Random Rewind

Rewind to February 2019 for an interview and live performance of 2 songs from Bettye Lavette’s latest album Things Have Changed. The Grammy-nominated artist spoke about the album (among other things) during the live WFUV session. While recording an introduction for that session, I heard myself refer to her as my favorite singer. I don’t remember having used that phrase before. As I digested that remark, I became more comfortable with it. Yes, Bettye Lavette IS my favorite singer!

Nobody Does It Better Than Bettye Lavette

Bettye Lavette put on a typically thrilling show at The Iridium last night. She highlighted songs from her most recent album Things Have Changed which is up for Best Americana (Americana?) Album Grammy later this month. She has also been nominated for Best Traditional R&B Performance (that sounds more like […]

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Sunflower Bean

Live Session and Interview with Sunflower Bean

Photo Credit: Gus Philippas. New York based Indie Rock trio Sunflower Bean appeared at WFUV for an interview and live performance of 3 songs taken from their new album Mortal Primetime: “Nothing Romantic,” “Look What You’ve Done to Me,” and “Champagne Taste.”  Hear them along with the chat HERE.

Circa Waves

Live Session and Interview with Circa Waves

Photo Credit: Gus Philippas. Singer and guitarist Kieran Shudall and guitarist Joe Falconer of English Indie Rock band Circa Waves appeared at WFUV for an interview and live performance of 2 songs taken from their new album Death & Love, Pt. 1: “Like You Did Before” and “Let’s Leave Together.” They […]

Craig Finn and Kathleen Edwards

Radio Interview with Craig Finn and Kathleen Edwards

Photo Credit: Eric Holland. Former The Hold Steady frontman Craig Finn and Canadian singer/songwriter Kathleen Edwards visited WFUV for a chat about Finn‘s latest album Always Been, which Edwards sang backing vocals on for 6 songs. Also playing was a world premiere of Edwards’ song, “Save Your Soul,” from her […]

Kim Deal

Live Session and Interview with Kim Deal

Photo Credit: Alex De Corte, PR. Kim Deal’s fingerprints are on some of the most essential rock of the last forty years. Her bass playing and vocals were the soul of the Pixies, while her writing, guitar work, and production came to the fore leading The Breeders. Now we’ve got […]

The Lumineers

Live Session and Interview with The Lumineers

Photo Credit: Noah Griffel, PR. Alternative folk band The Lumineers appeared at WFUV for an interview and pre-recorded performance of 3 songs taken from their new album Automatic: “Same Old Song,” “Keys on the Table,” and “Plasticine.”  Hear them along with the chat HERE.

Jason Isbell

Acoustic Performance and Chat with Jason Isbell

Photo Credit: Nina Westervelt, PR. Singer, songwriter, and guitarist Jason Isbell appeared at WFUV for an interview with pre-recorded acoustic performance (at The Beacon Theatre in a special soundcheck WFUV set) of 3 songs taken from his new album Foxes in the Snow: “Bury Me,” “Foxes in the Snow,” and “If […]

Franz Ferdinand

Live Session and Interview with Franz Ferdinand

Photo Credit: Gus Philippas. Scottish rock band Franz Ferdinand appeared at the Power Station at Berklee NYC for an interview and live performance of 3 songs taken from their new album The Human Fear: “Bar Lonely,” “Audacious,” and “Night or Day.”  Hear them along with the chat HERE.

Jesse Malin

Jesse Malin is Making a New York Comeback – Radio Show

Photo Credit: Joseph Quever. Jesse Malin has been building and nurturing the music scene in the five boroughs for over forty years. He is essentially the New York Mayor of Rock and he makes friends wherever he goes. Through the decades he’s played countless benefit shows and spearheaded more than […]

Bloc Party: SXSW Flashback & Governors Ball Preview

Bloc Party at Bangers in Austin on 3-17-16 during SXSW & at Governors Ball this Friday, 6-3-16. Bloc Party is one of the more interesting rock bands in the world. They are nothing but flavorful and modern; unpredictable from minute to minute within songs, from tune to tune on albums, […]

Spoon

Top Albums of 2014 #5 Spoon: They Want My Soul

Follow the link to hear songs from Spoon’s eighth studio album played live and a conversation with the fab Alisa Ali and enjoy a flashback to the fellas at Governors Ball (as well as The Strokes) in this video…