Nabihah Iqbal guest hosts!
Sunday, May 28th, 5pm - 6pm
on
Radio Row
London-based DJ and producer Nabihah Iqbal brings you an ethnomusicological perspective on weird and wonderful music from around the world.
Harold Burris-Meyer and manipulative sound: a discussion with Ted Houghtaling
Monday, May 29th, 6pm - 7pm
on
Techtonic with Mark Hurst
20th-century scientist Harold Burris-Meyer invented a sound machine that he claimed could "induce hysteria in an audience in less than 30 seconds." Aiming to manipulate people at scale - in the theater, in Muzak-drenched offices, and in World War II - Burris-Meyer had a wild career. On the next Techtonic, a discussion with Ted Houghtaling, archivist at the Stevens Institute of Technology.
The Moon & The Gold
Monday, May 29th, 9pm - 11pm
on
Dimestore Radio Theater with Austin Rich
(on Sheena's Jungle Room Stream)
The holidays continue in May, as we celebrate New Year’s Eve with Candy Matson as she visits, “The Valley of The Moon.” Meanwhile, there’s a case of “Sunken Spanish Gold,” on the minds of Bogart & Bacall, and they are searching on Bold Venture. Chandu the Magician is ready to dine in a, “Cairo Restaurant,” and on X-Minus One, we have a chilling tale of a terrible toy vender, in, “Perigi’s Wonderful Dolls.” Join us for adventure, romance, and excitement, on Dimestore Radio Theater!
DANA
Tuesday, May 30th, 3pm - 6pm
on
Spin Age Blasters with Creamo Coyl
Blasting out of Columbus, Ohio is the fearsome foursome DANA. Playing songs from their forthcoming album, DANA makes moves like Devo on steroids and channels the disorienting spazz assault of Brainiac. Get totally wired for Spin Age's first live session in way too long.
Connections 2
Tuesday, May 30th, 9pm - 11pm
on
Mid-Valley Mutations with Austin Rich
(on Sheena's Jungle Room Stream)
Let’s take a trip through sound and history to aural landscape that radio presents so well. James Burke’s legendary series, Connections, redefined the way we think about stories, the past, and the everyday objects we use today. In the radio presentation, we attempt to draw further connections, with music and other bits that all point toward a similar thesis statement.
En Attendant Ana
Wednesday, May 31st, Noon - 3pm
on
The Evan "Funk" Davies Show
The Parisian band En Attendant Ana create a swirling mix of French pop, ‘90s indie-rock (a la Stereolab, Electrelane, et al.), motorik rhythms and jangly guitars. Their third album, Principia is out now on Trouble In Mind and the band is supporting the release with a US tour, culminating with this live set on WFMU. Bienvenue!
Esther Crow and the Crow Family Band
Saturday, June 3rd, 9am - 11am
on
Double-Dip Recess with Roger
In celebration of her new album, Listen Lead Love, Esther Crow (The Electric Mess, Thunder and Sunshine) will visit Double Dip Recess, perform live with her family band, and chat with Roger.
Natalie Sweet and Shaun Cassidy
Saturday, June 3rd, 3pm - 6pm
on
Todd-o-phonic Todd's show
Todd-O-Phonic Todd presents a live set from Natalie Sweet and an interview with Shaun Cassidy. Natalie Sweet's sugary yet aggressive power pop can be heard on her long-player, "Oh By The Way...It's Natalie Sweet". She makes a rare East Coast appearance at The Fun City Fear Fest in Queens on that Saturday evening. Singer, actor, director and producer Shaun Cassidy performs his one man show, "The Magic Of A Midnight Sky", at The Egg in Albany on 6/13 and The Newton Theater in Newton, New Jersey on 6/16. All five NYC shows later in June are sold out. Shaun chats with Todd about hanging out with The New York Dolls, his visit to Brian Wilson's house and much more!
Jazz Adam guest hosts!
Sunday, June 4th, 5pm - 6pm
on
Radio Row
Jazz Adam returns to host Radio Row with an eclectic set of eccentric melodies and jittery beats that twist the pop song structure
Ghost Ships & Green Hills
Monday, June 5th, 9pm - 11pm
on
Dimestore Radio Theater with Austin Rich
(on Sheena's Jungle Room Stream)
It’s our last holiday summertime story, as Candy Matson picks up a case to earn some post-holiday scratch, in “NC9-8012.” Meanwhile, on Bold Venture, a “Ghost Ship,” haunts the lives of Bogart & Bacall. “Robert’s Ring” becomes the focus of Chandu the Magician, and we take a trip to the beautiful, “Green Hills of Earth,” on X-Minus One. Join us for adventure, romance, and excitement, on Dimestore Radio Theater!
Guest DJ Mosi Reeves Presents an Exclusive Hip Hop Mix: "Live From Arizona"
Tuesday, June 6th, 7pm - 10pm
on
Observations of Deviance with David Mittleman
(on Give the Drummer Radio stream)
Seasoned music journalist Mosi Reeves (Rolling Stone, The Wire) compiled an exclusive mix for OoD. "Live From Arizona" charts the emergence of left of center, esoteric Hip Hop in the 1990s. Mosi also spoke to OoD host David Mittleman about his mix and his life as a cultural preservationist in an exclusive interview. Join Mosi and David for a three hour tour through avant-garde Hip Hop history.
Live performance from The Anderson Council Saturday, June 10th, 11am - 1pm
on
Michael Shelley's show
Michael welcomes The Anderson Council to WFMU's Studio B for a live set of their
hooky and '60s inspired sound, including songs from their new lp "The Devil, The
Tower, The Star, The Moon."
The Bug Club
Saturday, June 10th, 3pm - 6pm
on
Todd-o-phonic Todd's show
The Bug Club's sardonic wit and artful garage pop stylings will be on full display when they perform live on Todd-O-Phonic Todd's show. Check out their album Green Dream In F# and don't miss this U.K. band's first U.S tour. Catch them at Union Pool on June 1st with 2nd Grade.
Live Remote and South Brooklyn Listener Meet Up 2023!
Sunday, June 11th, 3pm - 5pm
on
Paul Bruno's show
Let's meet up again like we did last summer! On Sunday, June 11th come out to Mama Tried (787 3rd Ave, Brooklyn) where Paul Bruno will be doing a live, in-person edition of his show! Hang out in the backyard, enjoy some libations and hear Paul play some A-sides for a change. Then stick around after Paul's set when FMU's own Tom Dash and Nate K take over the turntables. And if you can't make it, you can still listen!
J-Crush guest hosts!
Sunday, June 11th, 5pm - 6pm
on
Radio Row
A variety of music from fellow geminis (J-Crush's birthday is within a few days of this program!) - Expect music from Prince, Curtis Mayfield, Faith Evans, Tupac, and Lauryn Hill.
Crystal Peñalosa guest hosts!
Sunday, June 18th, 5pm - 6pm
on
Radio Row
Crystal Peñalosa mixes together music of queer and trans artists embodied in dance, storytelling, and authentic joy.
Edie guest hosts!
Sunday, June 25th, 5pm - 6pm
on
Radio Row
Our intern Edie does a freeform hour set focused on east coast jams.
All times listed are Jersey City time, EDT.
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