We say good - bye to Aretha, play songs that have the same titles as other songs and also a few about spaceships & such. In this program, music by Loyle Carner, Boz Scggs, XTC, Pere Ubu, Judee SIll, Badfinger, Cafe Tacuba, Ben Folds & of course, Aretha. Track list here: https://spinitron.com/radio/playlist.php?station=rfb&month=Aug&year=2018&playlist=7501#here Tune in on Friday mornings for a new episode every week. 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM on RadioFreeBrooklyn.org

Notes on negative ions and wild waters with tunes by Mr. Twin Sister, Denzel Curry, Jack DeJohnette, Rodrigo Amarante, Shy Boys, Tony Molina, Dorothy Ashby, a smattering of soft rock to wash over you like a velvet cocoon & more. Tune in on Fridays at 11:00 EDT to RadioFreeBrooklyn.com

Guest host Billy C. does it again, taking you through another musical escapade with tunes from Buddy Guy, Chuck D, Robert Cray, Apollonia 6, Betty Wright, Stevie Wonder, David Byrne...seamless streaming for your listening pleasure. Songs: https://spinitron.com/radio/playlist.php?station=rfb&month=Aug&year=2018&playlist=7429#here New show every Friday 11:00 AM Eastern on RadioFreeBrooklyn.org

Airdate: 7-27-18: This week we begin by celebrating da beach. From 1977 with the Ramones to 2017 and Tall Juan and some lesser known beach songs...also music by the Dirty Projectors, Chicano Batman, Kamasi Washington, the Get Up Kids, da Stones (Mick Jagger's birthday 7-26...) Linda Perhacs, Betty Davis & mo' Live on Fridays at 11:00 AM on RadioFreeBrooklyn.com Song list:https://spinitron.com/member/showplaylist.php?plid=7338

This week we begin with a few words for you-know-who, the big orange himself, in light of this week's events. But then we quickly move ON. We have songs by three artists from three different African countries, a set that meanders around time and summer and, uh, summer-time; songs old and new in varieties of soulful rock and rocking soul. A new show can be heard live every Friday morning 11:00 AM Eastern on RadioFreeBrooklyn.com

Originally airing Friday, July 13th this program features some songs about youth & its passing, some gypsy songs, some French songs, a little futbol reference (the World Cup! 2018!)...including the likes of: Black Sugar, the Essex Green, the Act, Root Boy Slim & the Sex Change Band, Sinkane, Kalman Balogh, Marie LaForêt & more... Track list: https://spinitron.com/radio/playlist.php?station=rfb&month=Jul&year=2018&playlist=7212#here Listen live every Friday 11:00 AM EDT on RadioFreeBrooklyn.org

From the hills of New Jersey to, uh, Rock Creek Park? Not exactly spanning the glode but a splendid mix anyway including a set about traveling & being on the road because that's what we do in summer. Featuring tunes by Marc Ribot & his prosthetic Cubans, Frank Zappa, Della Reese, the Blackbyrds, Hana Vu, Minus the Bear et al. Song list: https://spinitron.com/radio/playlist.php?station=rfb&month=Jul&year=2018&playlist=7149#here

Aural Medication hits its first record speed! Thanks to Billy C. for pinch hitting this week, doing his best imitation of me yet and maybe going one better, bringing you such classics as 'Bang Bang," "Mango Mako," & "Click Clack"...also appearances by the Tuneyards, Pere Ubu, Tom Waits, Garland Jeffreys, Mariachi El Bronx and mo'

It is summer, people. Need I say more? Diving into the delicious season with several versions of the all time classic tune, one of the most covered songs ever, you know the one. Also music by Kino, the Kinks, Kris Kristofferson, R. Kelly and even artists from other parts of the alphabet...Angelique Kidjo, MFSB, the Breeders.... Playlist: https://spinitron.com/radio/playlist.php?station=rfb&month=Jun&year=2018&playlist=7060#here

Are laughing and crying opposites or really not so far apart? You decide. This episode features songs about both. Also new things from Bombino, Ezra Collective, Domenico Lancelotti & Low Cut Connie. And something a little rrracy...just for you. Songs: https://spinitron.com/radio/playlist.php?station=rfb&month=Jun&year=2018&playlist=6997#here

Notes on celebrity suicides, Japanese rental families and then some tunes to put the 'ride' in your Friday...meandering around Low Cut Connie, Sir Douglas Quintet, Parliament, Lonnie Liston Smith, the Quick, Gabriella Cohen and Tom Jones! A groove and a gas to be sure, as always. Original air date: June 8, 2018 LIsten live every Friday morning at 11:00 AM only on RadioFreeBrooklyn.org playlist: https://spinitron.com/radio/playlist.php?station=rfb&month=Jun&year=2018&playlist=6946#here

Songs about misunderstandings...being misunderstood, misled & making up your mind...doing what you say & saying what you mean...Other songs by by Veruca Salt, Elastica, the Yeah Yeah Yeahs,...also Pucho! Yusef Lateef, Future Punx, Run DMC, Bobby Womack & mo' Catch a new show every Friday morning at 11:00 on RadioFreeBrooklyn.org Songs: https://spinitron.com/radio/playlist.php?station=rfb&month=Jun&year=2018&playlist=6881#here

Songs to focus and distract , to make you feel, to make you dance. A birthday salute to the Bob with a bunch of covers; also to Lauryn Hill, Paul Weller & Patti Labelle. Newer music by Janelle Monae, Chad Valley, Twin Shadow & !!! New shows every Friday morning at 11:00 AM EDT on RadioFreeBrooklyn.org the tunes: https://spinitron.com/radio/playlist.php?station=rfb&month=May&year=2018&playlist=6823#here

...I just want to start a flame in your heart...boogie-woogie, vocalese, scat, jazz, blues, soul & the Talking Heads. From Moody's Mood for Love to Manhattan Loverboy...from Chicken Shack Boogie to Boogie on Reggae Woman...from Leaving Trunk to This Must Be the Place. Live every Friday at 11:00 AM RadioFreeBrooklyn.org Songs: https://spinitron.com/radio/playlist.php?station=rfb&month=May&year=2018&playlist=6773#here

Love makes fools of everyone...songs about the foolish, a birthday salute to songwriter Graham Gouldman, songs you hear all the time & still love and new stuff from Leon Bridges, Josh Rouse, Blossoms and We Are Scientists... Full playlist here: https://spinitron.com/radio/playlist.php?station=rfb&month=May&year=2018&playlist=6722#here Listen to new episodes every Friday at 11:00 AM on RadioFreeBrooklyn.org

How much of your life do you spend waiting for something? Actively, passively, in anticipation or boredom or impatience or dread. Nearly every minute of every day. New music by Chris Richards & the Subtractions, The Unknown Mortal Orchestra & the Orange Peels...the famous guitar riff shared by Bowie & James Brown...birthday nods to Sharon Jones, Ray Barreto, Kim Gordon & Shirley Horn and of course, notes on waiting. Track list: https://spinitron.com/radio/playlist.php?station=rfb&month=May&year=2018&playlist=6677#here

The telephone saga concludes with a set dedicated to the humble telephone. And I don't mean the cell...Also continuing to celebrate artists born in April including Gil Scott-Heron, Charles Mingus, Ann Peebles, Eddie Hazel & Giorgio Moroder. Hello hello... Song list: https://spinitron.com/radio/playlist.php?station=rfb&month=Apr&year=2018&playlist=6614#here LIVE on Fridays @ 11AM EDT on RadioFreeBrooklyn.com

A little social commentary, a little spaced - out mellow jam, a little rock & roll. Track list: https://spinitron.com/radio/playlist.php?station=rfb&month=Apr&year=2018&playlist=6575#here Listen live every Friday 11:00 AM Eastern on RadioFreeBrooklyn.com

All the cool cats are born in April - Al Green, Jimmy Cliff, Marvin Gaye, Billie Holiday, Hugh Masekela, Serge Gainsbourg, Ronnie Lane....also a set for Francophiles and new music from Hinds, Ty Seagull. U.S. Girls & Major Murphy + mo'

Billy C of Cosmic Debris pretends to be me while I'm in Paree...and plays music by the Yardbirds, Arrested Development, Brenda Khan, Grace Jones, the Seratones, Mick Taylor...

Contort yourself and do the Watusi Boogaloo...Ready or not here comes the Studio Backpack Rap...Can't Nobody Love You Til the End, I Wonder If I Take You Home and play some Jive Samba, will you Treat Her Like a Lady? 'Cause She's Thunderstorms & this is all just Greasy Kid Stuff. You'd better Go Now & Getaway...Plus- Latin, African & Brazeeew, of course. Listen LIVE on Fridays 11 AM EDT on RadioFreeBrooklyn.com

Remember life before the Internet & social media? No? Those were the good old days before all your shit was 'out there' being tallied, categorized & used against you. On this week's show - reggae, Brazilian, blues & some dark songs about spring; music by Jorge Ben, Lee 'Scratch' Perry, Rufus, Family, Dungen & Woods, Etta Jones, Girl Ray & mo'... Full track list: https://spinitron.com/radio/playlist.php?station=rfb&month=Mar&year=2018&playlist=6371#here Listen LIVE every Friday morning at 11:00 US Eastern time on RadioFreeBrooklyn.com

Songs with one word titles, songs that remind you of other songs, March birthdays - all wrapped up for you with a bow on top. No mistakes. Track list: https://spinitron.com/radio/playlist.php?station=rfb&month=Mar&year=2018&playlist=6332#here

Join me and my guest, my old buddy Billy, as we reminisce about working at Tower Records (RIP Russ Solomon) and in radio and discuss the tunes - songs about hot & cold, good & bad, musicians' musician children and some stuff for "Ladies' Day"... Complete song list: https://spinitron.com/radio/playlist.php?station=rfb&month=Mar&year=2018&playlist=6275#here Listen LIVE every Friday 11 AM Eastern only on RadioFreeBrooklyn.com

Happy International Women's Day...kicking off women's history month with music from Pylon, Shangri-Las, Jocelyn Brown, Nona Hendryx, Romeo Void, ESG, Cat Power...and more more more