Director Peter J Scaletta Talks Showtime Networks' SUPREME TEAM & NAS on Tom Needham's SOUNDS OF FILM. 

Airs Thursday, July 14 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Tune in on Saturday from 7am-12pm with Scotty O from With the Beatles and Jukebox Time Machine as we celebrate the music and legacy of Paul McCartney who turns 80. We’ll play music from the Beatles, his Solo years, his time with Wings, collaborations, covers and side projects. Tune in and Let It Be!

In this acerbic teen comedy, a funeral becomes a battleground between best friends Carrie Lowstein (Madeline Grey DeFreece) and Hannah Rosen (Rachel Sennott, breakout star of SHIVA BABY). When their former Hebrew school classmate commits suicide, the two girls attend her funeral as well as the "Teen Talk-back" session hosted by their synagogue, designed to be an opportunity for them to understand grief through Judaism. Hannah, more interested in impressing her crush Tristan (Daniel Taveras), convinces Carrie to practice kissing with her, unlocking feelings that turn Carrie's world upside down. Emotions heightened, the scene develops into a biting depiction of unrequited crushes, toxic friendships, and wavering faith, which ComingSoon calls "one of the most original films in the coming-of-age subgenre in a long time."
TAHARA was nominated for the Grand Jury Prize at Slamdance and Winner of the Award for Best Directorial Feature Debut of a Black LGBTQ+ Filmmaker at NewFest 2020, and Special Mention at L.A. OutFest. TAHARA was also an Official Selection at the Toronto International Film Festival and the New York Jewish Film Festival.

THE SOUNDS OF FILM is the nation’s longest running film, music and ideas themed radio show. For over 30 years, the program has delivered a popular mix of interviews and music to listeners all over Long Island, parts of Connecticut and streaming live worldwide on the internet. Past people interviewed for the show include Glenn Greenwald, Josh Fox, Katrina vanden Heuvel, Nile Rodgers, Chuck D, Cheech & Chong, Laurie Anderson, Wayne Wang, Scott Adams, Dionne Warwick, Whit Stillman and Pam Grier.

Worldwide listeners can tune into the SOUNDS OF FILM internet livestream on Thursday at 6 pm EST at wusb.fm.

Join host John Scardina on Friday, June 17 at 6PM for NATURAL ALTERNATIVES! John’s show, “Birding as
a Spiritual Activity for All Ages” will help you tune in to yourself, your own back yard and nature itself.
Take the time to slow down on Friday evening and learn about how birds are part of the web of life
itself.

Find out about John’s newest favorite book, Ornitherapy for Your Mind, Body and Soul! Get tips
on how to birdwatch anywhere you find yourself. John’s guest, elementary science teacher and
ecologist Leslie Bensinger, will explain how she assists children in becoming citizen scientists and
reporting bird information to Cornell University.

Get those summer vibes with the WUSB Reggaethon.

The Reggae Marathon will begin at 12AM on Friday, 7/1 after No Sound Test. It will end on Monday, 12AM and Purple Starlight will pick up with its regular scheduled programming.

In MIRACLE, Bogdan George Apetri’s gripping, genre-subverting procedural divided into two parts, the driving question is not Whodunnit? but rather who are these people and what is the nature of their entanglement?

Check out the Sounds of Film on Facebook for more information.

Airs Thursday, June 9 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM.

The reviews are in:

”Every year it gets better and better. Maybe next year we'll meet live at the LIM.

“Great combination of musicians and choices of Dylan’s music. Great Rod MacDonald and friends wind-up”

”Great show tonight! Thank you so much. Many new faces which is always good. Can’t wait to have in person Dylan shows again.”

”A MILLION THANKS FOR A PHENOMENAL EVENING OF DYLAN'S MUSIC! Please know that there are so many of us who feel such a strong connection with your programming! Cannot wait until we will be able to interact in person again. THANK YOU! You made my day...week...month!”

”another GREAT WUSB/ LI MUSEUM Dylan webcast”

In case you missed the premiere you can still see the webcast for several weeks on YouTube at

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nMuQJSY9R9o

Bob Dylan released his first album some 60 years ago on March 19, 1962.

He has recorded and performed ever since then. We will be featuring songs written by Dylan from the decade of the 1960's until the present decade. His most recent studio album, 'Rough and Rowdy Ways.' was released in 2020.

Here are the artists who will be participating:

Olivier Durand

The Kennedys

Jez Lowe

Ray Lambiase

Rod MacDonald & Big Brass Bed

Paul McKenna

Elliott Murphy

Willie Nile

Tom Russell

Steve Tilston

From director Bobbi Jo Hart (REBELS ON POINTE), FANNY: THE RIGHT TO ROCK, winner of the Rogers Audience Choice Award at Hot Docs, charts the group’s formation, their rise, fall, and more recent reformation 50 years after their founding with a new album release, and covers the misogyny, bigotry and other roadblocks they faced along the way. Featuring incredible archival footage of the band's rocking past intercut with its next chapter releasing a new LP today, the film includes interviews with a large cadre of music icons, including Def Leppard's Joe Elliott, Bonnie Raitt, The Go-Go's Kathy Valentine, Todd Rundgren, The Runaways' Cherie Currie, Lovin' Spoonful's John Sebastian, The B52's Kate Pierson, Charles Neville and David Bowie guitarist and bassist Earl Slick and Gail Ann Dorsey. Fighting early barriers of race, gender and sexuality in the music industry, and now ageism, the incredible women of Fanny are ready to claim their hallowed place in the halls of rock 'n' roll fame.

The program airs Thursday, June 2 from 6-8 PM.

a-ha THE MOVIE director, Thomas Robsahm, Up Next on Tom Needham’s SOUNDS OF FILM

The film was a recent selection at the Port Jefferson Documentary Series.

Celebrate WUSB's 45th anniversary with us. 

Wednesday, June 29th. 

WUSB TRIBUTE CONCERT

To attend any of the events and make a donation, please email Isobel at WUSBdonations@stonybrook.edu or call 631-632-6828.

Staller Center Recital Hall | *8pm

Join us for a WUSB benefit concert, featuring national recording artists and touring musicians who have supported WUSB throughout its history!

*VIP tickets include a pre-show reception at 7pm with guest musicians!

Full list of Musicians:

Performers:

Ahmad Ali*
Bill Lifford
Bryan Gallo
Buddy Merriam*
Cassandra House
Claudia Jacobs
Danny Miranda of Blue Oyster Cult
Jack Licitra
Jules Radino of Blue Oyster Cult
Kerry Kearney
Mario Staiano*
Mark Carpentieri
Mary Lamont
Miles To Dayton
Pete Mancini
Quarter Horse
Randy Jackson
Rorie Kelly

*current WUSB DJ.

Monday, June 27th

ON-AIR ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL

All Day

Reminisce with us as we share our original 1977 broadcast, as well as an interview with founding General Manager, Norman Prusslin. We will also feature music, sports and historic specials all day long. Listen online at www.wusb.fm or live on 90.1FM and 107.3FM

Sunday, June 26th

ANNIVERSARY BRUNCH CELEBRATION

Stony Brook Union ballroom | 11:30am

Help us celebrate 45 years of radio broadcasting! A delicious brunch reception, awards and service recognitions, music, prizes and more! Check out our original stomping grounds in the Union and connect with WUSB team members, old and new. 

Saturday, June 25th

WUSB STUDIO TOURS

1pm until 6pm 

Light refreshments and a tour of our new radio home in West Side Dining. Hosted by WUSB volunteer staff. To request visit at a specific time, contact us at WUSBdonations@stonybrook.edu or (631) 632-6828

Friday, June 24th

SHOW + OPEN MIC

Katie's Smithtown | Doors open at 8pm

A night of music and mingling with WUSB DJ's and live bands, featuring Aqua Cherry , hosted by Jackie and the Equilibrium Radio Show. Step out of the train and into Katie's backyard! 

To attend any of the events and make a donation, please email Isobel at WUSBdonations@stonybrook.edu or call 631-632-6828.