Matt Clarke

Now Spinning - Wonderful new Nina Simone collection from @acerecords.bsky.social

#ninasimone #acerecords #nowspinning

Back in 1968, Bob Andy joined forces with Marcia Griffiths to record a reggae take on Nina Simone’s anthem ‘(To Be) Young, Gifted & Black’. A celebration of Black pride and empowerment, the track became a worldwide success, climbing to number 5 in the UK charts in 1970.

The Shadows

Happy 84th birthday to Brian Robson Rankin aka Hank Marvin.

28 October 1965 - Small Faces play the City Hall, Salisbury. 📷Gered Manlowitz

Spotlight on Ellie Greenwich tonite at 7PM ET on Crayons To Perfume w/ @djggg.bsky.social on @wfmurocknsoulradio.bsky.social 🖍️ 📻

#wfmu #wfmurocknsoulradio @wfmu.bsky.social #octoberhellraiser2025 #elliegreenwich

the #Beatles March 1965

Ace Records are delighted to reissue Irma Thomas’ classic debut album “Wish Someone Would Care” on 31.10.2025. 🔥

Ringo: A Fab Life Review: Charming portrait of The Beatles’ anchor Beatles biographer Tom Doyle charts the life of Ringo Starr, the man Eric Morecambe called 'Bongo'. Read MOJO's review in full.

“Resolutely fab - ⭐⭐⭐⭐”

Beatles biographer Tom Doyle tracks the remarkable life of Ringo Starr in charming new biography. Read MOJO’s review in full...

Pledge your Support to WFMU! Keep WFMU Weird! Donate to our Year-End Hellraiser Fundraiser. Visit wfmu.org/pledge.

Live tonite w/ @thatmikesin.bsky.social on @wfmurocknsoulradio.bsky.social 9PM ET!!!

Thank you for supporting @wfmu.bsky.social

Help take us to the top of our October Hellraiser! 🎃

#wfmu #wfmurocknsoulradio #octoberhellraiser #freeformradio #mod #soul #rnb #britishbeat #rnr

'Awop-bop-aloobop alop-bam-boom!': Why Little Richard's hit song Tutti Frutti was so risqué When the single was released in 1955, it was a big hit – but only after the original lyrics were changed. In 1972, the singer told the BBC that "there's nothing bad" about his music.

#littlerichard

YouTube video by StudiocanalUK DARLING - Official Trailer restored in 4K - Starring Julie Christie & Dirk Bogarde

Enjoyed seeing Darling from 1965 starting Julie Christie @filmforumnyc.bsky.social
A stinging commentary on people using each other as stepping stones in the showbiz world. Still relevant. 🎥

#filmforumnyc #juliechristie #darling

“Stir It Up” by The Wailers first hit the shelves on this day back in 1968. Do you have a copy tucked into your singles collection? If so, today’s the perfect excuse to give it a spin! 🎶

Just one of the many great articles in @detailmag.bsky.social but this one is a standout 📕

⭐ TONITE ⭐

An Instant Party Awaits! 🥳

Join us at TV Eye in NY for an instant gratification mix of 60s beat, soul, ye-ye, garage and more!

Sat Oct 18 8PM 🕰️

#garage #freakbeat #soul #psych #annacopacabanna #mod #britishbeat #wfmu #tveye #tveyenyc #queens #dj #djnight #45rpm #soul #rhythmnblues

What’s Happening?!?!
With Matt Clarke + Mike Sin
Tuesday 9PM ET @wfmurocknsoulradio.bsky.social

Week 2 of the Oct Hellraiser on the program with 45s, banter, requests! It’s all a-go-go! 🎃

#wfmu #octoberhellraiser @wfmu.bsky.social #soul #rnb #mod #beat #garagerock #rhythmnblues #ska #rocknroll

Great new issue of @detailmag.bsky.social

Happy Birthday John Lennon

the #Beatles

Keeping Up Appearances actor Patricia Routledge dies aged 96 The actor was best known for her role as the pretentious housewife Hyacinth Bucket, and for the series Hetty Wainthropp Investigates Patricia Routledge, the stage and screen actor best known for starring as Hyacinth Bucket in the BBC sitcom Keeping Up Appearances and Henrietta “Hetty” Wainthropp in the television series Hetty Wainthropp Investigates, has died at the age of 96. Routledge was born in Birkenhead, Cheshire, in 1929 and attended the University of Liverpool and the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School. She began her career in theatre and musical theatre in 1952, later making her Broadway debut in 1966 in How’s the World Treating You. Routledge would go on to win a Tony award and an Olivier for her stage work, and was a member of the Royal Shakespeare Company for several years, appearing in productions including Richard III, alongside Antony Sher. Continue reading...

Keeping Up Appearances actor Patricia Routledge dies aged 96

WFMU's Hellraiser Fundraiser starts today, and runs through October! There will be many DJ specials, new swag, and events throughout the month celebrating WFMU. If you can, help us out with a donation and grab one of two new Hellraiser T-shirts. Pledge here: pledge.wfmu.org

100 YEARS OF PETER SELLERS kicks off this Fri, 9/19!

A swinging 2-week centennial showcase, spanning Sellers’ shape-shifting career from timeless classics DR. STRANGELOVE, BEING THERE & THE PINK PANTHER to rare gems I’M ALL RIGHT JACK, THE SMALLEST SHOW ON EARTH & much more.

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Magazine spread of Tim Vickery's article 'The Mod Bible Revisited'

In the new issue of Detail Tim Vickery looks at why the text of Mods!, not the pictures, holds the real clues to what our scene is all about. #mods #modsbook #modstyle #modculture #modmagazine #detailmag #richardbarnes

⭐ TONITE ⭐

The Elevator Operators join @jonnycouch.bsky.social and DJ Jen Jones for a free summer sesh!

Ghost Hawk Brewing Co.
Clifton, New Jersey
6PM ET

#theelevatoroperatorsnyc #indierock #mod #rocknroll #ghosthawkbrewingco #newjersey #garagerock

Threads, tunes, tacos and tonics! 👔 🎶 🌮 🍸

RSVP to the eventbrite for BOGO 1/2 off select drinks!

The Sunday Scene at Garage Sale Vintage with me and Jodie Artichoke on Sunday July 13 4-9PM ET

🎨 by Eljimidor

122 W 26th St NY, NY

www.eventbrite.com/e/the-sunday...

#newyorkcity #mod #soul #rnb

Our summer issue is out now - packed full of mod friendly goodness. Have you got yours yet? #modculture #modmagazine #mods #subculture #style #mattdeighton #cycling #tourdefrance #catherinedeneuve #festivalofbritain #brightonmuseumandartgallery #comedymod #acerecords #beachboys

An Instant Party Awaits!

Join us at TV Eye in NYC for an instant gratification mix of 60s beat, soul, ye-ye, garage, freakbeat, psych and more!

Friday June 27 8PM ET

#instantparty #instantpartynyc #garage #rocknroll #freakbeat #soul #psych #annacopacabanna #joshstyles #mod #britishbeat

The Elevator Operators hit up Philadelphia tonite at Century with Kiss Boom Bah and The Falling Out!
8PM

#theelevatoroperators #kissboombah #philadelphia #garagerock #thefallingout #century @thatmikesin.bsky.social

TONITE at Birdy’s in Brooklyn

Twentyfourth Hour - 2nd Thursday 1960s records night 🕛

Casting A Spell with Maxwell Edison of the BOOTS! Dance Party à Go-Go!

9PM FREE

#birdysbushwick #bushwick #brooklyn #soul #rnb #mod #rocknroll #garagerock #ska #yeye #britishbeat

⭐ Tuesday on RnS ⭐

📍 Ranking Full Stop with @thatmikesin.bsky.social returns for a special guest slot! 9PM ET

#ska #rocksteady #reggae @wfmu.bsky.social

RIP to one of our heroes and a true giant of popular music: Sly Stone. Full appreciation to follow shortly. 🙏

@roomforravers.bsky.social Autumn Stone boxset is a stunning piece of art! 🍂 🎨
Well done Kenney and crew! 👏 👏

#smallfaces #immediaterecords #theautumnstone