WFMU<p>Hello Mastodon! It's us, the freeform station of the nation, <a href="https://c.im/tags/WFMU" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>WFMU</span></a>! </p><p>WFMU is an independent listener-supported, non-commercial <a href="https://c.im/tags/radio" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>radio</span></a> station broadcasting on-air and online from downtown Jersey City, NJ, USA, right across the Hudson from lower Manhattan. We also have three web-only streams.</p><p>All of our <a href="https://c.im/tags/music" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>music</span></a> and <a href="https://c.im/tags/talk" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>talk</span></a> programming is controlled by individual DJs and hosts, and is not beholden to any type of station-wide playlist or rotation schedule. We don't belong to any public radio network, and close to 100% of our programming originates at the station.</p><p>We're just starting to get settled in here, so please bear with us! For now we'll be sharing periodic updates on programming and other station events and info. </p><p>Check the accounts we're following to find WFMU DJs and hosts on Mastodon. For now <span class="h-card" translate="no"><a href="https://masto.efdnet.com/@efd" class="u-url mention">@<span>efd</span></a></span> is the puppetmaster of this account.</p>
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WFMU is an independent listener-supported freeform radio station broadcasting live on the air and online 24x7 from downtown Jersey City, NJ.
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WFMU<p>Here are direct links to schedule information for our three web-only streams:</p><p>Give The Drummer Radio: <a href="https://wfmu.org/drummer" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="">wfmu.org/drummer</span><span class="invisible"></span></a></p><p>Rock 'n' Soul Radio: <a href="https://wfmu.org/rocknsoulradio" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="">wfmu.org/rocknsoulradio</span><span class="invisible"></span></a></p><p>Sheena's Jungle Room: <a href="https://wfmu.org/sheena" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="">wfmu.org/sheena</span><span class="invisible"></span></a></p><p>Please feel free to boost our first <a href="https://c.im/tags/introduction" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>introduction</span></a> post (the one this is replying to) to help our listeners find us here! Thank you!</p><p>And because we know Mastodon loves hashtags:<br /><a href="https://c.im/tags/radio" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>radio</span></a> <a href="https://c.im/tags/freeform" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>freeform</span></a> <a href="https://c.im/tags/FreeformRadio" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>FreeformRadio</span></a> <a href="https://c.im/tags/independent" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>independent</span></a> <a href="https://c.im/tags/indie" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>indie</span></a> <a href="https://c.im/tags/IndieRock" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>IndieRock</span></a> <a href="https://c.im/tags/rock" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>rock</span></a> <a href="https://c.im/tags/soul" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>soul</span></a> <a href="https://c.im/tags/experimental" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>experimental</span></a> <a href="https://c.im/tags/music" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>music</span></a> <a href="https://c.im/tags/musicians" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>musicians</span></a> <a href="https://c.im/tags/musodon" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>musodon</span></a> <a href="https://c.im/tags/OnlineRadio" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>OnlineRadio</span></a> <a href="https://c.im/tags/FMradio" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>FMradio</span></a></p><p>[Edited to correct link for Sheena stream]</p>
WFMU<p>Coming up on <a href="https://c.im/tags/WFMU" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>WFMU</span></a>: live music from The Lotts and Logan Ledger on Todd-o-phonic Todd's show! (3pm EDT)<br />Bay Area musician Logan Ledger writes beautiful and stately songs. With roots in country, bluegrass and folk, Logan states that “I've always believed that in order to create something new with purpose, one must be steeped in the past and work from within the tradition.” <br />The Lotts hail from Warrington in The United Kingdom. The 4 piece combo plays a wild amalgamation of wild 60's garage and 70's punk that creates something uniquely their own.</p><p>More upcoming live bands and special guests are listed at <a href="https://wfmu.org/upcoming" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="">wfmu.org/upcoming</span><span class="invisible"></span></a></p>
WFMU<p>Tune in *now* to Pseu’s Thing With A Hook on <a href="https://c.im/tags/WFMU" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>WFMU</span></a>! Brian D'Addario, the eldest of the two songwriting brothers of The Lemon Twigs, will be playing tracks from his new solo album during a special acoustic performance on Pseu's show today, with lots of chat about all things hooky. </p><p>More upcoming live sets and special shows on WFMU are listed here: <a href="https://wfmu.org/upcoming" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="">wfmu.org/upcoming</span><span class="invisible"></span></a></p>
WFMU<p>Tonight on Techtonic, hosted by <span class="h-card" translate="no"><a href="https://mastodon.social/@markhurst" class="u-url mention">@<span>markhurst</span></a></span>:<br />Spotify is changing the music industry, and the culture at large, through its algorithms and surveillance. Liz Pelly joins Mark to discuss her important new book 'Mood Machine: The Rise of Spotify and the Costs of the Perfect Playlist.' (6pm EDT on <a href="https://c.im/tags/WFMU" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>WFMU</span></a>)</p><p>See more upcoming live performances and special guests at <a href="https://wfmu.org/upcoming" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="">wfmu.org/upcoming</span><span class="invisible"></span></a></p>
WFMU<p>This morning on <a href="https://c.im/tags/WFMU" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>WFMU</span></a> Joe McGasko welcomes Stuart Staples of Tindersticks to Surface Noise!<br />Tindersticks have been making moody and magnificent music for over 30 years. Today on Surface Noise, the band's voice and prime mover Stuart Staples talks about the band's most recent album, 'Soft Tissue,' and their upcoming tour of the U.S. — their first since 2008. (9am EDT)</p><p>Have a look at <a href="https://wfmu.org/upcoming" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="">wfmu.org/upcoming</span><span class="invisible"></span></a> for more upcoming guests and live performances!</p>
WFMU<p>TONIGHT on <a href="https://c.im/tags/WFMU" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>WFMU</span></a>:<br />Kathleen Hannah (Bikini Kill/Le Tigre) and Tamar-kali (film score composer) join Suzy Hotrod on Rock and Roller Derby to talk about their co-curation of 'American Songbook: Singer Outsiders,' a program running through April 15 at Lincoln Center that "reclaims and elevates our Singer Outsiders, women and nonbinary musicians who have shaped the modern landscape of music and performance and continue to drive conversations on gender, identity, and empowerment." (8pm EDT)</p><p>For more upcoming guests and special shows please visit <a href="https://wfmu.org/upcoming/fillins" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="">wfmu.org/upcoming/fillins</span><span class="invisible"></span></a></p>
WFMU<p>This afternoon on <a href="https://c.im/tags/WFMU" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>WFMU</span></a> Mike Campbell is Todd-o-Phonic Todd's guest! <br />Campbell's new autobiography 'Heartbreaker' is a vivid recollection of his time spent playing guitar in Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers for the duration of their career. He was also involved in writing many of their pivotal songs. His current band is Mike Campbell & the Knobs. (3pm EDT)</p>
WFMU<p>Coming up on <a href="https://c.im/tags/WFMU" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>WFMU</span></a>: author Ben Snyder joins <span class="h-card" translate="no"><a href="https://mastodon.social/@markhurst" class="u-url mention">@<span>markhurst</span></a></span> on Techtonic.</p><p>A few years ago, planes outfitted with spy cameras flew over the city of Baltimore, recording citizens as they walked or drove around town. Ben Snyder discusses his book 'Spy Plane: Inside Baltimore's Surveillance Experiment,' about how this was supposed to solve murder cases, and why it ultimately failed. (6pm EDT)</p>
WFMU<p>Immense, massive, humongous thanks and gratitude to everyone who supported <a href="https://c.im/tags/WFMU" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>WFMU</span></a> during our fundraising marathon by making a pledge, volunteering their time, or just spreading the word. It was a great feeling to hit our goal in the early hours of last night’s marathon finale. Thank you all so much!</p><p>(Apologies for not acknowledging this sooner, but your tooter-in-chief was — and kinda still is— exhausted!)</p>
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WFMU<p>we are SO CLOSE to our 2025 fundraising goal! Can you put us over the top?</p><p><a href="https://wfmu.org/pledge" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="">wfmu.org/pledge</span><span class="invisible"></span></a></p><p>Please help to keep human-made, algorithm-free, listener-supported freeform radio on the air and online for another year!</p><p>Huge thanks to our ongoing monthly Swag For Life donors (as little as $10 every month), and to everyone who's pledged so far. We wouldn't be here without you!</p><p><a href="https://wfmu.org/pledge" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="">wfmu.org/pledge</span><span class="invisible"></span></a></p>
WFMU<p>Get ready for ROCK & ROLL OVER, WFMU's answer to the Puppy Bowl! Tonight during Rock and Roller Derby with Suzy Hotrod our DJs' canine pals ARE the DJs! The dogs pick the music and compete to be the best DJ! Tune into Suzy's show TONIGHT from 8pm - 10pm (EDT) to hear all of it, and you can watch the dogs in action on <a href="https://c.im/tags/WFMU" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>WFMU</span></a>'s homepage LIVE feed. </p><p>This year's competitors (and DJ owners) include: Bruce (Olivia and Matt W.), Pony (Michele), Cassette (Terre T), Minnie (John Allen), Tico (Alan6), and of course Suzy's own Chi-Chi! Plus DJ Perro Caliente the dachshund whisperer and Bucci the referee. Don't miss it!</p>
WFMU<p>Coming up at 5pm (EDT) today on <a href="https://c.im/tags/WFMU" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>WFMU</span></a>: Station Manager Ken’s State of the Station, a mid-marathon edition of Ken’s occasional report to the listeners.</p><p>Ken will be addressing WFMU programming, finances, technical matters, and of course the always controversial screaming goat policy. Michele With One L will be Ken's co-host. </p><p>If you have any questions or comments you would like Ken to address, email him before 5pm today via this link: <a href="https://wfmu.org/email.php?id=30&return=%2F" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">wfmu.org/email.php?id=30&retur</span><span class="invisible">n=%2F</span></a>.</p><p>You can help keep WFMU on the air and online for another year by making a pledge here:<br /><a href="https://wfmu.org/pledge" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="">wfmu.org/pledge</span><span class="invisible"></span></a></p><p>Thanks to all who have pledged so far!</p>
WFMU<p>STARTING NOW! Yo La Tengo plays your request for a pledge of $100 more between now and 6pm EST! </p><p>Head over to this link right now:<br /><a href="https://pledge.wfmu.org/donate?program=TA" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">pledge.wfmu.org/donate?program</span><span class="invisible">=TA</span></a></p><p>Pledge $100 or more to the Todd-o-Phonic Todd show, and type in your request into the online form where it says "Comment (For DJ)!" Get your pledge and request in early for best results!</p><p>Or call 800-989-9368, phone volunteers are standing by to take your pledge and request!</p><p>This is one of the only <a href="https://c.im/tags/WFMU" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>WFMU</span></a> shows that is NOT archived for later listening, so tune in now or you'll miss it! <a href="https://wfmu.org" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="">wfmu.org</span><span class="invisible"></span></a> or 91.1 / 91.9 / 90.1 FM!</p>
WFMU<p>TOMORROW! The great and generous YO LA TENGO return to <a href="https://c.im/tags/WFMU" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>WFMU</span></a> tomorrow afternoon for their annual pledge-a-thon! This gala event to the Todd-o-Phonic Todd show, with co-host Gaylord Fields! Follow these easy steps to request a cover song for Yo La Tengo to play tomorrow on Todd's show:</p><p>1. Go to <a href="https://pledge.wfmu.org/donate?program=TA" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">pledge.wfmu.org/donate?program</span><span class="invisible">=TA</span></a> (it is VERY IMPORTANT that you use this *exact* link to pledge!)<br />2. Make a pledge of at least $100 to Todd's show. (If you make a larger pledge you can split it with other shows, but *at least $100* has to go to Todd's show if you want to request a song)<br />3. Type the name of the cover song that you want Yo La Tengo to play in the box that says "Comment (For DJ)" (see image). </p><p>Be sure to tune in Saturday afternoon, March 8,, from 3pm - 6pm (EST) for this year's YLT pledge-a-thon! Thank you for your support!</p>
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WFMU<p>IT'S HERE! The 2025 <a href="https://c.im/tags/WFMU" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>WFMU</span></a> Fundraising Marathon starts NOW with Clay Pigeon, his co-host Evan "Funk" Davies (<span class="h-card" translate="no"><a href="https://masto.efdnet.com/@efd" class="u-url mention">@<span>efd</span></a></span>), and YOU! For the next two weeks we'll be raising the lion's share of the funds we need to stay on the air for one more year. Please make a pledge:</p><p><a href="https://wfmu.org/pledge" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="">wfmu.org/pledge</span><span class="invisible"></span></a></p><p>We've got all-new swag for 2025, including the Dream Shirt (designed by Jaime Zuverza) and the Radio Barge Sweatshirt (designed by Scott Teplin) and lots more! See all the swag at <a href="https://wfmu.org/swag/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="">wfmu.org/swag/</span><span class="invisible"></span></a></p><p>This is the funnest two weeks of the year to listen to WFMU, so we hope you tune in and, of course, pledge!<br /><a href="https://wfmu.org/pledge" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="">wfmu.org/pledge</span><span class="invisible"></span></a></p>
WFMU<p>This afternoon on <a href="https://c.im/tags/WFMU" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>WFMU</span></a>: Billy Jam interviews Penelope Houston as he fills in for Mona!<br />In January 1978 San Francisco's The Avengers opened for what would be the Sex Pistols' final show at their hometown venue, Winterland Ballroom. Around that same time the West Coast punk trailblazers traveled to NYC to play a memorable gig at CBGB. Fast forward 47 years and the Avengers will be back in NYC playing at Gold Sounds in Brooklyn on March 7th. Avengers lead singer Penelope Houston will talk with Billy Jam when he guest hosts Mona's show today. (3pm ET)</p><p>More guests and upcoming special shows are listed at <a href="https://wfmu.org/upcoming" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="">wfmu.org/upcoming</span><span class="invisible"></span></a></p>
WFMU<p>TONIGHT at Monty Hall, our venue / event space in Jersey City: 'Flash Wars: Autonomous Weapons, A.I. and the Future of Warfare.' (2024, d. Daniel Andrew Wunderer)</p><p>At the threshold of a dramatic escalation in new warfare technologies, this documentary film takes an international perspective on the disturbing rise of lethal autonomous weapons. Exploring the profound philosophical, legal, ethical, and material implications artificially intelligent instruments of death, 'Flash Wars' features the insights of roboticists, soldiers, hackers, engineers, and others who all bring unique perspectives to this new paradigm of global conflict.</p><p>Following the screening <span class="h-card" translate="no"><a href="https://mastodon.social/@markhurst" class="u-url mention">@<span>markhurst</span></a></span>, host of Techtonic, will host an in-depth discussion with director Daniel Andrew Wunderer.</p><p>7:30pm doors, 8pm screening. Monty Hall is at 43 Montgomery St. in Jersey City, just a few blocks from the Exchange Place PATH station.</p><p>Tickets at the door or at <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/flash-wars-autonomous-weapons-ai-and-the-future-of-warfare-documentary-tickets-1137714668199?aff=oddtdtcreator" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">eventbrite.com/e/flash-wars-au</span><span class="invisible">tonomous-weapons-ai-and-the-future-of-warfare-documentary-tickets-1137714668199?aff=oddtdtcreator</span></a></p><p>Proceeds benefit WFMU.</p>
WFMU<p>Overnight tonight on <a href="https://c.im/tags/WFMU" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>WFMU</span></a>: <br />🔈New Jersey rock legend Karyn Kuhl first received national acclaim for her early bands Gut Bank and Sexpod, growing out of the vibrant Hoboken music scene and the legendary club Maxwell’s. With her alluring mix of different rock styles, she continues to push the boundaries with her recent single "No Traces" and its retro and modern sound. Catch Karyn and her band live! (12 midnight EST)</p><p>🔈An evening of aural bliss exploring submissions from 2023's Sound of the Year Awards, an annual open call that celebrates sound in all its forms and welcomes submissions from across the world. Cat Bomb! Radio host Maggie Hertz is joined by Ilia Rogatchevski, Executive Producer at the Radiophonic Institute, to discuss the artistry of capturing the frequencies that surround us everyday, his work as an artist, and the upcoming 2024 SOTY Awards. (3am Friday morning EST)</p><p>Both shows (and virtually all WFMU programming) will be archived for later listening.</p><p>More special shows and upcoming guests are listed at <a href="https://wfmu.org/upcoming" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="">wfmu.org/upcoming</span><span class="invisible"></span></a></p>
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