When the decade matches your age: “The ‘20s in your Twenties”
February 24, 2020New RFB show hosts Zoe Abedon and Adair Jones will take you through their turbulent decade… and the world’s.
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RFB Artist Spotlight: Hallie Spoor
February 24, 2020Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter Hallie Spoor breaks ”New Ground” last month — with an EP release party and live performance at Rockwood Music Hall.
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KAYE Shares Video For Her New Single “Too Much”
February 19, 2020The video, inspired by Yoko Ono, explores change and reinvention against an explosive sonic backdrop
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Interview: Neko Peoples Chats About Her History And Latest Single, “Mutations”
February 12, 2020The Bushwick-based singer-songwriter fills us in her excellent song “Mutations,” her experiences growing up in a religious community in Idaho, and her plans for 2020
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INTERVIEW: Phranque Gallo of Karabas Barabas Chats About The Band’s Third Album “Degenerate National Anethem”
February 12, 2020INTERVIEW: Phranque Gallo of Karabas Barabas Chats About The Band’s Third Album “Degenerate National Anthem” Music Director Tom Gallo recently had the chance to catch up with Phranque Gallo of Brookl
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Interview: Johnny Dynamite Chats About His Debut Solo Album “Heartbroken”
February 5, 2020The drummer of Whiner and Ashjesus steps out from behind the kit
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Meet Ethan DiPietro and Joe Tramotin of “Jazz We Got”
January 26, 2020From RFB’s “Teens Take the Mic” to their very own radio show, Joe and Ethan of “Jazz We Got” on how jazz isn’t all they’ve got…
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Meet Courtney Love of “The Circuit”
January 26, 2020Courtney Love of ”The Circuit” is a huge music nerd whose mission is for everyone to hear music from and learn about every music festival across the globe…
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PREMIERE: Shadow Year Shares “Godspeed” From Forthcoming EP
January 22, 2020The song will appear on their EP of the same name, which is set for release on January 23rd.
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PREMIERE: Primitive Heart Shares Exclusive First Listen of “No Fear In Love Remixes”
January 8, 2020The collection includes an eclectic variety of newly mixed tracks from her 2019 album No Fear In Love
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Interview: Mean Siders Discuss Their Evolution On New EP “All Of Us”
January 8, 2020The trio chats about their formation, the development of their sound, and their excellent new EP, All Of Us.”
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True Dreams Shares Debut Full Length, “No. 1”
December 25, 2019The first-ever full length from the duo of Angela Carlucci and Hannah Nichols is out now on the Brooklyn-based King Pizza Records
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Shar Clay of ”Black Jerusalem”
December 19, 2019Shar Clay of new RFB show ”Black Jerusalem” on what made him choose RFB, and his dedication to promoting underground artists.
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Hector and “The Hanged Man”
December 19, 2019Hector of “The Hanged Man,” on how growing up among weird spiritual/pseudo-mystical traditions, a chance meeting at a bar and a really nice divorce lawyer made for a unique new show.
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Sam Sumpter of ”Bands do BK“
December 19, 2019“We might all be going to hell, but hey—we did it for art.” Sam Sumpter of new RFB show “Bands do BK” on her love for her new city and why Matt and Kim should reach out…
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Vivian Bossieux-Skinner and “Art Corner”
December 19, 2019Vivian Bossieux-Skinner of “Art Corner” wants to give you a different perspective on all forms of creative expression.
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Miracle Sweepstakes Shares Second Album, “Rorschached”
December 18, 2019The Brooklyn quartet’s sophomore effort injects some sunshine into a gray Brooklyn winter.
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Drug Couple Shares Debut EP, “Little Hits”
December 4, 2019Brooklyn band and real life couple create an album about surviving the ‘end times’ with a loved one
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Giving Tuesday & Drive to Five are Here! Please Give Today!
December 3, 2019Drive to Five Fundraiser Begins Today! It’s been five years since we started in our first rag-tag studio in a bike shop basement. Now a full fledged station with 150 members and 2 state-of-the-art stu
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Russian Baths Shares Propulsive Debut Album, “Deepfake”
November 20, 2019The band takes listeners on a dark and experimental journey from noise-rock chaos to ambient shoegaze
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PREMIERE: Talulah Paisley Shares Latest Single,”Penny”
November 7, 2019The T-Rextasy front-person gives us the low down on her revitalized solo project, Talulah Paisley, and her latest single, “Penny.”
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Test Sunday View
November 4, 2019Live at 8:00 am What Would Kay Say? Live at 10:00 am Young Person’s Radio Live at 11:00 am Two Thumbs Undecided Live at 12:00 pm Badass Babes Live at 1:00 pm Objection to the Rule Live at 2:00 pm Game
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PREMIERE: Bushwick’s Kacie Marie Shares Dark Video For Her Song “Sleepaholic”
October 31, 2019The video’s film-noir aesthetic is perfect for Halloween viewing.
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RFB Host Profile: Brit Boras and “Badass Babes”
October 29, 2019RFB Editorial Star Emily Scott spent a few minutes getting to know Brit Boras, host of “Badass Babes”
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“What Would Kay Say?” Meet Kay Edwards (and find out)
October 29, 2019Kenya (Kay) Edwards of “What Would Kay Say?” talks about life journeys, opportunities and being a first time radio host.
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Q&A with Maggie Stiggers and Spiro Marcos, hosts of new podcast “The Cool Kids Table”
October 28, 2019Emmy Freedman learns what makes everyone welcome at “The Cool Kids’ Table.”
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“New In New York” with Susan Rousseau
October 28, 2019RFB editorial star Emmy Freeman spoke with “New in New York’s” Susan Rousseau about being new in NYC… and how that led to her new show.
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For The Love Of Ink: “Tattoo U”
October 28, 2019RFB Editorial Director Michele Carlo spent a few minutes with new RFB Podcast “Tattoo U’s” Eric Purkis and got him to spill a little about his love for ink, life—and RFB.
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RFB’s Fall Music Festival this Weekend!
October 24, 2019Radio Free Brooklyn is proud to present its first-ever Fall Music Festival!
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Patti Shares Debut Album “Good Big”
October 24, 2019The Brooklyn trio’s first full length is both infectious and expansive in its sonic ambition
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Premiere: Post-Punk Trio Urges Shares Debut Single, “Bad Dreams”
October 17, 2019“Bad Dreams,” is the new single from the Brooklyn-based trio, Urges.
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Interview: Pom Pom Squad Dishes On Their New EP “Ow”
October 9, 2019The project of songwriter Mia Berrin dropped their second EP last month, and its jam-packed with intensely personal, grunge-punk anthems.
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NYC band Baby Shakes has hit a stride
September 26, 2019The power pop group talks about their new album, ‘heavier sound’ and what Brooklyn bands they’re listening to.
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Chris DeLuca on how he built “The Foundation”
September 25, 2019Lawyer by day, record raider and RFB host by night Chris DeLuca puts the spin on his musical obsessions and building his show “The Foundation.”
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Best Shows Happening this Week in and Around Bushwick
September 25, 2019Check out these great shows happening at Alphaville, Trans-Pecos, and The Broadway.
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How Emily Scott and Jamie Lerner put the Happy (Hour) in “Middle School”
September 24, 2019RFB’s newest hosts spill a little on how they turn most people’s worst memories into your new best ones.
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Meet the Goddess: QianatheGoddess Williams of VPR Radio!
September 24, 2019We spent a few minutes getting to know Qiana Williams, a.k.a. QianatheGoddess of VPR Radio and talked about auspicious meetings, new collaborations, and dream guests…
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Desert Sharks Long-Awaited Debut Album “Baby’s Gold Death Stadium” Drops on September 27
September 18, 2019The band’s debut album is a longtime coming and captures their fierce, unrivaled tenacity.
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PREMIERE: Vanessa Silberman Shares “Out Of The Shadows”
September 12, 2019The uplifting punk anthem is a bonus track on her forthcoming sophomore EP, “Brighter In Bloom”
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Ghost Funk Orchestra Shares Genre Defying Debut Album, “A Song For Paul”
September 4, 2019The ambitious 15-song collection has a sound that’s impossible to pin down.
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Bushwick’s Bandits On The Run Share ‘Live At The Power Station’ EP
September 4, 2019The four-song live EP captures the spontaneity and charm of the trio’s infamous live performances
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Brooklyn Bands Rock the Map Room at Bowery Electric!
August 28, 2019Emma DeCorsey of I Am The Polish Army. Photo by Alice Teeple. Review by Robert Prichard. Brooklyn’s own Castle Black and I Am The Polish Army delivered intensely searing sets at East Village rock-n-ro
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Interview: Elia Einhorn Talks New Collaborative Project ‘Fashion Brigade’
August 28, 2019Fashion Brigade just released their debut album, “Fvck The Heartache,” which features contributions from Frankie Cosmos, Shamir, and others.
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Fall After School Teen Program Begins 10/7
August 19, 2019From October 7 – November 16 2019, Radio Free Brooklyn will conduct the fall session of RFB Teen Squad, its popular after school program for NYC teenagers
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Quicksilver Daydream Release Second Album “Fly Oblivion”
August 14, 2019The band strikes the perfect balance between folk storytelling and the expansive sounds of psychedelia on their sophomore effort.
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Required Summer Listening: UV Rays’ New EP “The Right Stuff”
August 8, 2019The Brooklyn band delivers a picture-perfect indie-pop EP for the second half of the summer.
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Parrot Dream Shares Three Song EP of B-Sides From Their Album “Light Goes”
July 31, 2019The extra tracks evoke the band’s charming dream-pop sentiment while still sounding fresh!
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RFB Teen Squad Radio Day Camp starts 8/19 – Apply Now!
July 25, 2019From August 19-24 2019, Radio Free Brooklyn will conduct a one-week intensive training in radio broadcasting, teaching participants the basics of radio broadcasting.
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Vivian Girls Announce Reunion, Share First Single “Sick” Off Upcoming Fourth Album
July 25, 2019The legendary Brooklyn band picks up where they left off with their latest single.
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RFB New Show Interview: “What’s The Biz” with Monica Grant
July 23, 2019RFB Editorial Volunteer Emily Scott spent a few minutes with “What’s The Biz” host Monica Grant getting, well, the biz—and learning why you should all take a listen! ES: Welcome to Radio Free Brooklyn
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Former The Rapture Bassist, Safer, Shares Third Single “All My Life” from Forthcoming EP
July 17, 2019The former The Rapture bassist returns with some fiery new tracks.
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RFB host Matt goes on ATTACK with The New York Times!
July 15, 2019Photo: Matt Attack RFB host Matt goes on ATTACK with The New York Times! “The Rodent Hour” host Matt Attack recently took on NYC’s newspaper of record for its article about touring musicians that didn
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RFB gets mail! A sweet little “Baci” from Italy
July 13, 2019Receiving a postcard via snail mail is such an anachronism these days, isn’t it? Who has time to go out and get a postcard, write a personal message on it, bring it to a brick-and-mortar post office (
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Ladybug Festival to feature Brooklyn-based artists
July 13, 2019The Rodent Hour, RFB’s champion of indie rock from Brooklyn and beyond, recently featured two Brooklyn-based artists who will appear at this year’s Ladybug Festival, an annual event celebrating women
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Atlas Engine Shares Ethereal New Single “Running”
July 11, 2019The East Williamsburg-based songwriter tackles themes of early adulthood ambivalence against a luscious sonic backdrop.
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Interview: Brooklyn’s Arthur Moon Talks Forthcoming Debut Album and Upcoming Show at Elsewhere
July 4, 2019Arthur Moon is performing at Elsewhere on July 10 with Palehound.
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Jeanines Share Debut Self-Titled Album on Slumberland Records
June 27, 2019The sunny sounding record is the perfect indie-pop soundtrack to summer.
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INTERVIEW: Bushwick’s Holy Tunics Share Second Album, “Hit Parade Lemonade Supersonic Spree”
June 19, 2019The band dishes on the process behind making their latest record and much more!
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PREMIERE: Bushwick’s The Johns Debut Music Video For Latest Single, “Blood Run Free”
June 5, 2019Stream the eerie and blood-filled video, shot on VHS!
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Bushwick Supergroup Janitor Shares Debut Album,”She Hates The Hits,” Benefitting Planned Parenthood
May 29, 2019All proceeds from sales of the album directly benefit Planned Parenthood!
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SAVE THE DATE! RFB’s 4th Anniversary Celebration: Friday, June 14th!
May 24, 2019RFB TURNS FOUR! We are super excited to announce Radio Free Brooklyn’s four-year anniversary celebration and want you to join us on Friday, June 14, from 6-10pm, at Tradesman Bar, 222 Bushwick Avenue
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THREE MINUTES, THREE QUESTIONS with RFB’S inaugural podcast, “I ART NY”
May 23, 2019From left: Coco Dolle, Izabela Gola and Rebecca Major at RFB’s Bogart Street Studio. Photo: Izabela Gola. RFB Editorial Director Michele Carlo gets the story behind the stories of “I ART NY” podcast
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NEW SHOW INTERVIEW: The Non-Resident Alien Show
May 22, 2019Editorial volunteer Emily Scott interviews one of RFB’s latest hosts, Benjy Barnett. Photo of Benjy: Emily Scott; Artwork: Rafael Fuchs. RFB: So I understand you’re from the UK originally—what brings
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RFB ARTIST PROFILE: NANABCOOL
May 22, 2019Photo by Samantha Ding RFB editorial volunteer Samantha Ding recently interviewed Ghanaian-American artist NanaBcool at his album release show at Baby’s All Right in Williamsburg. RFB: How did you get
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INTERVIEW: Little Hustle Chat About Their Debut Album, “Notepasser”
May 22, 2019Plus, great gigs this week at Elsewhere, Our Wicked Lady, and Trans-Pecos
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PREMIERE: Holly Overton Shares ‘Transient Love’ From Her Forthcoming Album, “The Woman On The Beach”
May 15, 2019Plus, great gigs happening this week at Alphaville, The Footlight, and Trans-Pecos!
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Interview: The Mystery Lights Talk New Album, “Too Much Tension”
May 8, 2019Plus shows at Elsewhere, El Cortez, C’mon Everybody, and Our Wicked Lady
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Bushwick’s Looms New Album, “The Way Up,” Drops This Friday, May 3 on Good Eye Records
May 1, 2019Plus, great events at C’mon Everybody, Elsewhere, Sunnyvale, Elsewhere, and Trans-Pecos!
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RFB Opens 2nd Studio, “The REC Room,” at Brooklyn Fire Proof
April 30, 2019RFB Opens 2nd Studio, “The REC Room,” at Brooklyn Fire Proof The REC Room at Brooklyn Fire Proof On April 1, 2019, Radio Free Brooklyn opened the doors of a second studio at Brooklyn Fire Proof at 119
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Artist Spotlight: Kota the Friend
April 29, 2019Kota the Friend’s new album says he’s back in Brooklyn…and it’s “Good to be Home.” Interview by Samantha Ding photo by Samantha Ding RFB: You’re from Brooklyn, born and raised. How do you feel that
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PREMIERE: LAPêCHE Unveils Video For “Bottom Feeder [Version 2]”
April 24, 2019Plus, great gigs at Alphaville, Elsewhere, The Footlight, and 3 Dollar Bill!
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Brooklyn’s Sharkmuffin Release Thrilling Sci-fi Concept EP “Gamma Gardening”
April 17, 2019Plus, great gigs at Elsewhere, Alphaville, Market Hotel, and El Cortez!
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Local Disco Trio, Escort, Welcomes New Lead Singer, Nicki B, for Their Third Album “City Life”
April 10, 2019Plus, events at Alphaville, Sunnyvale, Secret Project Robot and more!
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Brooklyn’s Thick Shares Self-Titled EP, Announces Signing with Epitaph Records
April 3, 2019Plus, the best shows in Bushwick this week
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RFB TEEN SQUAD LAUNCHES LIVE SHOWS. 2ND SESSION STARTS IN APRIL!
March 28, 2019RFB TEEN SQUAD WINTER SESSION AIRS FIRST SHOWS; SECOND SESSION BEGINS APRIL 8. by Michele Carlo On March 9, five NYC teens wrapped up six weeks of after-school training in radio broadcasting as part o
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Interview: Big Eyes Set To Release Fourth Album, “Streets Of The Lost,” On April 5
March 27, 2019Plus, the best shows in Bushwick This Week
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LAPêCHE Shares “Spirit Bunnies” EP, Announces Summer Tour With Jawbox
March 20, 2019Plus, the best shows in Bushwick this week.
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Bushwick’s TEEN Take The Reigns On New Album”Good Fruit”
March 13, 2019Plus, the best shows in Bushwick this week!
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RFB PARTNERS WITH “THE NEW COLOSSUS FESTIVAL,” MARCH 7–10.
March 6, 2019What is The New Colossus Festival? Who is playing? When and where? RFB Music Manager/host of “Look at My Records” Tom Gallo brings you the 411 you’ll need to get all your new music on! Radio Free Broo
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New Show: Physical Culture, Music & Art with Vincent Metzo
March 6, 2019RFB Editorial Volunteer Samantha Ding spends a few minutes with new show host Vincent Metzo talking about the relationship between art, fitness and culture! RFB: What does “physical culture” mean? VM:
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Local Psych Pop Band Coco Verde Takes Over Bushwick with March Tour
March 6, 2019Plus, the best shows in Bushwick this week!
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Bushwick Dark Pop Band Weeknight Release New Album “Dead Beat Creep”
February 27, 2019Plus, the best shows in Bushwick this week!
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Miracle on East 4th Street: Erez Ziv and the 2019 NYC Frigid Festival
February 25, 2019MIRACLE ON EAST 4th STREET: EREZ ZIV AND THE 2019 NYC FRIGID FESTIVAL (an interview with Michele Carlo) Author note: After a construction calamity in the building housing the Under St. Marks Theater,
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Dan Francia Shines On His Debut Album, “Come Back To Life”
February 20, 2019Plus, the best shows in Bushwick this week.
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Mozes and the Firstborn Release “Dadcore,” Playing Rough Trade on Friday, Feb. 15
February 13, 2019Plus, the best shows in Bushwick this week
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NEW SHOW: PHYSICAL CULTURE, MUSIC & ART DEBUTS WEDNESDAY, 2/13
February 10, 2019The Connections Between Health, Fitness and Art, Wednesdays At 9am. You got art in my exercise! Hey, you got exercise in my art! Hosted by (MA/ LMT/CSCS) Vincent Metzo, Physical Culture, Music & Art e
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EXCLUSIVE PREVIEW: GIFTSHOP ON “THE RODENT HOUR”
February 10, 2019“BIG IN ASTORIA” BAND GIFTSHOP WITH NEW EP AND UPCOMING SHOW Monday, February 11th at 8:00 PM EST join The Rodent Hour host Matt Attack for an exclusive preview of “BIG in Astoria”, the new EP by GIFT
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COOL COMPANY: A COOL DUO
February 10, 2019L-R: Yan and Matt of Cool Company. Pic by Samantha Ding. COOL COMPANY: FUTURE R & B OR JUST THE FUTURE? by SAMANTHA DING Cool Company is a Brooklyn-based writer/producer/performance duo comprised
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Ghost King Expands Their Psychedelic Sound on “Dunbar Swamp”
February 6, 2019Plus, the best shows in Bushwick this week!
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London-Based Womxn’s Music Organization Opens Brooklyn Chapter
January 30, 2019The UK music organization LOUD WOMEN, for womxn and gender non-conforming people, is kicking off their Brooklyn chapter with a show at The Well!
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New Show! An Interview with Victoria Rey of “Martinis Con Queso.”
January 25, 2019The following interview is by RFB volunteer Samantha Ding. RFB: Your new show on Radio Free Brooklyn, “Martinis con Queso,” is about lounge music and exotica? VR: It’s about 1960’s lounge and exotica
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T-Rextasy Shares Sophomore Album “Prehysteria,” Plus The Best Shows In Bushwick This Week
January 23, 2019Radio Free Brooklyn knows where to jam.
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Interview: Indie Surf Trio Dentist Invades Gold Sounds On Friday, January 18
January 16, 2019Plus, best shows in Bushwick to catch this week.
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PREMIER: Big Bliss Drops Veda Rays Remix Of “Surface”
January 9, 2019Stream the remix and check out some of the best shows in Bushwick this week!
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The Planes Share “Sleep Like A Noble,” Plus The Best Shows In Bushwick This Week
January 3, 2019Bushwick Gig Department 2019 is off to a strong start.
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The Band Sooner Release “Stranger” EP, Plus the Best Shows in Bushwick This Week
December 19, 2018Check out the latest local music news from Radio Free Brooklyn.
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Interview: Parrot Dream Hosting Benefit For Trans Women Of Color Collective On Sunday At The Glove
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“TAME: The Aspiring Me“ An interview with Samantha Ding
December 7, 2018TAME, The Aspiring Me, a rapper from Missouri City, Texas who recently moved to New York was interviewed by RFB volunteer Samantha Ding at his show at Friends & Lovers, October 4, 2018. RFB: How d
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Sheen Marina Release Their Second EP, “Great Attractor,” Plus The Best Shows In Bushwick This Week
December 5, 2018Musical events this week at The Footlight, Alphaville and more.
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Emma Decorsey Shares Her Debut Solo EP “The Dream,” Plus The Best Shows In Bushwick This Week
November 28, 2018And the best shows in Bushwick this week!
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Save the Date: Thursday, 12/13—RFB Holiday Party!
November 25, 2018SAVE THE DATE: Radio Free Brooklyn’s Holiday Party—Thurs. 12/13 at Braven Brewery! It’s your favorite internet freeform community radio station’s holiday soirée—and YOU’RE INVITED! When: Thursday, Dec
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Save the Date: Thursday, 12/13—RFB Holiday Party!
November 25, 2018SAVE THE DATE: Radio Free Brooklyn’s Holiday Party—Thurs. 12/13 at Braven Brewery! It’s your favorite internet freeform community radio station’s holiday soirée—and YOU’RE INVITED! Thursday, December
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Lost Boy ? Shares his Raucous Aew Album, Paranoid Fiction
November 14, 2018Plus, the best shows in Bushwick this week.
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Electronic Duo Wume Chats About Their Third Album “Towards The Shadow”
November 7, 2018Plus, the best shows in Bushwick this week…
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Kevin Hairs Shares Freak In The Streets Plus The Best Shows In Bushwick This Week
November 1, 2018Everything you need to see this week in one list.
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RFB at Queens Hip-Hop Festival with DJ LiKWUiD
October 30, 2018DJ LiKWUiD, the self-proclaimed DJ, emcee, and artivist was interviewed by RFB volunteer Samantha Ding at the Queens Hip-Hop Festival, September 28, 2018. RFB: How did you get your stage name? L: I go
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Adeline Hotel Shares Away Together Plus The Best Shows In Bushwick This Week
October 24, 2018Music, events and outings galore in Bushwick and beyond.
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Atlas Engine Shares Dreamy Single “New Constellation” Plus The Best Shows In Bushwick This Week
October 17, 2018The best shows in Bushwick and beyond.
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It’s All Nice On Ice LIVE: Monday, October 15
October 12, 2018We’re doing a live show at beeyoutiful downtown Brooklyn’s Pine Box Rock Shop on Monday, October 15 at 9pm, so get ready for all your favorite guests, segments and music performances all happening ri
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Hypoluxo Drops Strong Sophomore Album Running On A Fence, Plus The Best Shows In Bushwick This Week
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Garage Rock Legend Mark Sultan Releases Let Me Out Plus The Best Shows In Bushwick This Week
October 3, 2018Music lovers, rejoice!
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Human People Impress On Butterflies Drink Turtle Tears Plus The Best Shows In Bushwick This Week
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RFB Presents: LoveHoney at Arlene’s Grocery—Thursday, 9/27
September 26, 2018Following the success of their EP release, LoveHoney kicks off another night of heart-pounding, booty-shaking, mezmerizing, soulful rock n’ roll! Sponsored by Sailor Jerry and featuring very limited-e
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Revolution Me Film Fest Highlights Diverse Stories & Filmmakers
September 20, 2018Maria Palacio and Paula Patino from Revolution Me Film Festival speak with RFB News & Community Engagement Director Orie Givens about their local film fest featuring more than 50 movies happening
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Kew Releases Emotionally Charged Final EP “Celebrate Away” Plus The Best Shows In Bushwick This Week
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Bernadette Releases Infectious Debut EP “Shadow Paint” Plus The Best Shows In Bushwick This Week
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LGBT Center Joins Queer State of Mind
August 30, 2018Shijuade Kadree and Trevon Mayers from the LGBT Community Center join the Queer State of Mind team to talk about community engagement, youth empowerment, and the marginalized communities within the LG
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Veda Rays Release The Excellent “For The Rest To Rest” Plus The Best Shows In Bushwick This Week
August 29, 2018More local music to check out this week!
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“Ben Talks” Goes LIVE! Monday, September 10, at Pine Box Rock Shop, 9pm
August 27, 2018Ever wish you could see what really goes on at RFB’s “Ben Talks” show? You’ll get your wish Monday, September 10, as host Ben Louis takes the unfiltered—and sometimes controversial hilarity to Bushwic
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Parrot Dream’s Debut LP “Light Goes” Is Worth The Wait Plus The Best Shows In Bushwick This Week
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RFB Presents: LoveHoney at Arlene’s Grocery!
August 22, 2018Brooklyn acid-blues rockers LoveHoney, featuring band members Aly Quinones on vocals, Tommy White on the “Flying V” guitar, Matt Saleh on bass and Thomas Gehlhaus on drums brought their A-game to a so
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Navy Gangs Exceed Expectations On “Poach” Plus The Best Shows In Bushwick This Week
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Absolutely Yours Dazzle On “Impossible Bouquet” Plus The Best Gigs In Bushwick This Week
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Jane Church Release Sunny Debut Single Plus Your Guide To The Best Shows In Bushwick This Week
August 1, 2018Your weekly guide to bands and events in Bushwick.
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Wild Pink Dazzle On Sophomore Album And Your Guide To The Best Shows In Bushwick This Week
July 25, 2018Your weekly guide to bands and events in Bushwick.
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Bodega Delivers Fierce Critique of Technology on “Endless Scroll” Plus The Best Gigs in Bushwick
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A dance party your neighbors won’t call cops on “hopefully”
July 16, 2018When I began hitting clubs back in the late ‘90s/early ‘00s, the “thumpa-thumpa” (see: Queer as Folk) was a shared experience. A connection from DJ to dancer that either united or disconnected a room.
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WTFTD This Weekend July 14-16 Edition
July 14, 2018Our resident expert on fun stuff Eli Raskin gives you highlights of things to do in Brooklyn and around the five boroughs this weekend. Saturday 12pm – 1pm [Harlem] Enjoy a stage reading of loc
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Space Guest Release Debut EP Plus The Best Shows In Bushwick This Week!
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Life on the border, explained
July 7, 2018Activist and Field Organizer for School of the Americas Watch Dévora González says that those making the journey to a better life in the United States face a number of risks, many brought on by govern
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As Mom n’ Pop as it gets
July 6, 2018There’s no sign hanging above this shop. You won’t find it on Google Maps, and it doesn’t have a website. That’s because Loud Baby, a shop I stumbled upon one weekend afternoon at 696 Flatbush Avenue,
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Get your camp on!
July 5, 2018RFB Content Contributor Eli Raskin gives us a few tips on living the wilderness life. People, get excited; camping season is here! Camping has never been easier and more accessible. Here’s are some t
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Powersnap Drops Excellent New EP Plus The Best Shows in Bushwick This Week
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WTFTD – Independence Day Edition
July 3, 2018RFB Content Contributor Eli Raskin brings us a few ideas on cool things to do over the upcoming holiday. What a time we’re in! Pride was last week, a mid-week July 4th is coming up and the Summer mug
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Boytoy Delivers Summertime Perfection On “Night Leaf” Plus The Best Shows In Bushwick This Week
June 28, 2018Read more…
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RFB Presents Local Hip-Hop with Northside Festival June 7
June 6, 2018While everyone else is zigging during this year’s Northside Festival we’re going to be zagging at Radio Free Brooklyn. RFB Presents First Thursdays at The Well on June 7th with a very special Northside Festival featuring local hip-hop artists Mikal Amin, Wisdom Natural, TK The Architect & Junk Rat. The Well is located @ 272 Meserole Street, right here in Brooklyn. Advance tickets are only $8 at RFB.NYC/tickets. Tickets will be $10 @ the door. This is what Brooklyn sounds like!
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Mikal Amin: From Jersey, to the world, and back to Brooklyn
May 31, 2018Photo by dj_takes_pix Mikal Amin is a Brooklyn-based hip-hop artist and educator set to perform in our June RFB Presents show, part of Northside Music Festival. The New Jersey-born talent has traveled
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10 Qs with a host: Saidue Karmo
May 31, 2018Photo by Ben Taylor/LitRiotPress Saidue Karmo is the co-moderator for RFB’s long-running program Queer State of Mind. The Liberian-born and Ohio-raised Karmo came to RFB a radio newbie, but no strange
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TK The Architect to break NYC music scene
May 31, 2018From Facebook TK The Architect will be playing The Well on June 7th as part of Northside’s Music Showcase. The New York native’s blend of hip-hop and live instrumentation is his signature sound nowa
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Radio Free Brooklyn College Night
May 27, 2018Come one come all to the second every Radio Free Brooklyn College Night! Come on out to The Footlight Bar on April 23rd at 7:00 and support your local struggling youth. It’ll be a grand ol’ time!
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Radio Free Brooklyn Presents: A Night of Dreams
May 21, 2018A Night of Dreams Broadway caliber talent, taking the stage to perform songs they were born to sing, from roles they were born to play. Dream roles. MONDAY, MAY 28TH @ 7:00PM THE FOOTLIGHT BAR 465 Se
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Stone Giant on Keeping Rock Music Alive
April 30, 2018Music contributor Robert Frezza spoke with Sebastian Fernandez of Stone Giant ahead of their May 3 concert and EP Release. Brooklyn-based band Stone Giant traveled a long way for a shot at making it i
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10 Qs with a Host: Billy C. of Cosmic Debris
April 30, 2018New RFB host Billy C. is taking listeners into the late night hours with his 2-hour music show, Cosmic Debris. The show airs Sunday nights at 11 pm and brings you a thoughtfully curated experience of
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Rob Prichard’s Review on A Place to Bury Strangers at Elsewhere
April 29, 2018A Place to Bury Strangers at Elsewhere At Thursday night’s record release show at Elsewhere (April 12), A Place to Bury Strangers was a force of nature channeling an intense blend of pagan cosm
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RFB Presents Stone Giant EP Release Show at The Well with Crowd The Airwaves & Trip
April 24, 2018Retro rockers Stone Giant, a recent winner of The Deli Magazine’s NYC Emerging Artist Poll, will be releasing their new EP on Thursday, May 3rd at The Well with Crowd The Airwaves & Trip. The Well is located @ 272 Meserole Street in Brooklyn. Doors are at 8:00 PM and the rock ‘n’ roll starts at 8:30 PM. Advance tickets are only $8 at RFB.NYC/tickets. Tickets will be $10 @ the door. This is what Brooklyn sounds likes & it sounds amazing!
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Special Live Broadcast on 4/22 @ 3pm Supporting Planned Parenthood of NYC
April 18, 2018The Feminist Letters is a typeface created to amplify the message advocating for gender equality. The expressive font articulates gender equality issues in provocative and humorous ways, with each let
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Radio Free Brooklyn College Night on 4/23 at the Footlight
April 17, 2018Come one come all to the second every Radio Free Brooklyn College Night! Come on out to The Footlight Bar on April 23rd at 7:00 and support your local struggling youth. It’ll be a grand ol’ time! Perf
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Volunteer to Host: Ben Louis
March 26, 2018Ben Louis was an avid radio listener looking to get into radio. He considered going to school for broadcasting, but the financial burden was not feasible. He started looking for other avenues to get e
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Shades of Dating brings queer men of color to forefront of conversation
March 21, 2018Join the hosts of RFB’s Queer State of Mind and special guest emcee The Advice Diva Robbyne Kaamil for Shades Of Dating. This panel discussion and mini dance party explores the ins and outs of dating, love and sex for queer people of color in an interactive discussion-style format. The event is March 26th from 7p-9p at Footlight Bar, 465 Seneca Avenue in Ridgewood.
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RFB Presents 1st Thursdays at The Well with Vaureen, Streepthroat & Even Twice
March 15, 2018RFB Presents 1st Thursdays at The Well is pleased to bring you another evening of what Brooklyn sounds likes. Featuring the female fronted space rock of Vaureen, the devil may care attitude of Streept
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Newsletter Ticket Giveaway!
February 28, 2018Answer our trivia question for a chance to win a pair of tickets to our April installment of RFB Presents: 1st Thursdays @ The Well Submit your answers by Wednesday 4/4/18! Newsl
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Finding friendship on the air
February 28, 2018Uluç Ülgen’s show mürmur is like many other interview shows but with a couple of caveats: his guests could be anyone, and are often times random and unfamiliar. And the goal is not to promote but to c
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March RFB Presents: 1st Thursdays at The Well – Deitre Music Video Release with Thurston Ray and The Lord Calverts
February 23, 2018The stage is set next week for an amazing evening of live music in our March installment of RFB Presents: 1st Thursdays @ The Well. Thurston Ray, The Lord Calverts and Deitre bring a night of entertai
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City high school student launches new RFB weekly teen music program
February 21, 2018Radio Free Brooklyn is furthering its goal to be a community platform for independent artists and producers with the launch of a new show today produced and targeted to teens. Teens take the Mic is th
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10 Qs With a Host: Lisa Levy January 2018
January 29, 2018Lisa Levy is an artist, radio host and self-proclaimed psychotherapist who hosts a weekly show on Radio Free Brooklyn called “Dr. Lisa Gives a Shit.” She is also the current reigning Miss Subwa
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Q&A With Co-Founder & Talent Director Rob Prichard
January 29, 2018Photo by Ben Taylor/Lit Riot Press After almost three years, Radio Free Brooklyn has undergone a world of changes. From its beginnings in a bike shop basement to becoming a globally-known source of th
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RFB’s Dr. Lisa puts couples on stage in new game show 1/29 at Footlight
January 19, 2018The show, called “Who’s More Annoying”, asks three couples questions in a variety of relationship-related categories. Participants will answer questions on stage about planning/tr
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1st Thursdays at the Well Continues 2/1 with Karen & The Sorrows!
January 15, 2018RFB Presents 1st Thursdays at The Well is pleased to bring you another evening of music with queer country by Karen & The Sorrows, the alt-folk, alt-country, and Americana of The Nightmare River Band plus the post-punk, skronky-tonkers Tatters & Rags it’s going to be a evening of music unlike any other.
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Castle Black, TinVulva and The Judex Hitting the Stage This Thursday 1/4 at The Well
January 2, 2018RFB’s second installment of its concert series RFB Presents: 1st Thursdays At The Well is going live on Thursday, January 4th with three great, socially-conscious bands: TinVulva, Castle Black, and Th
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Lost & Rewound Holiday Showcase December 18th @ The Footlight!
December 9, 2017On Monday, December 18th at 7pm, The Footlight will be hosting another edition of RFB Presents! This month, the team of Radio Free Brooklyn’s Thursday afternoon found sounds program Lost & Rewound
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Radio Free Brooklyn moves studio to 100 Bogart coworking destination
December 1, 2017Radio Free Brooklyn has moved their broadcast studio from Dekalb Avenue to the co-working spaces at 100 Bogart St in Bushwick.
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RFB Launches First Thursdays @ The Well with Jackknife Stiletto on 12/7
November 18, 2017RFB Presents is proud to announce the launch of our 1st Thursdays at The Well concert series. Our inaugural event will feature Jackknife Stiletto, Nuclear Family Fantasy and Red Arkade. Jackknife Stil
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RFB’s Dr. Lisa Takes Home “Miss Subways” Crown!
October 5, 2017Radio Free Brooklyn is proud to announce that our very own in-house psychotherapist, and host of Dr. Lisa Gives a Shit was the winner of the 2017 Miss Subways Pageant, which was held on Thursday, Sept
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Join us for an RFB Comedy Showcase on 9/26!
September 17, 2017Join Colby Smith and Doctor Lisa for our monthly live showcase at Footlight!
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Making (Independent) Radio Political Again
September 8, 2017Resistance and Radio intertwine as hosts from Radio Free Brooklyn’s political shows come out of the studio to share why they are inspired to produce community-focused political programming at a panel
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RFB Host Jarret Berenstein Visits Objection to the Rule, Talks Kellyanne Conway Book
August 23, 2017RFB host, comedian and author Jarret Berenstein and his new book “The Kellyanne Conway Technique.” Jarret Berenstein, host of RFB show Famous Dead People, joined Objection to the Rule on Sunday to tal
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Help Send RFB to SXSW 2018!
August 7, 2017Help send RFB to SXSW 2018 by voting for our proposal on our PanelPicker page!
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Dr. Lisa Gives a Shit Showcase on 7/31!
July 25, 2017Radio Free Brooklyn presents “Dr. Lisa Gives a Shit Showcase” hosted by Young Person’s Radio’s Colby Smith with Dr. Lisa on Monday July 31, 2o17 at the Footlight! Two of RFB’s best talk show hosts are
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Our New Local Music Channel, RFB 2: LocalChords, is LIVE!
July 1, 2017WE’RE LIVE! LISTEN TO RFB 2: LOCAL CHORDS LIVE NOW! FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: JULY 1, 2017 For the many lovers of artists and bands based right here in the five boroughs, Radio Free Brooklyn’s announcem
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RFB 2: LocalChords, our new all-local-music stream, launches 7/1
June 16, 2017Radio Free Brooklyn is very excited to announce that we will be officially launching our second live stream – RFB 2 : Local Chords (working title) – on Saturday, July 1st, 2017 at 8am.
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Season 5 Launches Monday 5/15!
May 10, 2017On Monday May 15 we will be introducing 15 new shows to our lineup for Season 5. Here are just a few of the offerings we’ve got in store for the new season.
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Season 5 Showcase on 5/21
May 10, 2017On Sunday May 21st, we’re kicking off our 5th season with a showcase of local musicians to raise funds for the station, under our newly established non-profit status!
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We’re Now a 501(c)3 Nonprofit Organization!
April 14, 2017We are very excited to announce that Radio Free Brooklyn has received its new official status as a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization!
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RFB Season 4 Launches Monday, 11/14!
November 12, 2016Radio Free Brooklyn launches a brand new season with 25 new shows!
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Radio Free Brooklyn in Huffington Post!
September 12, 2016Radio Free Brooklyn heralded its expansion from a 24/7 streaming free-form site into a storefront radio station and vinyl shop with a music showcase Saturday night, Sept. 10, at Unit J Loft in Bushwick. Performances by Dead Leaf Echo, Dru Cutler and the Heart & Hand Band, The Falling Birds, and Amos Rose celebrated a local scene that now reaches worldwide through internet radio.
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Submit a Show for RFB Season 4!
August 28, 2016The deadline for Season 5 entries has passed! Please come back soon to submit a show proposal for Season 6, which begins November 14, 2017.
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Dead Leaf Echo to Headline RFB Fundraiser Sept. 10th
August 23, 2016Falling Birds Dead Leaf Echo will be headlining our RFB fundraiser on September 10th. Radio Free Brooklyn is now in our third season – broadcasting 70 shows, 24 hours a day / 7 days a week – and have
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RFB Herbie Hancock Ticket Giveaway 8/1-8/4!!
July 26, 2016Radio Free Brooklyn is thrilled to announce that we will be giving away five pairs of tickets to see Herbie Hancock at the Prospect Park Bandshell on Thursday, August 11th, 2016.
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SHARKMUFFIN Stops by RFB for Hear & Now
July 11, 2016Brooklyn garage-rock trio, SHARKMUFFIN, paid a visit to the Radio Free Brooklyn studios on Thursday, July 7th, as guests on the Hear & Now with Rachel. C show, which airs every Thursday from 7-8pm
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Hollows Artspace Inaugurates Eastyard Programming This Weekend
July 5, 2016This weekend, The Hollows artspace in Williamsburg will be kicking off their new summer programming series – The Hollows Eastyard – in the garden of their townhouse at 151 Bedford Avenue (between North 8th and North 9th Streets).
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Photos from the 5/14 RFB Fundraiser!
May 21, 2016Check out these photos from our Season 3 Fundraiser on May 14, 2016 All photos by Ben Taylor at Lit Riot Press
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RFB Fundraiser on 5/14!
May 8, 2016A fabulous fundraiser for Radio Free Brooklyn, a great new radio station fueling underground artists and mindsets. This event is like a Kickstarter Campaign but you can afford the party level easily and we won’t hassle you with updates.
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RFB Kicks Off Season 3 on May 16th!
May 8, 2016Radio Free Brooklyn kicks off season 3 with 38 returning shows, and 30 new shows on May 16, 2016!
