Archive for 2023

3x3

Join 3x3 hosts Tessa, Saoirse, and Caroline each week as they categorize their evolving music tastes not by genre, but by oddly specific niche descriptors. Whether it’s ‘Songs about being 17’, ‘Songs from a film soundtrack’, or ‘Songs to play at your wedding’, 3x3 delivers a wide variety of sound every week!

Academic Hangover

Feeling tired, stressed, or burnt out? You may be experiencing an academic hangover— and we’ve got just the thing. Throw back a shot of espresso (or two) and tune in weekly to pregame your day. BYOC(affeine).

Allegedly a Radio Show

We allegedly play music. And we allegedly have good taste.

Alphabet Soup

Alphabet Soup is an hour-long program with just one letter ladled out each week. Playing a mix of indie folk, rock, and pop this show will show you the power behind a single letter. Listen in and you'll be hungry for more.

An Introduction to Classical Music

Each week in "An Introduction to Classical Music" DJ Owen dissects a couple great pieces of classical music, diving deep into the history and theory behind pieces. By understanding what composers were feeling or what was happening in the world while they were writing pieces, we gain a better understanding and appreciation for the classical music.

Angel Attack

ANGEL ATTACK is back for its third full season!!! tune in weekly for a perfect hour of amazing music while i chatter away (with occasional guests) — BELA @angel.wrbb

Backseat DJ

Backseat DJ with Aiden is here for the first time, only on WRBB. Showcasing a variety of special Northeastern guests, who all bring their own variety of music. Listen in every week for a new episode that is guaranteed to bring someone and something unique every time!

bar4bar

bar4bar is your go-to late night radio show. join dj clar and dj pat for a silly little time! tune in for a mix of r&b, opm, bedroom pop, or whatever the situation presents us with (money for fun!)

Basement Brownies

Basement Brownies, hosted by DJ Strawberry, plays a mix of soul, R&B, and alternative music, shedding the spotlight on black artists. Tune in every Sunday night at 1am to find your soul!

BEET SMOOTHIE

There’s only one fix for that itch in your brain, and we have the scratch. Welcome to BEET SMOOTHIE Vol. II, excited to bring new fruits and veggies to your music palate. Tune in Tuesdays at 4pm to feel your senses elevated and enhanced by our perfect blend of groovy, electronic, mood-boosting music. There is a 100% guarantee you’ll be busting a move with us, come see for yourself.

The Benjamin Franklin Show

We are so back. After 17 grueling months of separation, Ben and Frank are back and better than ever for Season 4 of The Benjamin Franklin Show. Look forward to a blend of genres each week with great conversation sprinkled throughout. Artists range from Alex G to Zelooperz, ensuring that all listeners enjoy their time and hopefully find some new music as well! If you liked us before, just imagine what it will be like now.

The Blender

Tune in to The Blender each week to listen to alternative electronic music paired with thoughts and musings of host and symposiarch Becca Green. Green provides a singular source of truth for all opinions regarding fashion, art, books, concepts, places, states of being.

botched mix

The Botched Mix is the new station made for the typical indie, shoegaze, grunge, randb, dance music enjoyer! We’ve got something for everyone! Listen in every _ to hear the silliest amalgamation of our favorite artists and genres!

Box of Chocolates

Looking for an assorted variety of tunes? Soothe your sweet tooth and tune into Box of Chocolates each week in WRBB 104.9FM!

Brazilian Jungle + Sam-bass

Come To the Hidden Place, where we will unveil eclectic subgenres of music from around the world and discover societal takes on what "experimental music" means. Listen on air every Sunday for a lively surprise that will expand your music taste and cultural knowledge!

breakfast blend: café au lait

breakfast blend: café au lait is brought to you by your favorite local indie icons katie and corinna. they've been tearing up the airwaves for two years now and are back and better than ever. grab your cup of joe and get ready for your evening while breakfast blend shows you what you didn't know what you were missing!

breakfast blend: tiramisu

breakfast blend: tiramisu is the sweet treat that you never knew you needed. with a mix of music you love and music you didn't know you were missing out on, we've got something for you! hosted by long-time friends and music lovers katie and corinna, breakfast blend: tiramisu is the perfect evening pick-me-up.

Breakthrough: Artists on the Rise

Does your playlist need a refresh? Are you craving some new alternative to fill the void? Listen to season 4(.5) of Breakthrough: Artists on the Rise for the best in indie and alt rock from Boston, MA to Queensland, Australia and everywhere in between!

Bug Juice

Bug Juice returns for Season 6 on WRBB! Tune in as we dive into the music behind our memories and share the stories behind the nostalgia it evokes. With a new guest and theme every week, no two episodes are the same! Catch us on the waves every Friday at 5pm.

Business Casual

Have you ever finished watching a movie and wanted to keep its vibe alive? Join us for SEASON TWO of Business Casual where DJs Marky Mark and Melon join forces once more, this time talking cinema! Each week we'll be watching a new movie and building a perfectly-paired playlist. Tune in to fix your Spotify Wrapped and diversify your Letterboxd accounts.

Calico

Calico is matzo ball soup when you're sick, lopsided homemade scarves, weekend trips on the train, missing your old house, dancing in the kitchen, driving 40 minutes across the county on a Tuesday to get your favorite ice cream, heavy rain that doesn’t last long, etch-a-sketches, clothing you took from someone you love that you always get compliments on, a labor of love. Come by and stay awhile!

Call it So

Words count. Call it So with DJ Vince offers a deep dive into lyrics as poetry and poetry as song. Listen on Mondays at 8 AM.

can I mix you a tape?

Tune in weekly and discover your new favorite artists with can I mix you a tape?. The eclectic mix played will give you the perfect soundtrack for any road trip. Listen for features from up and coming artists or brand new music from your folk, indie, and rock staples.

CARAMEL PLANET!

The year is 2302. The planet previously known as Earth has been ravaged by a endless conflict, powered by sophisticated AI war machines. Desperate for a solution, humans sought to create the perfect intelligent lifeform, one that would hold all of the answers to save mankind. Unfortunately, that was a lot of pressure for one AI to handle, and as soon as the lifeform gained consciousness, it also gained crippling anxiety and shot itself into the depths of space. These are its transmissions, coming to you from far into the future. And also, these are its favorite songs! Welcome to CARAMEL PLANET!

Casey and Gab's Radio World

Welcome to Casey and Gab's Radio World, where DJ Gab of Box of Chocolates takes on a new summer adventure with DJ Casey. Tune in every week for silly banter, silly stories and the silliest music

Channel 104.9 News

Your one stop shop for all information whatsover. The only independent news source. We got the weather, we got the traffic, we got local interest, and some hot tunes in between. Finger on the pulse.

Children's Corner

Children's Corner plays all the dance, pop, and throwback hits that define our generation. Listen in every week and sing along to the songs that the future youths will remember us by.

Chrysalis

Tune in to Chrysalis every week for a mix that'll make your heart flutter!

Cinnamon Pigeons

Cinnamon Pigeons merges past shows Cinnamon Toast and Clay Pigeons, masterfully mixing the wit of Michael Cera and silky smooth sensations of Cinnamon Toasts alternative R&B. Listen every week to massage your ears with our soft sounds of bliss.

Citizens for Boysenberry Jam

Congolese rumba music! Brazilian samba-soul! Everything from jazz to techno to funk! Maybe some Taylor Swift, periodically! DJ Honeybunnyhunkymonkey digs up all kinds of forgotten obscurities and deep album cuts from all over the globe. Tune in every Tuesday at 5:00 AM for a fresh new theme: airports, autumn, architecture, you name it! And you WILL dance, sucka.

Citrus Fruitcake

Join DJ Dr Vibe Machine on Citrus Fruitcake, where she has a new prescription (as a certified doctor of the airwaves!) for the experimental side of the music industry - lets get freaky with electronic! Tunes to make you confused, tunes to make you bust a groove.

Clash of Covers

Who did it better, the cover or the original? In Clash of Covers, DJ Deej of Deejaying dives deep in an attempt to answer this controversial question, and plays some of her favorite (and least favorite) examples of songs that have been covered or interpolated alongside their new rendition. Tune in for exciting debate and discussion!

Color Theory

Ever wondered what it's like to hear a color? WRBB's former host of Sporadic Thoughts is digging up her artistic roots in her new show Color Theory, that explores emotion in music and how artists use it to create color. Tune in each week to hear music like you never have before, colorized!

Concert-ed Effort

Working hard to find the best indie, alternative, and rap artists with upcoming concerts in Boston! Tune in at 5 am each Thursday with Isabella to discover bands that will be playing that week, and cross your fingers there's still tickets available!!

Creatures of Habit

Creatures of Habit is new and improved this semester! Better topics, and better banter with some poetry and prose sprinkled in!

cucumber

Cucumber is back and cooler than ever. Yung Toolshed is back with the hits, bangers and bops for you on a nice Boston night after a busy day where you want to just decompress. With some songs by your favorite artists like SZA and A Tribe Called Quest to deep cuts from artists you don't know yet but will soon, we're all gonna be in this together for a chill time. I hope you can join me on the journey of the cucumber.

daiquiri

daiquiri. is the brand-new, summer spin-off of everyone's favorite WRBB show, breakfast blend!! hosted by long-time friends and music lovers katie and corinna (dj worm dirt and dj wakey juice respectively) they want to show you the music you didn't know you were missing, with a sweet and cool twist just in time for summer. kick back, tune in, and keep it cool with daiquiri.

The Dark Forest

Join the Dungeon Master and the Crypt Keeper as your guides through the mysterious Dark Forest. Experience a different genre each week as you navigate the forest's twists and turns. Avoid the gaze of the trees' eyes, don't stray from the path, and enjoy an hour of curated music, classic and contemporary, on WRBB. Beware the horrors... of the Dark Forest!

Deejaying

Deejaying takes on its 5th season, with even more great music, great stories, and great guests! Listen in to deej’s audio diary and get a little snippet of her life through some of her forever favorite songs and new finds.

Dil Se Dawn Tak Show

Bringing out the freshest Indie melodies from India. It is to break the barriers of languages where music is one true language. This show will bring in backstories from India, Culture References and lot of stories about interesting stories of the "Uni Life"

DJ Slim G's Cross Country Road Trip

After Focusing so deeply on the south last semester with his show "The South Got Something to Say" DJ Slim G felt he should explore the rest of the country. Come along on DJ Slim G's Cross Country Road Trip and travel from Boston to Seattle (in a roundabout sort of way) experiencing the best of what this country has to offer.

Dog Pound Sports Sound

Dog Pound is WRBB’s long-running sports talk program covering Northeastern athletics and the wider sports world.

Doppler's Mixtape

Doppler's Mixtape with DJ Van Milder is an exploration of different music genres and a barrage of myriad fun facts about their creators and histories.

Double Take

Join DJ Wisco for Double Take to explore new artists and hear songs by the same title! You might know Alright by Supergrass but do you know Alright by Darius Rucker?🤔

Dystopia

Dystopia: songs for the end of the world with DJ Jaz and DJ Tizzy premiering on WRBB, discussing contemporary dystopian news with a playlist for anyone feeling dead or alive

E.T.'s Golden Record

An alien just crash-landed into our studio! Help us explain life on Earth to our new friend ⟒⏃☍⎍⌇⊑⎎☍⎅⌇⟊⊑⋔ with the power of music! Each week we'll use songs to explain Earthly topics like friendship, dreams, and more to our newly Earth-dwelling friend. Join us as we create our own Golden Record and teach our alien pal (and ourselves) what it means to live on Earth!

Earth Tones

Life can sometimes feel like it's flying by faster than you'd like it to (don't worry, we get it). Tune in to DJ Clarelune's weekly show earth tones to listen to chill, earthy music that'll remind you to kick your feet up and stop to smell the roses every once in a while.

The EDMporium

We're back with season 7 of The EDMporium! From tech house and future bounce to color bass and liquid DnB, DJ Chi is mixing all the latest EDM hits that will get you movin' and groovin'. Tune in for some insane tracks and remixes from both underground artists and household names.

The Family Tree

The Family Tree, had been on air for 25 plus years, talking about of Community issues & Beyond with different genre of music in between. Tune in and listen every Sunday morning 11 AM - 1 PM

Famous Last Words

It's the final season of Famous Last Words, but DJ Em-Cee isn't slowing down just yet! Join us for a mix of eclectic tunes and insightful conversations, where we think about what it means to leave your legacy in song.

The Female Agenda

Tune into The Female Agenda for awesome music featuring female-identifying artists such as Lana Del Rey and SZA! The Female Agenda is a safe space where DJ Maggie plays her favorite songs, highlighting just how important women in the music industry are. Come listen for all things lady!

flipside

doesn’t everyone think they have good music taste? well, maybe we do. who knows? that’s for you to decide.we’re just two pals playing tracks from the b-side (…or flipside if you will) of records as well as anything else we’re vibing with, exploring genres and songs we love. tune in for some fun tunes with your hilariously comical (also for you to decide) co-hosts cara and grace. catch ya on the flipside!

Fresh Picked

Fresh Picked with DJ Cdawg and DJ Short King brings you a mix of new indie artists and the classic music you love! Listen every week to pick up some fresh tunes!

Front Porch Storytelling

Front Porch Storytelling is a returning show on WRBB that explores subgenres of traditional American folk music and the stories, people, and places that went into shaping them into how they are today. Tune in every Monday at 2 PM to learn about these tunes the way many pickers themselves did, by ear from a friend!

GAJAJAM

A can of ASPARAGUS, 73 pigeons, some LIVE ammo, and a FROZEN DAIQUIRI!!

Gender Bender

Gender Bender with DJ Gender-I-Hardly-Know-Her is a brand new show, providing a new starter pack each week for such genders as "The sound of an orchestra tuning" and "Wind softly blowing through a meadow." With discussions of queerness, special guests, and your essential gender starter packs, Gender Bender is dedicated to helping you find your gender euphoria :)

Ghost Dinner Party

Picture this: You just walked into a candle-lit room with the funkiest décor and coolest ghosts you've ever seen, all gathered for a classy dinner party. This is the music you hear - some oldies, some newer stuff, some groovy tunes you never knew you needed - which will transport you to a fun soiré you won't want to leave.

girl put your records on

i may not be playing actual records, but i will tell you my favorite songs! so go ahead, let your hair down, and jam out with me to a mixtape of tunes ranging from alt to indie to 80s rock and more.

Girly Sound

Girly Sound explores womanhood through music and media. Listen in for all things 90's girl-rock, 2000s pop, and even learn about the musical accomplishments of women through the decades.

Goob 'n Grom

Goob 'n Grom is for the film lovers, the television lovers, the music lovers, the artists, and the silly people of the world. We've been on the air for two years now and show no signs of stopping, with a mix of instrumentals, jazz, r&b, rap, rock, pop, folk and experimental. Cool people listen to Goob 'n Grom.

The Gospel Connection

Playing the uplifted and encouraging Gospel Music, praising Jesus.

Gospel Connection International

Showcasing the Gospel Music Industry and Interviews from all around the World with Locally Gifted Talent Exposed!

Grapevine

What's the last thing you heard through the Grapevine? Well, we are extending our vine to you! Once a week we get to dive deep into all the things that have come through our Grapevine: discovering new music, pop culture, and whats going on in our world and the world around us while staying true to the core of R&B, hip-hop, pop, and more.

Growin' Season

Tunes, tales, and …toads? Growin’ Season with DJ Bean and DJ Sprout plays a lovely blend of indie, folk, and anything feel-good for all your gardening needs.

The Hags

Are you a wizened, ugly, and fundamentally evil hag looking to HAGS (have a good summer)? Do we have the show for you! The Hags will provide you with all the twisted, inventive, and occasionally soothing tunes that your heart could desire, accompanied with our stories and ponderings. Listen in!

Hardcore Power Hour

The Hardcore Power Hour with Anthony Robbins showcases music spanning across punk, hardcore and indie, shedding light on the smaller and younger bands defining the scene and local bands that have led Boston DIY, while acknowledging the artists that brought the surge of these genres in the first place. Whether you're looking for a show to go to or you're interested in hearing how bands were inspired to create their records, tune in every Tuesday night at 3am for a good look into music you might not have heard of! Support local bands always!

Hey, Send Me That Playlist!

You know the satisfaction of having that perfect playlist ready to fit the moment, and your friend asks you “Hey, Send Me That Playlist!” Each show we curate the perfect playlist for relatable experiences. From road-trips, to breakups, to reviving your emo phase, to riding the subway. We bring on a different friend with great music taste each week who brings their picks to that week’s theme. Good chats, great recommendations, and a class time!

Hockey East This Week

HETW is our weekly conversation on all things Hockey East. We’ll review the week that was in the nation’s premier college hockey conference and give you our takes on every team and every game with a focus on your 2019 Hockey East champion Northeastern Huskies. Listen in for previews and breakdowns of every matchup, from Beanpot Hype Week all the way to the NCAA tournament.

Hot Tub Time Machine

Go back in time once a week with Hot Tub Time Machine! Playing all the hits and songs you never heard of from way back when. Join me as I explore the past 100 years of music!

The Husky Hotwire

The Husky Hotwire is WRBB’s flagship Northeastern sports news program. Each week, our contributors deliver rapid fire news and analysis for all of your favorite Northeastern sports teams. The Hotwire is the best way to stay up-to-date with all Northeastern sports happenings!

i hate it here

“i hate it here" with Carti G provides listeners with happy and mood-boosting upbeat electronic music! Listen in for some upbeat fun tunes and good vibes in our 4th semester on the air.

Idli Vada Sambar

Tune in so that "Mundian To Bach Ke" is not the only Desi song you know!

iMake a Radio Show

DJ Weenie and DJ A$ take you back in time every week to honor the silver screen gems of our youth. Tune in for throwback hits and modern takes on your childhood favorites on WRBB 104.9!

In the Trunk

"You call this NEWS?! This isn't informative! This is a soundbite! This is entertainment! This is sensationalism! Fortunately, that's all I have patience for!"- Bill Waterson (Calvin and Hobbes)

Indigo

Indigo with DJ Paul is now one year old, and the perfect show to listen to while watching the sunset during a summer night. Listen every Thursday to discover new artists and rediscover old favorites!

Individuality Complex

Individuality Complex cooks up the finest indie rock has to offer, all on a silver platter! Listen in for both current and past indie jams, with some history sprinkled on top! You’ll find some delicious tunes no matter your taste!

Irregular Show

The Irregular Show spotlights quirky, odd, and fascinating moments, facts and anecdotes relating our shows weekly topic. Each episode features a playlist of music across genres connected to the same theme. Get Irregular (regularly every week).

It Goes Like

"It Goes Like" with DJ Michelle brings you a selection of electronic dance music from all over the world. Tune in every week for some fresh tunes that will make you groove!

Jetset Air

Jetset Air is a show about the music, the artists, and the culture of indie music. Each show has a variety of current and past indie music. Throughout the season the show includes a variety of contemporary music and past favorites from all genres just to switch things up. And there are occasional guests to discuss topics on globalization, campus life, and of course music.

Jukebox Roulette

You never know what you'll get with Jukebox Roulette. Hosted by DJ Stealie, Jukebox Roulette explores the sounds that define the genres and styles of modern music. With each episode centering around a different movement, you might just discover some new favorites along the way.

Junk in the Trunks

Do you have junk in your trunk? Let us lighten the load! From playing a mix of all sorts of music to talking about celebrity drama, this radio show has it all. Tune in for an hour of giggles and goofs, and forget about your junk! Each week will be completely different, so the only way to stay in the know is to listen!

Just Playing

Are you embarrassed about your listening habits, despite bragging about your exceptional music taste? Do you consider yourself a frequent user of Spotify's private session feature (or Apple Music - shoutout Kayla)? Listen to "Just Playing" every Wednesday at 1pm for an hour of judgement free listening, where we never judge, only enable!

Kiwi Jam

Is your playlist dry? Then tune into the second season of Kiwi Jam with DJ Kiwi! Playing everything from classic rock and rap to R&B and soul, Kiwi Jam is bound to introduce you to songs that will end up in your daily rotation.

Kyubey's Hour

Your favorite intergalactic show is back for season five. Join DJ Jiggly Jyles as they come back from the horrible land of London to spin some tunes! With DJ Zhillin the Villain himself seemingly gone, DJ Jiggly Jyles tries to bring back their co-host through the power of music. Once again joined by the help of the trusty Kyubey, a rotating cast of guests, and the power of funk and groove, This is Kyubey's Hour!

lavender lemonade

Swap out your Docs out for Birkenstocks and your dirty chai for a lavender lemonade, and see where these indie-pop-adjacent summery serenades take you. Specially brewed to be energizing, refreshing, and calming with notes of your 2014 Tumblr phase.

Left of the Dial

Left of the Dial showcases the influential artists of the past who weren’t afraid to go against the grain. Playing a mix of alternate rock from the 70s, 80s, and 90s, tune in for a radio show that’s just like heaven!

Life Before the Haircut

It's summertime, baby! That means that in addition to the temperatures rising, my playlists are also getting hotter... After successfully proving that size doesn't matter and surviving the pollen storm of Spring (I am a deeply allergic individual), I have decided to sit back, relax, and give you the best darn radio show that you've ever heard. Every show will adhere strictly to the following template: 15% funky, 20% silly, 2% spontaneous, 18% wacky, 10% groovy, 15% dangerous, and 20% life-before-the-haircut-tastic. If I play a song you like, you're in luck! If I play a song you hate, you're also in luck! Here on "Life Before the Haircut," every episode's theme might be completely different than the last! Tune in to hear bangers and bops from the shabloobiest, kerclompiest, and zoobytoobliest variety of artists!

The Lizard Lounge

Welcome to the Lizard Lounge, hosted by DJ Gecko Groove! Join us every Tuesday as we spin an electrifying mix of artists like Chance the Rapper, Taylor Swift, and Snakey Swag. Get ready for a unique, personality-packed sonic adventure that'll keep you coming back for more!

Love Doctor No. 9

The doctor is in... love! Give us a call @lovedoctorwrbb on Instagram and we'll provide you with the right prescription for your unrequited crushes, lovers quarrels, or relationship drama. Tune in each week to get advice and songs just for you.

M*O*L*D

M*O*L*D is the fastest growing new show on the WRBB roster. Tune in for an hour of darkness, moisture, and new life.

Mac’nClassicalCheese

Grab your favorite comfort food and tune into this tasty deep-dive of all things classical, each week here on WRBB.

Maximum Overdrive

Shift into MAXIMUM OVERDRIVE for your weekly dose of encouragement with DJ Bulldog. Fuel whatever you're going through with old and new tunes that are certified Bulldog Approved.

Moonish

You’ve been chasing the same cat all week!! Moonish is the sweet stop for a cup of tea, music, or maybe a little poetry reading because on Sunday mornings we must rest. Ashley & Hannah listen and talk about every thing and nothing at the same time. Whatttt? Apples are kind of a big deal to us... Perhaps you would like to join us for a bite?

Mothers of Mischief

Mothers of Mischief radio is here to nurture your summer vibe, with genres such as rock, shoegaze, punk, soul, and dream pop. So, be sure to turn on, tune in, and zone out to our airwave weekly for some dandy tunage.

Music & Motivation

Music and Motivation. Power Chats Over A Positive Vibration.

Music from the Doghouse

Every Saturday night, tune into Music from the Doghouse, a show that gives you an insight into what your fellow Huskies are listening to. Come for an eclectic mix of hip hop, rock, electronic, and more, with input from that week's student guest.

Mythological and Folk Tales in India

Listen to Mythological and folk Tales in India with DJ Pranjal AND Dive into the unheard stories of Mahabharata and Ramayana(ancient Indian poems), Arabian nights, Queens, kings, princesses, princes, and much more.

New Year's Resolution

My new year's resolution is to listen to a new album a week for the duration of the year. Somehow, I've kept up with it! Join me in my music discovery journey as I listen to genres ranging from folk to EDM and review each album I listen to.

Nifty Fifty

Ever wish your home state was the cool one? Well it is... this week on Nifty Fifty! Join us for our second season to learn all about the unique cultural and musical history of each state through our auditory road trip! Warning: PUNS WILL BE INCLUDED

No Holds Barred

No Holds Barred is BACK for the umpteenth time, this time bringing you the freakiest four-to-the-floor madness of the millenium. Tune in, and get ready to be moved by the music.

Not Your Average Puddle

Water. It's everywhere. We need it to survive. So, why not join us every week to learn about a different body of water? We'll have a splash of fun with music from around examples of the week's body of water! And yes, we will play Oasis by Wonderwall!

Nueva York

Take your ears around the world with Nueva York, a global radio show curating music from a different region each week. A wide collection of jazz, pop, rock, hip-hop, and electronic music from around the globe, making sure everyone will find music they love.

One Thing About Me

Want to know one thing about your host, DJ JujuBee? Tune in to One Thing About Me to learn all about her life through a mix of pop, classic rock, and indie jams!

Only Child Convention

Welcome to The Only Child Convention, the only place you can hear your favorite middle school dance song and your dad's go-to road trip anthem back to back. Our show is centered around nostalgia as well as storytimes about the trials and tribulations of being an only child. Listeners can expect fun bits, unexpected song choices, and an all-around great time!

Orbs and Tubes

Orbs and Tubes! Tubes and Orbs! Tune in for a taste of the week's most tubular (and orbular) tracks.

The Other End of the Line

When it's late and you have no one awake to call, turn on WRBB to find out what music Silvya is playing on The Other End of the Line, a mix of (mostly) soft music ranging the past several decades designed to keep you company.

PB and Jam

PB and Jam with DJ Cynthia is back for season 2, playing a good mix of slow pop and alternative. Tune in every Sunday at 3PM for a sweet and cozy time!

Pink Light

From morning summer sunrises, to strolls down flower-ridden sidewalks, to fresh cut strawberries- come enjoy those subtle, awe-inspiring moments that cannot be explained in words with DJ Petrichor on Pink Light, every Friday at 2pm.

pinky promise

kitchen-sink conversations.sunday morning facetime calls.a cigarette with a friend on a fire escape.

Pioneers of Punk

Pioneers in Punk aims to display there is more to the scene and ethos than the classic sound of pop-punk artists and hardcore bands. Tune in to hear about the versatility of the genre, as well as the genres which inspired it and the bands that continue that legacy today!

Pipsqueak Radio

Pipsqueak- (ˈpɪpˌskwik) noun. informal. a contemptibly small or unimportant person; a twerp. Over the past few semesters, Pipsqueak Radio has loved being a part of the WRBB community; we've had a ball of fun collaborating with other pipsqueaks at heart. GET EMPOWERED, FREE, and L!T✧･ﾟ: *✧･ﾟ:*

Playdate

COME PLAY WITH US!!!! Playdate is a newly-formed radio show broadcast in which we'll curate music for a set of plans that we've made to hang out. We'll bring you along through a mix of music that'll flow from avant-pop to indie rock. We make the plan, and all you have to do is show up!

playdate radio

COME PLAY WITH US!!!! Playdate is a newly-formed radio show broadcast in which we'll curate music for a set of plans that we've made to hang out. We'll bring you along through a mix of music that'll flow from avant-pop to indie rock. We make the plan and all you have to do is come play!

Played in Shades

Played in Shades returns for its fourth semester! Join MacMantis and Ant for an auditory and visual listening experience as they explore music through the lens of a different color each week. Tune in or we will literally rip your trachea out!!!

Porpoises LIVE!

Porpoises AWOO!!! Porpoises LIVE! is returning for its fifth semester on air, honored to bring purpose and beauty to all of our gorgeous listeners.

Postcards

In need of a vacation? Tune in to "Postcards" hosted by Jordan and Tess and visit a new place every week. Our playlists range from R&B and soul to classic and alternative rock. Fasten your seatbelts.

The Prism Pitch

The Prism Pitch has been on the air for two years, playing songs by queer musicians across a variety of genres, both popular and obscure. Tune in each week with DJ May B to listen to sick beats, learn something new, and have a gay old time!

The Punk Chunk

After somehow not being canceled for the past four years, The Punk Chunk is back again for its 9th semester! Tune in every week to vent all of that angst you've been building up for years to the sounds of a wide range of punk music, including pop punk, ska punk, hardcore, and really whatever other weird music vaguely fits that description.

Queers with Ears

Queer(s) with Ears with Andy DJay is returning for another semester, playing everything from R&B (Omar Apollo) to folk (Brandi Carlile) to electronic music (Rezz). Tune in every week on Tuesday for engaging conversations and your new favorite songs!

Quips and Quacks

Quips & Quacks with DJ Slerm and DJ Chen is a new show featuring 2 girlies just giggling through the week. Tune in to hear your favorite pop and indie-pop tracks and some silly convos and quacks. Quack Quack!

Rabbit Hole

Rabbit Hole falls into the depths of every genre and sub-genre, broadcasting eclecticism. Each week anchors on a different genre, highlighting personal favorites and overall iconic songs. Variety is the spice of life, season yours with Rabbit Hole.

The Ram Jams

Welcome to The Ram Jams where we jam to good music and talk about it! Tune in for an hour of the perfect blend of fresh finds and classic throwbacks, and play along with our weekly games.

Random Banter Radio

The show that mixes the randomness of the world with songs/dance to help you navigate through the week that was & get you started for the week ahead

Real American Patriot Radio

Attention all red-blooded, flag-waving, spread eagle patriots who care about the sole of this nation. Join DJ Boomer Uma and DJ Squarriet and tune in to Real American Patriot Radio Show for music the way our founders intended: sang in English and full of electric guitar. Don't listen if you've got soft ears, brother.

Ritmo Lento

Ritmo Lento is your weekly appointment with the best music selection, local artists interview and live sets. Ritmo Lento is a soothing voice that will ease your study hours and help you explore new music from all over the world.

The Roberta Roberts Power Hour

Ewww The Roberta Roberts Power Hour is back and absolutely no one is happy about it. Not Northeastern, not WRBB, not the community - hell - Roberta doesn’t even want to be here. The Roberta Roberts Power Hour returns for its fourth season and it’s gonna be more of that punk, post punk, and garage nonsense they were spewing all over the airwaves last year.

Rude Awakening

Brace yourself for a Rude Awakening. Tune in for an hour of chitting, chatting, and more frequently, music that will rock your world. Indie, alt, and classic rock, disco, jazz, bedroom pop... I feel like we should stop listing genres now. Hosted by your favorite local roommates.

sad salad hours

sad salad hours with Chef Juice is back for season two! tune in every Monday night at 2 AM to get a taste of the Chef's Salad!

Self Care

Treat yourself to some feel good rock tunes and hip hop beats. Playing a smooth blend of rock and hip hop, Self Care with DJ Ethan is the best way to treat yourself during your day. Listen in every week for a unique blend of music that will leave you feeling better than ever!

Significant Albums

Significant Albums with Dylan Lasky plays selected songs from a catalog of significant alternative rock albums that have brilliantly altered music in some way. Listen in every Thursday night for a meaningful commentary about the importance of impactful music from the past few decades.

SIKE

Regardless of your origin, on SIKE all roads lead to psychedelic. From a weekly guest’s chosen genre, ride the waves back to psychedelic music over the course of an hour. Now sit back, relax, and enjoy your trip!

Slightly Different

From hyperpop to pluggnb, the avant-garde hits are always in rotation. Join DJ Recluse on Slightly Different for the hottest underground sounds, both old and new.

slow boat tour

ALL ABOARD!! Slow boat tour is the magical musical journey you need in your life. Come along for a deep dive into new genres and an exploration into the emotional and personal connections brought about by music. Every tour is different, and from prog-rock to hyperpop, no waters will be left uncharted.

Snazzy Jams with Kyra and Henry

Snazzy Jams with Kyra and Henry is back on the air for our second year (try as they may, WRBB cannot get rid of us). Join us every Saturday for a funky playlist, witty banter, and all of the drama!

Snowball

Pink, (coco)nutty, and so sweet, Snowball is a little treat that has you covered when you want to cool off this summer.

so tonight you might see

a show dedicated to songs with unintelligible lyrics and sometimes too many guitars! a show for people who love mazzy star! and a show about those random days you wake up early and briefly think to yourself “maybe I could be a morning person” so you turn up this show and, met with a wall of wailing dissonance and strange breathy tune, you decide to go back to sleep!

Sodie Hut

Inspired by the lavish soda shops of Utah, the Sodie Hut is all about enjoying good music and good company. Join us each week as the Sodie Hut opens its doors to a world of eternally effervescent happiness, soundtracked to an eclectic mix of tunes guaranteed to brighten your day.

Some Neat Tunes

Some Neat Tunes showcases quality songs deeply rooted in emotions and driven by mood. Stop by if you want to be melancholic, elated, enraged, or anything in between!

Songs that Slay!

Songs that Slay provides not only good (dare we say “slay”) music and vibes but also some musical history, with a nice mix of indie, alternative, rock, and acoustic music. Be sure to tune in Mondays at 11 AM for your daily dose of slay and knowledge.

Sound Swap

Imagine this...a mysterious yet dashing radio DJ invites you to barter. You sit down at his table in a dark, smoke-filled room and he offers you one of his favorite songs for one of yours. You have no idea what to expect, but you take the chance and shake his hand. If the idea of this experience entices you, tune in to Sound Swap Thursdays at 10 pm and come away with something new every week.

SoundWavves

It's the last one :(

space rocks!

space ROCKS-- but i'm sure you already knew that..! the aliens have a lot to sing about-- wanna listen to dreamy, magical narratives atop serene, electronic synths? come back into our orbit every Monday at 11 AM and take an intergalactic trip among the stars~☆

spill the beans

What genre is this? SPILL THE BEANS MAN! DJ mime-boy and DJ goose chase will walk you through a subgenre of rock & rock-adjacent music each week, helping to expand your music catalog. Listen in every Wednesday to get the weekly rundown on some rad music to help you in your efforts to become a niche super-fan of odd, lesser known music.

Spreading our Roots

Spreading Our Roots is a show dedicated to sharing music from the Black Diaspora as well as highlighting smaller artists, Queer artists, and artists local to the Boston area.

Squirrel Day Radio

Squirrel Day Radio with DJ Pufferfish and DJ Memow is back on the airwaves, continuing to celebrate a new under-represented and forgotten holiday every week! Listen along to learn about the holiday and its history, and to hear a great mix of new and old cuts to observe the special day.

Stained Glass Window

Stained Glass Window is a genre-spanning adventure where each week, we focus on an artistic, musical, or compositional theme/element that appears throughout time and different musical traditions. Tune in for fun, family, and good music!

Sticky Note

Sticky Note radio with DJ Kaleidoscope and DJ Arthritis is all about those songs you can't get off your mind, and the ones you haven't discovered yet, but are bound to get stuck.

Sunkissed Sounds

Sunkissed Sounds is perfect for easy breezy summer listening, filled with lots of indie rock tunes from the past 60 years and beautiful poetry to compliment the warm weather. Listen in for good times while working on your tan lines!

Taylor Swift Power Hour

Deep dive into Taylor Swift and similar artists! The lyrcis, the writing process, the production, and the storytelling.

The Technicolor Jukebox

The Technicolor Jukebox with DJ motley hue returns for its fourth season on a quest to connect music to color. Each week's show is curated based off a different color's unique HTML hex code. Listen in every week for a colorful experience!

The The... Something When The, When The Something Show

Have you ever heard exactly seven seconds of a 110 Hz sine wave tone? Or a piano dropping seven stories? What sounds do you think the color red makes? And how would you soundtrack your latest recurring dream?...?...?...?

Tinker Street Tunes

Since the Fall of 2022, Tinker Street Tunes with DJ Brian has been spinning some of the most breathtaking beats you could possibly imagine. Tune in on Mondays at 3pm and be prepared for a new genre or sound to get addicted to for the week.

Toad Suburbia

In toad suburbia, we like to take a break from the conformity of everyday (toad) life with weekly themes that will keep you on your toe-ds. Tune in Saturdays at 1 for songs that will have suburban toads all across the nation rocking out.

Toothaches

Both DJs have recently recovered from wisdom tooth surgery, and want to share with the world the music that got them through the aches in their teeth and their hearts. We’ll play music from solemn to uplifting music from artists we love that will heal you of your toothaches (or any other kind of aches!).

Tummy Hurts

Tummy Hurts, with DJs Nini and Wom, will ease you into your day with light-hearted banter and chill vibes. Join us for the humbling experiences of two lactose intolerant students fighting dining hall food and a mix of country and folk music to get the day started off right.

Two Boys

Two Boys. Bad music, worse hosts, and a terrible purpose. Look not beyond the veil of banal nothing, or witness the sublime totality.

Unattainable Nostalgia

Tune in to Unattainable Nostalgia for music that will make you feel as if you want to run away from your hometown, but can’t. With DJ Have I Heard This Before? you will be looking out of the car window reminiscing of days past, but still rocking on.

Up Late with Frank

Wind down your tough day with Up Late with Frank, the premier late night show destination for relaxing tunes. This season in particular is crafted with help from the inspiration of a number of art pieces from art institutions from all over Boston! Tune in for fun conversations, swag art, and lovely music

Vibe Check

Need a soundtrack to your life? Look no further than Vibe Check. This show sounds like what a Triscuit tastes like, what it feels to walk down the cheese aisle, or that moment when the Green Line screeches around Boylston. We're curating the sounds of your everyday existence.

Vibes and Virtues

Vibes and Virtues is the show bringing you the best Indie Rock and Pop while also getting you up to date on what is going on in this oh-so-wild world. Come listen and you'll not only leave informed but with some new tunes.

Waffle Stomp Radio

Tell your momma to tune in to Waffle Stomp Radio with for 60 minutes of the funkiest and chunkiest tunes, beats, and bops every Saturday. Subject yourself to the antics of DJ Fresco, Senior Citizen, and Funkmaster Flack as we tickle your ear drums and send you into a groove-induced oblivion. You’ll, laugh, you’ll cry, you’ll dance till you die, and most importantly, you'll get funked up. Follow us on IG @waffle.stomp.radio

The Warehouse

For over a year, The Warehouse has been an eclectic sampler for genres ranging from Future Funk to Euro Drill. Peruse a new genre each Tuesday night as DJ Jack takes inventory of its notable artists, powerhouse tracks, and modern influence.

We all need to chill out

If you’re looking for an hour of chill rnb music to help you destress, we all need to chill out is the perfect show! We play a mix of rnb, hip-hip, neo-soul, and pop music that everyone will love. With tons of throwback songs and new releases too, DJ’s Serena and Bella make this exciting hour one that you won’t want to miss!

West of the Wire

West of the Wire with DJ Loose returns for a second year on the airwaves, playing Boston's best mix of British sound weekly! Tune in to be immersed in the sound of the British underground, bringing the most creative and legendary live performances directly to you every week.

what about it?!

what about it?! has been on the air for five seasons and counting. With DJ Sarah, you can be sure to jam to old hits, discover new favorites to add to your next playlist, and find songs for every mood. Listen in every week for a new playlist with a curated theme that'll be sure to have your toes tapping and head bopping!

whatever slithers your snake

"Whatever Slithers Your Snake" features three friends who come together to discuss their recent experiences and reflect on their personal highs and lows. "Whatever Slithers Your Snake" provides listeners with a glimpse into the lives of the hosts, and encourages reflection and self-expression through music by choosing songs to reflect the feelings they experienced throughout the week.

Whatz Up Boston

Whatz Up Boston is back with the information that fulls the mind and the independent music from your back yard to your airwaves

Whiplash

Buckle in, because you're in for a ride. DJ Nern, Chrispy and Chowder are on a mission to give the masses whiplash every Thursday night with their random music finds of the week.

Who's Mug is This Anyway

Who's Mug Is This Anyway? returns to the airwaves with a fervor! Relaxed and well-rested, DJ Pip and Clint and ready to take the world by storm with their improv comedy skits. We bring hilarious circumstances, well-attempted accents, running jokes, and novice improv guest-hosts to the airwaves each week, tune in!

the whys and why not

deepen your week with a little introspection. 9pm Sundays with DJ lyscintillate only on WRBB 104.9 FM

World Wired FINALE

Broaden your musical horizons with World Wired, a show featuring songs from around the globe in languages other than English! Join DJ Pitbull for tunes that will make you the real Mr. World Wide.

Worm Jerky

Worm Jerky! Say it out loud. Now take a breath. Now say your middle name slowly. Keeeeeevvvvinnn. Now let's listen to some indie folk rock (and other genres too but plenty of indie folk rock), journal, talk about our feelings, and ease into our days. Did you do any of that? It's cool if you didn't.

WOW (word of [the] week)

It's Season 3, y'all! Each week, your wildly attractive hosts (made even more alluring by the elusiveness of live radio) will collaborate, curating an eclectic playlist of songs that each contain our “word of the week.” Your discomfort surrounding our jarringly disparate music tastes will only be exacerbated by our insufferable attitudes and constant proselytizing for the artists we can’t stop streaming. Definitely tune in! Beloved listeners, we’ve missed you dearly. Do come back and soothe your ears with the weekly arf arf woof rrrruff ruff ruff grrrrr of your favorite program, WOW.

yak radio

Yak is back! Coming at you with bulky frames, handlebar horns, and some hoof tapping jams, our show is meant to get you running free on those plains to a genre bending soundtrack. Let’s yak it up