Donny McCaslin Goes Beyond Now At Birdland – January 9, 2017 It was one year ago, last January, when we got the amazing Blackstar album from David Bowie and then learned of his death two days later.  I had been fortunate enough to speak to Tony Visconti shortly before the […]

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.

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 […]