Mudboy and AREA C Tuesday, April 21st, 9am - Noon
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Talk's Cheap with Jason Sigal
Mudboy returns to Talk's Cheap for another set of experimental organ music, and this time he's rollin' with fellow Rhode Islander AREA C. That's Erik Carlson, a former member of Purple Ivy Shadows and Death Vessel. As AREA C, Carlson produces otherworldly timbral soundscapes which have been commissioned by the likes of NASA and the Rhode Island State Council for the Arts. Mudboy runs the Free Matter for the Blind label where he offers "strange sounds for strange people" including scifi radio plays and audio zines. Mudboy music has also been released by a bunch of other labels including Not Not Fun, Last Visible Dog, Digitalis Recordings, and Lexidisques will be putting out his new 7''. Mudboy and AREA C tourdates are up here.
Matt Keating Monday, April 20th, 3pm - 6pm
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Irene Trudel's show
While it's easy to stamp the Americana label on his music, Matt Keating music is filtered stylistically through traditional country, old school punk and classic songwriters. "Quixotic" is Matt's latest foray into the music, reviving the dying art of the album over a 23-song span. Matt Keating drops by Irene's show to play live.
Kamran Sadeghi Sunday, April 19th, Midnight - 3am
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Daniel Blumin's show
In 2008, Sadeghi, who also records and performs as Son of Rose, released "Through Thickness," a collection of wicked electronic compositions on Yann Novak's Dragon's Eye Recordings. After contributing a track to the Michelangelo Antonioni tribute compilation "Translations of Opacity" on the sound art/environmental recordings label and/OAR (Marc Behrens, Steinbruchel, Francisco Lopez), earlier this year Sadeghi participated in the label's showcase at Diapason Gallery in Brooklyn. The Iranian-born musician has recently moved to New York, and this will be his first visit to WFMU!
Pistolera Saturday, April 18th, 6pm - 9pm
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Transpacific Sound Paradise with Rob Weisberg
Pistolera is a Mexican / American musical powder keg. Bandleader Sandra Velasquez grew up in San Diego as a Mexican-American kid playing rock and
roll. But when she came to New York, far from the border, she missed something about her roots and decided to merge her love of rock with Mexican rancheras and cumbias. Her lyrics (as on the band's latest CD, "En Este Camino") often deal with issues related to the Mexican American experience and in support of immigrants' rights and womens' rights. And she doesn't pull her punches. Pistolera agit-rocks Joe's Pub on Friday April 24 - and we get a preview with a live session.
Barry Tashian, of Barry & The Remains Saturday, April 18th, 10am - 1pm
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Michael Shelley's show
Michael chats with Barry Tashian leader of the Boston garage band Barry & The Remains, who recorded some classic records for the Epic label, appeared on The Ed Sullivan Show and opened The Beatles final US tour in 1966. We'll also get the scoop on recently deceased musicians when obituary writer Phast Phreddie Patterson checks in & we'll also spend one minute with music journalist Scott Schinder.
Withered Thursday, April 16th, 3pm - 6pm
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Diane's Kamikaze Fun Machine
Members of Withered from Atlanta will be stopping by for a chat and to talk about (and play) the limited edition vinyl release of their latest effort, "Folie Circulaire." They are performing Thursday night at Union Pool along with Book of Black Earth and Hull, and will be heading right to the show from Diane's program!
Throbbing Gristle Wednesday, April 15th, 8pm - 11pm
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Strength Through Failure with Fabio
Formed in 1975, Throbbing Gristle are thee premiere Industrial/art/noise pioneers, with influence that has reached into almost every corner of modern experimental, and even popular music, visuals and culture. They disbanded in 1981 with members moving on to projects like Psychic TV, Coil, and Chris and Cosey, until reuniting in 2004. The reformed Throbbing Gristle are the premiere Industrial/art/noise pioneers, playing their first ever NYC shows (Brooklyn Masonic Temple dates are sold out, but a night at Manhattan's Le Poisson Rouge has been added April 17) land the lineup of Genesis Breyer P-Orridge, Cosey Fanni Tutti, Chris Carter, and Peter Christopherson will be chatting here in WFMU's studios, playing unreleased recordings and taking your live phone calls on Strength Through Failure!
Holmes Tuesday, April 14th, Noon - 3pm
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Three Chord Monte with Joe Belock
You've heard them rock the Glen Jones remote broadcasts over the years, now enjoy a live performance in the studio from Hudson County's phenomenal pop combo! See them live April 18 at Maxwell's in Hoboken with the Woggles and Insomniacs and April 25 at the Lamp Post in Jersey City with the Subway Surfers!
The Citizen Kafka Memorial Show Monday, April 13th, 3pm - 6pm
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Irene Trudel's show
A longtime fixture on NYC's bluegrass scene, Citizen Kafka was probably best known as a radio host for a subversive comedy/music show on WBAI and producer of The Secret Museum of the Air, which also ran on WFMU. The Citizen recently passed, and two of his co-conspirators in comedy and music, Ed Haber and Kenny Kosek, join Irene for a tribute show.
Kurt Dahlke aka Pyrolator Sunday, April 12th, Midnight - 3am
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Daniel Blumin's show
Kurt Dahlke aka Pyrolator is a key figure in the history of German New Wave. In addition to being a member of the great off-kilter electropop trio Der Plan, Dahlke was a founding member of the first incarnation of D.A.F, whose debut album was the initial release on Ata Tak, the label co-founded by Dahlke that went on to release the music of seminal bands such as Die Todliche Doris, Wirtschaftwunder and Oval. Since the Eighties Kurt has continued collaborating, composing and playing in bands (A Certain Frank) and producing and remixing acts (Kreidler, to rococo rot, Fehlfarben). Currently in New York for a few weeks playing some shows w/ Lukas Ligeti's Burkina Electric project, Dahlke is dropping by WFMU for a Pyrolator live set of unreleased electronic material using the Lightning II controller (built by Don Buchla!) that allows him to control the music by the movement or the pressure of his hands. And that ain't all. Pyrolator will then take control and spin tracks of Ata Tak past and present as well as some other choice musik aus Deutschland. In between we'll chat about Dusseldorf and German punk and new wave as well as Herr Pyrolator's more recent adventures. Tune in and Pyrolate wildly!
Plus a couple of groups new to the local scene: A new still-unnamed Brazilian-style brass band under the guidance of drummer Scott Kettner, who also leads New York's ultra-dynamic electro-Pernambuco-style band Nation Beat, and Diabetela, a talented griot duo - kora and percussion - from Burkina Faso that has toured extensively in Europe. Free WFMU swag, and admission during the broadcast is free.
Jinx Lennon & Mira Cook Friday, April 10th, 3pm - 6pm
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Put the Needle On the Record with Billy Jam
Dundalk, Ireland's Jinx Lennon has been labeled "punk poet" and been compared to the likes of John Cooper-Clarke, The Streets, and Mark E. Smith. He's been booked on concerts with hip-hop and electronic artists and cites MF Doom as one of his all time favorite artists. His just released fourth album, "Trauma Themes, Idiot Times" on Septic Tiger Records, captures the always observant & often satirical border-town wordsmith at his most insightful & engaging lyrical best. Meanwhile San Francisco's Mira Cook, a ballerina who constructs her own loops to accompany her singing, has been compared to U.S. Girls as well as some of the artists on New Zealand's defunct Xpressway record label by WFMU's Brian Turner who has played the Bay Area artist's recently released self-titled cassette full-length on his show.
From Bacteria to Boys Wednesday, April 8th, 11pm - 2am
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The Long Rally with Scott McDowell
Drummer/hustler Mike Pride brings his superbly named quartet, From Bacteria to Boys, to WFMU for a live session. Expect a freeform approach to jazz that encompasses interlocking rhythms, repetition, R&B, noise, modern/free jazz, etc. with a sick band including Darius Jones (alto), Alex Marcello (piano) and Peter Bitenc (bass).
Das Black Milk Tuesday, April 7th, 11pm - 2am
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The Evan "Funk" Davies Show
Das Black Milk traveled all the way from the wilds of Scranton, PA, to bring their garage post-punk sound to the WFMU audience. They've been described as The Fall meets Mudhoney, and Evan figures that's a close enough comparison that he's not going to try to come up with another one. (He's used to referring to himself in the third person thanks to Facebook.) They've got a new full-length album coming soon, but in the meantime you can listen to their past releases at their blog and of course check them out live on Evan's show Tuesday night, April 7, at 11pm.
M Shanghai String Band Monday, April 6th, 3pm - 6pm
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Irene Trudel's show
On the cusp of releasing their 3rd album, the 11-piece M Shanghai String Band is still practicing a playful slant on Bluegrass and Americana. Their new album, "The Mapmaker's Daughter," captures the same energy that we've come to expect from the M Shanghai mob, in the highest fidelity yet. "Mapmakers" is testimony to their years of performing together. The M Shanghai String Band drops by WFMU to play live.
The Fly Girlz and 911 Thesaurus Sunday, April 5th, 3am - 6am
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Beastin' The Airwaves! with Keili
Straight out of East Brooklyn to your ears; from the halls of our public schools to your radio - the sound of youth empowerment Beasts the Airwaves. It's the first in a series of performances by young people laying down the hottest beats and expressing themselves in rhymes where social consciousness is delivered with energy and exuberance. The Fly Girlz and 911 Thesaurus, ranging in age from 14 to 20, coming fresh from the after-school program that gave them the means of self-expression to perform live for WFMU's listeners on Beastin' The Airwaves with Keili.
Zizek + Cordero: An Alt-Latin FMA Warm Up! 6-8pm Saturday, April 4th, 6pm - 8pm
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Transpacific Sound Paradise with Rob Weisberg
(*At 8pm we throw it to Bell House for the Free Music Archive remote) Cordero is a sometimes rocking, sometimes deeply introspective bilingual indie rock band. Cordero began in Tucson (original members came from Calexico and Giant Sand) and was resurrected in New York where leader Ani Cordero relocated along in 2000 with hubby and collaborator Chris Verene (ex- The Rock*A*Teens and D.Q.E.). The band's latest CD is "De Donde Eres" (Bloodshot), its most Latin-tinged to date (reflecting Ani's Puerto Rican roots).
Zizek is a cutting edge genre-clashing club in Buenos Aires. The current Zizek tour (hitting Union Pool in Brooklyn April 3 and Santos Party House in lower Manhattan April 4) features cumbia-crazed lower-Andean MC / DJ crew Fauna, French emigre Douster's "Lazer Bass Cumbia Reggaetón" blends, and the Latin-tinged mixes of gringo ringer El G.
P.J. Proby Saturday, April 4th, 10am - 1pm
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Michael Shelley's show
Michael chats with P.J. Proby, the Houston Texas native who moved to
the U.K. and recorded a score of hits in the 60's, crossed paths with The Beatles and pre-Led Zeppelin Jimmy Page, and was known for swashbuckling pirate shirts & skin-tight velvet suits & pants that split and drove audiences wild. We'll also get the low down on recently deceased musicians when obituary writer Phast Phreddie Patterson checks in & we'll also spend one minute with music journalist Scott Shinder.
Conspiracy Of Beards Friday, April 3rd, 3pm - 6pm
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Put the Needle On the Record with Billy Jam
The Bay Area will be in the house when both San Francisco's Conspiracy Of Beards, the 30-member a capella male vocal group who cover Leonard Cohen's songbook will stop by the WFMU studios to perform live. It will be a return visit for Conspiracy of Beards who stopped by WFMU last March for a memorable live set. For this visit the unique vocal group will unveil some never performed Cohen material.
QQQ Monday, March 30th, 3pm - 6pm
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Irene Trudel's show
They're not some sort of power-share stock but rather QQQ is a string-driven bluegrass-leaning folk ensemble with a classical twist. The quartet's label, New Amsterdam Records, describes the ensemble this wedding march, mix in some 2 and 4 and add a bit of improvisation and a post-something classical style. Now you have an idea of one QQQ tune." QQQ just released a debut album, and come out to WFMU to play live.
Oorutaichi Monday, March 30th, Noon - 3pm
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Liz Berg's show
Japanese spazz-out experimental electronic artist Oorutaichi brings a crazy-fun mix of future pop to the WFMU studios. Load up on caffeine and bounce around in glitchy, blippy bliss and catch him live on 3/20 at The Smell's showcase at SXSW in Austin.
Lucia Pulido + Esau Mwamwaya Saturday, March 28th, 6pm - 9pm
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Transpacific Sound Paradise with Rob Weisberg
First Esau Mwamwaya, from Malawi by way of London, stops by to perform solo and spin a few of his favorite tracks from Malawi and beyond. On the new CD "The Very Best", Esau mixes traditional Malawian music and other styles with contemporary beats, in collaboration with UK-based European DJ
duo Johan Karlberg and Etienne Tron (whose stage name we can't say on the air). Later in the show: a visit with Lucia Pulido, a gifted and charismatic Colombian-born singer known for her brilliant interpretations of Colombian traditional vocal styles. Lucia's latest CD is "Waning Moon" (Adventure Music) and the NY release party is at Joe's Pub on Tuesday March 31. She'll also be at Barbes in Park Slope on Monday April 13.
Robert Parker Saturday, March 28th, 10am - 1pm
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Michael Shelley's show
Michael chats with New Orleans native Robert Parker - best known for his 1966 hit "Barefootin'," but his career as a journeymen sax player started in 1949 backing Professor Longhair and eventually saw him cross paths with Fats Domino, Huey "Piano" Smith, Ernie K-Doe, Irma Thomas & scores more. We'll also get the low down on recently deceased musicians when obituary writer Phast Phreddie Patterson checks in & we'll also spend one minute with music journalist Scott Schinder.
WFMU Live from Ireland, Part II (The Limerick Sessions) Friday, March 27th, 3pm - 6pm
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Put the Needle On the Record with Billy Jam
Following the success of the first Live from Ireland WFMU remote broadcast in December out of Dublin's All City Records, Jersey City's WFMU will again travel across the Atlantic to the Emerald Isle for a second Irish hip-hop-themed live remote broadcast. This time host Billy Jam, with close production assistance from FMU fan Johnny Doobs + Shane Curtin of Cheebah, will broadcast out of Limerick City's Viva Music Studios with an all star cast of local and national luminaries including Limerick freestyle champ Jay Red, comedy/rap act Rubberbandits, Side2Shoes, Lineage, Wexford emcee Rob Kelly, DJs A2DF & Lenny, Cheebah's Paul Tarpey, Limerick drum & bass act Code, and Galway turntablist quartet Vince Mack Mahon. If you are in Limerick, Ireland on Friday March 27th, stop by Viva Studios at 46 O'Connell Street, city centre (7pm to 10pm local time) or tune into WFMU.
Mr. Joe Funko Wednesday, March 25th, 8pm - 11pm
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Strength Through Failure with Fabio
Fabio welcomes Mr. Joe Funko to the airwaves to discuss Thai music and play some rare records. From Funk & Disco to pop, rock and traditional much will be covered. Mr. Funko is a music archivist, collector, dealer and radio broadcaster in Bangkok, Thailand. He'll be airing very rare recordings from his private collection as well as a compilation he has released of some of his favorite music.
Cyclone 60 Tuesday, March 24th, 11pm - 2am
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The Evan "Funk" Davies Show
Tuesday March 24: Cyclone 60
Dudes: if you are ready for hard, heavy, head-banging, sore-neck-making, and most importantly RIFFTASTIC rock 'n' roll then you are SO ready for Cyclone 60's live set this Tuesday night. This three-piece from right here in New Jersey reaches back to the early '70s hard rock of Black Sabbath and Blue Cheer and throws in a dash of more recent bands like Queens Of The Stone Age and Priestess. Plus they have just the right amount of cowbell. Their new album Instant Classic is out now, and they're playing on Saturday March 28 at the Delancey in NYC. Tune in for this killer live set this Tuesday night at 11pm!
The Condo Fucks Tuesday, March 24th, Noon - 3pm
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Three Chord Monte with Joe Belock
Straight outta Connecticut, the swingin' New London legends returned to action last year and today mark the release of the new album, "Fuckbook." The shot in the arm the slumping real estate market in the Tri-State Area needs.
Screaming Females Sunday, March 22nd, 3am - 6am
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Beastin' The Airwaves! with Keili
Contrary to their name, there aren't only females in this powerful trio! Only the vocalist is a gal, and her unique style complete with distorted, chilling vibrato, will surely leave a lasting impression. This
New Brunswick, NJ, band's music is up-and-down-- jumpy, chill, however you like it!-- and will definitely get you moving! So listen in to Beastin' the Airwaves! with Keili, Saturday-Sunday overnight, 3-6am, get up early, and get get down!
Mavrothi Kontanis Saturday, March 21st, 6pm - 9pm
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Transpacific Sound Paradise with Rob Weisberg
A visit with Mavrothi Kontanis, gifted young Jersey City-based Greek-American singer, composer and oud player. Kontanis recently released two debut CDs simultaneously: one (Sto Kafesli Sokaki) a collection of old Greek and Turkish urban songs of the early 1900's, and one (Wooden Heart) featuring a wider range of traditional and contemporary styles from the region as well as his original compositions. He'll sample the CDs and also spin some music that has inspired him - as well as playing a bit solo. Mavrothis performs regularly at ELO restaurant (2-14 31st Ave) in Astoria and he'll be at Alwan for the Arts (16 Beaver St near Battery Park) on Saturday March 28. He also teaches oud and is working on a series of oud method books.
Tommy Roe Saturday, March 21st, 10am - 1pm
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Michael Shelley's show
Michael chats with Tommy Roe who had six top ten hits in the 1960s including "Sweet Pea," "Dizzy" & "Shelia. We'll also get the scoop on recently deceased musicians when obituary writer Phast Phreddie Patterson checks in and we'll spend one minute with music journalist Scott Schinder.
WFMU / Aquarius Records SXSW showcase and broadcast Friday, March 20th, 8pm - 3am
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Live Broadcasts and Special Events
Once again, WFMU's going to be broadcasting live from Austin, Texas's South By Southwest Festival on Friday, March 20th, from 8pm til 3am. This year's show once again takes place downtown at Spiro's on 611 Red River, and we're happy to announce that the two stage event will be co-curated with our pals at Aquarius Records in San Francisco! It's a killer lineup of psych, punk, pop, metal, folk and some of these acts have come down just for the broadcast! On tap: the Obits, Woven Hand, the Renderers, Major Stars, Ovens, XYX, the Mayyors, Wildildlife, Slough Feg, Absu, the Gunslingers, Prizehog, Elm, and Gary War! We'll be simulcasting the outdoor stage live, and hopefully be bringing you the rest of the bill over WFMU's airwaves in the near future.
Arrington de Dionyso Tuesday, March 17th, 9am - Noon
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Talk's Cheap with Jason Sigal
Old Time Relijun's front-man will perform some of his true folk sounds live on the radio. Instruments may include bass clarinet, snare drum, shruti box, and multiphonic voice. Arrington de Dionyso's grand textural experiments are inspired by Indian classical music, Tuvan throat-singing, and free jazz. He's playing NYC at The Stone on March 11 (curated by Lucas Ligeti), March 19 at Zebulon in Brooklyn, and March 20 at Theater Lab in the West Village.
The Pictish Trail, Viking Moses and Golden Ghost Monday, March 16th, 3pm - 6pm
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Irene Trudel's show
A trio of troubadours today, joining their music together. First, Scotsman Johnny Lynch, not content with only running Fence Records in a remote fishing village in Fife, is out touring on his own under the moniker of The Pictish Trail. Lynch prolifically writes warm neo-folky tunes peppered with tiny bursts of electronica for himself and label mates James Yorkston, Lone Pigeon, HMS Ginafore, Pip Dylan ... and not least King Creosote, with whom he has played guitar and sang since 2003. Johnny was in the states in January for a bit of touring, joined by the distinctive duo of Viking Moses (Brendan Massei) and Golden Ghost (Laura Goetz) respectively. Each of the three did a set of their own songs intermingled with each others' contributions.
Yo La Tengo play requests for pledges Friday, March 13th, 8pm - 11pm
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Pseu Braun's show
Ira, Georgia, James, and their pal Bruce are back again for WFMU's fundraiser! This year Yo La Tengo will plug into Pseu Braun's show as she and Gaylord Fields guide your pledges and live cover song requests; your duty is to pledge to WFMU's marathon during the course of the three hour program to get the band to perform your song! Any song!
Ted Leo, Aimee Mann, Paul F Tompkins and John Hodgman on TBSOW Tuesday, March 10th, 8pm - 11pm
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The Best Show on WFMU with Tom Scharpling
The Best Show On WFMU with Tom Scharpling does its second and final marathon show for the 2009 fundraiser, and Tom's going to be joined by some awesome people. The amazing Ted Leo, and Aimee Mann will both be on hand to play songs for contributions. If that wasn't enough, the one and only host of VH1's Best Week Ever Paul F Tompkins will be in the studio. And last but not least, the legendary author/actor/computer spokesman John Hodgman will join in the festivities! So tune in Tuesday 8-11pm and pledge!
Lenny Lacour Saturday, February 28th, 10am - 1pm
on
Michael Shelley's show
Michael chats Chicago music legend & Louisiana native Lenny Lacour about his long career as a writer, producer, arranger, promoter, talent scout and performer of fine Rock & Roll, Doo Wop, Swamp Pop & Disco and about Lenny's new best of album "Walkin' the Bullfrog." We'll also get the dirt on recently deceased musicians when obituary writer Phast Phreddie Patterson checks in and we'll spend one minute with music journalist Scott Schinder.
Telepathe Wednesday, February 25th, 7pm - 8pm
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Mudd Up! with DJ/Rupture
This Wednesday, DJ Rupture will be hosting Busy & Melissa from Telepathe. The band will be talking about their fantastic sound - from hi-tech synths to smart sexy lyrics and back -- as well as playing some current jams from hiphop, dubstep, and elsewhere.
Hawnay Troof Wednesday, February 25th, 2am - 6am
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Marty McSorley's show
Hawnay Troof, (aka Vice Cooler from XbXrX) rolls up to the WFMU studios to preform his one man, noise-pop, dance-rock, electro-punk, d.i.y., hip hop EXPLOSION! This is no joke Vice's skills are the Real Deal Hollyfield working with artists like No Age, Deerhoof, and Steve Albini. Cooler works hard, and plays hard and has more energy than an can of radio active jumping beans. With a 20 month tour, 8 full albums, a photo book, a cookbook and countless other releases all under his belt by the age of 24 if you aren't already hip to this guys tip, you should probably get on board (or at lest tune in a check it out).
And if that wasn't enough, Robert Popper and Perer Serafinowicz - the creators of the amazing British show "Look Around You," which is currently airing on Adult Swim - will call in! Holy moley what a great show, right?!
Food Time Monday, February 23rd, 8pm - 11pm
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Sound and Safe with Trent
Hey, do you like to eat some food? Do you like to cook some food?
Do you like that channel where they do all the food on TV? Well, this is the thing for you. Join Trent, a bunch of WFMU DJs and friends, and a lot of pots and pans as they cook and enjoy their favorite dishes LIVE on the air, talk about them, and play songs about them. Wanna come cook and/or eat? Email trent[at]wfmu[dot]org for location and participation information. FOOD TIME FOOD TIME IT'S
FOOD TIME!
Sam Sadigursky Monday, February 23rd, 3pm - 6pm
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Irene Trudel's show
In addition to being a multi-talented sax and woodwind player, Sam Sadigursky has embarked on an an ambitious project of creating music around words. His creations may at first conjure images of The Beat Poets set to Jazz, but Sadigursky's creations border on Art-Song territory. Two albums-worth later, Sam's Words Project continues to grow, with a live show featuring many of the contributors next Saturday. He drops by to play a few live tunes and to chat about the Words Project on WFMU.
Robert Lippok and Beatrice Martini Sunday, February 22nd, Midnight - 3am
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Daniel Blumin's show
Tune in to hear a collaboration especially recorded for Daniel Blumin's show by Robert Lippok, co-founder of German band To Rococo Rot (with records on City Slang, Mute & Domino), and Italian harpist Beatrice Martini. As a solo artist, Lippok has released minimal electronic music on a variety of labels (e.g., Raster-Noton) and collaborated with musicians such as Barbara Morgenstern. Here he conspires with Martini, who creates sound art pieces and composes and performs theater and dance works. "Branches", based on several improvisations featuring harp, computer, and percussion, was recorded in December, 2008 at Beatrice Martini's home in Berlin. For those who have always clamored for more harp in electronic music, we salute you and give you Martini & Lippok! All others welcome, too!
Give the Daughter Some Friday, February 20th, 9am - Noon
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Give the Drummer Some with Doug Schulkind
This Friday beginning at 9am (EST) is the return of GIVE THE DAUGHTER SOME, as Doug Schulkind's 8-year-old progeny, Lincoln, will co-host the program, providing sharp commentary, stinging retorts and withering asides. She'll also be presenting an all-new set of tunes of her own choosing. Listen for it this coming Friday morning. No kidding!
Nod Tuesday, February 17th, Noon - 3pm
on
Three Chord Monte with Joe Belock
Besides Genesee beer and Kodak film, Rochester, N.Y., is home to some fine bands, and Nod is no exception. Their lo-fi, and sometimes lo-key, jazzy grooves sometimes veer into dreamy pop or even a heavy dose of light psych. Nod released three albums on Steve Shelley's Smells Like Records. Their most recent work is last year's self-released masterpiece "Tree Stuff & Lightning." This will be the band's third appearance on WFMU but first since 2002.
Bird Names Tuesday, February 17th, 9am - Noon
on
Talk's Cheap with Jason Sigal
Chicago's Bird Names are a lo-fi avant-pop troupe led by the prolific David Lineal. Influences include popular music of the great depression, early '60s easy listening, shoegaze and scrappy-jangle-punk. A warped playfulness, simultaneously joyous and disturbing, inhabits their music. Jason first stumbled upon them holding some sort of picnic on the floor. The potluck was not well planned. Someone forgot the bass amp. But everyone seemed to be having a good time, blowing their horns, strumming away, and singing even if there weren't any words.
Mi Ami Monday, February 16th, Noon - 3pm
on
Liz Berg's show
Drum-heavy post-punkers from San Francisco beat your brains out today on Liz Berg's show. Mi Ami features members of Black Eyes, and have 3 great 12" releases under their belt, with a full-length called Watersports out now on Touch and Go / Quarterstick. Catch them live at Cake Shop on Feb 11th, or at Death By Audio on Feb 12th.
Robert Vickers Sunday, February 15th, Midnight - 3am
on
Daniel Blumin's show
Robert Vickers will be joining Daniel Blumin for a special post-Valentine's Day guest DJ set. Most might know Vickers from his time playing bass in The Go-Betweens (1983-1987), but Robert started out in the Brisbane punk scene playing in The Numbers before moving to New York and joining new wave power-popping band The Colors (1979-1983). Robert will be spinning some tunes from Down Under and talking about the late 70's scene in Australia, early 80's New York, and of course the Forster/McLennan partnership. Hopefully, we'll also get some stories about his tours with Yo La Tengo and Lloyd Cole, as well as his mid-90's work with the fine local band, The Mad Scene. Listening to music and chatting as we cry bitter Valentine's Day tears by the bucketful. What could be better? Tune in!
Valentines Day Special - all duets! Saturday, February 14th, 10am - 1pm
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Michael Shelley's show
Michael celebrates Valentines day by playing nothing but #1 hit duets. From Country to Soul, from Rockabilly to Rocksteady: three hours of nothing but duets! We'll also get the low down on recently deceased musicians when obituary writer Phast Phreddie Patterson checks in and we'll spend one minute with music journalist Scott Schinder.
Tombs Thursday, February 12th, 3pm - 6pm
on
Diane's Kamikaze Fun Machine
A week before their Relapse Records release "Winter Hours," Diane will be hosting Brooklyn's TOMBS live in the studio. With a sound that combines Godflesh, Mastodon, and a backhoe, the walls of the live room will be challenged to continue standing! Tombs will be just off tour, and ready to roar!
Jon Glaser Tuesday, February 10th, 8pm - 11pm
on
The Best Show on WFMU with Tom Scharpling
The Best Show On WFMU is thrilled to welcome the amazing Jon Glaser to the program. Known as a long-time titan on the comedy scene with his countless characters on "Late Night with Conan O'Brien," Glaser is currently the creator and star of a fantastic new show on Adult Swim called "Delocated." He's one of the funniest dudes in history, so don't forget to tune in!
The Necks Tuesday, February 10th, 3pm - 6pm
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Brian Turner's show
The Necks hail fron Sydney, Australia and since 1987 have utilized the piano/bass/drums format in a singular, unorthodox fashion that has left them uncategorizable, yet critically-acclaimed and in high demand from jazz, ambient, and avant-rock festivals. This past year, the trio of Chris Abrahams, Tony Buck, and Lloyd Swanton performed their sprawling, dense, and tranced-out pieces at four shows at their hometown Sydney Opera House, and now arrive in America for a short Northeast tour that including shows February 10th at Le Poisson Rouge in NYC, and Feb 11th at Princeton University, as well as this afternoon on Brian's show.
All times listed are Jersey City time, EST.
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