On Too Much Information, Benjamen Walker welcomes Canadian cartoonist Chester Brown, author of the new graphic novel Paying For It. In the book, Brown chronicles his "use" of prostitutes in Toronto after going three years without sex. Listen to the conversation on 5/16 from 6 to 7 PM.
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Late Monday night, Julie interviews New Wave legend Toyah Willcox on the eve of her birthday -- for her first solo U.S. interview in 20 years. They will talk about Toyah's acting career, working with Katharine Hepburn; her husband of 25 years, Robert Fripp; and the upcoming tour "Sheep Farming to Anthem," which celebrates the 30th anniversary of her breakout album "Anthem." It happens 5/17 on Dark Night of the Soul, from 3 to 6 AM.
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On his show, Marty McSorley features a live set from Gamelatron -- the project started by artist Taylor Kuffner, aka Zemi17, who created a 117-piece gamelan and an army of robot slaves to play it. "Tune in and get friendly with the robots," says Marty, "before they take over the world." Tuesday morning 5/17, from 6 to 9 AM (web-only).
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Author and political activist Stephen Duncombe, who teaches history and politics of media at NYU's Gallatin School, will be the special guest on Thunk Tank Tuesday night. He'll chat with Bronwyn and Jay about protest, propaganda, Putin, and the Apostle Paul... and probably also about his new book Dream: Re-Imagining Progressive Politics in an Age of Fantasy. Hear them 5/17, from 7 to 8 PM.
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Ken and Andy return to the UCB Theater in Manhattan for another live Seven Second Delay broadcast! Guests this week include legendary comedy writer Buck Henry (l.), Village Voice editor and scientology expert Tony Ortega, and live music from the Wingdale Community Singers (including Rick Moody, Hannah Marcus and David Grubbs). Plus, there will be a mystery bonus guest who will be visible only to people in the Theater! Come watch, or listen on the radio, 5/18 from 6 to 7 PM. Admission $5.
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Dallas's True Widow join Meghan Thursday morning on Underwater Theme Park. The self-described "stonegaze" trio are in town with their new album, As High as the Highest Heavens and from the Center to the Circumference of the Earth (cover at right) -- their live set will feature sleepy vocals over loud, chunking rock. Listen on 5/19 from 6 to 9 AM (web-only).
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Joe Belock brings Birds Of Avalon back to Three Chord Monte this week for their third appearance. Tune in for another incredible live set from this transcendent rock band -- "psychedelic meets progressive" only begins to describe them. Thursday, 5/19, from noon to 3 PM.
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On Saturday, the Cherry Blossom Clinic explodes with a live set from White Mystery, who are touring through NYC with their new release "Blood and Venom." Miss Alex White, formerly of Miss Alex White & the Red Orchestra, rocks out on vocals and guitar while her brother plays drums -- catch them this week at Generation Records (5/18), Public Assembly (5/19), and Brooklyn Fireproof (5/21). And, of course, as Terre T's guests on 5/21 from 3 to 6 PM!
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There are so many special programs on WFMU this week that I barely have room for in this wee post, and that should excite you! Transpacific Sound Paradise will feature live sessions from Hadar Noiberg and Ndiaz; Jeff M brings both Rapoon and Promute onto Noise and Syrup for improvised sets; Keili beasts the airwaves with Brooklyn's Mammal of Paradise; Michael Shelley presents the World's Greatest Music Experts; Billy Jam continues his unflagging support of KUSF with another remote broadcast out of San Francisco. As ever, WFMU's Upcoming page has the whole story.
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