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"Test my luck for brighter days," Mereba coolly observes in "Ever Needed," the second song on her gentle, sanguine secon...
02/21/2025

"Test my luck for brighter days," Mereba coolly observes in "Ever Needed," the second song on her gentle, sanguine second album, 'The Breeze Grew a Fire.' As the world navigates news-cycle landmines daily, Mereba's tranquil songs, awash with a perceptive awareness of family, friends, spirituality and parenthood, are windows of salvation and normalcy.

Mereba will tour North America this spring, playing Webster Hall on 5/14, and FUV caught up with her just prior to the album's Valentine's Day release via Secretly Canadian. Over email, we talked about the entwined themes on the album, her feelings about Black History Month, and what it means to have a mentor in Stevie Wonder. Find that conversation here:
https://wfuv.org/content/mereba-qa

02/21/2025

If you're expecting ice escapades with Brooklyn's The Women's National Hockey League — sorry. No pucks here, but a power play of great music. In a new "NY Session" with this charming folk-rock band, beloved by "NY Slice" captain Alisa Ali, the entire crew — Kristen Nodell (lead vocals, guitar), James Russin (guitar, backing vocals), Julie Larsen (bass, backing vocals), John Ziola (keys) and Matt Russell (drums) — performed "Madison" and "TV Girl" in Studio A. Kristen and Julie took the "NY Slice" pop quiz too. Watch the session + quiz now here:
https://wfuv.org/content/womens-national-hockey-league-ny-slice-session-2025

The New Yorker was first published on this date 100 years ago. The magazine is celebrating its centennial all year long ...
02/21/2025

The New Yorker was first published on this date 100 years ago. The magazine is celebrating its centennial all year long and we'll join in with a set of song requests from you. Share a favorite about New York and Corny will play a block after 9 a.m. on the Question of the Day.

https://wfuv.org/question

02/20/2025

Katie Gavin of MUNA chose to make an album closer to who she is away from the spotlight of that trio — and along came that solo album, 'What a Relief.' Check out the new "FUV Live" session with Katie, which includes an interview with host Alisa Ali and a three-song set (with Nana Adjoa accompanying Katie) now at WFUV.org or via the "FUV Live Sessions" podcast on Spotify, Amazon Podcasts and Apple Podcasts.
https://wfuv.org/content/katie-gavin-2025

As part of our Black History Month programming, let's hear some of your favorite soul music. Soul had its heyday in the ...
02/20/2025

As part of our Black History Month programming, let's hear some of your favorite soul music. Soul had its heyday in the '60s and '70s, but you can request more recent neo-soul artists, too. We'll spin a set after 9 a.m. on the Question of the Day.

https://wfuv.org/question

It's the 147th anniversary of Thomas Edison's patent on the phonograph. That led to the record player and our love affai...
02/19/2025

It's the 147th anniversary of Thomas Edison's patent on the phonograph. That led to the record player and our love affair with records. Let's mark the occasion with songs about records. We'll have a record party after 9 a.m. on the Question of the Day.

https://wfuv.org/question

Smells like FUV spirit! We're bringing the party to Jersey this time for a WFUV Dance Party on Saturday, 3/29, from 8-11...
02/18/2025

Smells like FUV spirit! We're bringing the party to Jersey this time for a WFUV Dance Party on Saturday, 3/29, from 8-11pm at White Eagle Hall. It will be a "'90s Remix Night" on the dance floor with FUV DJs Corny O'Connell, Alisa Ali and Russ Borris spinning all the gold soundz, MMMbop, and doo w*p (that thing) that your heart desires. It's a benefit for FUV too, so get your tickets today right here:
https://wfuv.org/danceparty

It's midwinter recess for New York City schools, so you may see more kids out and about than usual. That gives us an exc...
02/18/2025

It's midwinter recess for New York City schools, so you may see more kids out and about than usual. That gives us an excuse to play your favorite songs about children and childhood. Line them up in the comments below and we'll let them loose after 9 a.m. on the Question of the Day.

https://wfuv.org/question

02/17/2025

A big congrats to Bartees Strange who released his new album, 'Horror,' on Valentine's Day. We ❤️ Bartees and were pleased when he played a special event for us at The Loft at City Winery NYC . Find videos of a couple songs from that set, including "Sober," now at WFUV.org.

You can also see Bartees Strange live at Bowery Ballroom on 2/19 and Rough Trade NYC on 2/21.

02/17/2025

Katie Gavin has long been a member of MUNA, but with her solo debut, 'What a Relief,' she's not only added an ancillary project to her plate, but had the chance to lean into songs that have a folkier, intimate, and personal direction. "I've wondered for a couple of years if I was going to have the chutzpah to take this venture out on my own," she told FUV Live sessions host Alisa Ali.

In that session, Katie, joined by Dutch musician Nana Adjoa (who is also on the album), plays three songs from 'What a Relief,' including "Aftertaste," a "banger" of a song that she kept for herself. Watch/listen to the session now at WFUV.org or via the "FUV Live Sessions" podcast at , , or .

Katie is on board Lucy Dacus's upcoming spring tour and plays Radio City Music Hall on 4/23 and 4/24. 'What a Relief' is out now on Saddest Factory Records.

The session: https://wfuv.org/content/katie-gavin-2025

Saturday Night Live just celebrated its 50th anniversary on NBC. We send our thanks for decades of entertainment includi...
02/17/2025

Saturday Night Live just celebrated its 50th anniversary on NBC. We send our thanks for decades of entertainment including the musical guests we've gotten to enjoy. Who is someone you recall seeing perform live on SNL? We'll introduce a set after 9 a.m. on the Question of the Day.

https://wfuv.org/question

Kara Manning here: The Scottish-American duo of Alaska Reid and Dylan Fraser call themselves Witch Post and began releas...
02/17/2025

Kara Manning here: The Scottish-American duo of Alaska Reid and Dylan Fraser call themselves Witch Post and began releasing songs and EPs only about a year and a half ago. On "UKNY" tonight at 11 p.m., a recent Witch Post single, ahead of the release of their 'Beast' EP on April 8. Also, new releases from John Glacier, Divorce, SACRED PAWS, Wings Of Desire, and two artists who visited WFUV for sessions last week: Lauren Mayberry and Victoria Canal. Listen at 90.7FM, streaming at WFUV.org. More: https://wfuv.org/content/ukny-february-16-2025

On Paul Cavalconte's "Cavalcade" at 6 p.m., Lucius and Trousdale each have new songs ("Gold Rush" and "Growing Pains") t...
02/16/2025

On Paul Cavalconte's "Cavalcade" at 6 p.m., Lucius and Trousdale each have new songs ("Gold Rush" and "Growing Pains") that harmonize perfectly. Also, nods to some fresh Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame nominees (fresh Phish,that is). Paul also have an update on David Johansen's ongoing health challenges. More:
https://wfuv.org/content/cavalcade-february-16

02/16/2025

Bartees Strange set a notable day to release his new album, 'Horror:' Valentine's Day. But rather than a love-struck (or brokenhearted) series of songs, Strange says that this album is about confronting his own fears.

In a live performance for FUV at The Loft at City Winery NYC Strange played a fearless set that included two tracks from Horror — "Sober" and "17," joined by guitarist Daniel Kleederman and keyboardist Graham Richman. Find both videos now at WFUV.org and see Bartees Strange when he plays Bowery Ballroom on 2/19 and Rough Trade NYC on 2/21. More:
https://wfuv.org/content/bartees-strange-loft-city-winery-2025

FUV's Q&A series for continues with Oakland musician Chrystia "Tia" Cabral, who records as Spellling. At the cusp of r...
02/15/2025

FUV's Q&A series for continues with Oakland musician Chrystia "Tia" Cabral, who records as Spellling. At the cusp of releasing her fourth album, 'Portrait of My Heart' on 3/28 via Sacred Bones Records, Spellling's looped landscapes of lush dissonance, punk-lashed rock, and dreamy, baroque art-pop turn more inward on this new album, perhaps her most personal to date.

"Playing by the book in the music industry is not my path — deep down, I know that," says Cabral, "but it doesn’t mean I don’t have a place in the industry. I am always going to pursue what I am deeply moved and influenced by, never what I feel contrived to make or be."

See Spellling live at Music Hall of Williamsburg on May 9th.

Discover more about Spellling and her new album now here:
https://wfuv.org/content/spellling-qa

We're feeling the love from all the Valentine's Match members who helped raise extra funds to keep the music going this ...
02/15/2025

We're feeling the love from all the Valentine's Match members who helped raise extra funds to keep the music going this winter. Special thanks to match sponsors Nancy and Joseph Zaro, and JoMart Chocolates for making our scrumptious WFUV chocolate bars. While the match (and chocolate) is over, you can give to FUV whenever your heart desires at supportwfuv.org.

02/15/2025

Country musician Daniel Donato brought his love of Nashville honky-tonk and his dazzling guitar chops to "FUV Live Sessions." Host Eric Holland spoke to Daniel about his songwriting ... and the impact of American legends like Willie Nelson. Check out the entire session now at WFUV.org or via the "FUV Live Sessions" podcast at Spotify, Apple Podcasts or Amazon Podcasts. More:
https://wfuv.org/content/daniel-donato-2025

Love? Limerence? Longing? I'm with a plan to melt hearts on tonight's Whole Wide World. Tune in from 6pm - 9pm ET on 9...
02/14/2025

Love? Limerence? Longing? I'm with a plan to melt hearts on tonight's Whole Wide World. Tune in from 6pm - 9pm ET on 90.7fm or listen on demand .org. And if you want to show a little $❤️$ to we'll send you some . See you tonight 🏹💘

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The Women's National Hockey League, "Madison"
The Women's National Hockey League, "Madison"

If you're expecting ice escapades with Brooklyn's The Women's National Hockey League — sorry. No pucks here, but a power play of great music. In a new "NY Session" with this charming folk-rock band, beloved by "NY Slice" captain Alisa Ali, the entire crew — Kristen Nodell (lead vocals, guitar), James Russin (guitar, backing vocals), Julie Larsen (bass, backing vocals), John Ziola (keys) and Matt Russell (drums) — performed "Madison" and "TV Girl" in Studio A. Kristen and Julie took the "NY Slice" pop quiz too. Watch the session + quiz now here: https://wfuv.org/content/womens-national-hockey-league-ny-slice-session-2025

Katie Gavin interview
Katie Gavin interview

Katie Gavin of MUNA chose to make an album closer to who she is away from the spotlight of that trio — and along came that solo album, 'What a Relief.' Check out the new "FUV Live" session with Katie, which includes an interview with host Alisa Ali and a three-song set (with Nana Adjoa accompanying Katie) now at WFUV.org or via the "FUV Live Sessions" podcast on Spotify, Amazon Podcasts and Apple Podcasts. https://wfuv.org/content/katie-gavin-2025

Bartees Strange, "Sober"
Bartees Strange, "Sober"

A big congrats to Bartees Strange who released his new album, 'Horror,' on Valentine's Day. We ❤️ Bartees and were pleased when he played a special event for us at The Loft at City Winery NYC . Find videos of a couple songs from that set, including "Sober," now at WFUV.org. You can also see Bartees Strange live at Bowery Ballroom on 2/19 and Rough Trade NYC on 2/21.

Katie Gavin, "Aftertaste"
Katie Gavin, "Aftertaste"

Katie Gavin has long been a member of MUNA, but with her solo debut, 'What a Relief,' she's not only added an ancillary project to her plate, but had the chance to lean into songs that have a folkier, intimate, and personal direction. "I've wondered for a couple of years if I was going to have the chutzpah to take this venture out on my own," she told FUV Live sessions host Alisa Ali. In that session, Katie, joined by Dutch musician Nana Adjoa (who is also on the album), plays three songs from 'What a Relief,' including "Aftertaste," a "banger" of a song that she kept for herself. Watch/listen to the session now at WFUV.org or via the "FUV Live Sessions" podcast at @spotify, @applepodcasts, or @playmorepods. Katie is on board Lucy Dacus's upcoming spring tour and plays Radio City Music Hall on 4/23 and 4/24. 'What a Relief' is out now on Saddest Factory Records. The session: https://wfuv.org/content/katie-gavin-2025

Bartees Strange, "17"
Bartees Strange, "17"

Bartees Strange set a notable day to release his new album, 'Horror:' Valentine's Day. But rather than a love-struck (or brokenhearted) series of songs, Strange says that this album is about confronting his own fears. In a live performance for FUV at The Loft at City Winery NYC Strange played a fearless set that included two tracks from Horror — "Sober" and "17," joined by guitarist Daniel Kleederman and keyboardist Graham Richman. Find both videos now at WFUV.org and see Bartees Strange when he plays Bowery Ballroom on 2/19 and Rough Trade NYC on 2/21. More: https://wfuv.org/content/bartees-strange-loft-city-winery-2025

Daniel Donato, interview
Daniel Donato, interview

Country musician Daniel Donato brought his love of Nashville honky-tonk and his dazzling guitar chops to "FUV Live Sessions." Host Eric Holland spoke to Daniel about his songwriting ... and the impact of American legends like Willie Nelson. Check out the entire session now at WFUV.org or via the "FUV Live Sessions" podcast at Spotify, Apple Podcasts or Amazon Podcasts. More: https://wfuv.org/content/daniel-donato-2025

Daniel Donato, "Dance in the Desert"
Daniel Donato, "Dance in the Desert"

While Daniel Donato fell in love with music via the fabled Nashville honky-tonk, Robert's Western World, he was actually born in Atlantic City, NJ. His most recent album is 2023's 'Reflector' and in a new FUV Live session, hosted by Eric Holland, Donato played a trio of songs, including "Dance in the Desert," and chatted about his formative years. He also shared some fascinating stories, like sitting in with Bobby Weir at the Orpheum Theatre in Memphis. ("It was like playing chess with Bobby Fisher," Donato says.) Watch videos/listen to the entire session at WFUV.org or stream via the "FUV Live Sessions" podcast at Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Amazon Podcasts. https://wfuv.org/content/daniel-donato-2025 Daniel's extensive tour of the States kicks off tomorrow, 2/11, in Berkeley, California.

Fabiana Palladino, "Stay with Me Through the Night"
Fabiana Palladino, "Stay with Me Through the Night"

Kara Manning here: Tonight on "UKNY" at 11pm, a session with Fabiana Palladino who released her critically-acclaimed self-titled album last year. Fabiana chatted with me about that long road to this album, her champions along the way (Jai Paul, Jessie Ware), influences (Kate Bush, Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis), and her musically gifted family, including her parents, singer Maz Palladino and bassist Pino Palladino. Fabiana will tour North America this spring, including a stop at Music Hall of Williamsburg on 4/24. Watch videos of Fabiana's performance + listen to the session on demand here: https://wfuv.org/content/ukny-fabiana-palladino-2025

The Hard Quartet, "Our Hometown Boy"
The Hard Quartet, "Our Hometown Boy"

The Hard Quartet might not like being called a supergroup, but they've definitely got the pedigree and résumé. The band — Matt Sweeney (Chavez, Superwolf), Stephen Malkmus (Pavement, Jicks), Emmett Kelly (The Cairo Gang) and Jim White (The Dirty Three) — released their self-titled debut album last autumn. Watch/listen to a new FUV Live session with the band, hosted by Alisa Ali @actionali, at WFUV.org, or via the "FUV Live Sessions" podcast at Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Podcasts. See the band at Warsaw Concerts on 3/28. https://wfuv.org/content/hard-quartet-2025

Sam Kogon NY Slice Pop Quiz
Sam Kogon NY Slice Pop Quiz

Hudson Valley-born Sam Kogon brought his band up to FUV's Studio A for a "NY Slice Session" (including a performance of his latest release, "America") — and you can get to know him better via the "NY Slice Pop Quiz." Watch the entire session now here: https://wfuv.org/content/sam-kogon-ny-slice-session-2025

Sam Kogon, "Barbed Wire"
Sam Kogon, "Barbed Wire"

"The first time I listened to Sam Kogon's rockabilly banger 'Barbed Wire,'" says FUV and "NY Slice" host Alisa Ali, "it was like unearthing a hidden gem." The Hudson Valley-born, NYC-based @SamKogon and his band came to Studio A for a "NY Slice" session and pop quiz — and played that very song as well as "America," his latest single. What did Kogon think when he heard his songs on FUV? "It's like you're five years old and it's Hanukkah or Christmas," exclaimed Kogon. "Hearing your music on the radio is the best thing in the world." Watch videos here: https://wfuv.org/content/sam-kogon-ny-slice-session-2025

Peach Pit interview clip
Peach Pit interview clip

In a new FUV Live session, Peach Pit's Christopher Vanderkooy explained to host Sam Sumpter how the cohesiveness of the band, over many years of friendship and touring, fuels their songwriting, including their fourth album, 'Magpie.' Watch videos and listen to the new Peach Pit FUV Live session at WFUV.org or via the "FUV Live Sessions" podcast at Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Amazon Podcasts. See the Vancouver band at the Rooftop at Pier 17 on 5/22-23 too. https://wfuv.org/content/peach-pit-2025

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WFUV On-Air and 90.7 FM: Music all week with DJs Corny O'Connell, Alisa Ali, Dennis Elsas, Eric Holland and Darren DeVivo. On Friday nights, program director Rita Houston (“The Whole Wide World”) and music director Russ Borris (“The Alternate Side”). Saturdays with Janet Bardini and Russ Borris, Don McGee (“Mixed Bag”), Binky Griptite (“The Boogie Down”), Kara Manning (“UKNY”) and Dan Romanello (“The Group Harmony Review”). On Sundays, Celtic music, Bob Sherman, John Platt (“Sunday Supper”), Sarah Wardrop and Paul Cavalconte (“Cavalcade”). FUV Music Channel: It’s the same as WFUV On-Air during the week, plus it’s the place for FUV Music on the weekends with hosts Eric Holland, Sarah Wardrop and George Evans.