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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

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

In a special episode of FUV Live Sessions in front of a studio audience at Racket NYC, Jack Antonoff played an acoustic set featuring a few stripped down songs from Bleachers’ new album, everyone for ten minutes, and talked to WFUV host Alisa Ali abo... more

WFUV favorite, Fantastic Cat, joined host Alisa Ali in Studio-A to talk about their new album, Cat Out of Hell, how this album gave the band an opportunity to record live in the studio together as opposed to building the layers apart, how they decide... more

Brooklyn's own They Might Be Giants brought their “The Bigger Show” tour to The Sheen Center in New York City for an exclusive show with WFUV’s members and the Johns sat down with FUV Host Benham Jones before the show to talk about their latest album... more

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Recent Guests

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
Afie Jurvanen
Bahamas, singer-songwriter and musician
Brushfire Records
Episode: Episode 94: Bahamas
Charley Crockett
American country musician known for blending multiple genres
Is Island Records (record label)
Episode: Episode 93: Charley Crockett

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 26 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 States9 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 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.
Episode 97: Dermot Kennedy
Q: How did the collaboration with Gabe Simon influence the album's direction and the recording process?
He describes Gabe as deeply invested and easy to work with, noting Gabe's ability to push creative decisions in the moment, manage complex sessions like the choir recording, and keep the focus on the music rather than on potential outcomes.
Episode 97: Dermot Kennedy
Q: What are you hoping the impact of the new album will be when it comes out into the world?
Kennedy speaks to balancing personal emotion with audience connection, aiming to reach many listeners while staying true to the songs' authentic experiences and not letting the process become overly pressured by expectations.

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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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Recent guests on FUV Live Sessions include:

1. John Flansburg
2. John Linnell
3. Silvana Estrada
4. Sam Beam
5. Lindsey Jordan
6. Dermot Kennedy
7. Billie Marten
8. Afie Jurvanen

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