Garbage Hits Summerstage In Central Park – August 1, 2016 touring behind the new album Strange Little Birds…
As I mentioned to Shirley Manson as I was clipping a microphone on her garment last Monday evening, I read an interview with her in the mid 90s in which she was asked her preference between men wearing boxers or briefs. She indicated a preference for the former and that was the last day I would have been caught dead in tighty whiteys! She’s always had that intangible but integral quality of attitude that endeared her to me (and made me value her opinion on underwear) in the way of Patti Smith, Chrissy Hynde, Tori Amos, and Lucinda Williams. As it turns out, Shirley has a great respect for all those women as she reveals in the bonus interview footage included below.
Garbage Hits Summerstage In Central Park – August 1, 2016 touring behind the new album Strange Little Birds… As I mentioned to Shirley Manson as I was clipping a microphone on her garment last Monday evening, I read an interview with her in the mid 90s in which she was […]
In this in-depth conversation, Bob Mould speaks about recent music he admires and offers insights into his bands and music from a handful of key phases in his career. He answers the question what made Hüsker Dü so influential and discusses the late 80s transition into his solo career with […]
It was an honor and a privilege to DJ before just the second Sugar show in 31 years at Webster Hall on May 3rd. (Their first show in 31 years was the night before.) The video is a peek at Sugar performing “Hoover Dam” from my perch on the soundboard. It […]
I’m crazy about The Beths and they were as charming as I imagined they would be while diving into details about the creation of their latest album Straight Line Was a Lie. Leaders Liz Stokes and Jonathan Pierce represented the quartet and revealed the significance of that album’s title as […]
I interviewed New York based Indie Rock trio Sunflower Bean on the occasion of the release of their new album Mortal Primetime. In 2016, the then 20-year-olds hit us with their formidable debut album, Human Ceremony, establishing them as an essential New York band. The band’s fans couldn’t have hoped […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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.
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 […]
I chatted with LA based punk rock quintet The Linda Lindas in August of 2024; we discussed their origin story, their newest release No Obligation, among other topics. All four band members, still in their teens, sing, all four write, and all four participated in the interview.
The first time Gary Clark Jr. walked past Radio City Music Hall, he fantasized about having his name on the marquee in front of the venerable 6000-seat venue. Clark’s breakthrough single “Bright Lights,” the lyrics of which boast “you’re gonna know my name,” is set in New York, so conquering […]
As frontman Dave Le’aupepe revealed in conversation, Gang of Youths got a little too big — that is too famous — for Australia where they got together in Sydney about a decade ago. The success of their first two albums, The Positions (2015) and Go Farther in Lightness (2017), drove […]
Public Enemy’s Chuck D coming over to say hi to Madisen Ward And The Mama Bear at SXSW in Austin was indicative of the kind of magnetism this mom and son folk duo have. Their songs exist outside any specific time or place and they deliver them with affection and […]
Before heading to Brooklyn for a Northside Festival show, rock duo Best Coast dropped by WFUV radio for a session. Their gig (with 3 additional touring members) is this Saturday June the 13th; the multi-faceted event runs June 8 – 14 2015. Prepare for the show by enjoying 2 interviews with the […]
London based rock quartet The Vaccines just unleashed their third album English Graffiti. As the record wasn’t out yet when I saw them at SXSW, I was hearing songs like Dream Lover for the first time – and thinking they sounded great next to older material like Bad Mood. Those […]
Courtney Barnett was the ‘it’ girl at SXSW this year… everyone wanted to see her. After I saw her, I wanted to see her again…and again! Here are my favorite moments that will give you a good flavor for the indie rock singer-songwriter from Melbourne, Australia who will visit New […]
One of the most memorable shows at this year’s South by Southwest Festival was the one, in a church no less, from the group led by Hull, England’s Stuart Matthewman who co-wrote just about every Sade song that’s ever existed as well as played sax (& some guitar) on them […]
San Fermin, who knocked my socks off at SXSW, release their new album Jackrabbit tomorrow and are a doing a pair of shows in Brooklyn this week. Here’s a look at their show in Austin and a conversation with Ellis Ludwig-Leone, Allen Tate, and Charlene Kaye …