Yamanak-O-Meter!This originally aired in March but would you know that if I hadn't just pointed it out... maybe all the references to Family Ties? Who's to say? Gorillaz, Little Simz, Portugal. The Man! & the machine that REALLY picks all this music. Click in!Listen To Full Show/Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Look At The RabbitsBunny is the new album from Matthew Dear. It's home to my favorite track of the last year and just so happens to be our featured release. We'll sample 3 cuts this week alongside Gabriella Cohen, Cat Power and The Kinks! Click in for the playlist. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Long Song SingalongIt's the triennial post-fund drive Long-Song-Exhaustathon! It's time to enjoy some extended cuts by LCD Soundsystem, David Bowie, Sharon Van Etten, Reggie Watts, James Brown and more. Click in for a short list of long songs. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Hey, Listener! Support It!This fund drive reminds us how listener support can help a show like this evolve. Interviews about music with Hari Kondabolu, Kristina Esfandiari and music by Nick Cave, Built To Spill and Japanese Breakfast. Click in for the list (but donate first)! Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Gallo's HumorRon Gallo makes weirdo catchy rock songs and Hey, Listen! has them a week early. Four tracks from Stardust Birthday Party are coming your way along with new E.P.s by Nick Cave, Jen Cloher and Iron & Wine. Click in for the full list! Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Son of Red EX!A round up of performers playing the Red Museum's Red EX: Vol 2 showcase happening Saturday night in Midtown. New music from local acts Doombird plus Saint Solitaire Darwin Deez and Dirty Projectors. Click in for the playlist. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
In The Name of Fun!Mirah, Mark Sultan, Motörhead & more populate a playlist planted in the name of fun. Click in for it. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Bob and SheilaNick's parents are in town so he doesn't want to mess this up. It's a show filled with new cuts and those you forgot you loved (Sheila particularly likes the Black Flag selections this week). Click in for the full list. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
New DigsI've never loved the words "Frenemies" or "Hottie" or had any appreciation for the Illuminati. Well, all that comes to an end this week. Sac artist POOR Majesty kicks off the show, new Oh Sees & deep vault Joy Division. CLICK IN ALREADY! Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
A Compilation CompanionWe're checking out notable compilations from soundtracks to bootlegs. **This ep originally aired Oct 1st, 2016** Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
What Remains In LightJust when I thought I'd never need to hear "Once In A LIfetime" ever again...along comes Angelique Kidjo. The tale of a Talking Heads record, reconstructed, plus Chad Valley, So Much Light and Free Cake for Every Creature. Click in for the list! Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.