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The Brian Turner Show

Brian Turner
East Village Radio
Music
The Fall
Experimental Music
New York City
Redd Kross
Jazz
David Bowie
Punk Music
Nurse With Wound
Live Performances
New York
Music History
Mark E. Smith
Post-Punk
Avant-Garde Music
Music Releases
Psychedelic Rock
Lorette Velvette
Mcdonald's

Order and disorder, a freeform haze of garbage guitars, shorted electronics, found detritus, collage, linear songs, sounds from strange lands. Every other week. Full playlists can be found at www.brianturnershow.com. Shows also now at eastvillageradio.com with live episodes Wednesdays 4pm ET. I can be contacted at btradio85@gmail.com.

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Latest Episodes

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ALL GERMAN 7" SHOW WITH TOM LAX (SILTBREEZE RECORDS) + FELIX KUBIN

BELASTUNGSPROBE - Viel-Ø-Sophy - Æ.T.Z. 7" (Play Loud, 1981)

TOLLWUT - Frieden Im Land - Alarm 7" (Blizz Blatten, 1981)

ZIMT - Sing Mit Mir... more

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NEW YORK GONG - Preface / Much Too Old - About Time (Charly, 1980)

NOJ - No Room Cut To Fit - Waxing Moon (Static Age, 2003)

QUIET RIOT ANNOUNCEMENT

ARTHUR BROWN'S KINGDOM COME - Internal Messenger - Galacti... more

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ORGANZA RAY - Fake Lake (I'm On My Way) - Fake Lake (BC, 2026)

BRUCE RUSSELL - Trash Cult Duophonic Study #1 - Trash Cult (BC, 2026)

TERRY GARTHWAITE - Sacred Within - V/A: Lost Coast: Some Visionary Music f... more

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DEMON PREACHER - Perfect Dub (Pink Knicker Dub) - 7" (Small Wonder, 1978)

CABARET VOLTAIRE - Messages Received - Voice of America (Rough Trade, 1980)

PROLAPSE - A Place For Lyres - 7" (Tapete, 2026)

B.I.A.S.... more

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Recent Guests

Joe Walsh
Musician featured on the broadcast
Solo artist
Episode: Brian Turner Show (on East Village Radio), September 16, 2026
Dan Conry
Guest on The Jason Lewis Show transition segment during EVR broadcast
Episode: Brian Turner Show (on East Village Radio), August 19, 2026
Lou Reed
Musician and guest on the program
Self
Episode: Brian Turner Show (on East Village Radio), June 24, 2026
John Cale
Musician, joined Lou Reed for an on-air reunion
Self
Episode: Brian Turner Show (on East Village Radio), June 24, 2026
Jon Spencer
Musician and guest on the podcast, discussing the fall blues explosion gig and related anecdotes
The Blues Explosion
Episode: Brian Turner Show (on East Village Radio), June 3, 2026
Nora Sheldrup
Ora the Molecule, guest who drops in for the session
Ora the Molecule (musician)
Episode: Brian Turner Show (on East Village Radio), May 6, 2026
Tom Stern
Documentarian and filmmaker
Director, The Whole Truth and Nothing But
Episode: Brian Turner Show (on East Village Radio), Butthole Surfers Documentary Preview with Paul Leary and Filmmaker Tom Stern, April 29, 2026
Paul Leary
Guitarist of The Butthole Surfers
The Butthole Surfers
Episode: Brian Turner Show (on East Village Radio), Butthole Surfers Documentary Preview with Paul Leary and Filmmaker Tom Stern, April 29, 2026
Richard Langston
Author of In The Dreamlife You Need a Rubber Soul
Auckland University Press / Ferrell House
Episode: Brian Turner Show (on East Village Radio), The Clean: Live Tapes + Biographer Richard Langston, April 22, 2026

Host

Brian Turner
Host of East Village Radio program and The Brian Turner Show; central figure guiding freeform music blocks, storytelling, and audience engagement

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 37 ratings
  • Trust this Simian

    Dreams come, but once a lifetime. I was hunkered over a cutting board of tomatoes and I heard the sounds of monk’s beating on a board of wood. Looking upwards toward the fingers peaking from the clouds, a crisp firm voice denied me my purpose. Those were no mere fruits, this was no mere life. I dropped my knife; forgave my wife and left everything on that really nice olive and maple wood end cut cutting board from a boutique store that my parent’s gave us on our wedding day. I drew silence.... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Alien Dope
    United States5 years ago
  • BRIAN TURNER IS THE DJ THAT SAVED MY LIFE

    You heard?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kissinjah
    United States6 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Show consistently showcases NYC scene culture and independent labels, resonating with niche music lovers.
The host curates a deeply idiosyncratic, community-driven music vibe that appeals to hardcore underground fans.
Listeners praise the live energy and archival depth, highlighting strong guest lineups.

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Apple Podcasts
#245
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#215
Canada/Music/Music History
Apple Podcasts
#22
Australia/Music/Music History
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#152
Australia/Music
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#54
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Apple Podcasts
#64
Norway/Music/Music History

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Brian Turner Show (on East Village Radio), Butthole Surfers Documentary Preview with Paul Leary and Filmmaker Tom Stern, April 29, 2026
Q: What were some of the challenges in capturing the band's live energy and archival material?
Paul Leary and Tom Stern discuss balancing the chaotic live performance with a coherent narrative, finding rare early footage, and incorporating animated and puppetry elements to convey the band's Dada-inspired aesthetic.
Brian Turner Show (on East Village Radio), Butthole Surfers Documentary Preview with Paul Leary and Filmmaker Tom Stern, April 29, 2026
Q: How did the documentary concept for the Butthole Surfers come together, and what was the initial approach?
Tom Stern explains that the project grew out of a long-running interest and a foundational relationship with the band, leading to interviews and archival work that evolved into a feature documentary with a distinctive visual approach.
Brian Turner Show (on East Village Radio), Nurse With Wound Special w/Steven Stapleton Interview, April 16, 2025
Q: Was it the first American shows that have happened?
Yeah, it was. Do you think you'll ever do a New York show at all?
Brian Turner Show (on East Village Radio), Nurse With Wound Special w/Steven Stapleton Interview, April 16, 2025
Q: Since you’ve been making music, have you moved closer to a specific avenue or do you just enjoy being across the map?
I just enjoy doing what I do. I don't feel that the music has progressed at all, really.
Brian Turner Show (on East Village Radio) w/Guest Angela Jaeger, January 8, 2025
Q: What made the biggest impact on you when you saw a band for the first time?
Seeing the Cramps and Teenage Jesus left a profound impression on me, especially in that vibrant atmosphere.

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A freeform music show anchored by a single host with a rotating co-presenter, blending eclectic indie and experimental tracks with lively storytelling, cultural notes, and local scene updates. Episodes routinely feature live sets, archival discoveries, and deep cuts from underground and international scenes, often with guest musicians and collaborators. The format emphasizes community radio energy, navigates music history, and spotlights niche labels, venues, and DIY culture, making it a strong fit for listeners who crave eclectic sonic discovery and insightful context around underground scenes. Noteworthy is the consistent emphasis on NYC-based venues and archival materials, plus a hands-on, conversational vibe that invites listeners to fe... more

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2. Dan Conry
3. Lou Reed
4. John Cale
5. Jon Spencer
6. Nora Sheldrup
7. Tom Stern
8. Paul Leary

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