Archive for 2024

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).

Afterparty

Afterparty with WEST DI TRINI N MIKEY THE REAPER showcasing Culture and Music across the Black Diaspora such as Hiphop, RNB Soca, Afrobeats and more. LOCK In every MONDAYS 2 Am Live on IG Live and 104.9FMFollow on everything @ Afterpartyradio

Alphabet Soup

Grab a bowl! Alphabet Soup is serving up a steaming hot bowl of songs that all start with the same letter. Get a head full of H songs or a mouthful of Ms and some poems and fun facts too!

An Hour with your Smartest and Funniest Friend

An Hour with Your Smartest and Funniest Friend is a brand new talk show with your host Amanda. Listen along to hear about whatever news or gossip she's currently obsessing over or freaking out about. Make sure to tune in so you can be ahead of the curve!

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.

Backroom Mystery Hour

Backroom Mystery Hour, hosted by DJs Joe Triano and Ian Carter, features a variety of Dance and Electronic music from around the world. Tune in once a week as classic and newly released tracks are mixed live for your enjoyment; Backrooms Mystery Hour is your place to discover songs of different cultures, countries, and languages.

Baker Street Radio

Welcome to Baker Street Radio, a portal into the music scenes of cities around the world. Experience music from places like London, Paris, Berlin, NYC, Lagos, and Montego Bay, all as if you were listening to the radio in that city. We will take you on a journey around the world, expand your taste in music, and your knowledge of the global music scene.

bar4bar

POV you're listening to bar4bar, 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 plays a variety of genres from soul, to R&B, and jazzzzz, shedding the spotlight on artists of color. Come discover new music and find your soullll !!!

Beast Mode Radio

Beast Mode radio is for all the girlies (and guys) who love to groove. From hyperpop, to soul, to club, it’s always a party with Sienne, come tune in every Saturday @ 5PM.

The Benjamin Franklin Show

Alas, all good things must come to an end. Welcome to the official finale of The Benjamin Franklin Show on WRBB 104.9. If you haven't hopped on the wave yet, it is still not too late, but time is ticking. This season we are coming as strong as ever to make sure it is a semester that none of you will forget. 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!

Blow Your Own Trumpet

Our theme is all about idioms and each week will be inspired by a different idiom (think: bad apple, speak of the devil, once in a blue moon)! With a different sound for each week our show will cover a range of music and constantly have something new to explore. Our chosen idioms will inspire our show in a variety of ways, from literal lyrics, to music theory (i.e. once in a blue moon will include more unique patterns), or to just how that idiom makes you feel. In between our curated songs we will discuss the origins of these idioms and related personal anecdotes. With so many idioms to choose from the world will be our oyster!

Bombay Blues

Bombay Blues, hosted by DJ Mopey and the occasional friend, explores the saddest, slowest, most dreariest songs of a diverse collection of genres. Tune in every Thursday at 2:00 pm to help push the agenda that sad music is beautiful and wonderful and should be acceptable to play at parties!

botched mix

Botched Mix has been on air for two and a half semesters now, playing a delicious mix of indie, dance, psychedelic, korean/ japanese/ chinese pop, alternative, jazz, soul, r and b, grunge, nu metal and more !!!! If you’re looking to expand your music taste, DJs Mel B and Jam got you covered! Tune in every _ to hear an eclectic, dare i say botched ??? mix of funky little tunes!!

breakfast blend: closing time

breakfast blend is brought to you by WRBB and Boston local indie icons katie and corinna. they've been tearing up the airwaves for three years now and are here for their VERY LAST SEMESTER ON AIR TOGETHER :') get ready, grab your cup of joe, and tune into the best and most exciting season yet!!

Breakthrough: Artists on the Rise

Does your playlist need a refresh? Are you craving some new alternative hits to fill the void? Listen to season 5(.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 its FINAL SEASON, season 8, 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 7pm Mondays!

Business Casual

Have you ever loved the feeling a movie has given you from watching it, and just wanted to stay in that mood forever? We've have found that with time and care you can curate a special playlist to elicit the same emotional response. Each week DJs Marky Mark and Melon will watch a movie we all know and love, and play songs which carry the same vibes as the movie. We'll talk through the movie as well, hopefully discovering why it makes us feel the way we do. In the end, we hope to help our listeners discern their own taste in music, film, and art in general.

Call it So

Words count. Call it so dives into music as poetry and poetry as music, finding and creating meaning in the minuscule. Tune in on Wednesdays at 1 PM.

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!

Carpool

Carpool features music for when you are on the go. So, wherever the destination, tune in on Tuesday at 4am!

Cease and Desist

Playing music i like!!!

Cinematic Time Warp Tracks

Music from and/or reminiscent of movies I’ve watched since the last show. Tune in for an assortment of rock classics and movie recommendations!

Cinnamon Toast

After a long hiatus, the ORIGINAL cinnamon toast is back. The sweet and spicy smell of cinnamon toast on a crisp Sunday morning. A little bit of this, a little bit of that. That’s what you can expect to experience when listening to cinnamon toast on WRBB. 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 Thursday at 11:00 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.

Club Get Down

Club Get Down explores every corner of electronic music and the stories behind the tracks. Tune in every Tuesday at 2AM for a blend of tunes from the analog synths of the 80s to the heavy kicks of today.

Concert-ed Effort

For the last two semesters on WRBB, Concert-ed Effort has served as a concert newsletter for alternative music enjoyers in Boston. Tune in on Fridays at 3 pm to hear songs by indie and alternative artists playing in Boston that week, details for the show, and reviews for concerts from the week before! DJ Isabella and special guests will share fun anecdotes about the bands and past concerts, like talking to Matty Healy on an airplane or when IDLES sang All I Want for Christmas Is You at Lollapalooza.

Couch Change

Looking for music? Well, have you checked the couch? Couch Change is a savings fund for all things music. Stock up on all the music you’ve let slip through the cracks. You never know what you might find in between couch cushions. Maybe it’s something you haven’t heard in a long time or something that you’ve been searching for. Couch Change will explore the unknown and rediscover what’s been forgotten! Sometimes in between the cushions are exactly what you’ve been looking for. Listen to Couch Change, it just makes cents :)

Creatures of Habit

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

Crying at Prom

Crying at Prom, hosted by DJ Mopey, brings together a diverse collection of the saddest music known to man in the hopes of bringing you out to the dance floor and crying with your friends. Tune in every Friday to help push the agenda that sad music can be acceptable in public!

Crying Laughing Emoji

Tune in to Crying Laughing emoji every Wednesday @ 2AM for curated soul-crushing music and funny conversations. Get ready to be emotionally confused!

cucumber

Being a cucumber is a way of life. They're cool, collected and dynamic, and eventually find their path in life. If you want to learn the way of the cucumber, you should listen in to WRBB 104.9 FM and tune into cucumber, hosted by Yung Toolshed. Through the hits and deep cuts from the worlds of R&B, electronic, hip hop and indie music, come find your path and learn the way of the cucumber.

dance down memory lane

Two childhood friends– one music obsessed and one music opinionless– decided that they want to enlighten each other on their respective thoughts (or lack thereof) on music. Take a listen as these friends discuss everything from music to life: from their feelings about songs they both listened to as kids to their favorite music-related memories. Unpack over sixteen years of shared experiences and celebrate all the awkward moments with us this summer!

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 7th season and its final year! Tune in for some fun conversation and to get a taste of the soundtrack to DJ Deej's life.

Disco Crib

With an emphasis on house, disco, and funk, Disco Crib brings the best grooves to the comfort of your own space. Tune in to discover pioneers as well as modern powerhouses to get your body moving.

Doble Vida

Doble Vida combines classic and underground rock en Español with the vivid narration of the Spanish speaking world’s greatest fiction writers. Tune in every Saturday at 4am to escape the mundanity of the everyday and experience your own Ciudad de la Furia.

Dog Pound Sports Sound

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

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?🤔

Dream Blue Haze

Tune in to Dream Blue Haze with DJ Snugglebug! Doing a show alone is boring so I have friends on whenever possible to play whatever floats your boat, with some themed shows in the works as well. Every week is different, come find out for yourself! @dreambluehaze.wrbb on Instagram! :3

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!

FAIRLY ODD HOUR

Fairly Odd Hour showcases a wide range of hip-hop music between DJ Temi Turner's current musings about the genre. Every week they'll deliver you a FAIRLY odd mix of rap music whether it's popular or underground, boom bap or plugg, or classic or very new. Tune in to be entertained and if not that to discover some new music!

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

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!

Freelancing

Help! I’m trapped in a radio show! Haha just kidding. Tune in to hear the best of the music that DJ Memow likes and wants you to like as well.

Fresh Picked

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

GAJAJAM

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

Galactic Cheeba

With love, your Gaangazauraus team

The GED Prep Course

Welcome to the Gabe Elise Decade (GED) Prep Course (first edition!) where every week we educate you on great music from a different decade. It's taken 19 years to make the perfect GED prep course but we've got you covered. In this course students will learn to examine the evolution of music across the decades.Covered Topics include: Folk Forensics, Rock Religious Studies, Country Chemistry, Blues Biology, Jazz Journalism, Alternative Algebra, and Soul Science. Students will be able to identify and expand musical feats across all genres.

the generational gap

Parting from the course of and extremely boring music theory classes and typical tabloids, The Generational Gap strives to compose not only a history of why music sounds like it does today (i.e. "why did they do that thing there and why do i like it?") and also includes nuanced discussions of band/artist drama and lore that still sends ripples through time...

Get Me Out Of Here

On "Get Me Out of Here," we create a carefully curated music selection just for YOU! Be prepared for excessive commentary about the artist, their artistic process, and their production techniques.... Get Me Out of Here will talk about the awesome history of a different micro-genre of music selected weekly by your ever-so dedicated hosts, Liana and Eli. By the end of each episode, we'll make sure you want to Get Out of Here....

Ghost Dinner Party

Picture this: you just walked into a candle-lit room with the funkiest décor and the coolest ghosts you've ever seen, all gathered for a classy dinner party. This is the music you hear- some oldies, some newer stuff, and some groovy tunes you never knew you needed- which will transport you to a fun soire 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.

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Gospel Connection International

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

Got Rot?

Picture this: Jacob Elordi is walking seductively down your street, wearing headphones. If only you knew what he was listening to... but fear not! Got Rot? with DJs G Bone and Sir Loin is the answer to all your media prayers. Each week they delve into the presumed music taste of a different celebrity, pop-culture icon, or fictional character. Tune in every [insert day] at [insert time] to prep yourself for a future meet cute or for more general brainrotting media consumption. Stay inundated.

GOTH IS DEAD

Enter a maze of catacombs piled high with the rotting corpses of gothic rock, post-punk, dark wave, and electronica, brought to you every Friday night at 3:00 am (technically Saturday morning) by the Not-So-Vicious Sid. Tune in, turn on, burn out in the acid rain.

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.

The Green Ray

Tune in to discover dreamy soundscapes of the green ray, an optical phenomena said to give heightened perceptions to individuals experiencing it. Illusory and ephemeral, indulge in a curation of tracks spanning ambient rock, noise pop, and all that evokes emotion.

Grit & Grooves

Welcome to Groove & Grit, a brand-new segment showcasing the explosive energy of rock, blues, metal and everything in between. From A-side hits to B-side deep cuts, Groove & Grit has something for every rock enthusiast. Join DJs Anthony and Dominic every week for high-octane music, as well as updates on current events in the rock world. Make sure you crank up the volume, raise those fists and get ready to rock!

the grocery list

feeling … uninspired? forgot to get groceries this week? sick of the same trader joe’s frozen pot stickers you’ve been eating for months? tune into the grocery list with chef stasi and chef natali. we’re cooking up some TUNES, come take a bite.

The Hags

Welcome to "The Hags," where youth meets the soul of old bitterness through music. Join DJ Veggiebugz, DJ Mdawg, and their special guests from the Boston area as they discuss disillusionment, weariness, pop culture, and new music!

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 Wednesday afternoon at 3pm for a good look into music you might not have heard of! Support local bands always! @hcpowerhourwrbb on instagram :3

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. Tune in every Tuesday to take it way back.

How's the London Fog?

How's the London Fog? Join DJs Sauce and Shpice on air Thursday nights from 2-3 AM if you wanna know. Float from topic to topic on review shaped clouds, and we'll set the tone with the right jams. Let us lead you out of the fog and into the know.

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 7th semester on the air.

i'm glad u like it

i'm glad u like it radio celebrates the delightfully unique exchange that is sharing music."hey I listened to that song you sent me, I like it a lot""I'm glad u like it" :)each week, we tirelessly collect the songs that have been so kindly shared with us, and then go on to share them with you! hope u like it!

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!

Interpolation Invasion

Is sampling music cheating? Is the original way better? Tune into Interpolation Invasion and find out! We'll play all your favorite classics and hunt down all the artists that inspired them. If you've ever been curious about sampling and the hidden connections between your favorite artists/genres, listen in every Tuesday at 2 am!

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).

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.

Jort Junction

Time to put those jorts on. From hip-hop, to grunge, to folk rock, all the way to the electric pulse of modern day hyperpop, "Jort Junction" is your destination for cool tunes and funky vibes. At Jort Junction, jorts are not a style; they are a mindset. Whether you rock the overalls or get groovy in some cutoffs, you’ll find your inner “jemon” as we dive into the jort multiverse of 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.

Just Playing 5.9

“Just Playing” is a new show hosted by two music lovers, playing the eclectic tunes you listen to while walking to class or sitting alone in your dorm room. Tune in every Tuesday at 8 am for a judgement free hour!

Kat Food

In which I play the music that I want to hear and you listen to the music that I want to hear (and love it!)

Kiwi Jam

Is your playlist dry? Tune in to 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 on your daily rotation.

Kyubey's Hour

Ladies and Gentlemen, Cats and Dogs, fret not Kyubey's hour is back on our eighth life. A summer of love and loss and a fall with many surprises, your hosts DJ Zhillin the Villain and DJ Jiggly Jyles are back to talk through it all. An ever rotating cast of guests paired with out of this world music, this is Kyubey's Hour!

lavender lemonade

lavender lemonade is mixing up the perfect blend of sweet indie, fizzy pop, and zesty alternative rock. tune in every monday a 11 am for a tangy summer sip that'll quench your thirst for fresh beats. whether you're in the mood for a sun-soaked song or a ready to cry to a rainy day ballad, we've got the playlist to match your vibe.

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

LAST SEMESTER BABY WOOHOOOO! I'm almost done! Unfortunately for you, that means that I have almost nothing left to lose!!! We've come a long long way in the last few years, and I've gone deeper and deeper into the depths of Spotify to find the artists that have bangin' songs but very few fans. Now, on Life Before the Haircut, I'll give you (the listener) the chance to be a TOP FAN of a varied selection of little ol' artists. 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 shbloobiest, kerclompiest, and zoobytoobliest variety of artists!

Lisbon Sisters

Will our show be special? Rhetorical question. We ensure that our listeners will be a part of our love letter to a wide variety of rock subgenres! With added historical context and personal anecdotes, because why not? As a duo, our friendship was built upon hours of musical discourse. After listening to hours of not just music, but also podcasts, documentaries, books, and the many lectures we've attended, we wanted to share the gift of knowledge alongside some relatable commentary to anyone who tunes in.

Lobotomy in Panera

Lobotomy in Panera, with DJs Leena and Lauren, are here to solve all of your problems! Tune in every week for some sexy tunes catered to your life’s troubles.

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.

love letters

dear listeners, welcome to love letters: a show dedicated to our favorite people, places, and things. each playlist is specially curated for someone (or something!) we love each week... will yours be next? love, celia, ella, and elizabeth xx

M*O*L*D

It is the year 2024, and the loyal cult of M*O*L*D listeners known as “The Rhizome” is cold, brittle, threatened by frigid temps and over a month of listening only to the WRBB Christmas playlist. Alas, their friend and sporulator-in-chief, DJ Butterfly returns; tune in weekly 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.

Marquee Mash-Up

One movie, one DJ, endless A-list track choices. Each week on the airwaves' hottest new blockbuster, The Marquee Mash-Up, DJ Elizabeth picks one of her favorite movies and spins what she feels tells the flick's story the best. What genre will she pick? Drama? Horror? Rom-Com? Grab some popcorn and stay seated for the Oscar-worthy show that'll leave you fiending for a sequel week after week with its theatrical and musical twists.

mood ring

☆look into the ring☆for those times you get struck with the realization that every passerby’s life is as complex as your own or for when you want to feel like your shopping at your local mall (circa 2008) with your girls — tune into mood ring every sunday at 3pm with dj virgo for the soundtracks to all your hyper-specific moods

Mothers of Mischief

Mothers of Mischief radio is here to scratch your itch for new music, featuring songs written and performed by women artists. Turn on, tune in, and zone out to our airwave weekly for some tantalizing 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.

My Big Fat Italian Lebanese Wedding

When two eclectic cultures unite – Italian and Lebanese – you'll experience the divine and holy matrimony that graces your ears every week when you tune in to My Big Fat Italian-Lebanese Wedding. Our show is all about the sounds of your big day, offering a diverse musical journey that transcends boundaries and genres, any song at the end of the day could be your wedding song. Join your beloved bride and groom, DJ Chic and DJ Jam, for nothing you’d expect but everything you’d want.

My Big Fat Italian Lebanese Wedding (Solo Edition)

When two eclectic cultures unite – Italian and Lebanese – you'll experience the divine and holy matrimony that graces your ears every week when you tune in to My Big Fat Italian-Lebanese Wedding. Our show is all about the sounds of your big day, offering a diverse musical journey that transcends boundaries and genres, any song at the end of the day could be your wedding song. While the bride (DJ Chic) is solo honeymooning in Italy, join your beloved groom, DJ Jam, for nothing you’d expect but everything you’d want.

Mythological and Folk Tales in India

In continuation with my show on spring 2023, I wanna start this program with mythological tales from India and all across Asia focusing on impactful women characters, piercing through the history of time and leave deep impression. Considering some recent events, it's a necessity to have a role model to look forward or rather look in the past and to relate to. This show will try and bring the hidden diamonds in to the spotlight and dazzle us with the shine through and through. There will a musical ride relating to the course the story from artists around the world.

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

Returning for its final semester is no holds barred with DJ kapn and Dr. Poing! Find something new every week with us as we explore the bottom of the record crate

Nonsene radio

Hi hotties ! Tune in Tuesdays @ 11pm for a themed mix of Hip Hop, R&B and more !

Not-So Late with Frank

Remember Up Late with Frank? Well now you don’t have to lose any sleep for the show! For a limited time, DJ Frank brings his genre mixing playlists centered on bringing art to life sonically is now not-so late! Tune in ONLY on 104.9fm and wrbbradio.org.

Off the Record

“Off the Record” is your space for authentic musical expression at Northeastern. Each week, students come on air to share the tracks that move them and the stories behind their choices. Whether you’re curious about what’s playing in your peers’ headphones or eager to spotlight your own sound, tune in and join the conversation.

Onika Burgers

She = Onika and Ate = Burgers. Onika Burgers = A cool new radio show that dives into internet culture and lore through music! Anything from memes to minecraft parodies are up for grabs. If you find yourself often confused about the new internet inside jokes, this show is for you. As a bonus, since Onika Burgers means "she ate," we will be a highlighting a female artist at the end of each show! So basically if you want to support women you have to listen. Hope you all enjoy Onika Burgers!

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!

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. Now back for a second season of late night songs for the sleepless.

Over the Hill

Join DJ DJ and DJ Rufus each week for elderly hour in the eye doctor waiting room as two graduating fifth-years explore all the wonders life has to offer through their exquisite music tastes and insightful conversations!

Passerine: The Finale

Passerine pairs an exploration of modern alternative genres including Art Rock, Twee Pop, and Midwest Emo with recurring segments exploring life as a student at Northeastern University. These will include personal anecdotes, energy drinks reviews, improving on the Washington Post advice column, and the occasional guest interview. An a capella whistling rendition of the final song played will cap off each episode, a passerine tribute to one of my favorite songs.

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:*

Played in Shades

This show will be a full hour dedicated to the magic of learning. Both hosts have always wanted to learn how to mix vinyl, and are excited to take this oppurtunity to utilize not only the wrbb vinyl library, but also the beautiful mixing table provided in the station. We want to get our hands into the music physically and feel the sound waves on our finger tips.

Porpoises LIVE!

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

Precipitated Tiles

You've discovered Precipitated Tiles! Listen in each week to dig some crates and find fresh waxy sounds from across the sonic stratosphere...

The Prism Pitch

The Prism Pitch has been on the air for over three 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

The Punk Chunk is triumphantly returning for its 10th and (hopefully) final 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. Don't miss out on experiencing this pivotal piece of music history before it goes away forever!

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.

Radio Rx

Radio Rx: a prescription of songs, stories, and suggestions to cure any case of the Weekly Woes. Symptoms may include boredom, pessimism, fatigue, and stress. A weekly dose of Radio Rx may resolve symptoms in as little as one hour.

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

RealityXtended

On for its final season, RealityXtended (Rx) is here to explore the scenes and subcultures that have proliferated in the contested space where man meets machine, with an auditory pharmacy that will propel listeners towards transcendent soundscapes and a lifetime of electronic listening. Come get your dose.

Rest Stop Radio

Getting tired from the long road trip that is everyday life? Need some new music to refill your tanks with? Looks like there is a rest stop just ahead! Join DJ 20onpump6 and a weekly guest for Rest Stop Radio every Wednesday at 7 p.m. for a full hour of songs and discussion about rest stops, music, and life!

REX MANNING DAY

Rex Manning Day(name based our favorite movie, Empire Records) is here to curate the soundtrack of your own personal A24 movie with tracks from brighton/allston, after hours, and all the boston spots that make you romanticize your life! We come back to northeasterns radio by popular demand to rock out to our favorite local and iconic bands on WRBB!

Ritmo Lento

Ritmo Lento is your weekly dose of sonic exploration, navigating the music landscape through the lenses of sound technology. Every week we pick a theme and offer a fresh new playlist, with plenty of chitchat describing artists and sounds. There’s no limit in terms of genre or topics covered, so tune in to discover something new!

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. That is why the Power Hour will be welcoming back co-host DJ Harvey, and a rotating cast of characters such as DJ BE-Lot-Afraid, becca-lil-becs, Straight Ballzella, and more! Luckily, we have all of them to take away Roberta's airtime (thank god)! Unfortunately, Roberta is gonna be bringing down the vibe with all punk, post-punk, and garage rock nonsense they were spewing all over the airwaves for the past two years. TUNE IN!

Rock Papa Scissors

Rock, Papa, Scissors brings you the schweet, schweet sounds of your dad’s favorite songs. We will be bringing back songs from the 80s and finding music from more recently with the same vibe. Sit back and get amped to the rad beats we will be laying down. How do dads watch videos online? U2be! Tune in for more righteous dad jokes and music from your hosts, Tara and Julia on Monday at 1 am.

Roof Access

Roof Access is your stop for discovering the freshest releases in indie rock. Listen in to hear the best tracks music has to offer, where unexpected gems and boundary-pushing artists are always on the playlist. Tune in, relax, and enjoy the view from the top.

Rude Awakening

Brace yourself for a Rude Awakening. Tune in for an hour of chitting, chatting, and 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.

Safe Space for Stupidity

Knowing what's best for you, so you don't have to...

Scritch Scratch I was Taking a Bath

This show will be a full hour dedicated to the magic of learning. Both hosts have always wanted to learn how to mix vinyl, and are excited to take this oppurtunity to utilize not only the wrbb vinyl library, but also the beautiful mixing table provided in the station. We want to get our hands into the music physically and feel the sound waves on our finger tips.

Self Care

Let us recharge you with some feel good rock and soul-soothing beats. Self Care with DJs Ethan and Cass is your ultimate sonic escape, playing a smooth blend of alt rock and pop. Tune in every week for a unique blend of deep lyrics, groovy rhythms, and unforgettable guitar riffs are guaranteed to heal your soul.

Significant Albums

Significant Albums with DJ Lasky highlights outstanding music that altered the genre, decade, or industry in some capacity. Listen in to get a deep explanation into the importance of songs and albums with thorough historical and composition antidotes. Join once a week for the fourth installment of Significant Albums to learn more about the music you listen to all the time.

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!

Silver Screen Sounds

Silver Screen Sounds is back for summer break and DJ Stort Little is here to bring you the best music from all the movies you love, and the ones you should. Grab some popcorn and red vines and tune in!

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.

Smiley!

Smiley! brings you new listens and old classics from an array of sounds. Join in every week to enjoy an hour of good tunes and good vibes!

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!

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!

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 Tuesdays at 7 pm and come away with something new every week.

Sound Wavves

Join Sean and Dom for a final season of SOUND WAVVES! Tune in for our current fav's, personal anecdotes, and guest stars! Come ride the wave with us, one more time.

spill the beans

Tune in to spill the beans, where we spill the beans without making a mess! Join our caffeinated crew of hosts as they navigate the wild world of gossip with the grace of a bull in a china shop. Deep diving into difference subgenres, expand your music taste and listen to us stumble our way through episodes (charmingly). Forget your daily dose of drama; we're here to provide the beans you didn't know you needed to spill. So grab your headphones, a cup of your favorite blend, and get ready for a spill-tastic time! It's like a coffee break for your ears, but with extra froth and fewer coffee stains.

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 long-running show that uses a different musical lens each week to look at songs from throughout different eras and musical genres. Tune in for fun collections of artistic styles, themes, and instrumentations!

Sticky Note Radio

Got a song that you can't get out of your head? Or do you want to discover some fresh tunes to start bouncing around in your brain? This is just the show for you. Join DJ Kaleidoscope and DJ Arthritis on our sticky adventure each week... on Sticky Note Radio.

Sunburn Radio

Sunburn Radio with DJ Gracie features tunes dedicated to the best season of the year! Tune in every Tuesday at 2:00 PM for an hour of awesome summer sounds and never ending chitting and chatting.

tapedeck

tapedeck: cinematic moods, remixed weekly. we're looping back the tapes to curate the sonic fingerprints of the story world's we love. whether you're a film buff, TV junkie, or just love a good jam, tune in to keep the post-credits feeling alive.

The Technicolor Jukebox

The Technicolor Jukebox with DJ motley hue returns for its fifth 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!

Terms & Conditions

the Terms & Conditions of having a good day is finding time to listen to new music. Tune it to tap out to textural sounds that make you feel like you’re in the space between.

To the Hidden Place

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 for a weekly surprise that could expand your music taste and cultural knowledge!

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!).

Torture More Around

Everything is embarrassing and the horrors abound. Torture IS all around, we get it, we are here for you. We are three best friends and the words often used to describe us: charisma, uniqueness, nerve, and talent. In this show, we are interested in getting weird in any setting, any time, with anyone. That’s all, no more and no less. Tune in this time this week for what Spotify might describe as euphoric indie sleaz jazzy pretentious gay pop mix (or pretentious gossip evening session), as we also talk through these trying times together. We will not be silenced!!!!

Trikedelic

Like 3 wheels on a tricycle, 3 minds unite to take listeners on a smooth, scenic ride. Expect a vibrant soundscape like no other as we trike through life, navigating the highs & lows. From disco, to more disco - sometimes branching into psychedelic and electronic dance, tune in for some sonic pleasure… and as always, have a groovy day.

Tummy Hurts

We are back for season three... 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.

Turn That Dial Productions

Please join us for the last ever season of Turn That Dial Productions. Each week our studio team lead by DJ FriendOfTheShow embarks on an exploration of the world's music curated to a different theme, genre, or location. Our talented team of reporters, correspondents, time travelers, and magicians have traveled to the edges of the earth and depths of history collecting interesting sounds and songs for you, our dear listener. From the African Sahel to the mountains of Paraguay, The US Civil War to Detroit House, tune in and hear it all only on WRBB

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.

Underscore

Even after the credits have rolled, Underscore is determined to relive the best moments from your favorite films, one soundtrack at a time. We're back from a summer filled with tunes from nostalgic flicks like Shrek, and modern masterpieces like Challengers. Join DJ Underdog for a new season of movie-music magic every Friday at 12pm! It's a sequel that won't disappoint.

Up Late with Frank

Up Late with Frank, hosted by DJ Frank, has been spinning on the Boston airwaves for 2 years now. Frank has always aimed to provide listeners with the perfect end to the day with relaxing tunes. Enhanced with each week's intersection with a different visual art piece, late nights on WRBB don't get better than this. Listen in however you meet your radio listening needs

Uppers and Downers

Uppers and Downers considers the ups and downs of life and channels those emotions through the power of song. We play a healthy combination of soul-crushing melodies and head-banging bops that'll keep you in tune with those complex emotions. Interspersed by commentary by yours truly, just to give that little extra homely feel. Tune in for a rollercoaster, but a welcome one at that. (!)

The Velvet Condition

"The Velvet Condition" delves into the intricate connections between art rock, avant-garde, punk, and other rock subgenres, and the profound themes of the human condition. Each episode explores a specific theme—be it love, anxiety, nostalgia, existentialism, isolation, or life and death—through the lens of iconic tracks.

Venetian Blinds

venetian blinds is a show that focuses on lesser-known genres of rock from all over the world, although i inevitably end up playing other stuff too. check out the show playlist here if you're cool only on wrbb!

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 Sunday. 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

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 the perfect blend of rnb, hip-hip, neo-soul, and pop music with variety that everyone will love! With tons of hits from nostalgic throwback songs to the hottest new releases, 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 returns to continue serving up some great rock history. Tune in for bootlegs, live albums, and randomly collected 7” singles from great bands past and present.

What The Forecast

WTF!! Let's talk about the intersection between weather and music. This show explores various interpretations of different weather events, as they relate to the crescendos, blues, lyrics, and rhythms of music. Tune in every Thursday at 7am to hear WTF is going on!

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

Why is everyone a DJ?

Why is everyone a DJ??? Except that we're all DJs now too! DJs who give you a review of a terrible movie we watched that week and while the movie was bad, the music wont be! Tune in every Wednesday 8-9 PM to jam out to songs relating to our MOTW (movie of the week 😝).

Wild Geese

Wild Geese with dj kelly provides you a soft place to land in the form of a metaphor, whether it be a song, poem, or a conversation with a friend. “Wherever you are, no matter how lonely”, be sure to tune in every week and ask yourself the questions you’ve been hesitant to ask-you just might find an answer! Grab a cup of tea, find a cozy spot (like a seat near a window while it’s drizzling), and transport yourself into a world of hidden meaning in the seemingly mundane.

The Witching Hour

Welcome to The Witching Hour! A prog-metal and shoegaze show for all who wish to listen to ethereal melodies, riffs, songs and history. Listen in, forest fairies!

WRBB Music Exploration

An eclectic mix of current tunes, beloved tracks, and much more. Curated for you by the WRBB staff and our world-class media team!

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

Your Sister's Lava Lamp

Let yourself zone out on Your Sister's Lava Lamp! Bathed in the sounds of her eclectic music taste and the red and orange light emanating from the glass, you'll cozy up in her bed and discover new music, or share in familiar favorites. Ranging from everything indie to R&B, rock, folk, and soul, your sister has it all.