYC:
- Sharabi: Super-duo Frank
London (trumpet) and Deep
Singh (tabla) and friends take South Asian music places it's never
gone before
- Mireya
Ramos and Mariachi Flor de
Toloache: New York's fabulous (and first-ever) all-women's
mariachi band
- Uri Sharlin (accordion) and
Kinan Azmeh (clarinet): Two
virtuosic Middle-Easterners join forces in NYC
- Diego Obregon and Grupo
Chonta: Masterful marimba traditions from Colombia's Pacific coast
Admission is free (though bands may pass the hat) and we'll be
giving away lots of free FMU swag, so get in on the action in person
or over the airwaves.
99% NonEnglish
Friday, October 25th, 3pm - 6pm
on
Miniature Minotaurs with Kurt Gottschalk
Miniature Minotaurs Marks the Annual Rites of the Singles Going Steady with a Ceremonious Spinning of 45s from Portugal, Morocco and Most Primarily the Czech Republic (including but not limited to the former Czechoslovakia) for the Merriment of Radio Listeners Who Enjoy Clapping their Hands along to Predictable Patterns and Joyful Refrains.
Singles Going On Vacation!
Wednesday, October 23rd, 9pm - Midnight
on
The Evan "Funk" Davies Show
Like many of you, and like many WFMU DJs, when EFD goes on vacation he loves to shop for cheap used records, especially singles (they take up less room in the suitcase). The problem: there's never enough time to play them during a regular show. The solution: WFMU's annual Singles Going Steady week! Tune in at 9pm on Wednesday the 23rd to hear how EFD spent his summer vacations.
Joe Frank - In the Dark: "The Queen of Puerto Rico"
Wednesday, October 23rd, 3pm - 6pm
on
Irwin's show
Installments of Joe Frank's radio series IN THE DARK air each Wednesday at 4pm (Eastern) on Irwin's program. The episode entitled "The Queen of Puerto Rico" airs Weds. October 23rd at 4pm (Eastern). In this episode, a bored American high school student vacationing in the Caribbean with his family becomes enchanted by and obsessed with a beautiful, mysterious older woman who always dresses in pink.
Gunnar Haslam and Jahilyya Fields Sunday, October 27th, Midnight - 3am
on
Scones Radio
Gunnar Haslam and Jahilyya Fields are two sides of a degraded coin bearing the L.I.E.S. (Long Island Electrical Systems) seal. This year they've independently released the Mimesiak LP and Pleasure Sentence 12", both featuring trippy and dejected dance cuts that would have made total sense on Chris Farley's iPod. Catch their DJ and live sets this week on Scones Radio.
John Paul Keith and the 145's Tuesday, October 22nd, Noon - 3pm
on
Three Chord Monte with Joe Belock
John Paul Keith is a blistering guitarist and singer who WFMU listeners have likely heard bending the strings with Jack Oblivian and the Tennessee Tearjerkers, and the kind of songwriter who makes great melodies and incredible lyrics sound effortless. JP's new album, Memphis Circa 3 AM, was produced by Sun Records legend Roland Janes. Catch the band Oct. 24 at Bowery Electric and oct. 25 at teh Rock Shop.
CCR Headcleaner
Monday, October 21st, 3:01pm - 6pm
on
Scott Williams's show
Oakland CA's CCR Headcleaner produce a riff-heavy monster din that is massive, raw, and very very druggy. The 4 members sport backgrounds in The Hospitals, Jealousy, Long-Legged Woman, and Jackie-O Motherf(&$er, and manage to sound nothing like any of those bands, while digesting some tendencies of all... and also, Doo-Wop.
Mark Humble and friends Monday, October 21st, Noon - 3pm
on
Irene Trudel's show
Beatlesque pop songs with melodic hooks are Mark Humble's specialty. After working on a couple of albums, Humble stepped back from music making for over 10 years, dipping his toes back in with a few solo performances and the release of "One Centre Street" about a year ago. Mark, with a little help from his friends, has jumped back into performing with, as he says, "musical skills, thrills, passion and abandon. Mistakes will be made on a grand scale. A handsaw will be used. Three part harmony will be sung. A double bass will vie for attention with a screaming electric guitar." Come listen to those musical thrills as Mark Humble and Friends play live on Irene's show.
HONK! NYC: Brazilian Activist Brass Band Os Siderais Saturday, October 19th, 6pm - 9pm
on
Transpacific Sound Paradise with Rob Weisberg
Every October a bevy of massive marching bands from around the country and the globe squonk their way to Boston for the annual HONK! Festival of Activist Street Bands. In the growing global activist street band movement, the emphasis is on individuality and a “DIY” sensibility, in instrumentation and especially attire - often a warped / trippy send-up of high school marching band uniforms and regalia. HONK! NYC, Oct 15th-19th, is New York's HONK aftershock, with a slew of bands making musical mayhem in our streets, schools, a museum and even some regular old clubs. And the HONK! NYC after-party is live on WFMU tonight as this year's farthest-flung HONK legion, Brazil's Os Siderais, brings its uproarious din to our airwaves.
LaLa Brooks Saturday, October 19th, 11am - 1pm
on
Michael Shelley's show
Michael welcomes La La Brooks - who as a member of The Crystals was the lead vocalist on "Then He Kissed Me" and "Da Doo Ron Ron". Her brand new album "All Or Nothing" comes out on October 15th on Norton Records!
Please Release Me + a live set from Malian vocal band Tartit
Friday, October 18th, 3pm - 6pm
on
Miniature Minotaurs with Kurt Gottschalk
A look back at the year that's passed with unreleased music from guests who have frequented the minotaur's lair. Sounds you only heard if you were there in the audience or in the studio by the likes of Robert Ashley,Vincent Barras & Jacques Demierre the Groove Commanders, Shelley Hirsch, Taylor Ho Bynum, Laura Kaminsky, John King, Jonah Parzen-Johnson, Ergo Phizmiz, Dave Soldier & Jonathan Kane, Jon Rose, So Percussion and (maybe) more, all provided by the artists in support of high-flying airshow that is WFMU!
In the final hour of the broadcast, we'll hear a live set from Tartit, a Tuareg band from Timbuktu, Mali, recorded live at Lincoln Center Out of Doors. The five women and four men of the ensemble played a set of quietly hypnotic, trance-inducing music as a part of the Festival au Désert – Caravan for Peace concert on July 31, 2013. Thanks to Lincoln Center and WFMU's Rob Weisberg for making this possible, and watch for other Caravan for Peace broadcasts on Rob, Irene Trudel and Brian Turner's shows.
Levi Weaver Friday, October 18th, 9am - Noon
on
Beastin' The Airwaves! with Keili
Returning to New York for CMJ, and to Beastin' The Airwaves! with Keili after 4 long years, is singer/songwriter/crooner/funnyguy Levi Weaver! Listen to tales of listener-relieved financial crisis, 24-hour live broadcasts, and the growth of an epic yet unwanted beard. Hear his feels, feel his feels.
Christopher Amott Thursday, October 17th, Noon - 3pm
on
Diane's Kamikaze Fun Machine
From Sweden by way of Brooklyn as of late, Christopher Amott, guitarist of Arch Enemy and Armageddon will be on the Peer Pressure segment of Diane's Kamikaze Fun Machine this Thursday. He's got some new music bubbling under that we will hear as well as influential music to the six string legend. Listeners will be able to ask Chris questions via the live interactive playlist!
Ya-Yas Come Alive at Budokan
Thursday, October 17th, 9am - Noon
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Surface Noise with Joe McGasko
In honor of our new ground floor performance space, which will hopefully feature TONS of live music in the future, this week's Surface Noise special presents only music recorded live in concert. From audio-challenged audience recordings to the classic live albums of all-time, all will be fair game for the Surface Noise stage. Get your lighters ready!
The Return Of Mayhem In The PM!
Wednesday, October 16th, 9pm - Midnight
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The Evan "Funk" Davies Show
That's right, it's another three-hours of nothing but power-pop,
post-punk, new wave and punk records (yes, RECORDS) from 1978 through 1982! You'll know some, you won't know others, but you'll love 'em all. And, for a change, this year's edition features NO format
restrictions! Singles and LPs will be mixing together, just like the
old days. It all starts at 9pm on Wednesday, October 16, on The Evan
"Funk" Davies show so make your listening plans now!
Dawn of Humans
Wednesday, October 16th, 7pm - 8pm
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Distort Jersey City with Deed Runlea
With all members originally hailing from Brooklyn or Jersey City, New York punk icons Dawn of Humans bring their live mutant jams to the WFMU studios. With EPs on Always Restrictions and Toxic State Records, this live session is a unique opportunity to find the kings of New York punk in a realm that exists between their insane live show (understatement) and their flawless recordings. Truly deranged, creepy, and anthemic punk that will leave you confused, slam dancing, and taking your clothes off all at the same time. With three brand new songs, this is Dawn of Humans at the height of their post Midwest tour resurgence. Members of Crazy Spirit, Hank Wood & The Hammerheads, Warthog, Murderer, Rosenkopf, Perdition, and pretty much every other New York punk band that matters. Don't miss this.
Joe Frank - In the Dark: "A Special Family"
Wednesday, October 16th, 3pm - 6pm
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Irwin's show
Installments of Joe Frank's radio series IN THE DARK air each Wednesday at 4pm (Eastern) on Irwin's program. The episode entitled "A Special Family" airs Weds. October 16th at 4pm (Eastern). In this episode, Joe chronicles the hardships that ensue when a father is killed in a workplace accident, and the victim's brother marries his widowed sister-in-law.
All times listed are Jersey City time, EST.
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