Elvis Costello Saturday, April 1st, 2017, 11am - 1pm
on
Michael Shelley's show
Michael Shelley's welcomes Elvis Costello to the studio to chat about his recent autobiography “Unfaithful Ink & Disappearing Music,” his 30 studio albums and to play unplugged versions of some of his classic #1 hits.
Filmmaker Tyler Hubby
Thursday, March 30th, 2017, 3pm - 6pm
on
Strength Through Failure with Fabio
Filmmaker Tyler Hubby comes to WFMU's studio A for a discussion with Fabio on the premier of his new film documentary TONY CONRAD: COMPLETELY IN THE
PRESENT. Tyler will discuss his film about Conrad, who was a pioneering musician of early Minimalism, a direct catalyst to the formation of The Velvet Underground, an experimental filmmaker, an educator, a performer, a public TV activist, an artist... the film premiers March 31st @ Anthology Film Archives in Manhattan.
Richard McGraw Tuesday, March 28th, 2017, 9pm - Midnight
on
Irene Trudel's show
The album "How To Suffer" by Richard McGraw was a favorite of Irene's this past year. McGraw's music is lushly orchestrated, capturing just the tiniest wink of his eye, with mournful tunes on such subjects as the loss of love, youth, comfort, joy and, ultimately, life. Richard McGraw performs some of those tunes live with his band on WFMU.
Benjamin Wallfisch Tuesday, March 28th, 2017, 7pm - 8pm
on
Morricone Island with Devon E. Levins
British-born/Hollywood-based Benjamin Wallfisch guests on Morricone Island to discuss and listen to his most recent creepy score for Gore Verbinski's psychological horror thriller "A Cure For Wellness," the soundtrack for which has been released on 180g pearlescent white vinyl by Milan Records. Benjamin was jointly nominated this year by the Golden Globes with co-composers Hans Zimmer and Pharrell Williams for their score to "Hidden Figures." His soundtrack career began in 2004 scoring Dogme-95 co-founder Thomas Vinterberg's "Dear Wendy," written by Lars Von Trier.
AWOTT
Monday, March 27th, 2017, 3:01pm - 6pm
on
Scott Williams's show
Scott welcomes Russian revolutionary avant dancepunks AWOTT for their second WFMU visit. Formerly Asian Women on the Telephone, the core duo of Max and Nastia bring their drums, electronics and saxophone back to the radio following a brief US tour with the Pussy Riot Theatre group.
Deniz Tek Monday, March 27th, 2017, Noon - 3pm
on
Three Chord Monte with Joe Belock
The Radio Birdman co-founder/Navy fighter pilot/ER surgeon returns to the WFMU airwaves to discuss his incredible career, the latest installments of which include a new record with James Williamson of the Stooges and his first NYC show in three years coming up April 1 at Bowery Electric.
Fresh off a string of shows opening for Wilco, Shelley and guitarist Nathan Salsburg laid down five easy pieces in Studio B, three of which feature on her upcoming self-titled album on No Quarter Records. Before her new record’s release on May 5, Shelley will embark on a tour opening for Richard Thompson.
Tune in Sunday at Midnight (9pm PST) to hear this special performance.
Radio great, Dennis McNamara
Saturday, March 25th, 2017, 9pm - Midnight
on
Prove It All Night! with Pat Byrne
This Saturday night, Pat welcomes radio great Dennis McNamara on the show to talk about his history and crazy stories in radio as well as the upcoming documentary film: "Dare To Be Different" which hits Tribeca Film Festival this April. Denis McNamara played an important part in music radio influencing the careers of musicians around the world. He is an award winning programmer and a personality for Long Island stations WLIR and WDRE. In 1982, WLIR couldn’t compete with the megastations in Manhattan so McNamara urged the station’s owner, Elton Spitzer to change formats, to provide listeners with the “new music” becoming popular in Europe which was risky and cutting edge, and not available anywhere else in America at the time. Some wanted a more commercial adult contemporary sound but McNamara urged his boss to "Dare To Be Different". After Spitzer accepted the challenge, McNamara led WLIR to greatness by introducing America to European groups such as U-2, The Police, The Clash, The Cure, Simple Minds and Depeche Mode and championing American artists such as Joan Jett, Talking Heads, The Ramones and Blondie. Listen in for a fun chat and maybe even a round or two of "Hit the post"!
The Molochs have just released their stunning Innovative Leisure debut, America's Velvet Glory. There are flashes of 60s garage rock—like the Sunset Strip ’66 stormer “No More Cryin’” or the “Little Black Egg”-style heartwarmer-slash-breaker “The One I Love”—but like one of Foster’s and Fitzsimons’ favorites the Jacobites, the Molochs are taking the past apart, not trying to recreate it. The Molochs appear live on Todd-O-Phonic Todd's show Saturday 3/25 and later that evening at Union Pool. They will also be at Berlin (2nd St. and Ave. A in Manhattan) Monday 3/27 through Wednesday 3/29.
Author Robyn C Spencer
Thursday, March 23rd, 2017, 9am - Noon
on
This Is The Modern World with Trouble
Her new book 'The Revolution has Come' narrates "the untold history of the Black Panther Party from the inside out." A wonderful storyteller, Spencer shines a light on both the incredible promise of the Panther programs and the overwhelming, coordinated repression of the government programs designed to destroy them. Equally revealing, she shows that the Panthers’ organizational reaction to this repression contributed to their demise. Most important, Spencer threads the voices of Panther women, showing how their critical leadership, skills, and creativity sustained the organization. - Judy Richardson, coeditor of Hands on the Freedom Plow: Personal Accounts by Women in SNCC.
Tom Wilson's Music Factory #13 - The Lovin' Spoonful
Wednesday, March 22nd, 2017, 3pm - 6pm
on
Irwin Chusid
In 1967 and '68 the charismatic record producer Tom Wilson hosted a free-form radio program called "The Music Factory," sponsored by MGM-Verve Records. The series has been gone from radio ever since, but Irwin is airing episodes on alternate Wednesday afternoons at 4pm (Eastern). On March 22nd, we'll hear Wilson interview Jerry Yester and Joe Butler of the Lovin' Spoonful. In between chatter, Wilson spins platters by the Spoonful, James Cotton, Astrud Gilberto, Sonny Terry & Brownie McGhee, and Tim Hardin. This program originally aired in early 1968. More information about Wilson can be found at ProducerTomWilson.com.
Stephen Karl and Handsome Animals + Darlin Darlin
Tuesday, March 21st, 2017, 9pm - Midnight
on
Irene Trudel's show
You might've heard of guitarist Stephen Griesbraber from his previous musical endeavor, the dreamlike all-instrumental ensemble Redhooker. Now he's turned to writing and vocalizing with his latest band project, Stephen Karl and Handsome Animals. It's an exploration of American songwriting in the tradition of Townes Van Zandt, Tom Waits, and Bruce Springsteen. Stephen Karl and Handsome Animals play live. Also joining Irene is Darlin Darlin. They describe themselves as "the heart-break love child of Jo LG Parnell." Jo's solo project, once known as Wayward Daughter, blossomed into a ballad-driven country band once she teamed up with multi-instrumentalist and composer, Brett Parnell. Darlin Darlin is on a bill with Stephen Karl and Handsome Animals and also play on WFMU.
Dungen Tuesday, March 21st, 2017, 7pm - 8pm
on
Morricone Island with Devon E. Levins
Stockholm's Dungen joins Devon to discuss their latest album Häxan and current tour in support with select film screenings of German animation pioneer Lotte Reiniger's 1926 The Adventures of Prince Achmed, accompanied by the Swedish quartet's original psych/prog/folk live score. Prince Achmed is the oldest known surviving animated feature length film, pre-dating Disney's Snow White by more than a decade. Released on Black Friday Record Store Day Nov. 2016, Häxan is Dungen's first all-instrumental album. The U.S. of the tour leg ends Tuesday, March 21st at The Getty Museum in Los Angeles before the band heads back to Europe for more dates.
Tartu Popi ja Roki Instituut Monday, March 20th, 2017, 9am - Noon
on
Surface Noise with Joe McGasko
Hailing from the Estonian city of Tartu, Tartu Popi ja Roki Instituut (The Tartu Pop and Rock Institute) has made a name for themselves with their eclectic collision of pop, folk, and psychedelic sounds. They are currently on their second visit to the U.S. and are just about to release their 4th album, Music of the Spheres. Today on Surface Noise we'll hear an exclusive live session recorded for the show.
Pat Byrne's Special Marathon Show with co-host Faye and special guest David Rees who will write custom songs for pledges!
Saturday, March 18th, 2017, 9pm - Midnight
on
Prove It All Night! with Pat Byrne
(on WFMU stream & FM radio & Video)
Week 2 for the Prove It All Night marathon show pairs Pat and co-host Faye up with returning guest and pencil sharpening expert, David Rees! David will be writing personalized songs for pledges of $120 or more! (That's 10 bucks a month, folks!) Pledgers looking for a custom song should have 3 facts about themselves ready for Mr. Rees to turn into a thing of beauty. Don't miss out because you will never forget this and will never have this opportunity again! You can also watch the madness through the magic of live video on the WFMU homepage as well as Pat's playlist page. Also, be prepared for a surprise guest or two... PLEDGE!!!
Yo La Tengo murders the classics yet again!
Saturday, March 18th, 2017, 3pm - 6pm
on
Todd-o-phonic Todd's show
(on WFMU stream & FM radio & Video)
Tune into the Todd-O-Phonic Todd show on Saturday March 18th from 3-6 p.m. to hear Yo La Tengo play YOUR request during the 2017 WFMU Fundraising Marathon! Against any logic or sanity, the tradition continues! As always, Gaylord will be kidnapped earlier in the day and forced to co-host. $100 (or MORE!) buys you the opportunity to request a song of your choice as well as another year of radio happiness.
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