Please join us in celebrating the anniversaries of these stellar RFB music and talk shows, and podcasts!

Sam Hadelman tried to “scare off” RFB when he initially pitched his show and instead found creative support — and a new home away from home — while being away from home. Interview by Emily Scott with additional reporting by Michele Carlo.

Brian DiMenna and Scott Ishii have been shouting their hot takes on New York sports at each other since childhood. Now, you’ll get to hear them, too.

Radio Free Brooklyn announces “Wall of Lies,” a groundbreaking visual art project / social-distanced live broadcast-and-voter registration event, just one month before the presidential election of 2020.

Multispecies host duo Kevin and Eric of “The Daily Echo” give their unique perspectives about… what it’s like to be a multispecies host duo.

From podcast to published authors: with “Dear Future Producer,” Maggie Stiggers and Spiro Marcos of “The Cool Kids Table” prove how cool they are — again!

Universal Pictures had E.T.; NBC had ALF. Radio Free Brooklyn has Cookie Puss — its new resident alien host who promises to be very tasty (if not exactly tasteful).

SoCal DJ Mr. Funkopops hosts a smooth and sensual “Private Party” where everyone (or at least RFB listeners) is/are always on ”The List.”

From September 22–28, Grace Exhibition Space presents a week-long virtual art event and fundraiser to celebrate its evolution — and survival as a dedicated home for performance artists.

OG RFB host John Raso of “This Music Hour,” on five years of talking about the devil, groupies, time, cities, planes, the four seasons, secret affairs, fruit, booze, baseball, outer space… you get the picture.

Kent Koren, RFB’s host of “The Mothers of Connection,” penned this tribute to the great and prolific Cameroonian musician Manu Dibango, who died this spring from COVID-19 at the age of 86.

Jorge Arevalo Mateus and RFB’s Hurdy Gurdy Songs celebrates its 100th episode on Tuesday, September 15 with a calvacade of truth-telling musical talent from around the world.

Vivian Bossieux-Skinner of RFB’s Art Corner revisits with Brooklyn singer-songwriter Hallie Spoor as she releases a new video of her song, “City Angels.”

Not many people would choose to debut a new radio show in the midst of an ongoing global pandemic, but Radio Free Brooklyn — and all of New York City — should be real glad Brad Bailey did.

After RFB discontinued having fall and spring seasons, new shows could onboard on an ongoing basis. Here, we give a shoutout to these hot summer debuts.

“Dave and Giggles” may have been the one RFB show that was uniquely prepared and equipped to go wholly remote during the coronavirus pandemic. Here’s why…

Victoria Rey of “Martinis con Queso” on broadcasting amid cats, cell phone towers, hovering helicopters and keeping her focus in this time of disruption.

Some people take lemons and make lemonade, but Emily Scott and Jamie Lerner of “Middle School Happy Hour” took a pandemic and made a musical peanut butter, jelly and storytelling sandwich out of it!

D.J. Suzie talks about her journey to Radio Free Brooklyn and how her love for the “bluer” sides of music led to “Mood Indigo.”

Kinsound of “Far Reaches of Dub,” on using the music he loves to help provide a sense of community in a time of isolation and uncertainty.

Vijay R. Nathan of “The Truth to Power Show,” on mindfulness, the universe and an unexpected benefit to remote broadcasting.

RFB’s “Girl Wunder” debuts her new show “Virtual Voyager” in the midst of a global pandemic… and the worst civil unrest the U.S. has experienced in our lifetimes.

Mike Joseph of “The JCC” not only brings the tunes during these tough times, but he’s got your back, too!

Many people love music, but to Eric Speck, letting it render you “useless” is an even higher calling.

Jon Reid of “Race to the Bottom” on some unexpected discoveries in going from live to prerecord… and why mentions of “Omelet Bar” have taken a back seat… for now.

The studio became her home, the gear her familiars, RFB her coven. In #RFBatHome (Part 6), Ali Darling of “Witchtape Radio Hour” finds comfort and a whole new ritual in doing her show from home.

In #RFBatHome (Part 5), Kent Koren shares how “The Mothers of Connection” continues to thrive during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Part 4 of our #RFBatHome series features Rina of “Aural Medication” who broadcasts live from SoHo, NYC, along with a handsome new furry co-host…

Happy RFB-versary to these shows and hosts for giving us something to celebrate!

#RFBatHome (Part 3): Kay Edwards of “What Would Kay Say?” is broadcasting from Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn.

Australian expat Fraser Tye on why “Brooklyn Vignettes” is Brooklyn’s ultimate “bedtime story.”

In #RFBatHome (Part 2): Calvin Williams of “Lush Vibes Radio” broadcasts from Crown Heights, Brooklyn…

From the comfort (and safety) of their homes, fans can support musicians whose incomes have been negatively impacted by venue closures during the COVID-19 crisis.

#RFBatHome (Part 1): featuring “Hear and Now with RachelC”

Radio Free Brooklyn is proud to partner with Women That Rock to premiere their new concert compilation video highlighting bands that were scheduled to play the WTR SXSW show at Hole in the Wall.

Radio Free Brooklyn is thrilled to premiere the latest single from Bed-Stuy based outfit, Night On The Sun

Top Nachos, are back with a delightful new song and accompanying video ahead of a string of tour dates

The group’s first single of 2020 is their most personal and introspective song yet

New RFB show hosts Zoe Abedon and Adair Jones will take you through their turbulent decade… and the world’s.

Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter Hallie Spoor breaks ”New Ground” last month — with an EP release party and live performance at Rockwood Music Hall.

The video, inspired by Yoko Ono, explores change and reinvention against an explosive sonic backdrop

The 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

INTERVIEW: 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

The drummer of Whiner and Ashjesus steps out from behind the kit

From 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…

Courtney 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…

The song will appear on their EP of the same name, which is set for release on January 23rd.

The collection includes an eclectic variety of newly mixed tracks from her 2019 album No Fear In Love

The trio chats about their formation, the development of their sound, and their excellent new EP, All Of Us.”

The first-ever full length from the duo of Angela Carlucci and Hannah Nichols is out now on the Brooklyn-based King Pizza Records

Shar Clay of new RFB show ”Black Jerusalem” on what made him choose RFB, and his dedication to promoting underground artists.

Hector 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.

“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…

Vivian Bossieux-Skinner of “Art Corner” wants to give you a different perspective on all forms of creative expression.

The Brooklyn quartet’s sophomore effort injects some sunshine into a gray Brooklyn winter.

Brooklyn band and real life couple create an album about surviving the ‘end times’ with a loved one

Drive 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

The band takes listeners on a dark and experimental journey from noise-rock chaos to ambient shoegaze

The T-Rextasy front-person gives us the low down on her revitalized solo project, Talulah Paisley, and her latest single, “Penny.”

Live at 7:00 am Art Corner Live at 8:00 am What Would Kay Say? Live at 9:00 am New in New York Live at 10:00 am Young Person’s Radio Live at 11:00 am Two Thumbs Undecided Live at 1:00 pm Objection to

The video’s film-noir aesthetic is perfect for Halloween viewing.

RFB Editorial Star Emily Scott spent a few minutes getting to know Brit Boras, host of “Badass Babes”

Kenya (Kay) Edwards of “What Would Kay Say?” talks about life journeys, opportunities and being a first time radio host.

Emmy Freedman learns what makes everyone welcome at “The Cool Kids’ Table.”

RFB 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.

RFB 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.

Radio Free Brooklyn is proud to present its first-ever Fall Music Festival!

The Brooklyn trio’s first full length is both infectious and expansive in its sonic ambition

“Bad Dreams,” is the new single from the Brooklyn-based trio, Urges.

The project of songwriter Mia Berrin dropped their second EP last month, and its jam-packed with intensely personal, grunge-punk anthems.

The power pop group talks about their new album, ‘heavier sound’ and what Brooklyn bands they’re listening to.

Lawyer by day, record raider and RFB host by night Chris DeLuca puts the spin on his musical obsessions and building his show “The Foundation.”

Check out these great shows happening at Alphaville, Trans-Pecos, and The Broadway.

RFB’s newest hosts spill a little on how they turn most people’s worst memories into your new best ones.

We 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…

The band’s debut album is a longtime coming and captures their fierce, unrivaled tenacity.

The uplifting punk anthem is a bonus track on her forthcoming sophomore EP, “Brighter In Bloom”

The ambitious 15-song collection has a sound that’s impossible to pin down.

The four-song live EP captures the spontaneity and charm of the trio’s infamous live performances

Emma 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

Fashion Brigade just released their debut album, “Fvck The Heartache,” which features contributions from Frankie Cosmos, Shamir, and others.

From 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

The band strikes the perfect balance between folk storytelling and the expansive sounds of psychedelia on their sophomore effort.

The Brooklyn band delivers a picture-perfect indie-pop EP for the second half of the summer.

The extra tracks evoke the band’s charming dream-pop sentiment while still sounding fresh!

From August 19-24 2019, Radio Free Brooklyn will conduct a one-week intensive training in radio broadcasting, teaching participants the basics of radio broadcasting.

The legendary Brooklyn band picks up where they left off with their latest single.

RFB 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

The former The Rapture bassist returns with some fiery new tracks.

Photo: 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

Receiving 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 (

The 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

The East Williamsburg-based songwriter tackles themes of early adulthood ambivalence against a luscious sonic backdrop.

Arthur Moon is performing at Elsewhere on July 10 with Palehound.

The sunny sounding record is the perfect indie-pop soundtrack to summer.

The band dishes on the process behind making their latest record and much more!

Stream the eerie and blood-filled video, shot on VHS!

All proceeds from sales of the album directly benefit Planned Parenthood!

RFB 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

From 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

Editorial 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

Photo 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

Plus, great gigs this week at Elsewhere, Our Wicked Lady, and Trans-Pecos

Plus, great gigs happening this week at Alphaville, The Footlight, and Trans-Pecos!

Plus shows at Elsewhere, El Cortez, C’mon Everybody, and Our Wicked Lady

Plus, great events at C’mon Everybody, Elsewhere, Sunnyvale, Elsewhere, and Trans-Pecos!

RFB 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

Kota 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

Plus, great gigs at Alphaville, Elsewhere, The Footlight, and 3 Dollar Bill!

Plus, great gigs at Elsewhere, Alphaville, Market Hotel, and El Cortez!

Plus, events at Alphaville, Sunnyvale, Secret Project Robot and more!

Plus, the best shows in Bushwick this week

RFB 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

Plus, the best shows in Bushwick This Week

Plus, the best shows in Bushwick this week.

Plus, the best shows in Bushwick this week!

What 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

RFB 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:

Plus, the best shows in Bushwick this week!

Plus, the best shows in Bushwick this week!

MIRACLE 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,

Plus, the best shows in Bushwick this week.

Plus, the best shows in Bushwick this week

The 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

“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

L-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

Plus, the best shows in Bushwick this week!

The UK music organization LOUD WOMEN, for womxn and gender non-conforming people, is kicking off their Brooklyn chapter with a show at The Well!

 The 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

Radio Free Brooklyn knows where to jam.

Plus, best shows in Bushwick to catch this week.

Stream the remix and check out some of the best shows in Bushwick this week!

Bushwick Gig Department 2019 is off to a strong start.

Check out the latest local music news from Radio Free Brooklyn.

TAME, 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

Musical events this week at The Footlight, Alphaville and more.

And the best shows in Bushwick this week!

SAVE 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

SAVE 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

Plus, the best shows in Bushwick this week.

Plus, the best shows in Bushwick this week…

Everything you need to see this week in one list.

DJ 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

Music, events and outings galore in Bushwick and beyond.

The best shows in Bushwick and beyond.

We’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

Music lovers, rejoice!

Following 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

Maria 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

Shijuade 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

More local music to check out this week!

Ever 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

Brooklyn 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

Your weekly guide to bands and events in Bushwick.

Your weekly guide to bands and events in Bushwick.

When 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.

Our 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

Activist 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

There’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,

RFB 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

RFB 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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While 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!

Photo 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

Photo 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

  From 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

Come 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!

A 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

Music 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

New 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

A 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

Retro 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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Come 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

Ben 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

Join 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.

RFB 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

Radio 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

Brooklyn 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