David Lynch (1946–2025)

This morning, we celebrate the life of the late artist whose films and music have been a major influence on The Melting World.

We’ll begin with the soundtrack to his first film, Eraserhead—a cult classic that defined the midnight cinema circuit throughout the late ’70s and ’80s.

The tribute will be augmented with:

Hard Psych – Hawkestrel, Uncle Acid & The Deadbeats, Chrome
Krautrock – Birth Control, Electric Orange
Electronic – Mother Mallard’s Portable Masterpiece Co., Variant
Ambient – Blanket Swimming, Nuur & Deep North

Join us this Sunday from 12–5 AM on WUSB 90.1 FM & wusb.fm, where unique sounds begin.

From February 6 at 10 PM to February 9 at 11:59 PM, WUSB proudly presents the 34th Annual Reggae Marathon!

Celebrate Bob Marley’s birthday, Black History Month, and International Reggae Month with reggae rhythms from around the world. We’ll feature rhythms and sounds from around the world, sharing the warmth and one love spirit all throughout the marathon.

Tune in to Campus Connect on Friday, January 31 at 1:00 PM when WUSB's Rob Emproto (The Last DJ) interviews Stony Brook University lecturer J.D. Allen, a nationally recognized climate journalist and science communicator.

Allen currently teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in the School of Communication and Journalism at Stony Brook, focusing on climate solutions journalism.

On the next episode of SOUNDS OF FILM with Tom Needham, we are honored to feature Dr. Charles Camarda, a NASA veteran whose remarkable career has left a lasting impact on space exploration. Growing up in Ozone Park, Queens, Dr. Camarda rose to prominence as a mission specialist on the historic STS-114, the first space shuttle mission following the tragic Columbia disaster in 2003.

Beyond his time in space, he has held key leadership roles, including director of engineering at the Johnson Space Center and deputy director of NASA’s Engineering and Safety Center.
Dr. Camarda has been a steadfast advocate for safety and accountability within the space program, courageously addressing systemic challenges and leadership culture at NASA.

He joins us to discuss his groundbreaking career and his new book, ”Mission Out of Control,” which explores the erosion of a research-focused culture in high-risk organizations.

This airs Thursday, January 23 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM.

This week, Destinies takes you back to last summer for some music and celebrates the 20th anniversary of a well-loved TV series.

Tune in Friday night and return to the Smithtown Historical Society's Frank Brush Barn Grounds on the evening of July 23rd, 2024, for part one of a two-part concert by the Smithtown Community Band.

Under the direction of William T. Link, the band performs a medley of songs from the soundtrack of Guardians of the Galaxy, and, with guest-vocalist Georganna Piazza, "The Music of the Night" from The Phantom of the Opera.

Then, in honor of the 20th anniversary of Sci-Fi's Battlestar Galactica series, learn how the original war with the Cylons began when Jonathan Davis reads part one of Craig Shaw Gardner's novel The Cylons' Secret on the Destinies Audiobook Sampler.

Friday, January 17th, at 11:30 PM.

Hosted by Howard Margolin

Destinies-The Voice of Science Fiction

This week’s Sounds of Film radio show features an exciting conversation with independent director Jim McKay, known not only for his groundbreaking 1996 indie film “Girls Town,” but also for directing acclaimed television episodes of “The Wire,” “Treme,” “Better Call Saul,” “Big Love,” “Criminal Intent,” and “Mr. Robot.”

Jim joins the show to discuss the newly restored 4K release of “Girls Town,” a gritty and powerful classic that explores the lives of three teenage girls navigating the harsh realities of patriarchal violence while finding solidarity, strength, and empowerment in their friendship. With its bold, improvisational style and an unforgettable soundtrack featuring Queen Latifah, Salt-N-Pepa and PJ Harvey, the film remains as impactful and relevant today as it was when it premiered at Sundance nearly 30 years ago.

The show will dive into the making of “Girls Town,” the indie film scene of the 1990s, and Jim’s artistic journey across film and television.

This program airs Thursday, January 16 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.