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FUV Live Sessions

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FUV Live Sessions is a weekly music podcast from WFUV in New York City featuring live sessions and interviews with emerging artists and established icons. Listeners will get to hear live performances and learn about the artist or band alongside a rotating cast of FUV hosts. Featured photos & podcast photo by Gus Philippas.

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Latest Episodes

Singer, songwriter, musician and long-time friend of WFUV, Kathleen Edwards, joins FUV host Alisa Ali in Studio-A to talk about her latest album, Billionaire, what some of her early experiences in the music industry were like, the young woman who ins... more

Politically charged artist and social media sensation Jesse Welles joined WFUV host Kara Manning backstage at The Bitter End before an exclusive show to talk about the eight albums he has put out since 2024, what it’s like to make music that reflects... more

In a special episode of FUV Live Sessions in front of a studio audience, Wilco’s Jeff Tweedy joined WFUV host Alisa Ali at The Bitter End in New York City to play songs from his latest solo album, Twilight Override, and to talk about why he made a tr... more

Neko Case joined WFUV host Alisa Ali backstage at The Sheen Center in New York City ahead of an exclusive performance for WFUV Marquee Members to talk about her latest solo album, Neon Grey Midnight Green, how human-made music will always surpass AI,... more

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Recent Guests

Jesse Welles
Musician and songwriter known for his outspoken songs addressing social issues.
Episode: Episode 89: Jesse Welles
Hannah Jadagu
Emerging artist and singer-songwriter
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Episode: Episode 86: Hannah Jadagu
Florence Shaw
Lead vocalist of Dry Cleaning
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Tom Dows
Guitarist of Dry Cleaning
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Louis Maynard
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Episode: Episode 85: Dry Cleaning
Nick Buxton
Drummer of Dry Cleaning
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Guy Garvey
Lead singer and guitarist of Elbow
Elbow
Episode: Episode 84: Elbow
Mark Potter
Guitarist of Elbow
Elbow
Episode: Episode 84: Elbow
Pete Turner
Bassist of Elbow
Elbow
Episode: Episode 84: Elbow

Hosts

Meghan Suma
Host and Executive Producer of FUV Live Sessions.
Kara Manning
Host and Producer of FUV Live Sessions.
Alisa Ali
Host of FUV Live Sessions.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 24 ratings
  • Great Indie Live Sets

    I’m an FUV supporter and not sure how I missed this until now, but reeeeeally enjoying going through all the episodes and catching up! Great way to find new music and listen to faves.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    rlk125
    United States6 months ago
  • Entertaining and informative

    What a joy to listen to! Great artists, interviewers, and production. Couldn’t love this more.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mo14
    United States2 years ago
  • Love

    So informative and well-crafted. One of my faves!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jellyfair11
    United States2 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the engaging interviews and the caliber of artists featured, with many noting the show's ability to introduce them to new music.
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The production quality is frequently praised as being top-notch, contributing to an enjoyable listening experience.

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Episode 89: Jesse Welles
Q: How do you put the news side of what's your awareness on one set of side so that you can focus on the other kind of writing that you do?
He mentions the importance of balancing attention between current events and personal creative interests, advocating for regular engagement with what inspires him.
Episode 89: Jesse Welles
Q: How have you been processing this in your head? About people are looking at you to sort of speak to their inner feelings about what's happening in the United States right now and the world?
Welles discusses how he focuses on writing new songs and staying true to himself rather than getting overwhelmed by external expectations.
Episode 88: Jeff Tweedy
Q: Can you talk a little bit about, you know, what went into thinking about the past?
The album loosely explores themes of past, present, and future as a way to sequence the material, reflecting the imperfections of our perceptions of time.
Episode 88: Jeff Tweedy
Q: Can you talk a little bit about just the act of being creative and how that can defeat darkness?
Creativity allows people to exist in the present, providing a moment where negativity cannot reach them, and it serves as an antidote to darkness.
Episode 88: Jeff Tweedy
Q: Can you talk a little bit about the inspiration behind that?
The song Amar Bharati is inspired by a man who has kept his hand in the air since 1973 to symbolize protest for world peace.

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What is FUV Live Sessions about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The focus of the content lies in live sessions and interviews with a wide spectrum of artists, ranging from emerging talents to well-established icons in the music industry. Listeners can expect a blend of in-depth conversations that cover the artists' journeys, influences, and creative processes, alongside intimate live performances that showcase their music firsthand. Each episode is likely to offer unique storytelling elements and personal anecdotes, providing an engaging and entertaining exploration of the artists' worlds, making it especially appealing to music lovers looking to discover new sounds or connect with their favorite musicians on a deeper level.

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FUV Live Sessions launched 2 years ago and published 92 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on FUV Live Sessions include:

1. Jesse Welles
2. Hannah Jadagu
3. Florence Shaw
4. Tom Dows
5. Louis Maynard
6. Nick Buxton
7. Guy Garvey
8. Mark Potter

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