Mucca Pazza Wednesday, January 28th, 9pm - Midnight
on
The Evan "Funk" Davies Show
Mucca Pazza describe themselves as "a marching band that thinks it's a rock band," and that sums it up well. The Chicago outfit is making a return trip to WFMU (having successfully crammed all 30ish of its members inside our cozy Love Room back in 2009), and they'll be featuring songs from their latest album L.Y.A.! Their songs reflect a panoply of influences, from French yé-yé to Balkan brass bands to Henry Mancini, P.T. Barnum and The Stooges. Tune in Wednesday night, January 28, at 9pm and feast your ears AND eyes! That's right, you can watch a video simulcast of the performance at wfmu.org and in our free iOS and Android apps, so don't miss it!
Video Broadcast of The Naughty Kids Show
Wednesday, January 28th, 6pm - 7pm
on
Seven Second Delay with Ken and Andy
(on WFMU stream & FM radio & Video)
A video broadcast of the Seven Second Delay Naughty Naughty Kids Show, recorded live at WFMU's Monty Hall on January 16th 2015. Featuring a magician revealing his secrets, an Ex-Con scaring kids straight, an almost-Doctor's advice on playing hookie, jokes by 8-year-old Evan Breckman and more. When the video goes live at 6pm, it will appear on the WFMU homepage, the Seven Second Delay episode/chat page and the WFMU apps on iPhone / Android.
Joe Frank - "Obsessions"
Wednesday, January 28th, 3pm - 6pm
on
Irwin Chusid
One-hour dramas by Joe Frank air alternate Wednesdays at 4pm (Eastern) on Irwin's program. The episode "Obsessions," from Joe's Somewhere Out There series, airs Weds. January 28th. Joe becomes obsessed with women he meets at a party, in an elevator, at a diner. Joe describes an underwater hotel during a monsoon, a brothel where patrons are offered medical records of the prostitutes, and a woman who smears cake batter on her breasts and plays the piano. He also recounts how saying NO might be a more creative path than YES.
Sundance Edition: Bobby Johnston (City of Gold composer)
Tuesday, January 27th, 7pm - 8pm
on
Morricone Island with Devon E. Levins
Composer/multi-instrumentalist Bobby Johnston will be joining Morricone Island host Devon E. Levins this Tuesday, January 27th (7 pm ET) by phone from the Sundance Film Festival in Utah after the premiere of "City of Gold," the latest documentary directed by Laura Gabbert chronicling Pulitzer Prize-winning restaurant critic Jonathan Gold's relationship to his beloved Los Angeles. The film is the latest of over 25 films and documentaries Bobby has scored, including "Wristcutters: A Love Story," "No Impact Man," "Larry Clark's Marfa Girl," horror director Stuart Gordon's "King of the Ants," "Edmond and Stuck," and "Splat Pack" director Darren Lynn Bousman's "The Barrens" and "Mother's Day." Bobby's soundtracks have been released by Lakeshore, La-La Land, Citadel and Lionsgate Records and featured extensively in This American Life.
Golem's Cathartic Klezmer Rock Alchemy Saturday, January 24th, 6pm - 9pm
on
Transpacific Sound Paradise with Rob Weisberg
Supercharged klezmer-rockers Golem have always pushed the traditions forward with their thrashy style and theatricality. But in the past their M.O. has mainly been to interpret classic Yiddish songs in their own style. That changes with the band's new release Tanz - produced by Tony Maimone of Pere Ubu fame - which features mostly original material. We think they do a great job of it and we hope you'll agree when Golem rocks WFMU's Studio B this Saturday on Transpacific Sound Paradise!
Put The Needle On The 3 Guest DJs: Part 5
Friday, January 23rd, 7pm - 8pm
on
Put The Needle On The Record with Billy Jam
For the first 2015 installment of his ongoing guest DJ quick-mix series Billy Jam has invited three stylistically different DJs to each contribute WFMU exclusive 20 minute mixes for "Put The Needle On The Three Guest DJs Pt. 5." Contributing for the first time will be SoCal turntablist DJ Anubus who throws down a funky disco themed set he's entitled "The Dude Mix," returning UK DJ Loop Skywalker who laces up a scratch-heavy, musically diverse set that incorporates 40 different records, and WFMU show regular DJ ALF who has put together his deepest mix yet - one that incorporates a wide variety of original beats and found sounds including one segment that samples and remixes WFMU's own Jim Price.
75 Dollar Bill Thursday, January 22nd, 6am - 9am
on
The Long Rally with Scott McDowell
75 Dollar Bill, the guitar/percussion duo of Rick Brown (Run On) & Che Chen, stops by the WFMU studio with their loping repetitive psychedelia. Evoking hill country blues, Henry Flynt's rural minimalism, Saharan desert blues, Indian ragas, and pure American psychedelia, we're betting 75 Dollar Bill's searching jams sound mighty sweet on the radio. Be sure to check out their debut LP, Wooden Bag, on the Other Music Recording Co. label.
Couch Slut Wednesday, January 21st, Midnight - 3am
on
Wm. Berger presents My Castle of Quiet
Couch Slut are nothing if not the perfect band at the perfect time. In a world where sex slavery is at some insane height of prevalence, rapists routinely escape indictment, and women commonly carry weapons on first dates, the world needs a great band to unflinchingly show us what's often not easy or comfortable to see. Their ferocious, mid-tempo songs, many of them concocted of a series of interlocking, maddeningly anthemic riffs, take you on an ever-arcing if disquieting ride, and leave you drained but wanting more. Megan O.'s screams ride atop the glorious din, the icing on the best-of-all-possible cakes. Their debut album, My Life As A Woman, has been out digitally for a while, but delayed in hard copy for some time due to its provocative cover, an image some people would look at on their computer every day, but one that becomes a "problem" when shoved out into the public marketplace, which only serves to show that free speech is VERY conditional, not only here but the world over. This is simply fantastic rock / punk music, that will move you physically and emotionally, as all the best music should. After roughing up audiences around the country, Couch Slut bring their unflinching force to WFMU's My Castle of Quiet.
Don Bikoff Tuesday, January 20th, 9pm - Midnight
on
Irene Trudel's show
Popping in to play a few tunes for a wintery night, Don Bikoff is a fingerstyle guitarist who has had a resurgence thanks to the reissue of his debut "Celestial Explosion." Bikoff returned to the studio after that long break to put out last year's "Hallowed Ground." To shake things up a little for this show, Don Bikoff is dipping into his collection of records to co-DJ with Irene.
Glass & Blood: Concert Works from the Bloodiest Film Scores by Philip Glass
Tuesday, January 20th, 7pm - 8pm
on
Morricone Island with Devon E. Levins
Composer/pianist Michael Riesman and violinist Chase Spruill join Morricone Island host Devon E. Levins this Tuesday, January 20th (7 pm ET) to discuss their upcoming NY premiere on Monday, January 26th at Le Poisson Rouge of "Glass & Blood" with new suites from Dracula, Candyman and The Hours for violin and piano. Michael Riesman has been the keyboardist and musical director of the Philip Glass Ensemble since the mid 1970's as well as conductor to Glass' scores including Notes On A Scandal, The Truman Show, Kundun, Hamburger Hill, Koyaanisqatsi, Mishima, The Thin Blue Line and A Brief History of Time and (non-films) Einstein on the Beach and Music in 12 Parts. His own film scores include Enormous Changes at the Last Minute, Pleasantville and Signed: Lino Brocka. Chase Spruill serves as a core faculty member of Community MusicWorks in Providence, RI and has collaborated with Steven Mackey, Alexandra Gardner, Johnny Gandelsman, Yo-Yo Ma, Michael Nyman and Kronos Quartet. The two have upcoming plans of newly commissioned works by Michael Nyman and Nico Muhly.
Live from Golden Fest - Brooklyn's Spectacular Balkan Bacchanal Saturday, January 17th, 6pm - 9pm
on
Transpacific Sound Paradise with Rob Weisberg
It's our seventh annual live broadcast from Brooklyn's legendary Balkan and East European music and dance blowout! Golden Fest is a massive two night gathering of musicians, folk dance enthusiasts and fans held at the spectacular Grand Prospect Hall in Brooklyn's South Slope. The festival kicks off with a multi-band dance party on Friday night January 16th. Then for the big event on Saturday night January 17th, some seventy bands will perform on four stages from 6 pm until the wee hours. We'll bring you Saturday night's early action live from the Grand Ballroom, center stage of this fabulous Balkan bacchanal.
Steve Boone from The Lovin’ Spoonful Saturday, January 17th, 11am - 1pm
on
Michael Shelley's show
Michael welcomes bassist of The Lovin’ Spoonful Steve Boone who has written a new memoir "Hotter Than A Match Head, Life on the run with The Lovin' Spoonful."
Caitlin Canty
Saturday, January 17th, 6am - 9am
on
Shrunken Planet with Jeffrey Davison
Vermont native Caitlin Canty has been quietly garnering attention the last few years, as a solo artist and as half of the duo Down Like Silver with Peter Bradley Adams. Her voice and delivery will bring to mind earlier styles of country and folk music, though her songs mark her as a close observer of life and the world around her. Her most recent album, Golden Hour, is a collection of darkly beautiful songs. This month her latest release, Reckless Skyline, while a more electrified, full-band outing than Golden Hour, moves easily between the quieter songs and bluesy rockers. She recently treated us to a solo set at the WFMU studios, using both her 1930s acoustic as well as electric guitar. The release of Reckless Skyline brings her to Rockwood Music Hall on Wednesday, January 21st.
Joe Frank - "He Hesitated"
Wednesday, January 14th, 3pm - 6pm
on
Irwin Chusid
One-hour dramas by Joe Frank air alternate Wednesdays at 4pm (Eastern) on Irwin's program. The episode "He Hesitated," from Joe's Work in Progress series, airs Weds. January 14th. Joe is disgusted by the amount of maintenance required to keep his apartment clean. Later he visits his mother at a Florida retirement community, analyzes the film "The Incredible Shrinking Man," and examines the flawed concept of "Progress."
Samuel Vas-Y Tuesday, January 13th, 9pm - Midnight
on
Irene Trudel's show
Self-described Singer Song Scribbler Samuel Vas-Y (pronounced vazz-EE) began life in France but uses Dublin as his homebase, picking up influences from both and a lot in between. On his most recent album, "Tickly Teeth," Samuel (who also uses the surname Arnold) presents a playful blend of familiar and foreign, with little touches of Serge Gainsbourg and Jeff Buckley popping out of the mix. Samuel Vas-Y is working on a new album and will play a few tunes for Irene.
Nathan Larson (soundtrack composer/Shudder to Think guitarist)
Tuesday, January 13th, 7pm - 8pm
on
Morricone Island with Devon E. Levins
Composer Nathan Larson joins MORRICONE ISLAND host Devon E. Levins in the studio this Tuesday, January 13th (7-8 pm ET) to discuss his transition from guitarist of Washington D.C.'s post-hardcore, prog/glam-informed Shudder to Think to composing music for over 50 films, television series and documentaries, including Boys Don't Cry, The Woodsman, Skeleton Twins, Todd Solondz' Storytelling and Palindromes, Joel Schumacher's Tigerland and Phone Booth, and Jesse Peretz' First Love, Last Rites and Our Idiot Brother. Nathan is also a frequent collaborator with his wife Nina Persson of Sweden's The Cardigans, who contributes her vocal talents to many of his soundtracks.
Chicano Batman Sunday, January 11th, 5pm - 7pm
on
Gaylord Fields's show
¡Son locos por ti, América! This Los Angeles–based quartet interrupts an East Coast tour to make a beeline to WFMU's studios to regale listeners with a bewitching blend of East L.A. soul & Brazilian tropicália & North American prog-psych & South American cumbia & Afro-Cuban jazz mixed with heaps of other sonic ingredients. Chicano Batman's ruffled tuxedo shirts may accurately denote a retro-Seventies vibe, but their total sonic presentation pinpoints a musical Latinization reflective of current and future cultural changes in el norte.
Mr. Airplane Man
Sunday, January 11th, 6am - 9am
on
Burn It Down! with Nate K
One of the first outfits to attempt the whole blues-punk-garage sound as a duo, Boston's Mr. Airplane Man were also certainly one of the finest. The combo of Margaret Garrett and Tara McManus formed the band in the late '90s and released a string of albums in the early 2000s that matched the drone of the Mississippi Hill Country with the noise of the Velvets at the Tea Party. Following a near decade-long hiatus, Mr. Airplane Man reunited for a brief tour in late 2014 and were kind enough to drop by Burn It Down! with Nate K to record a searing live set. This one isn't to be missed folks!
They Might Be Giants Saturday, January 10th, 11am - 1pm
on
Michael Shelley's show
Michael Shelley welcomes John Flansburgh and John Linnell from They Might Be Giants to the studio to play a few live songs and discuss their 30+ years of collaboration, their endless touring, their unusually devoted fans and their newly relaunched Dial A Song!
Zs (Dan Bodah fills in for Rich) Saturday, January 10th, Midnight - 3am
on
Airborne Event
Zs has been smashing minds with their no-wave free music since 2000. The ever-evolving lineup is now the trio of Sam Hillmer on sax, Patrick Higgins on guitar, and drummer Greg Fox. Using extended techniques, instrumental synthesis, and telepathic communication, Zs aims to envelop the listener and evoke unspoken past, present, and future rites and ritual. Their new studio LP "Xe" [note: pronounced "zee"] comes out January 27th via Northern-Spy. Catch them live on WFMU just after midnight on January 10th.
Brann Dailor
Thursday, January 8th, Noon - 3pm
on
Diane's Kamikaze Fun Machine
Brann Dailor (pron. Braun), drummer for Mastodon, will be Diane's PEER PRESSURE guest at 1pm! He will be live and questions from listeners will be taken on the interactive comments board. Mastodon is nominated for a Grammy this year, and Brann's playlist of hand picked tunes will for sure be Grammy worthy as well! His segment starts at 1pm, and if you're a fan of the band, you might want to tune in early to hear some lead up Mastodon tracks!
Antonio Sanchez ("Birdman" soundtrack composer)
Tuesday, January 6th, 7pm - 8pm
on
Morricone Island with Devon E. Levins
Soundtrack composer Antonio Sanchez joins MORRICONE ISLAND host Devon E. Levins this Tuesday, January 6th (7-8 pm ET) to discuss his groundbreaking (almost entirely drumkit) score to director Alejandro González Iñárritu's "Birdman" which accompanies the film's faded star portrayed by Michael Keaton and is one of the five nominated soundtracks for Best Original Score at this Sunday's Golden Globes Awards. The two will discuss how the jazz drummer most known for his work with Pat Metheny, Chick Corea and Gary Burton became involved with the film and how he and Iñárritu arose at this unconventional approach to film scoring.
The Cats
Friday, January 2nd, 9am - Noon
on
Dangerous For The Brain with Thomas Storck
The Cats from Philadelphia have been described as "splintered ‘90s indie rock filigree that comes with triangulation between Philly college radio/WPRB saturation, a sideline in Jersey Shore pop punk regionalism and the low pressure of affordable living, with raspy female vocals." Live set airing this Friday.
Joe Frank - "At the Dark End of the Bar"
Wednesday, December 31st, 2014, 3pm - 6pm
on
Irwin Chusid
A special New Year's episode by Joe Frank, "At the Dark End of the Bar," airs Wednesday December 31st at 4pm (Eastern) on Irwin's program. In the course of one day, a teenage boy on vacation with his family in the Caribbean has a series of erotic encounters: with a girl his age, an island prostitute, the mother of his best friend, and a businessman old enough to be his father. Ministers intone inspirational messages via Dial-a-Prayers. And Joe’s surreal ramblings lead to a musical celebration of New Year’s Eve.
Joe Carducci Spins 3 Hours of Early '70s Heavy Rock
Wednesday, December 31st, 2014, 6am - 9am
on
The John Allen Show
Best known for his music writing, Joe Carducci’s 1991 “Rock and the Pop Narcotic” is the ultimate book on the aesthetics of rock music. As an A&R man and one time co-owner of the legendary SST Records, Joe’s legacy traces a bit further back as one of the bedrock figures in American early-80’s independent music. His previous visits to WFMU centered on his time working in music, and the history of LA punk; this time he’ll play records from his formative years guiding us thru the musical connective tissue of Savoy Brown, Chicken Shack, Egg, Uriah Heep etc. to Sacharrine Trust, SWA, St. Vitus, and Tom Troccoli’s Dog.
Nico: Underground
Tuesday, December 30th, 2014, 6pm - 7pm
on
Aerial View with Chris T.
Have a Very Nico New Year with Nico: Underground! Presented live in Monty Hall Oct. 17, this scripted show featuring Tammy Faye Starlite as Nico and Chris T. as “The Interviewer", will have its radio premiere Tuesday, Dec. 30, 6 PM on Aerial View. An unedited version will be archived and available for download at the same time.
Lonnie Lester
Saturday, December 27th, 2014, 3pm - 6pm
on
Todd-o-phonic Todd's show
Saturday Dec. 27th 3-6 p.m. Legendary Midwest soul/r'n'b singer Lonnie Lester stops by The Todd-O-Phonic Todd show to chat about his great 45 sides (collected last year on the Tramp label), memorable live shows and his return to the New York area stage New Year's Eve at Littlefield in Brooklyn.
Retired Texas Gym Teacher Dale Irby Saturday, December 27th, 2014, 11am - 1pm
on
Michael Shelley's show
Michael welcomes genius Dale Irby who recently retired after teaching Phys-Ed for forty years - and wearing the exact same shirt & sweater vest in all forty yearbook photos.
David Greenberger
Saturday, December 27th, 2014, 9am - 11am
on
Bob Brainen's show
Bob welcomes Guest-DJ David Greenberger. Besides being a visual artist, he's known for his long running periodical The Duplex Planet and the band Men & Volts. He's performed and recorded his monologues with a wide-range of musical collaborators including Terry Adams, Latin Playboys, Robyn Hitchcock, Paul Cebar, and Wreckless Eric. Join Us!
Joe Frank - "Cocktails Before Dinner"
Wednesday, December 24th, 2014, 3pm - 6pm
on
Irwin Chusid
One-hour dramas by Joe Frank air alternate Wednesdays at 4pm (Eastern) on Irwin's program. The episode "Cocktails Before Dinner," from Joe's Work in Progress series, airs Weds. December 24th. Joe is disgusted by the fact that despite the best attempts at upkeep, in the end your body will fail and you can't just get a new one. He tries to experience the moment when he falls asleep, but can't. And he laments the fact that when he dies, he won't be around to know he's dead.
Celebrate Xmas eve morning with Daniel Knox
Wednesday, December 24th, 2014, 6am - 9am
on
The John Allen Show
Daniel Knox will perform Christmas related songs, as well as some of his own recent numbers about consumerism. He will also DJ some holiday records and read about crimes and disasters that took place at Christmas time, like the Iroquois Theater Fire. The Chicago based pianist and composer/songwriter is known for his darkly distorting traditional American popular song styles—inspiring collaborations with David Lynch and Jarvis Cocker along the way. His self-titled third album will be released in the new year (Jan 20th).
The Annual Winter Soul-stice
Sunday, December 21st, 2014, 5pm - 7pm
on
Gaylord Fields's show
The Winter Solstice this Sunday may be short on daylight, but the soulful sounds will radiate upon one and all, thanks to the perennial appearance of the Winter Soul-stice special! For this particular airing of an annual event of more than 20 years' standing, show host Gaylord Fields will bestow ecumenical holiday cheer upon everyone, regardless of denomination, with his traditional airing of armloads of soul 45s and rampant abuse of a newly installed studio reverb machine. (Previously announced cohost Debbie D will not be able to participate in this year’s program but will be here in soulful spirit.)
Dave Lombardo
Thursday, December 18th, 2014, Noon - 3pm
on
Diane's Kamikaze Fun Machine
Diane speaks to Dave Lombardo this week, most famous for drumming in Slayer, and changing the face of rapid fire attack for drums, in all music. He has a current band, PHILM, that recently released their second album, Fire From The Evening Sun. Tune in, the pre-taped interview will be at 1pm!
Simpsons Holiday Snacktacular
Wednesday, December 17th, 2014, Noon - 2pm
on
Nazario Scenario
(on Give the Drummer Radio stream)
December 17th is Simpsons Day -- designated because the first full-length Simpsons episode aired on this date in 1989. From 12-2 PM, Amanda plays Springfield-centric tracks and welcomes back fellow scholars Nate, Paul, and Pat for plenty of cromulent discussion.
A Very Vince Martin Christmas Special
Wednesday, December 17th, 2014, 6am - 9am
on
The John Allen Show
Brooklyn born and raised Vince Martin first recorded with the Tarriers in 1956 on the hit single "Cindy, Oh Cindy." He became more widely known in the early 1960s through his duo recordings with Fred Neil and became very popular and influential on the burgeoning folk (and later folk rock) scene. Cited by the Coen Brothers as one of the musicians who influenced their movie “Inside Llewyn Davis”, Ethan Coen describes Vince Martin as “the Italian kid who decided to be Vince Martin”. This program will feature 3 hours of holiday cheer.
Renato Taddei, Matteo Vegetti, Chris Leo, Jenni Matz and members of Rye Coalition
Saturday, December 13th, 2014, 9pm - Midnight
on
Prove it All Night with Pat Byrne
Italian authors Renato Taddei and Matteo Vegetti drop by to discuss their book "Non Ti Divertire Troppo", which means: "Don't have too much fun", about the 30 American indie bands that influenced their Italian counterparts the most. Chris Leo of The Van Pelt, will also be in studio to translate and maybe play a couple of songs. Later on, filmmaker Jenni Matz and members of Rye Coalition swing by to discuss their new documentary film and the show they'll just have finished playing at Monty Hall. Phew! ...got all that?
Joe Frank - "I'm Not Crazy"
Wednesday, December 10th, 2014, 3pm - 6pm
on
Irwin Chusid
One-hour dramas by Joe Frank air alternate Wednesdays at 4pm (Eastern) on Irwin's program. The episode "I'm Not Crazy," from Joe's Work in Progress series, airs Weds. December 10th. Joe tells the story of a young woman who dates only combat veterans from every major 20th century conflict, and how she immerses herself in the historical accouterments of each wartime period. Later, Joe works as a private investigator, and winds up investigating himself. He then stands trial for his numerous crimes against women, and tells graphic stories of medical malpractice and madness.
DJ Justin Carter (Mister Saturday Night) Wednesday, December 10th, 2014, Noon - 3pm
on
Duane Train
Duane's special guest and co-conducter is Brooklyn Based DJ/Promoter/Label Owner Justin Carter. Along with his partner Eamon Harkin, Justin throws and DJ's the long-running NYC Party series called Mister Saturday/Sunday Night (depending on the day) for over 6 years now. They now run a highly-regarded dance music imprint of the same name and have just a released a fantastic mix CD called "Weekends and Beginnings" which is out now.
The World's First 3-D Video Radio Show
Wednesday, December 10th, 2014, 9am - Noon
on
Ken's show
(on WFMU stream & FM radio & Video)
Ken presents another three hour video show, this time utilizing decades-old 3D video technology to broadcast the world's first 3D radio show. Actually only a small portion of the show will be in 3D. Most of it will be in 2D or No-D. The video component of the show will appear on the WFMU homepage and the WFMU apps from 9am to Noon, when the video show is in progress.
Sad Songs with Sylvie Simmons
Wednesday, December 10th, 2014, 6am - 9am
on
The John Allen Show
Born and raised in London, Sylvie Simmons ran away to Los Angeles in the late '70s to become a rock critic. Widely regarded for her early writings at Sounds, Cream and Kerrang!, as well as later at The Guardian, Rolling Stone and chiefly at MOJO since the magazine’s inception, she has also written books on Serge Gainsbourg, Neil Young, and most recently, Leonard Cohen. All the while she has been studying the art of the song, particularly sad songs. This month marks the magical debut of a singer and musician who’s spent her whole life in music but hasn’t gone public until now. “Sylvie” is a hauntingly beautiful collection of ukelele songs, just released on Light In The Attic, that is dreamy, intimate and timeless. This in-studio performance will be followed with selections of sad songs Sylvie chose from the FMU library.
Quitty & the Don'ts Monday, December 8th, 2014, Noon - 3pm
on
Three Chord Monte with Joe Belock
It's a ferry across the Mersey to Brooklyn today as the kings of King County garage, R&B and beat come to WFMU! Quitty & the Don't DO rock and NEVER quit! These youngsters are soaring up the charts with the single of the year, "Running Out of Time" b/w "(She's Gonna) Break Your Heart" on Hidden Volume Records and will be opening up for the legendary Real Kids at Bowery Electric on Dec. 13.
OY - West African Storytelling Through a Luminous Electronic Kaleidoscope Saturday, December 6th, 2014, 6pm - 9pm
on
Transpacific Sound Paradise with Rob Weisberg
Splendidly creative Swiss-Ghanaian vocalist & musician Joy Frempong and drummer & producer Lleluja-Ha combine their talents as OY. For OY's recent Crammed Discs debut No Problem Saloon, Joy traveled around Ghana, writing song lyrics based on the personal stories, poems and folk tales she heard there. The duo then added layers of percussion, keyboards and electronics to create truly distinctive, colorful - and danceable - songs. Experience OY's luminous electro-African soundscapes live tonight on WFMU!
Sleaford Mods
Wednesday, December 3rd, 2014, 8pm - 9pm
on
Infinite Distortion
This Wednesday, December 3rd, WFMU is proud to present the first ever performance on US soil from the British duo Sleaford Mods. Their uncompromising, undefinable sound is electric and pulses with a discontent that's impossible to ignore. A blend of bass and drum loops, eerie synth hooks, and a rap-sung bark detailing the indignities of modern life, Sleaford Mods are truly unique. You'd be a fool to miss this. 8pm Eastern on Infinite Distortion.
The Blind Shake
Monday, December 1st, 2014, Noon - 3pm
on
Three Chord Monte with Joe Belock
As the Minneapolis three-piece gets set for its third appearance at WFMU, we turn it over to Midheaven for the blurb: The Blind Shake crafts dense, massive locomotive music—powerful sounds with the ability to careen through one cinematic, post-apocalyptic chase scene after another. The band’s latest album Breakfast of Failures comes clanging and crashing through these confused times. With six full-length albums to their credit, several singles, three collaborations with psych legend Michael Yonkers and another with downstroke warrior John Reis, The Blind Shake continues to push the sliding scale between catchy punk songs and pitch-red noise.
The Nots
Sunday, November 30th, 2014, 6am - 9am
on
Burn It Down! with Nate K
Whether delivering their rock action as a trio or a quartet, Memphis's Nots are power just the same. The all-female outfit, which features members of Ex-Cult and Manatees among others, reside somewhere on that slippery spectrum of punk and post-punk and new wave, and make an urgent spiky noise full of white-hot guitars and destructo synths. The band are on tour in support of their debut full-length on Goner Records, We Are Nots, and were kind enough to bring their patented River City skronk to the WFMU airwaves on Burn It Down! with Nate K.
Peter Guralnick plus Michael Spörke Saturday, November 29th, 2014, 11am - 1pm
on
Michael Shelley's show
Michael Shelley chats with noted music journalist Peter Guralnick who this month begins releasing his back catalog as enhanced e-books with newly shot video interview segments, audio of his original interviews and new chapters. Michael also welcomes Michael Spörke author of "Big Mama Thornton: The Life and Music" to discuss the singer's struggles and successes in life and in the music business.
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