Bill Janovitz, author of The Cars: Let The Stories Be Told (EFD fills in for Spin Age Blasters)
Tuesday, September 16th, 3pm - 6pm
on
The Evan "Funk" Davies Show
Author (and Buffalo Tom co-founder) Bill Janovitz joins EFD to discuss his upcoming book (out at the end of September), a 500+ page history of The Cars, based on in-depth interviews with the three surviving members of the band as well as dozens of others. You can be sure that this show — and the accompanying music — will be just what you needed.
Found In The Demento Dimension w/ Xeres of Xeron
Tuesday, September 16th, 9pm - Midnight
on
Mid-Valley Mutations with Austin Rich
(on Sheena's Jungle Room Stream)
"When a famous purveyor of novelty tunes goes on the lam, a pair of
unsuspecting lads are hired to clear out the production studio. Join
us as they attempt to dodge the traps and decipher the secret musical
messages left for them on their janitorial debut! It's "Found in the Demento Dimension, Part 3: Janitor's Jubilee."
Figure of Fun LIVE from Studio B
Wednesday, September 17th, 3am - 6am
on
The Bonsulator with DJ Bonce
Catch NYC based Figure of Fun deliver a high octane performance LIVE on The Bonsulator this week!! With members hailing from the West Coast and Melbourne, Australia, Figure of Fun touts a quintessential NYC sound, taking notes from classic avant-rock acts like Fad Gadget, Swans, and early Sonic Youth. Hear the band talk about their most recent single, “Bad Boy”, plans for future shows, and more!!
Lotti Golden and MICROCORPS
Friday, September 19th, 3pm - 6pm
on
Mona's show
Mona welcomes NYC underground icon Lotti Golden for a live session from Studio B to celebrate her cult classic 1969 release, Motor-Cycle, reissued on High Moon Records after being out of print for over 50 years. She will perform live at our station in advance of her first public show since the 70s. For those who'd like to see her live in-person, she'll perform at KGB on September 25!
Mona will also be hosting an album release party with London based, complex modular synth composer MICROCORPS. His album Clear Vortex Chamber is out on Regis' Downwards record label on September 19, and he'll celebrate with a guest DJ set and interview on WFMU.
Beauty/Rotary Club/Mala Vista
Saturday, September 20th, 3pm - 6pm
on
Todd-o-phonic Todd's show
It's a triple play of rock'n'roll....Red Bank's Beauty live up to their name by playing wondrous pop-influenced tunes as illustrated by the hits on their new album "I'd Do Almost Anything For You" (Strange View). Somehow, Beauty will be performing at the Bond Street Block Party in Asbury Park on the same afternoon!
Hailing from Reno, Rotary Club present (mostly) songs about...rotary phones! Their songs include hits such as "My Landline", "Touch Tone" and "Phonemate". Catch Rotary Club kicking out the jams at Trans Pecos on Sunday 9/21 and on Todd's show.
New York rockers Mala Vista celebrate the release of their new EP by performing on WFMU prior to their 10/3 release party at TV Eye.. From there it will be over two weeks in Europe starting on Halloween.
Caridel on Rock and Roller Derby
Sunday, September 21st, 8pm - 10pm
on
Rock and Roller Derby with Suzy Hotrod
Caridel: a heavy psych, skate rock, duo band are in town from Mexico City, and will play on Rock & Roller Derby Sunday September 21st.
Live set from Organs Obsolete aka Brooklyn's Richard Hoffman
Sunday, September 21st, 10pm - Midnight
on
Blurred and Obscured with Jonathan Herweg
Blurred and Obscured will be broadcasting a live set from Organs Obsolete aka Brooklyn's Richard Hoffman, who will be bringing his brand of bass driven psychedelic pulses and left field industrial electronics to the Blurred FMU airwaves..
Drop In Presents Dirty Computer's IDK Cafe
Saturday, September 27th, 6pm - 7pm
on
Drop-In
(on Rock'n'Soul Radio stream)
This week's IDK Cafe: THE DOWAGER AUNT IS STILL WAITING FOR LYSANDER (I bet she made cookies an' everystuff. Stale as hell by now.).
A few ditties about the anxiety of waiting, and the stories we tell ourselves to make it bearable.
Live in Monty Hall and on the air, Scott Williams hosts Animal, Surrender!
Sunday, September 28th, 5pm - 6pm
on
Radio Row
Animal, Surrender! is the intricate and spacious post-rock project of bassist Peter Kerlin (Sunwatchers, Chris Forsyth's Solar Motel Band) and Rob Smith (Rhyton, Pigeons). Augmenting the duo on this visit is Curt the organist. Join us live in Monty Hall at 5pm for free, or enjoy the session on the likewise free airwaves!
Eliot Krimsky and friends live
Sunday, September 28th, 10pm - Midnight
on
Blurred and Obscured with Jonathan Herweg
Eliot Krimsky and friends will be recording a live set for Blurred and Obscured featuring songs from his new critically acclaimed album "I Made My House", which is a deeply personal and other worldy tribute to Krimsky's late father. It's a beautiful mix of outsider folk, atmospheric electronics, and ethereal multi-layered jazz.
Stereogram #13 with Arvo Zylo
Tuesday, September 30th, 9pm - Midnight
on
Mid-Valley Mutations with Austin Rich
(on Sheena's Jungle Room Stream)
Arvo Zylo plays choice recordings from his collection in a carefully curated freeform fashion. Zylo runs the NO PART OF IT label and has spent a lot of time as a freeform DJ at WLUW and WZRD.
Fistful of Metal
Thursday, October 2nd, 6pm - 7pm
on
Mistress of A Thousand Moods with Mistress Jessie
(on Rock'n'Soul Radio stream)
Come join Mistress Jessie in the Heavy Metal Parking Lot as she cranks up the thrash and raises some Hellraiser cash for WFMU.
Tav Falco/The Stones/Michael Beach
Saturday, October 4th, 3pm - 6pm
on
Todd-o-phonic Todd's show
Tav Falco has been making his unique brand of music since the early 1980's. Originally focusing on a distorted take on rockabilly, Tav has gone on to encompass numerous styles but maintained his originality. He has also produced multiple books, including one of his photographs. Tav's latest musical opus is "Desire On Ice" (Frenzi). Todd and Tad will have plenty to talk about!
The Stones are a New York City rock'n'roll band fronted by Jay Pluck. They will be performing at Monty Hall later on 10/4 with The Sea Monkeys and Gaylord and at Union Pool with Danny Ayala and Stars Revenge on Sunday 10/5. Don't expect "Lady Jane"!
Melbourne's Michael Beach
always has something great up his sleeve. 2025's "Big Black Plume" (Goner/Poison City) is no exception! As part of his US tour, Michael will be at Goner Fest and also at Union Pool on 10/2 prior to joining The Cavalcade Of Stars!
Sasquatch Landslide: The Dwarfs of East Agouza Interview
Saturday, October 4th, 7pm - 10pm
on
Observations of Deviance with David Mittleman
(on Give the Drummer Radio stream)
Founded in the Agouza neighborhood, across from Cairo on the west bank of the Nile River, The Dwarfs of East Agouza (Maurice Louca, Sam Shalabi, Alan Bishop) weave psychedelic tinged free form improv jams that astound musical cognecenti worldwide. They are set to achieve a higher profile with the October release of their next album, Sasquatch Landslide, on the Canadian record label Constellation. Host David Mittleman interviewed the group for an extensive review of their improvisation based music.
Golomb, Live from Studio B
Sunday, October 5th, Midnight - 3am
on
Anima Mundi with Chinn
Hailing from the fertile rock crescent of Columbus, Ohio, power trio Golomb (*rhymes with column) joins Chinn for a late-night live set on Anima Mundi, Sunday October 5th at midnight. Golomb's sophomore album "The Beat Goes On" stitches together classic elements of garage, punk, and grunge with chiming vocal harmonies from married couple Mickey & Xenia Shuman. It's a family band, too, with Xenia's brother Hawken Holm on drums!
Bill Dixon Centennial Birthday Special
Sunday, October 5th, 9am - Noon
on
destination: OUT with Jeff Golick
(on Give the Drummer Radio stream)
Three hours of Bill Dixon's music, from solo work to large groups, to celebrate what would have been Dixon's 100th birthday. Not nearly enough time to cover his oeuvre, but at least something to get us started.
Songs About You
Sunday, October 5th, 3pm - 5pm
on
Paul Bruno's show
Hey you. Yes, you. There are a lot of songs that are about you. Some adore you. Some abhor you. Some just don't understand you. In any case, you're quite the muse. You agree?! You've got a lot of nerve. Songs in the second person, Sunday, October 5th on Paul Bruno's show.
Beyond the MJQ: John Lewis
Sunday, October 5th, 6pm - 9pm
on
The Laughing Clock with DJ Peter
(on Give the Drummer Radio stream)
The Laughing Clock surveys the music of John Lewis, Milt Jackson, Percy Heath, and Connie Kay, away from the Modern Jazz Quartet.
Street Eaters play live! (EFD fills in for Rock and Roller Derby)
Sunday, October 5th, 8pm - 10pm
on
The Evan "Funk" Davies Show
Oakland’s Street Eaters return to WFMU in support of their new album Opaque (Dirt Cult), their first as a trio! New member (and onetime Maximum Rocknroll editor) Joan Toledo adds her guitar to the pummeling drums and bass of original members Megan March and John No, with reviews of the new album making comparisons to Screaming Females, Sonic Youth, and Bikini Kill. Who will YOU compare them to?
Feelings presents the 7th Almost Annual Covers Show
Tuesday, October 7th, Noon - 3pm
on
Feelings with Michele with One "L"
In her first October Hellraiser Special Michele celebrates her love of a "great?" cover song. There was a year hiatus so these songs have piled up!
A Case of the Punks
Thursday, October 9th, 6pm - 7pm
on
Mistress of A Thousand Moods with Mistress Jessie
(on Rock'n'Soul Radio stream)
Join Mistress Jessie as she puts away the whip and stilettos for her annual Case Of The Punks special and raises some filthy lucre for WFMU.
Demos To Spazz By
Thursday, October 9th, 9pm - Midnight
on
Music To Spazz By with Dave the Spazz
Nascent noodlings from a variety of tape recorder fiddlin’ Music To Spazz By superstars.
Tee Vee Repairmann/Mark Arm/Danny Ayala
Saturday, October 11th, 3pm - 6pm
on
Todd-o-phonic Todd's show
Australia is currently a musical hotbed and Tee Vee Repairmann is one of the main reasons why. Their hook-laden punk'n'roll is winning over fans all over the world. Currently on tour with Superchunk, they will also be rocking Gonerfest and returning to NYC to play Union Pool with Brower and The Wig Outs on Tuesday 10/7. Todd is proud to host them for a second time on 10/11.
Speaking of Australia, Mudhoney's
Mark Arm will be fronting "The Saints '73-'78" American tour in November (which will visit Music Hall Of Williamsburg on Friday November 14th). The band will include original Saints members Ed Kuepper and Ivor Hay, along with Mick Harvey and Peter Oxley. Mark and Todd discuss this exciting tour, Mudhoney and more!
Danny Ayala can often be found playing keyboards with The Lemon Twigs. He is now stepping out with a solo album, "Only Fools Love Again" on Brooklyn's Reminder Records. As part of an East Coast run to support this album, Danny will be playing at Union Pool on Sunday 10/5. Catch him in full live effect on The Todd-O-Phonic Todd Show.
Special All-Vinyl, All-Soundtrack Episode
Sunday, October 12th, Midnight - 3am
on
Anima Mundi with Chinn
Chinn, host of Anima Mundi, Sundays midnight to 3am, has seen a lot of movies. Like, a LOT of movies. But he has not seen ALL of the movies! Tune in Sunday, October 12th at midnight for a special All-Vinyl, All-Soundtrack Episode of Anima Mundi, in which Chinn will bury in each set a song from the soundtrack of a movie he HASN'T seen, and take calls and comments to guess the blind spot.
Bruno's B'day Bash Live from Monty Hall with Nape Neck
Sunday, October 12th, 3pm - 5pm
on
Paul Bruno's show
Help Paul Bruno celebrate another spin 'round the sun with this fundraising live broadcast! Paul will be DJing, of course, but there will also be a live set from Leeds, UK's NAPE NECK. Their debut album, The Shallowest End (due out September 19th on Dot Dash Sounds), is the kind of spiky post-punk that would surely make hometown heroes like The Mekons and Delta 5 proud. You don't want to miss this! And if you have to, you can listen! Monty Hall is located at 43 Montgomery St in Jersey City. Doors are at 2:30 PM. Five bucks gets you in.
Beyond the MJQ: Milt Jackson
Sunday, October 12th, 6pm - 9pm
on
The Laughing Clock with DJ Peter
(on Give the Drummer Radio stream)
The Laughing Clock surveys the music of John Lewis, Milt Jackson, Percy Heath, and Connie Kay, away from the Modern Jazz Quartet.
4/4 Is Just A Date On The Calendar
Thursday, October 16th, 6pm - 7pm
on
Mistress of A Thousand Moods with Mistress Jessie
(on Rock'n'Soul Radio stream)
Put on your grandiose stage costume and come along with Mistress Jessie on a Prog Rock journey as we celebrate the 20 minute organ solo and raise funds for the station.
Spazz Comes Alive
Thursday, October 16th, 9pm - Midnight
on
Music To Spazz By with Dave the Spazz
The Greatest Live Show in the Universe from all of your Music To Spazz By favorites!
Saturday Rocktober 18th - Michael Shelley Show BAKE OFF
Saturday, October 18th, 11am - 1pm
on
Michael Shelley's show
Saturday Rocktober 18th join Michael and a panel of esteemed celebrity judges at the Listener Bake Off - featuring free baked goods, coffee (and decaf!) for all - broadcasting LIVE from WFMU's Monty Hall. Doors open at 10:30am! If you're interested in baking - email: [email protected]
Live From Rutt's Hut!
Saturday, October 18th, 3pm - 6pm
on
Todd-o-phonic Todd's show
Are you ready for the greatest live remote in WFMU and maybe radio history? On Saturday October 18th Todd's show will be broadcast from the parking lot of Clifton's legendary Rutt's Hut
In addition to hot dogs, beer and roasted duck, Todd will be joined by co-host Joe Belock. There will be live music from Dirty Fences and Wyldlife and numerous special guests. This is a free all ages event!
Being & Becoming: Peter Evans Interview
Saturday, October 18th, 7pm - 10pm
on
Observations of Deviance with David Mittleman
(on Give the Drummer Radio stream)
Over the past two decades trumpet player Peter Evans has risen to the top echelon of Jazz musicians through a commitment to creativity through collaboration. His Being and Becoming project (Joel Ross on vibes, Nick Jozwiak on bass & synth and Tyshawn Sorey on drums) is set to release its third, and possibly best album, Ars Ludrica, on Evans’ own More Is More Records in October. Host David Mittleman’s interview of Evans will be the focal point of a deep dive into his extensive discography of creative improvised music.
A Chilly Radio Salon with Drops In The Vase
Sunday, October 19th, Midnight - 3am
on
Anima Mundi with Chinn
Anima Mundi with Chinn hosts special guests from NYC's indie theater group Drops In The Vase for a live, chilly-October radio salon. As the air cools and the light fades, tune in Sunday October 19th from midnight-3am for eerie late-night readings, dark sound collage, and various kinds of drama about mysterious disappearances, grave-digging, and monsters both supernatural and emotional.
A Tribute to Tribute Albums
Sunday, October 19th, 3pm - 5pm
on
Paul Bruno's show
Don't call it a mere covers show! For a period extending from the late 80s to the early 2000s, a proliferation of tribute albums flooded the music market. Paul examines this phenomenon and separates the diamonds from the duds in this Hellraiser special.
Beyond the MJQ: Percy Heath
Sunday, October 19th, 6pm - 9pm
on
The Laughing Clock with DJ Peter
(on Give the Drummer Radio stream)
The Laughing Clock surveys the music of John Lewis, Milt Jackson, Percy Heath, and Connie Kay, away from the Modern Jazz Quartet.
Who Approved This Show?
Thursday, October 23rd, 6pm - 7pm
on
Mistress of A Thousand Moods with Mistress Jessie
(on Rock'n'Soul Radio stream)
Join Mistress Jessie for songs so devoid of taste that they leave you with no choice other than to donate to WFMU so that they are never played again.
B-Sides Going Steady
Thursday, October 23rd, 9pm - Midnight
on
Music To Spazz By with Dave the Spazz
Dave the Spazz celebrates Singles Going Steady week by plugging the wrong side of the record. Usually crazier and typically more rockin', you'll flip for these unsung gems!
Beyond the MJQ: Connie Kay
Sunday, October 26th, 6pm - 9pm
on
The Laughing Clock with DJ Peter
(on Give the Drummer Radio stream)
The Laughing Clock surveys the music of John Lewis, Milt Jackson, Percy Heath, and Connie Kay, away from the Modern Jazz Quartet.
Feelings presents Let Them Eat Cake!
Tuesday, October 28th, Noon - 3pm
on
Feelings with Michele with One "L"
You'll see....it's gonna be an exercise in patience that's for sure. Here's a clue - KG BOTB.
The Flying Nun
Thursday, October 30th, 6pm - 7pm
on
Mistress of A Thousand Moods with Mistress Jessie
(on Rock'n'Soul Radio stream)
Come along with Mistress Jessie as she heads down to New Zealand to celebrate the music of Flying Nun Records.
Halloween Spooktacular!
Thursday, October 30th, 9pm - Midnight
on
Music To Spazz By with Dave the Spazz
Count Spazzula and Bingo the Gorilla will scare the pants off all potential Mischief Nighters!
Journey to the Ancient: Yusuf Mumin Interview
Saturday, November 1st, 7pm - 10pm
on
Observations of Deviance with David Mittleman
(on Give the Drummer Radio stream)
Musician Yusuf Mumin (born 1944 as Joesph W. Philips) is little known to even the deepest Free Jazz collectors, but his spirit has been an important part of the music since at least 1967. In 1968 Black Unity Trio, his group with Abdul Wadud and Hasan Al-Hut, self-released Al-Fatihah, a Holy Grail album and one of the earliest Free Jazz private press LPs. For this three-hour special, host David Mittleman interviews Yusuf Mumin about growing up around Albert Ayler’s family in Cleveland, Cosmic Sounds and his 2025 archival album, Journey to the Ancient, out in October via WeWantSounds Records.
Sufism and Free Jazz: Pat Thomas Interview
Saturday, November 15th, 7pm - 10pm
on
Observations of Deviance with David Mittleman
(on Give the Drummer Radio stream)
Despite being a major force in the world of European Free Jazz, eclectic UK improvisor Pat Thomas, who celebrates his 65th birthday in July, remains unheralded in the US. Since the 1980s he’s created a singular voice able to adapt to nearly any musical situation. Host David Mittleman interviewed Thomas for an in-depth exploration of his vast catalog, including two new trio albums on Discus Records, Ecliptic by Shifa شفاء and Lifeline by Thomas, Dominic Lash and Tony Orrell.
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