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Jennifer Herrema and Kurt Midness (Black Bananas) lay two hours of ripe stank on your innards in Bad Bunch Radio.
Make way for Brides of Funkenstein, Keith Sweat, Sonny Sharrock, some o' that oscillated Bill Laswell '90s p-funk tinkering, and more twee-baiting gnarl.
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Make way for Brides of Funkenstein, Keith Sweat, Sonny Sharrock, some o' that oscillated Bill Laswell '90s p-funk tinkering, and more twee-baiting gnarl.
Link in comments 👇
November 11, 2025 at 6:34 AM
Jennifer Herrema and Kurt Midness (Black Bananas) lay two hours of ripe stank on your innards in Bad Bunch Radio.
Make way for Brides of Funkenstein, Keith Sweat, Sonny Sharrock, some o' that oscillated Bill Laswell '90s p-funk tinkering, and more twee-baiting gnarl.
Link in comments 👇
Make way for Brides of Funkenstein, Keith Sweat, Sonny Sharrock, some o' that oscillated Bill Laswell '90s p-funk tinkering, and more twee-baiting gnarl.
Link in comments 👇
Electronic experimentation of horror movie soundtracks from 1975, for your Halloween delectation, courtesy of The Signal w/ David Katznelson. Link in comments. 👇
October 28, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Electronic experimentation of horror movie soundtracks from 1975, for your Halloween delectation, courtesy of The Signal w/ David Katznelson. Link in comments. 👇
Is there anything more satisfying than a Klaus Dinger beat with an ostinato bass line hanging on the root note octaves?
Soundcarriers' kindly edifier of vibe, Leonore Wheatley, unfurls the magic of motorik in the latest Show Eclectico.
Link in the comments.👇
Soundcarriers' kindly edifier of vibe, Leonore Wheatley, unfurls the magic of motorik in the latest Show Eclectico.
Link in the comments.👇
October 19, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Is there anything more satisfying than a Klaus Dinger beat with an ostinato bass line hanging on the root note octaves?
Soundcarriers' kindly edifier of vibe, Leonore Wheatley, unfurls the magic of motorik in the latest Show Eclectico.
Link in the comments.👇
Soundcarriers' kindly edifier of vibe, Leonore Wheatley, unfurls the magic of motorik in the latest Show Eclectico.
Link in the comments.👇
Third instalment of Jazz Realities with Scott McDowell.
Roots, identity, and politics abound in this episode and the sense of existential "WTF?" rings loud and clear.
This is an explosively liberating set of music. Exactly what we need right now.
Link in comments.👇
Roots, identity, and politics abound in this episode and the sense of existential "WTF?" rings loud and clear.
This is an explosively liberating set of music. Exactly what we need right now.
Link in comments.👇
October 10, 2025 at 9:56 AM
Third instalment of Jazz Realities with Scott McDowell.
Roots, identity, and politics abound in this episode and the sense of existential "WTF?" rings loud and clear.
This is an explosively liberating set of music. Exactly what we need right now.
Link in comments.👇
Roots, identity, and politics abound in this episode and the sense of existential "WTF?" rings loud and clear.
This is an explosively liberating set of music. Exactly what we need right now.
Link in comments.👇
The best season is here—autumn with all its wistful mental journeying into the depths of slightly premature annual nostalgia. So here's four hours of solid autumnal mood-setting from NQRA to accompany it.
Feat. Maureen Tucker, Mike Heron, Vainica Doble (pictured), and much more.
Link in comments.👇
Feat. Maureen Tucker, Mike Heron, Vainica Doble (pictured), and much more.
Link in comments.👇
October 9, 2025 at 8:43 AM
The best season is here—autumn with all its wistful mental journeying into the depths of slightly premature annual nostalgia. So here's four hours of solid autumnal mood-setting from NQRA to accompany it.
Feat. Maureen Tucker, Mike Heron, Vainica Doble (pictured), and much more.
Link in comments.👇
Feat. Maureen Tucker, Mike Heron, Vainica Doble (pictured), and much more.
Link in comments.👇
Do not miss this incredible episode of A/B: The Tape Show w/ Dylan Golden Aycock. Lost cassette missives from Oklahoma.
nqra.live/a-b-the-tape...
nqra.live/a-b-the-tape...
October 3, 2025 at 9:26 AM
Do not miss this incredible episode of A/B: The Tape Show w/ Dylan Golden Aycock. Lost cassette missives from Oklahoma.
nqra.live/a-b-the-tape...
nqra.live/a-b-the-tape...
Thanks to the amazing Shindig! Magazine for the NQRA Radio feature in this month's issue!! Text blurred, so if you wanna read it, you'll need to grab the mag. ❤️✌️
October 2, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Thanks to the amazing Shindig! Magazine for the NQRA Radio feature in this month's issue!! Text blurred, so if you wanna read it, you'll need to grab the mag. ❤️✌️
The Signal w/ David Katznelson #5 - Ancient Futuristic Music for Pets
Set your woofers and tweeters to engaged.
Link in comments. 👇
Set your woofers and tweeters to engaged.
Link in comments. 👇
October 2, 2025 at 5:37 PM
The Signal w/ David Katznelson #5 - Ancient Futuristic Music for Pets
Set your woofers and tweeters to engaged.
Link in comments. 👇
Set your woofers and tweeters to engaged.
Link in comments. 👇
"How many times should people listen to Earl of Suave, Episode 3, at minimum, Andy?"
Good answer. And appropriate.
Prepare to get aurally mugged off by snot-nosed The Cramps, knuckle-dusted Wimple Winch, and more garage-punk rumblers.
Bow to the Earl of Suave. Link (Wray) in comments. 👇
Good answer. And appropriate.
Prepare to get aurally mugged off by snot-nosed The Cramps, knuckle-dusted Wimple Winch, and more garage-punk rumblers.
Bow to the Earl of Suave. Link (Wray) in comments. 👇
October 1, 2025 at 9:49 AM
"How many times should people listen to Earl of Suave, Episode 3, at minimum, Andy?"
Good answer. And appropriate.
Prepare to get aurally mugged off by snot-nosed The Cramps, knuckle-dusted Wimple Winch, and more garage-punk rumblers.
Bow to the Earl of Suave. Link (Wray) in comments. 👇
Good answer. And appropriate.
Prepare to get aurally mugged off by snot-nosed The Cramps, knuckle-dusted Wimple Winch, and more garage-punk rumblers.
Bow to the Earl of Suave. Link (Wray) in comments. 👇
NEW EPISODE:
Hope you're not doing anything for about four-and-a-half hours, because NQRA Station Selects requires your attention.
You're just going to have to down-tools and focus on this, sorry. But don't worry, you'll thank us for it. Link in comments.👇
Hope you're not doing anything for about four-and-a-half hours, because NQRA Station Selects requires your attention.
You're just going to have to down-tools and focus on this, sorry. But don't worry, you'll thank us for it. Link in comments.👇
September 29, 2025 at 3:28 PM
NEW EPISODE:
Hope you're not doing anything for about four-and-a-half hours, because NQRA Station Selects requires your attention.
You're just going to have to down-tools and focus on this, sorry. But don't worry, you'll thank us for it. Link in comments.👇
Hope you're not doing anything for about four-and-a-half hours, because NQRA Station Selects requires your attention.
You're just going to have to down-tools and focus on this, sorry. But don't worry, you'll thank us for it. Link in comments.👇
NEW MIXTAPE
P-Funk zeep dive. We go zeeper than zeep with rare cuts from Eramus Hall, Mico Wave, Trey Lewd, and Enemy Squad, amongst others. Not to mention the legendary Parliament, Funkadelic, and Bootsy's Rubber Band, naturally.
I think I see the mothership comin'. Ooh yeah! Link in comments. 👇
P-Funk zeep dive. We go zeeper than zeep with rare cuts from Eramus Hall, Mico Wave, Trey Lewd, and Enemy Squad, amongst others. Not to mention the legendary Parliament, Funkadelic, and Bootsy's Rubber Band, naturally.
I think I see the mothership comin'. Ooh yeah! Link in comments. 👇
September 26, 2025 at 5:19 PM
NEW MIXTAPE
P-Funk zeep dive. We go zeeper than zeep with rare cuts from Eramus Hall, Mico Wave, Trey Lewd, and Enemy Squad, amongst others. Not to mention the legendary Parliament, Funkadelic, and Bootsy's Rubber Band, naturally.
I think I see the mothership comin'. Ooh yeah! Link in comments. 👇
P-Funk zeep dive. We go zeeper than zeep with rare cuts from Eramus Hall, Mico Wave, Trey Lewd, and Enemy Squad, amongst others. Not to mention the legendary Parliament, Funkadelic, and Bootsy's Rubber Band, naturally.
I think I see the mothership comin'. Ooh yeah! Link in comments. 👇
September 25, 2025 at 10:37 AM
This month's R U Kind with Mike Newman stares down at you omnisciently like an ant on a picnic plate and asks, "By all means take a bite out of the Swing Out Sister jam. But when you're done, don't forget to wander over and nibble the fIREHOSE pâte and the Roy Orbison cheesecake."
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September 24, 2025 at 12:29 PM
This month's R U Kind with Mike Newman stares down at you omnisciently like an ant on a picnic plate and asks, "By all means take a bite out of the Swing Out Sister jam. But when you're done, don't forget to wander over and nibble the fIREHOSE pâte and the Roy Orbison cheesecake."
Link in comments
Link in comments
Warning: the tea at Alice's Mad Tea Party may cause sedative, hypnogogic, or just plain euphoric states.
Just try not to float off into space when you dive off the top of the mountain, which is what this week's show is really all about: MOUNTAINS. Ah, glory!
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Just try not to float off into space when you dive off the top of the mountain, which is what this week's show is really all about: MOUNTAINS. Ah, glory!
Link in comments 👇
September 24, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Warning: the tea at Alice's Mad Tea Party may cause sedative, hypnogogic, or just plain euphoric states.
Just try not to float off into space when you dive off the top of the mountain, which is what this week's show is really all about: MOUNTAINS. Ah, glory!
Link in comments 👇
Just try not to float off into space when you dive off the top of the mountain, which is what this week's show is really all about: MOUNTAINS. Ah, glory!
Link in comments 👇
Another glorious hour of genre hopping with @azaliasnail.bsky.social
Listen 👉 nqra.live/escape-maker/
Listen 👉 nqra.live/escape-maker/
September 23, 2025 at 10:06 AM
Another glorious hour of genre hopping with @azaliasnail.bsky.social
Listen 👉 nqra.live/escape-maker/
Listen 👉 nqra.live/escape-maker/
David Katznelson returns with a spine-tingling blend of soul, blues, psychedelic missives, outlaw guitars, and cinematic zonked-ness.
There's also a great look at Tarnation's Gentle Creatures album at 30. Take a deep breath...
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There's also a great look at Tarnation's Gentle Creatures album at 30. Take a deep breath...
Link in comments 👇
September 22, 2025 at 7:39 AM
David Katznelson returns with a spine-tingling blend of soul, blues, psychedelic missives, outlaw guitars, and cinematic zonked-ness.
There's also a great look at Tarnation's Gentle Creatures album at 30. Take a deep breath...
Link in comments 👇
There's also a great look at Tarnation's Gentle Creatures album at 30. Take a deep breath...
Link in comments 👇
Johnny Lynch is back with another smorgasbord of all things otherized. From the incendiary guitar histrionics of Jimi Hendrix through the tasteful modalism of Bill McKay to the spine-tingling "plain singing" of Kathy Heideman, these are stages and phases of ecstasy in flux.
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Link in comments 👇
September 21, 2025 at 8:34 AM
Johnny Lynch is back with another smorgasbord of all things otherized. From the incendiary guitar histrionics of Jimi Hendrix through the tasteful modalism of Bill McKay to the spine-tingling "plain singing" of Kathy Heideman, these are stages and phases of ecstasy in flux.
Link in comments 👇
Link in comments 👇
September 20, 2025 at 10:02 AM
This month on Transmissions from the Burrow, Uli and Swantje plunge you into the depths of three monster long-form jams from divergent paths across the underground.
Settle in for an hour of true zone-out music or, if you're listening at the gym, set the treadmill timer to stun.
Link below 👇
Settle in for an hour of true zone-out music or, if you're listening at the gym, set the treadmill timer to stun.
Link below 👇
September 19, 2025 at 1:41 PM
This month on Transmissions from the Burrow, Uli and Swantje plunge you into the depths of three monster long-form jams from divergent paths across the underground.
Settle in for an hour of true zone-out music or, if you're listening at the gym, set the treadmill timer to stun.
Link below 👇
Settle in for an hour of true zone-out music or, if you're listening at the gym, set the treadmill timer to stun.
Link below 👇
NEW EPISODE:
Random MP3s from Henrietta Rowlatt’s collection for an hour of your time, what more could you want?
New music from metal group Agriculture. A dub double from MANSLAUGHTER and Ghost Dubs. Plus music to soundtrack the day in the life of a bear!
Link in comments 👇
Random MP3s from Henrietta Rowlatt’s collection for an hour of your time, what more could you want?
New music from metal group Agriculture. A dub double from MANSLAUGHTER and Ghost Dubs. Plus music to soundtrack the day in the life of a bear!
Link in comments 👇
September 18, 2025 at 8:16 AM
NEW EPISODE:
Random MP3s from Henrietta Rowlatt’s collection for an hour of your time, what more could you want?
New music from metal group Agriculture. A dub double from MANSLAUGHTER and Ghost Dubs. Plus music to soundtrack the day in the life of a bear!
Link in comments 👇
Random MP3s from Henrietta Rowlatt’s collection for an hour of your time, what more could you want?
New music from metal group Agriculture. A dub double from MANSLAUGHTER and Ghost Dubs. Plus music to soundtrack the day in the life of a bear!
Link in comments 👇
NEW EPISODE:
NQRA Station Selects.
We got new music from P.G. Six, Western Extra, Michael Hurley, Makaya McCraven, and more.
And we got mind-melters from Mothers of Invention, Scientist vs. Prince Jammy, and this mean-looking Rochester, NY mofo...👇
Link in comments.
NQRA Station Selects.
We got new music from P.G. Six, Western Extra, Michael Hurley, Makaya McCraven, and more.
And we got mind-melters from Mothers of Invention, Scientist vs. Prince Jammy, and this mean-looking Rochester, NY mofo...👇
Link in comments.
September 17, 2025 at 2:19 PM
NEW EPISODE:
NQRA Station Selects.
We got new music from P.G. Six, Western Extra, Michael Hurley, Makaya McCraven, and more.
And we got mind-melters from Mothers of Invention, Scientist vs. Prince Jammy, and this mean-looking Rochester, NY mofo...👇
Link in comments.
NQRA Station Selects.
We got new music from P.G. Six, Western Extra, Michael Hurley, Makaya McCraven, and more.
And we got mind-melters from Mothers of Invention, Scientist vs. Prince Jammy, and this mean-looking Rochester, NY mofo...👇
Link in comments.
NEW EPISODE:
These midweek drops of Alice's Mad Tea Party are, we've said it before, a balm for the soul.
If new musical discovery is your zone, Alice Peters-Burns is the knowledge font from which ye must quaff.
Listen here 👉 nqra.live/the-mad-tea-...
These midweek drops of Alice's Mad Tea Party are, we've said it before, a balm for the soul.
If new musical discovery is your zone, Alice Peters-Burns is the knowledge font from which ye must quaff.
Listen here 👉 nqra.live/the-mad-tea-...
September 17, 2025 at 8:52 AM
NEW EPISODE:
These midweek drops of Alice's Mad Tea Party are, we've said it before, a balm for the soul.
If new musical discovery is your zone, Alice Peters-Burns is the knowledge font from which ye must quaff.
Listen here 👉 nqra.live/the-mad-tea-...
These midweek drops of Alice's Mad Tea Party are, we've said it before, a balm for the soul.
If new musical discovery is your zone, Alice Peters-Burns is the knowledge font from which ye must quaff.
Listen here 👉 nqra.live/the-mad-tea-...
The Shindig! editorial team is back with another blast of acid fried goodness.
Turn on, tune in, and drop everything! Link in comments.👇
Turn on, tune in, and drop everything! Link in comments.👇
September 16, 2025 at 6:29 PM
The Shindig! editorial team is back with another blast of acid fried goodness.
Turn on, tune in, and drop everything! Link in comments.👇
Turn on, tune in, and drop everything! Link in comments.👇
Three hours of Japanese psychedelic music, lovingly curated by NQRA. Link in comments. 👇
September 15, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Three hours of Japanese psychedelic music, lovingly curated by NQRA. Link in comments. 👇
Carlos Giffoni is back with another hour of experimental, non-idiomatic improv, and noise music.
There's a new track by Charmaine Lee at the top, plunging us into a meditative zone of tonal pile-up, white noise, drones, echoed voices, resonant chime, and free skronk fire.
Link in comments.👇
There's a new track by Charmaine Lee at the top, plunging us into a meditative zone of tonal pile-up, white noise, drones, echoed voices, resonant chime, and free skronk fire.
Link in comments.👇
September 14, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Carlos Giffoni is back with another hour of experimental, non-idiomatic improv, and noise music.
There's a new track by Charmaine Lee at the top, plunging us into a meditative zone of tonal pile-up, white noise, drones, echoed voices, resonant chime, and free skronk fire.
Link in comments.👇
There's a new track by Charmaine Lee at the top, plunging us into a meditative zone of tonal pile-up, white noise, drones, echoed voices, resonant chime, and free skronk fire.
Link in comments.👇