WFMU Recent Airplay + News, July 2026

Gil Duran, author, "The Nerd Reich"
Monday, August 17th, 6pm - 7pm
on Techtonic with Mark Hurst
Peter Thiel and other Silicon Valley oligarchs are working to destroy democracy while launching their own independent countries where they will rule as dictators.vAuthor Gil Duran discusses his new book, "The Nerd Reich: Silicon Valley Fascism andvthe War on Democracy."

THE PARANOID STYLE
Tuesday, August 18th, 3pm - 6pm
on The Evan "Funk" Davies Show
The Paranoid Style return to Evan's show in celebration of their latest album, Known Associates (Bar/None). The band is fronted by Elizabeth Nelson Bracy, whose lyrics are clever in the best sense of the word. Lead guitarist Peter Holsapple (The dB's / Continental Drifters, etc.) adds some additional crunch to the 7-piece lineup. They make a rare NYC appearance Saturday August 15 at Union Pool.

Prison
Tuesday, August 18th, 9pm - Midnight
on The Frow Show with Jesse Jarnow
Prison, Rockaway's soot-covered cosmic truckers, return to WFMU for a live session on The Frow Show, celebrating the release of their newest album, Big Rigs on the BQE, on Drag City. They're on the road this month in Davenport, Chicago, Columbus, and Rochester, and back at Rippers in Rockaway Beach on Sunday, August 23rd.

FERRAGOSTO 2026
Wednesday, August 19th, Midnight - 3am
on Radio Futura with Pedro Futura
The 2026 edition of our celebration of 2,043 years of a Latin tradition — just for the love of holidays and the core principles behind them… We could all use a bit of Italy right about now, and always.

Jackie DeShannon birthday special
Friday, August 21st, 2pm - 4pm
on Shakin' Street with Joe Belock (on Rock'n'Soul Radio stream)
What the world needs now ... is wall-to-wall Jackie DeShannon! Shakin' Street celebrates the legendary singer-songwriter for 2 hours with her 1960s recordings - that's how it begins - and we'll mix in interpretations of some of her classic tunes. Tune in, and the world will be a better place!

Tonight's Guests: Andrew Garfield, Claire Foy & Director Ben Gregor (The Magic Faraway Tree)
Saturday, August 22nd, 5pm - 9pm
on Bob Barth's One Night Stand (on Sheena's Jungle Room Stream)
LIVE from Los Angeles — This week, Bob welcomes Andrew Garfield, Claire Foy, and director Ben Gregor to discuss The Magic Faraway Tree, the enchanting new family adventure based on Enid Blyton's beloved classic. They'll talk about bringing the timeless story to the screen, balancing practical filmmaking with visual effects, and creating a fantasy world that feels both magical and emotionally grounded.
Join Bob for conversations celebrating great filmmaking, memorable performances, and the stories that continue to inspire audiences of all ages.

Firas Zreik
Saturday, August 22nd, 6pm - 9pm
on Transpacific Sound Paradise with Rob Weisberg
Firas Zreik is a master player of the qanun, a type of large zither with a thin trapezoidal soundboard that traces its roots back to nineteenth century BC Mesopotamia. On his captivating new album Tarabesque, on the Maqām Records label, he merges tarab - described as "the ecstatic, immersive state of listening central to Arab musical traditions" - with modern styles from around the world. You can see Firas Zreik and his band at Roulette on October 2nd but first - tune in tonight as he joins us to talk about the music and perform.

Speaker Music: DeForrest Brown Jr. Interview
Saturday, August 22nd, 7pm - 10pm
on Observations of Deviance with David Mittleman (on Give the Drummer Radio stream)
In July Speaker Music, aka DeForrest Brown Jr, releases “Synoptic Audio,” his fourth LP for record label Planet Mu. “Synoptic Audio” is Brown’s final album as Speaker Music; it features his signature style of theory based electronic free jazz drums and synthesized brass horn lines. OoD and Brown discuss his youth in Birmingham, Alabama, experimental electronic music production and the ending of his Speaker Music project.

Sharon
Sunday, August 23rd, 5pm - 6pm
on Radio Row
A mix of children’s music made by grown ups and kids, spanning time and space, seriousness and silliness. Share with a child in your life!

Kiwi Jr.
Monday, August 24th, Noon - 3pm
on Three Chord Monte with Joe Belock
The Toronto quartet returns to WFMU to perform songs from their brand new LP, Blowin' Up, the 4th installment of their own deadpan postmodern indie rock.

The 18th annual Evan "Funk" Davies Show Summertime Disco/Dance Party!
Tuesday, August 25th, 3pm - 6pm
on The Evan "Funk" Davies Show
Disco dancing on a TUESDAY?! Hey, don’t knock it 'til you’ve tried it! Get that boombox out of the closet, hook up the disco ball, and turn up the volume as Evan "Funk" Davies will be spinning classic dance and disco jams from the mid-70s to the early '80s, along with some new-to-you nuggets. Everybody's dancin', everybody's on the beat, and there ain’t no stoppin’ us now!

JG Thirlwell
Friday, August 28th, 3pm - 6pm
on Mona's show
JG Thirlwell returns to the WFMU studios for a 3 hour guest DJ set and interview about his final Foetus album and forthcoming Archer soundtrack releases.

The Lemon Twigs
Saturday, August 29th, 3pm - 6pm
on Todd-o-phonic Todd's show
The Lemon Twigs return to The Todd-O-Phonic Todd Show to play tunes from their new hit album "Look For Your Mind!" (Captured Tracks). Brothers Michael and Brian D'Addario are helping to spearhead new interest in power pop with their magical three minute tunes. Don't miss The Lemon Twigs headlining this year's Haunted Hop at The Knockdown Center on Friday Oct. 30th!

Josh Diamond / Samara Lubelski / Rob Mayson - Live in the Studio
Sunday, August 30th, 6am - 9am
on Freaking Out with Kendraplex
Freaking Out with Kendraplex fills in for Serious Moonlight Sonatas with Carol, featuring a live studio performance and interview with the mesmerizing New York violin-and-synth trio Josh Diamond, Samara Lubelski and Rob Mayson.

Cult Objects
Sunday, August 30th, 3pm - 5pm
on Paul Bruno's show
Evocative, ethereal and assertive, Philadelphia's Cult Objects have been creating haunting but propulsive post-punk since 2017, with this year's Amulet LP being their best release yet. Fresh off a short tour with Ted Leo, they grace WFMU with a live session that will be sure to please fans of Bush Tetras, Siouxsie and The Banshees and early Comsat Angels.

DJ Suzy Hotrod of Rock and Roller Derby hosts THICK live on Radio Ro at Monty Hall
Sunday, August 30th, 5pm - 6pm
on Radio Row
Cutting their teeth in the Brooklyn DIY scene, THICK has solidified itself as a punk powerhouse. Despite playing in fewer basements now, the band maintains the vibrant sense of community that sparked its formation, inviting friends-to-be into their world through honest and introspective lyrics. Release after release, THICK fearlessly presents its members’ most intimate thoughts, experiences, and self-explorations in layered melodies and big hooks. Doors at 4:30, Free Admission or listen on WFMU!