Robert Dayton, author of Cold Glitter: The Untold Story of Canadian Glam Wednesday, April 30th, Noon - 3pm
on
The Evan "Funk" Davies Show
Canadian author / visual artist / musician Robert Dayton (you may remember his early-2000s duo Canned Hamm) joins Evan in the studio to discuss this exhaustively researched book that’s just been published by Feral House. There’s a launch party Tuesday night the 29th at VillageWorks in NYC, and Robert will be performing at Baker Falls on Wednesday the 30th.
JakoJako Guest DJs
Wednesday, April 30th, 9pm - Midnight
on
Radio Ravioli with Olivia
JakoJako - a modular synthesist and composer, whose gorgeous album Tết 41 comes out on April 25 on Mute Records - will join us for a guest DJ set! Tune in to hear about her new record, her jobs at a synthesizer store and as a night shift home nurse (where she'd research and play with synths in the dull hours), and what music she's digging!
Joyer Live Performance
Thursday, May 1st, Midnight - 3am
on
Secret Canine Agents with DJ Perro Caliente
Originating from Essex County, New Jersey, in 2017, and now based in various corners of New York City and Philadelphia, the shoegaze group Joyer comes on Secret Canine Agents to perform unreleased tunes and songs from their 2024 release "Night Songs."
Midnight Matinee presents: The Five Thousand Fingers of Doctor John
Saturday, May 3rd, Midnight - 3am
on
Inflatable Squirrel Carcass with Rich Hazelton
In this cult classic, a demented doctor entraps five hundred young boys to force them to play zydeco piano... forever! Can the grumpy plumber save them before it’s too late? Doctor Suess meets Doctor John in a prescription for listening pleasure. Feature songs include “I Was In The First Floor Dungeon”, “Iko Iko”, “Dress Me Up In Gilded Splinters” and more. Coming to your radio or internet on the first Friday overnight/Saturday morning of May on Rich Hazelton’s Inflatable Squirrel Carcass.
Kate Micucci
Saturday, May 3rd, 9am - 11am
on
Double-Dip Recess with Roger
(on Sheena's Jungle Room Stream)
Actor, comedian, singer (half of Garfunkel and Oates), voice actress and Jersey City native, Kate Micucci, will be dropping in to visit Roger live on Double Dip Recess to sing a few songs, talk about her kid's record, and about doing voices for shows like Scooby Doo (Velma!) Adventure Time, Bob's Burgers, Duck Tails, and Steven Universe.
Mike Randle of Love Saturday, May 3rd, 11am - 1pm
on
Michael Shelley's show
Michael welcomes Mike Randle of LOVE with Johnny Echols, who continue to spread the
music LOVE, founded in L.A. by Arthur Lee in 1965. Catch them on tour in
Philadelphia, Boston, Hamden and at New York's Cutting Room May 4th playing a
career-spanning set, including work from their 1967 album Forever Changes, which
often appears on lists of the best rock albums of all time.
Peter Wolf / Swamp Dogg
Saturday, May 3rd, 3pm - 6pm
on
Todd-o-phonic Todd's show
Peter Wolf
returns to The Todd-O-Phonic Todd Show to discuss his amazing new memoir, "Waiting on the Moon: Artists, Poets, Drifters, Grifters and Goddesses" (Little, Brown). Best known as the singer of The J. Geils Band, Peter has led an incredible life. His time spent as a DJ in Boston was pivotal to his sensational career.
The legendary Swamp Dogg (aka Jerry Williams) discusses the soon-to-be classic film, "Swamp Dogg Gets His Pool Painted" (Magnolia Pictures). The film features Swamp Dogg and his "bachelor pad of aging musicians" painting his pool alongside the likes of Mike Judge, Jenny Lewis, John Prine and Tom Kenny while discussing the trials and tribulations of the music industry. Don't miss the Monty Hall screening on Sunday May 4th.
Drop In presents Strictly 60s with WLS Clark - Tribute to Chris Noel
Saturday, May 3rd, 6pm - 7pm
on
Drop-In
(on Rock'n'Soul Radio stream)
Ever heard of Chris Noel? She is a former US Armed Forces Radio DJ heard daily on over 300 radio stations worldwide in the late 60's. She's 83 now and has done a lot for the service besides her radio shows, but I will play a condensed hour of her DJ work as heard from her AFRTS transcription discs played over the air in the late 1960's.
Bab L' Bluz Saturday, May 3rd, 6pm - 9pm
on
Transpacific Sound Paradise with Rob Weisberg
Moroccan-French band Bab L'Bluz is rocking the world with their roots-informed sound. They're inspired by the mystical music of Morocco's Gnawa musicians, featuring electric versions of the traditional gnawa lutes, the gimbri and the awisha, and by the connections between American blues and African music. But they play full-throttle rock and roll. Touring in support of their acclaimed sophomore album Swaken on the venerable Real World label, they join us for an electrifying live set.
Three Year Anniversary Non-Stop Dance Party!
Saturday, May 3rd, 7pm - 9pm
on
We're Outta Sight!!! with Stu
(on Rock'n'Soul Radio stream)
Celebrating his 3-year Anniversary at WFMU, DJ Stu Rutherford brings his annual Non-Stop Dance Party! There will be no mic breaks during this set of 54 songs spanning 56 years so make sure to bring your dancing shoes!
Dream Pony
Monday, May 5th, Noon - 3pm
on
Three Chord Monte with Joe Belock
Dream Pony are a shape-shifting, genre-bending neo-glam band from New York. Formed in 2022 by songwriter/poet Jordan D'arsie [Women of the Night] and drummer Aaron Mika [Televisionaries], they'll be performing songs from their 2024 debut LP Suspicion Today and who knows what else!
Tuff Sunshine
Wednesday, May 7th, Noon - 3pm
on
The Evan "Funk" Davies Show
New York City’s Tuff Sunshine is, in the studio at least, the sole product of musician and songwriter Johnny Leitera. For their return to WFMU (following an appearance on Three Chord Monte in 2017) a full band will be on hand to perform Leitera’s hazy pop-psych tunes, no doubt including some from their latest album Vanity Matrix (Declared Goods).
Shilpa Ray
Wednesday, May 7th, 9pm - Midnight
on
Radio Ravioli with Olivia
Ahead of her Spring US tour, Shilpa Ray joins us for a live session with her band! She recently released "Portrait of a Cat Lady," the first single from a collection of post pandemic/post hysterectomy songs she wrote. With her powerful voice over a bluesy, genre-bending, punk backdrop, her music will hit you hard. Whether its about aging, refusing to disappear, or the feeling of living in NYC, her music reflects the rage + humor this moment in history often inspires. Don't miss this + catch her on tour!
Drop In presents Mother's Day Trip Down Memory Lane with Mom Whig
Saturday, May 10th, 6pm - 7pm
on
Drop-In
(on Rock'n'Soul Radio stream)
Join Mom Whig on a Mother's Day Trip Down Memory Lane - Her memories with songs and as each tune unfolds, she hopes you will remember the great artists who recorded them.
Birdly Serenade: David Murray Interview
Saturday, May 10th, 7pm - 10pm
on
Observations of Deviance with David Mittleman
(on Give the Drummer Radio stream)
Septuagenerian sax legend David Murray has remained at the forefront of Creative Improvised Music for over five decades. His discography is enormous (more than 525 Discogs entries) and covers nearly every style of Jazz. Host David Mittleman interviewed David Murray about his musical history and his Impulse! records debut "Birdly Serenade” released at the end of April.
Ask Alan - Advice on any topic from an unqualified purveyor. Call in and get your fix. (Fill-in for Music of Mind Control)
Tuesday, May 13th, 7pm - 8pm
on
Six Degrees with Alan
JEAN CAFFEINE and THYROIDS
Wednesday, May 14th, Noon - 3pm
on
The Evan "Funk" Davies Show
Austin musician Jean Caffeine put out a punk zine in San Francisco in 1977, played with the all-woman no-wave collective Pulsallama in the early ‘80s, and had a cameo in Richard Linklater’s Slacker in 1991. In recent years she’s been releasing music that wryly twists punk, indie, folk, and more. She’ll play a live set backed by Austin punks Thyroids, who will also play a set of their own. See them both at Pet Shop in Jersey City on Thursday May 15!
Jon Savage Saturday, May 17th, 3pm - 6pm
on
Todd-o-phonic Todd's show
Jon Savage makes a return engagement to The Todd-O-Phonic Todd show to talk about his latest book, "The Secret Public: How Music Moved Queer Culture from the Margins to the Mainstream" (Liveright). With books such as "England's Dreaming", Jon has established himself as one of the leading authors on music and popular culture and this fascinating study only further enhances his reputation.
Drop In Presents As Seen On TV with Gayle the Snayle
Saturday, May 17th, 6pm - 7pm
on
Drop-In
(on Rock'n'Soul Radio stream)
The glow of the tube beckons you to the golden age of rock 'n roll stars on the television, now on your wireless!
Consumables
Wednesday, May 21st, Noon - 3pm
on
The Evan "Funk" Davies Show
Brooklyn's Consumables have just released their debut album, Infinite Games (We Are Time / Fierce Panda), which was produced and co-written by fellow Brooklynite Ben Hozie of Bodega. Fans of that band and other latter-day takes on post-punk (Parquet Courts, Yard Act, Pavement) will want to check out this live set.
Cosmic Ear: Christer Bothén Interview
Saturday, May 24th, 7pm - 10pm
on
Observations of Deviance with David Mittleman
(on Give the Drummer Radio stream)
Christer Bothén, the 84-year-old Swedish Free jazz musician and close musical compatriot of Don Cherry, is having a late period renaissance. His 1984 solo LP Trancedance was reissued last year to great acclaim and this year sees the release of two new albums - TRACES by his group Cosmic Ear and L’INVISIBLE for his trio. Host David Mittleman interviewed Christer Bothén for a 3-hour special devoted to his unique vision of Scandinavian Free Jazz.
Cat Bomb! Radio Presents: Crusasis LIVE in Studio B!!
Friday, May 30th, 3am - 6am
on
Cat Bomb! Radio with Maggie Hertz!
Brooklyn lo-fi babes Crusasis join us LIVE in Studio B on May 30th! Established in Brooklyn 2013, a fictional word defined as 'adventurer's disease' titles the path of Ryan's life from urban to rural, heavy to soft, weird to normal; all the extremes and between. Tune in for a poetic evening of melodies you'll never get out of your head! Friday, May 30th at 3am!
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