Ask Alan - Advice on any topic from an unqualified purveyor. Call in and get your fix. (Fill-in for Jim the Poet)
Tuesday, December 3rd, 6pm - 7pm
on
Six Degrees with Alan
Freaky Wilderness
Wednesday, December 4th, Noon - 3pm
on
The Evan "Funk" Davies Show
Brooklyn’s Freaky Wilderness includes members of Space Merchants, whose 2018 album landed in EFD’s top 10 of that year. They bring their heavy, fuzzy sound to the WFMU airwaves just days before the release of their debut album Immeasurable Heaven. They’ll preview the album in this live set ahead of the album release show on Thursday Dec. 12 at Main Drag in Brooklyn.
Feeling Figures
Friday, December 6th, 9pm - Midnight
on
Burn It Down! with Nate K.
Montreal's Feeling Figures are led by the songwriting duo of Zakary Slax and Kay Moon. The band's second LP, Everything Around You, was recently co-released by K and Perennial, and while it harkens to the sounds of indie rock's golden age, the album and the band aren't that simple to pin down, as Slax and Moon's distinctive songcraft rise above any easy genre signifier. The band dropped by WFMU on their recent East Coast swing, and with a couple of extra Retail Simps in tow (Zak also does time in that band), a good time was had. Tune in Friday, December 6 to check it out.
Andrew Reich, Director of Born Innocent: The Redd Kross Story Saturday, December 7th, 11am - 1pm
on
Michael Shelley's show
Michael chats with Andrew Reich, director of the new documentary "Born Innocent: The
Redd Kross Story," which chronicles the 45 year journey of the band's founders,
brothers Jeff and Steven McDonald as they persevere through changing musical tastes,
record business baloney, drugs, and a kidnapping!
Todd-O-Phonic Todd and Clay Pigeon live from The Great Notch Inn
Saturday, December 7th, 3pm - 6pm
on
Todd-o-phonic Todd's show
Join Todd-O-Phonic Todd and Clay Pigeon live from The Great Notch Inn (400 US-46 in Woodland Park, NJ) from 3-6pm on Saturday December 7th. In addition to witty banter, Todd and Clay will feature torrid performances from Sweet Pete and Old Lady. This date will now live in even more infamy. Doors will open at 2. Please note that Great Notch Inn is cash only. Discover why it is THE LAST ROADHOUSE!
Nduduzo Makhathini Interview: Ancient Zulu Cosmology & Contemporary Jazz
Saturday, December 7th, 7pm - 10pm
on
Observations of Deviance with David Mittleman
(on Give the Drummer Radio stream)
Pianist, teacher, scholar, healer and PhD recipient Nduduzo Makhathini is the first musician from South Africa to be signed to Blue Note Records. His art connects ancient Zulu cosmology and contemporary creative Jazz. While on tour in Tucson, Arizona, Makhathini joined host David Mittleman for an exclusive interview that will centerpiece a three-hour survey of his spiritually based music.
Lambrini Girls
Sunday, December 8th, 8pm - 10pm
on
Rock and Roller Derby with Suzy Hotrod
Brighton UK's Lambrini Girls are back in the USA, JUST to visit NYC! Don't miss their wild powerful live performances on December 3 and 4th at Union Pool and Baby's All Right. Hear that live sound and energy with a set on Rock & Roller Derby with Suzy Hotrod. The new album "Who Let the Dogs Out" is out in January. "If rubbing the right people up the wrong way were a sport, Lambrini Girls would be Olympic champions." Don't miss these politically charged women raising their voices for change with humor, fearlessness, and aggression.
Radio Ravioli presents: Ravioli Tourism Monthly Open Lines Extravaganza
Wednesday, December 11th, 9pm - Midnight
on
Radio Ravioli with Olivia
Adriene joins Olivia for three hours of chaos and calm. With the dials turning and the phone lines open, they’ll take live listener calls about different topics of serendipity and cosmic-connection while live-mixing music, stories, and all kinds of radio ravioli from around the world. Call in - 201-209-9368!
New Vocal Frontiers: The Music of Leon Thomas
Saturday, December 14th, 7pm - 10pm
on
Observations of Deviance with David Mittleman
(on Give the Drummer Radio stream)
Male Jazz vocalists may not currently be hip, but Leon Thomas has always been cool. His extended vocal techniques are at the heart of several Spiritual Jazz classics. Join Observations of Deviance host David Mittleman for a three-hour trip as he digs into his vinyl collection to play original, vintage Leon Thomas LPs and guest spots on Pharoah Sanders' records.
Manager
Wednesday, December 18th, Noon - 3pm
on
The Evan "Funk" Davies Show
Manager is a three-piece band that’s based right here in Jersey City. They recently released a new EP, HOT-LINE (Texacobra), which showcases their hard-edged percolating indie sound that may remind the listener of Echo & The Bunnymen or Yo La Tengo. Tune in to this live session and hear for yourself!
Yule & The Gang
Thursday, December 19th, 9pm - Midnight
on
Music To Spazz By with Dave the Spazz
Celebrate the holidays with Spazzy Claus and his very special 2024 musical guests Yule & The Gang (featuring the usual assortment of festive
knuckleheads).
Chris Crash presents KYOTO FRIED CHRISTMAS
Tuesday, December 24th, 8pm - 9pm
on
Strong Style Chris Crash
(on Rock'n'Soul Radio stream)
Merry Christmas, freaks! With a bucket of fried chicken in hand, Chris Crash is once again going to bring Japanese Christmas cheer to WFMU! Tune in to hear the best Japanese holiday classics from the likes of Mariya Takeuchi & Tatsuro Yamashita, and get ready for the rundown of KFC Japan's newest Christmas meal!
The 18th Annual Holiday Music Funktacular!
Wednesday, December 25th, Noon - 3pm
on
The Evan "Funk" Davies Show
It’s the 18th year of the Evan “Funk” Davies Show Holiday Music Funktacular, and this year — for the first time ever — it will air on actual Christmas Day! Tune in for three hours of Christmas music that you won’t already be sick of hearing: old and new seasonal rock, punk, dance, glam, and power pop favorites. Even your family might enjoy it!
Count It Down: The Burn It Down! Best of 2024 Special
Friday, December 27th, 9pm - Midnight
on
Burn It Down! with Nate K.
Nate the K. looks back on some of his favorite LPs, EPs, singles, reissues, and archival releases from the year that was. Tracks will be played in no particular order, because to paraphrase Michael Shelley and Hot Chocolate, respectively, they're all number one hits and everyone's a winner, baby...that's no lie.
Feeling the Favorites - 2024 Edition
Tuesday, December 31st, Noon - 3pm
on
Feelings with Michele with One "L"
Join Michele as she feels out her favorite releases from 2024 on the last day of the year. Will her choices match yours?! Let's see.
Strong Style Chris Crash: FINAL ROUND
Tuesday, December 31st, 8pm - 9pm
on
Strong Style Chris Crash
(on Rock'n'Soul Radio stream)
What are the STRONGEST tracks of 2024?! Live from the Strong Style Dojo, Chris Crash crowns the punk champions of 2024 with the 1st ever FINAL ROUND end of year special! What are the Strong Style Top 5 Of 2024? Tune in to find out!
Radio Ravioli presents: Ravioli Tourism Monthly Open Lines Extravaganza
Wednesday, January 8th, 2025, 9pm - Midnight
on
Radio Ravioli with Olivia
Adriene joins Olivia for three hours of chaos and calm. With the dials turning and the phone lines open, they’ll take live listener calls about different topics of serendipity and cosmic-connection while live-mixing music, stories, and all kinds of radio ravioli from around the world. Call in - 201-209-9368!
Radio Ravioli presents: Ravioli Tourism Monthly Open Lines Extravaganza
Wednesday, February 12th, 2025, 9pm - Midnight
on
Radio Ravioli with Olivia
Adriene joins Olivia for three hours of chaos and calm. With the dials turning and the phone lines open, they’ll take live listener calls about different topics of serendipity and cosmic-connection while live-mixing music, stories, and all kinds of radio ravioli from around the world. Call in - 201-209-9368!
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