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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

Brian Fallon – frontman of The Gaslight Anthem – joined WFUV’s Director of Music Programming Russ Borris in Studio-A to talk about his latest solo record, Not Bad for New Jersey, how the songs he writes wind up either on solo projects or full band pr... more

Irish singer, songwriter and musician Dove Ellis joined WFUV host Alisa Ali in Studio-A to talk about his debut album, Blizzard, how independently releasing music on Bandcamp turned into opening for Geese on their U.S. tour, his musical influences li... more

Brandon Flowers – the frontman of The Killers – sat down with WFUV’s Director of Music Programming, Russ Borris, to talk about his new solo album, Thrasher, how country music is woven into the fabric of his life, his love of Las Vegas and how deeply ... more

Seattle-based band, Telehealth, joined FUV host Sam Sumpter at WFUV to talk about their album, Green World Image, why it was important to curate an entire world that revolves around this project, the struggles of being a modern musician navigating to... more

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Brian Fallon
Musician, lead of The Gaslight Anthem and solo artist
Not Bad for New Jersey / The Gaslight Anthem
Episode: Episode 119: Brian Fallon of The Gaslight Anthem
Dove Ellis
Irish singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist
Blizzard (debut album)
Episode: Episode 118: Dove Ellis
Brandon Flowers
Lead singer of The Killers; solo artist featured in this episode
The Killers / Solo Artist
Episode: Episode 117: Brandon Flowers of The Killers
Paul Janeway
Lead singer of St. Paul & The Broken Bones
St. Paul & The Broken Bones
Episode: Episode 114: St. Paul & The Broken Bones
José González
Musician and artist featured on the episode
Independent/Artist
Episode: Episode 113: José González
Ben Gibbard
Lead singer of Death Cab for Cutie, discussed his dual projects and new album
Death Cab for Cutie
Episode: Episode 111: Death Cab for Cutie
Julia Steiner
Member of Ratboys, guitarist and vocalist
Ratboys
Episode: Episode 110: Ratboys
Courtney Barnett
Australian singer-songwriter and guest on the episode
Creature of Habit (album)
Episode: Episode 109: Courtney Barnett
Stephen Sanchez
Singer-songwriter
Mercury Records
Episode: Episode 108: Stephen Sanchez

Hosts

Megan Summa
Co-host introducing and guiding the session; WFUV on-air personality; leads interview segments.
Alisa Ali
Co-host and interviewer; hosts FUV Live Sessions and in-studio conversations.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 28 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 Statesa year 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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Great artists, interviewers, and production make it a joy to listen to.
Listeners appreciate the high-quality performances and craft-focused storytelling.
A fantastic blend of live sets and intimate conversations; highly engaging.

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Episode 117: Brandon Flowers of The Killers
Q: Why did you choose Plans as the lead single and how did the song evolve from its initial incarnation?
Flowers recounts that Plans had a momentum and emotional drive that made it a natural lead, with Sean Everett advocating for it; the song shifted from an up-tempo version to a more tempered, shape-shifted arrangement that fit the record.
Episode 117: Brandon Flowers of The Killers
Q: What was it like working with your producers Ray Do (Ray Dooley) and Sean Everett, and why did you feel they were right for this album?
He describes them as brothers in music, balancing enthusiasm and discipline, with a yin-yang dynamic that kept the project coherent and anchored, helping him step out of his comfort zone while ensuring the performances felt connected to the songs.
Episode 117: Brandon Flowers of The Killers
Q: So where did the songs evolve to where? I do hear some parallels on the record with Pressure Machine, but obviously it goes often in more of a country western kind of vibe. How did that evolve?
Flowers explains how he kept writing and moved toward Americana-adjacent sounds, with Nashville influencing the writing, while drawing from his past experiences growing up in Utah and Las Vegas; the collaboration with Nashville-based producers helped shape the direction of Thrasher.
Episode 118: Dove Ellis
Q: Can you talk a little bit about how you started singing and what your journey was?
Dove describes how singing emerged naturally while learning guitar and piano, growing from incidental accompaniment to a central part of his identity as a musician, with formal vocal training later at a music school.
Episode 119: Brian Fallon of The Gaslight Anthem
Q: Tell me about this project and how Not Bad for New Jersey differentiates from your Gaslight Anthem work.
Brian explains that the project with Bill and his Brian Fallon and the Painkillers leans singer-songwriter while still carrying rock energy, and that certain songs are guided by a Gaslight Anthem sensibility even when performed with a different setup.

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Frequently Asked Questions About FUV Live Sessions

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

A weekly music series in-studio sessions paired with candid interviews from a New York City station. Guests span indie to alternative artists and established acts, with live performances interleaved with thoughtful conversations about songwriting, process, and the music industry. The format blends intimate storytelling, behind-the-scenes anecdotes, and energetic performance, often in iconic venues around New York, giving listeners a front-row feel and a clear emphasis on authentic artistry. Its rotating host lineup keeps the tone conversational and accessible, appealing to devoted music fans who crave both provenance and live discovery.

A standout trait is the consistent pairing of live sets with deep-dive chats, yielding a rich, multi-dim... more

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1. Brian Fallon
2. Dove Ellis
3. Brandon Flowers
4. Paul Janeway
5. José González
6. Ben Gibbard
7. Julia Steiner
8. Courtney Barnett

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