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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

Australian singer, songwriter and musician Courtney Barnett played an exclusive show for WFUV at The Bitter End in New York City and sat down with FUV host Alisa Ali after the show to talk about her latest album, Creature of Habit, her songwriting pr... more

Stephen Sanchez returned to Studio-A in the Bronx to perform a live set from his latest album, LOVE, LOVE, LOVE, and to talk to WFUV’s Alisa Ali about how Martin Luther King Jr. inspired the title track on this album, how he got his grandparents invo... more

Langhorne Slim joined WFUV host Emma Philippas in Studio-A to talk about his 2026 album, The Dreamin' Kind, how his songwriting has evolved since starting a family, his Nashville-based network that he collaborated with to bring the songs and music vi... more

Gypsy post-punk rock international collective Gogol Bordello joined Cavalcade host Paul Cavalconte in Studio-A to play a live set from their new album We Mean it, Man! and to talk about how this group of musicians came together in New York from all o... more

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Recent Guests

Eugene Hutz
Leader and creator of Gogol Bordello
Gogol Bordello
Episode: Episode 106: Gogol Bordello
Jack Antonoff
Musician, songwriter, and producer
Artist (Gone Now, Everyone for 10 Minutes)
Episode: Episode 105: Jack Antonoff
John Flansburg
Guitarist and vocalist of They Might Be Giants
They Might Be Giants
Episode: Episode 103: They Might Be Giants
John Linnell
Vocalist and keyboardist of They Might Be Giants
They Might Be Giants
Episode: Episode 103: They Might Be Giants
Silvana Estrada
Latin Grammy-winning artist, subject of the interview and live performer
Glass Note Music / artist
Episode: Episode 102: Silvana Estrada
Sam Beam
Musician, stage name Iron & Wine
Iron & Wine / Sub Pop Records
Episode: Episode 100: Iron & Wine
Lindsey Jordan
Musician, Snail Mail
Snail Mail / Matador Records
Episode: Episode 98: Snail Mail
Dermot Kennedy
Singer-songwriter, musician, guitarist; forthcoming album Weight of the Woods
Island Interscope Records
Episode: Episode 97: Dermot Kennedy
Billie Marten
Singer-songwriter from Yorkshire, UK
Billie Marten (artist)
Episode: Episode 95: Billie Marten

Hosts

Megan Summa
Host and on-air talent with WFUV; appears across multiple episodes.
Alisa Ali
Host involved in FUV Live Sessions; appears in multiple episodes.
Kara Manning
Host of FUV Live Sessions; frequent interviewer and session host.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 27 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 States10 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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Guests are consistently diverse and the discussions feel authentic and engaging.
Listeners praise the high-quality live performances and intimate interviews.
Production and host banter are repeatedly described as well-crafted and thoughtful.

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Episode 106: Gogol Bordello
Q: What can you tell us about the new album and its collaboration with Nick Launay?
The album We Mean It, Man represents a synthesis of Gogol Bordello's multi-genre DNA, with Launay producing and helping fuse post-punk grit with the band's Balkan, electronic, and hardcore influences, creating a collaborative sound that honors their past while pushing forward.
Episode 105: Jack Antonoff
Q: You've talked about the origin of your music and the early days. How did those experiences shape your approach to making art now?
Those early years taught me to value personal honesty and connection in songwriting, and to keep the focus on genuine human experience rather than creating personas; it's about authenticity and how we communicate with each other.
Episode 103: They Might Be Giants
Q: How does the band balance a large live show with the memories of early duo beginnings?
They explain expanding to eight on stage, with a horn section, while valuing the original duo dynamic and the support system of a larger band.
Episode 103: They Might Be Giants
Q: When you approach a new record, is it a fresh reset or a continuation of your larger body of work?
They describe the balance between continuing a long arc and trying new directions, acknowledging that songwriting remains the core challenge and that live shows let them celebrate their varied output across albums.
Episode 101: Whitney
Q: What sparked the shift in Whitney's approach for the new record Small Talk?
The band explains that moving away from replicating the first two records and choosing organic instruments helped them rediscover their strengths and create a sound that felt true, which they describe as painting with new colors during the pandemic.

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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?

FUV Live Sessions is a weekly music program built around intimate, in-studio performances paired with deep artist conversations. Episodes consistently pair live sessions with thoughtful interviews, spotlighting emerging indie-leaning acts alongside established artists. The rotating host lineup from WFUV guides conversations that emphasize artistic process, collaboration, and the realities of making music in today's landscape, often weaving in personal storytelling and reflections on identity, community, and live performance. A notable strength is the blend of cinematic, live-set ambience with accessible, beer-in-hand-level storytelling, making it easy for listeners to discover new artists while getting a closer look at how music is shaped i... more

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1. Eugene Hutz
2. Jack Antonoff
3. John Flansburg
4. John Linnell
5. Silvana Estrada
6. Sam Beam
7. Lindsey Jordan
8. Dermot Kennedy

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