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Foggy Notion

Mood motivated music for midweek musing. You’ll hear music from all genres: soul, punk, funk, dance, and of course, rawk!

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1. "I Don't Have The Heart" - Sharp Pins - I Don't Have The Heart [Perennial / K Records: NEW]
2. "Some Time Alone, Alone" - Melody's Echo Chamber - Melody's Echo Chamber [Fat Possum: 2013]
3. "Autumn Days" - The Prisners Dream - Ghost Riders - Various Artists [Efficient Space: 2022]
4. "New Way of Life" - The Sound - Shock of Daylight [Edsel: 1984]
5. "Not Me - Remastered" - This Mortal Coil - It'll End In Tears (Remastered) [4AD: 1984]
6. "Dozen Girls" - The Damned - Strawberries (Deluxe Edition) [Castle Communications: 1982]
7. "Beat Your Heart Out" - The Zeros - Don't Push Me Around [Bomp! Records: 1991]
8. "Sixteen Blue" - The Replacements - Let It Be (Expanded) [Ryko/Rhino: 1984]
9. "Roll Over Godzilla" - Josephine Network - Roll Over Godzilla [Josephine Network: NEW]
10. "Home - Pavement Cover" - Yainow - Wind Cabin [Beauty Fool Records: 2020]
11. "You Are Still Beautiful" - The Bartlebees - Diary of a Youngblood [Little Teddy Recordings: 1993]
12. "Western Version Boogie" - Savoy Motel - Savoy Motel [What's Your Rupture?: 2016]
13. "Beaumont" - Faux Ferocious - Faux Ferocious [Infinity Cat Recordings: 2015]
14. "Venus In Nadir" - Peel Dream Magazine - Taurus [Topshelf Records: NEW]
15. "The Apologist Effigy" - The Laughing Chimes - Tomorrow's 87 [Slumberland Records LLC: 2024]
16. "Fire Engine (2008 Remastered Original Mono LP Version)" - 13th Floor Elevators - The Psychedelic Sounds of the 13th Floor Elevators - 2008 Remaster [Charly: 2010]
17. "My Own Face Inside the Trees" - The Clientele - Strange Geometry [Merge Records: 2005]
18. "This Job Is Killing Me" - The Telephone Numbers - Scarecrow II [Slumberland Records LLC: NEW]
    Notes: Transparent Jade green vinyl!
19. "Yearbook" - True Love Always - When Will You Be Mine? [Teen-Beat: 1997]
20. "Rising End" - The Blue Angel Lounge - The Blue Angel Lounge [Atlantic Curve / Schubert Music: 2011]
21. "World of Pleasure" - Radioactivity - Radioactivity [Dirtnap Records: 2013]
22. "I've Got A Buzz" - Hydroplane - I've Got A Buzz [Efficient Space: NEW]
23. "Fabulist" - The Cords - The Cords [Slumberland Records LLC: NEW]
24. "Patti Girl" - Lightheaded - Thinking, Dreaming, Scheming! [Slumberland Records LLC: NEW]
25. "Fed Up With Your Job" - Stereolab - Fed Up With Your Job / Constant And Uniform Movement Unknown [Duophonic UHF Disks / Warp Recor: NEW]
26. "Upside Down in an Empty Room (Slow Version)" - The Reds, Pinks and Purples - Upside Down in an Empty Room (Slow Version) [A Colourful Storm: NEW]
27. "Teenage Clothes" - Heathers - Teenage Clothes [Death Party Records: 2013]
28. "Falling Mountain" - Cruise Control - Time Is An Angel [Curation Records: NEW]

Beyond Borders

Borders have political meaning, but when it comes to culture, they're just lines on a map. The music of the world can't be contained by borders or boundaries. Beyond Borders… MoreBorders have political meaning, but when it comes to culture, they're just lines on a map. The music of the world can't be contained by borders or boundaries. Beyond Borders explores the unexpected rhythms, tones, and textures of music from every continent and corner of the globe. Every Wednesday, from noon to 2:00, only on WTJU. Less

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1. "Yonah (Dove) (inst)" - Andy Statman - Between Heaven & Earth [Shanachie Music: 1997]
2. "Shutka (joke)(inst)" - Beyond the Pale - Ruckus [Borealis Records: 2017]
3. "Matrosi (Sailors )(voc)" {Traditional} - De Amsterdam Klezmer Band - Limonchiki [Knitting Factory Works: 2001]
4. "Wailing World (inst)" - Brave Old World - Rough Guide to Klezmer [Rough Guide Network: 2003]
5. "der Heyser Bulgar (Hot Bulgar - inst dance)" {Traditional} - Burning Bush - Klezmer & Hassidic Music [ARC Music: 1998]
6. "Rumenye (Ruddy)(voc)" - Golem - Homesick Songs [Aeronaut Records: 2004]
7. "Rebbe of Medzhibozk (inst)" - Joel Rubin Ensemble - Midnight Prayer [Tradition Crossroads Records: 2007]
8. "5th Element (inst)" - Klezmafour - 5th Element [Karrot Kommando: 2011]
9. "I Barval Pudela (the Wind is Blowing)(voc)" {Saban Bajramovic} - Barcelona Gipsy Klezmer Orchestra - Balkan Reunion [Satelite K Records: 2015]
10. "Heyser Tartar-Tants (Hot Tartar Dance)(inst)" - Klezmatics - Jews With Horns [Green Linnet Records: 1995]
11. "Rumenishe Fantazie (Rumanian Fantasy)(inst)" - Klezmer Conservatory Band - Yiddishe Renaissance [Vanguard Records: 1981]
12. "Skotchne (Scotch)(inst)" {Traditional} - Klezperanto - Klezperanto Re-grooves Klezmer [Naxos World Records: 2000]
13. "Doing the Oriental (pt. 2)(inst)" {Traditional} - Frank London's Klezmer Brass Allstars - Brotherhood of Brass [Piranha Records: 2002]
14. "In Your Garden Twenty Fecund (fertile) Fruit Trees (voc)" - Frank London's Klezmer Brass Allstars - Carnival Conspiracy [Piranha Records: 2005]
15. "Klezmopolitan Suite / Klezmer Suite (inst)" {Niki Reiser; Olivier Truan} - Kol Simcha; Sinfonietta de Lausanne - Symphonic Klezmer [Claves Records: 1996]
16. "Bavno Oro (Slow dance)(inst)" {Traditional} - Shekoyokh Klezmer Ensemble - Sandanski's Chicken [ARC Music: 2008]
17. "Amarantos (Flower that Never Fades)(inst)" {Traditional} - Shekoyokh Klezmer Ensemble - Sandanski's Chicken [ARC Music: 2008]
18. "Fun Der Kretshme (inst)" - Frank London's Klezmer Brass Allstars - Di Shikere Kapelye [Piranha Records: 2000]

Jazzmania

Jazzmania, heard each Wednesday morning from 9 'til noon, presents a diverse blend of modern and classic jazz as well as other forms of creative, improvised music..."a veritable smorgasbord of… MoreJazzmania, heard each Wednesday morning from 9 'til noon, presents a diverse blend of modern and classic jazz as well as other forms of creative, improvised music..."a veritable smorgasbord of jazz." Comments and requests appreciated at 924-3959. Less

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1. "Quiet March" - Dino Saluzzi - El Viejo Caminante [ECM ]
2. "Make A List (Make A Wish)" - Art Pepper - Straight Life [Galaxy ]
3. "'Tis Autumn" - Stan Getz - Stan Getz Plays [Polygram ]
4. "My Funny Valentine" - Miles Davis - Plays For Lovers [Prestige ]
5. "I Waited For You" - Chet Baker - The Jazz Masters - 100 Anos De Swing [Folio Collection ]
6. "I Loves You Porgy" - Nina Simone - Little Girl Blue - Jazz As Played In An Exclusive Side Street Club [BMG ]
7. "The End Of A Love Affair" - Kandace Springs - Lady In Satin [SRP ]
8. "You Don't Know What Love Is" - Dinah Washington - Jazz 'Round Midnight [Polygram ]
9. "The Look Of Love" - Diana Krall - At Last - Romantic Classics [Reflections ]
10. "Charade" - Blossom Dearie - Too Marvelous For Words - Capitol Sings Johnny Mercer [Capitol ]
11. "Out Of The Fog" - Benjamin Lackner - Spindrift [ECM ]
12. "Desert Air" - Chick Corea/Gary Burton - Crystal Silence [ECM ]
13. "Top Of The Middle" - The Billy Hart Quartet - Just [ECM ]
14. "Forever Gone" - Nicolas Masson - Renaissance [ECM ]
15. "The Eternal Olive Tree" - Anouar Brahem - After The Last Sky [ECM ]
16. "Till There Was You" - Ray Charles - Come Live With Me [Tangerine ]
17. "You're Nobody Till Somebody Love You" - Nat King Cole - Embraceable You [Legacy ]
18. "Bewitched" - The Charlie Watts Quintet/Bernard Fowler/The Metropolitan Orchestra - Warm & Tender [Continuum ]
19. "Street Of Dreams" - Frank Sinatra - Trilogy - Past Present Future [Reprise ]
20. "Some Other Time" - Andy Bey - Shades Of Bey [Evidence ]
21. "Magic Number" - Ben Allison - Layers Of The City [Sonic Camera ]
22. "Indian Summer" - Paul Desmond/Gabor Szabo - Skylark [CTI ]
23. "Madelaine" - Hank Mobley - Three Classic Albums Plus [Avid Entertainment ]
24. "Waltz For Debby" - Bill Evans - Treasures - Solo, Trio & Orchestra Recordings From Denmark (1965 - 1969) [Elemental ]
25. "Equipoise" - Stanley Cowell - Strata - East [Strata - East ]
26. "Unfinished Sympathy" - The Gary Burton Quintet W/ Eberhard Weber - Ring [ECM ]
27. "Shenandoah" - Charles Lloyd & The Marvels - Bill Frisell - I Long To See You [Blue Note ]
28. "Water To Drink (Agua De Beber)" - Lee Ritenour - World Of Brazil [UMG ]
29. "Muvseevum" - The Ben Monder Trio - Flux [Songlines ]
30. "One Note Samba" - The Modern Jazz Quartet/ Laurindo Almeida - Collaboration [PDSE ]
31. "The Earth Below" - The Julia Hulsmann Quartet - Under The Surface [ECM ]

Classical Sunrise - Wednesday

Start the day right with WTJU! Every weekday morning from 7-9 Classical Sunrise eases you through your busy morning with friendly, knowledgeable hosts and special features you won't find anywhere else.

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1. "The Pierrot of the Minute: Comedy Overture" {Granville BANTOCK} - Bournemouth Sinfonietta, Norman Del Mar - Bantock, Butterworth, and Bridge: Orchestral Works [Chandos ]
2. "Peninsula Suite" {Nancy Bloomer DEUSSEN} - Bulgarian Philharmonic, Robert Ian Winstin - Masterworks of the New Era, Vol. 2 [ERM Media ]
3. "Symphony No. 22 in C Major" {Johann Christian CANNABICH} - London Mozart Players, Matthias Bamert - Cannabich: Symphonies [Chandos ]
4. "Fountains of Rome" {Ottorino RESPIGHI} - Berlin Philharmonic, Herbert von Karajan - Respighi: The Fountains of Rome, etc. [Deutsche Grammophon ]
5. "Trumpet Concert in D Major" {Leopold MOZART} - Wynton Marsalis, trumpet; National Philharmonic Orchestra, Raymond Leppard - Haydn, L. Mozart, & Hummel: Trumpet Concertos [Sony Classical ]
6. "Murder on the Orient Express: Waltz" {Richard Rodney BENNETT} - Danish National Symphony Orchestra, Sarah Hicks - Murder at the Symphony [EuroArts Music International ]
7. "Piano Sonata No. 15 in D Major" {Ludwig van BEETHOVEN} - Daniel Barenboim, piano - Beethoven: The Piano Sonatas [Deutsche Grammophon ]
8. "Song for a Rainy Day" {Samuel A. LIVINGSTON} - Moravian Philharmonic Orchestra, Stanislav Vavrinek - Symphonic Chronicles, Vol. 3 [Narvona ]
9. "Dubinushka: Overture" {Nikolai RIMSKY-KORSAKOV} - London Symphony Orchestra, Neeme Jarvi - Russian Orchestral Masterpieces [Chandos ]

Classical Prelude - Wednesday

Classical Prelude wakes you gently with fine orchestral and choral music. Most of the featured works are over 50 minutes long, enveloping you in a world of sound. Awaken to… MoreClassical Prelude wakes you gently with fine orchestral and choral music. Most of the featured works are over 50 minutes long, enveloping you in a world of sound. Awaken to music by classical and romantic composers such as Beethoven, Bruckner, Mozart, and Schubert. Less

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Big Love, Soft Jazz in the Wee Hours

Host John Bennett plays two hours of Love Songs and Jazz in the wee hours of the morning, helping listeners make a smooth transition from the dark of night into… MoreHost John Bennett plays two hours of Love Songs and Jazz in the wee hours of the morning, helping listeners make a smooth transition from the dark of night into the light of day. Less

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1. "In The Wee Small Hours Of The Morning" - Ben Webster, Oscar Peterson - Jazz 'Round Midnight [Verve Reissues: 1993]
2. "St. James Infirmary (Gambler's Blues)" - Louis Armstrong - Satchmo Plays King Oliver [Fuel 2000: 2006]
3. "St. James Infirmary" - Doc Watson, Richard Watson - Third Generation Blues [Sugar Hill Records: 1999]
4. "Cry Me A River" - Julie London - Julie Is Her Name [Capitol Records: 1955]
5. "Cry Me A River - Live At The Fillmore East/1970" - Joe Cocker - Mad Dogs & Englishmen (Live At The Fillmore East/1970/Reissue) [A&M: 1970]
6. "Nature Boy" - John Coltrane - 1963: New Directions [Impulse! Records: 2018]
7. "Nature Boy" - Tony Bennett, Lady Gaga - Cheek To Cheek (Deluxe) [Streamline/Columbia/Interscope: 2014]
8. "Misty" - Stan Getz - Sony Jazz Portrait [Columbia: 1996]
9. "Misty" - Ray Stevens - Misty [Barnaby Records: 1975]
10. "Goodbye Pork Pie Hat" - Charles Mingus - Mingus Ah Um [Columbia: 1959]
11. "Goodbye Pork Pie Hat - Live at Bread & Roses Festival, Greek Theatre, Berkeley, CA, 9/2-3/1978" - Joni Mitchell - Intro to Goodbye Pork Pie Hat / Goodbye Pork Pie Hat (Live at Bread & Roses Festival, Greek Theatre, Berkeley, CA, 9/2-3/1978) [Rhino/Elektra: 2024]
12. "Caravan" - Ella Fitzgerald, Duke Ellington - Ella Fitzgerald Sings The Duke Ellington Song Book [Verve Reissues: 1957]
13. "Caravan - Stereo" - The Ventures - Walk Don't Run [Capitol Records (CAP): 1960]
14. "Fly Me to the Moon" - Oscar Peterson Trio - Tristeza on Piano [MPS: 2014]
15. "Fly Me To The Moon (In Other Words)" - Nat King Cole, George Shearing - Nat King Cole Sings George Shearing Plays [Capitol Records: 1962]
16. "That Old Black Magic" - Benny Carter, Oscar Peterson - Cosmopolite: The Oscar Peterson Verve Sessions [Verve Reissues: 1994]
17. "That Old Black Magic - Remastered" - Louis Prima, Keely Smith, Sam Butera & The Witnesses - The Essential Capitol Collection [Capitol Records: 2007]
18. "Lush Life" - Joe Henderson - Lush Life: The Music of Billy Strayhorn [Verve: 1992]
19. "Lush Life" - Linda Ronstadt - Lush Life [Rhino/Elektra: 1984]
20. "Stormy Monday Blues" - Kenny Burrell - Stormy Monday Blues [Fantasy Records: 2001]
21. "Stormy Monday" - Allman Brothers Band - Live from A&R Studios [Allman Brothers Band Recording Company (2015 Deal): 2016]
22. "Ain't Misbehavin'" - Zutty Singleton, Fats Waller - Drum Face, Vol. 2 [Jazz Crusade: 2002]
23. "Ain't Misbehavin' - I'm Savin' My Love for You" - Leon Redbone - On The Track [Warner Records: 1975]
24. "Someone to Watch Over Me - Live" - Oscar Peterson - Exclusively for My Friends: My Favorite Instrument, Vol. IV [MPS: 2014]
25. "Someone To Watch Over Me" - Sting - Fragile [A&M: 1988]
26. "Tenderly" - Rosemary Clooney - I Feel a Song Coming On: Lost Radio Recordings [Real Gone Music: 2017]

Limerence Addiction

Every Wednesday morning from 1-3 a.m., get shamelessly wistful and a little bit debauched. Join DJ Malpaso for Limerence Addiction, a safe place to indulge in memories best forgotten.

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1. "Mindray" - Lusk - Free Mars [Volcano: 1997]
   Notes: Lusk (1995-1998) was an American psychedelic rock supergroup featuring members from Tool, Replicants, Failure and Medicine.
2. "Lie To Me" - Chris Isaak - Chris Isaak [Chris Isaak: 1987]
3. "Duvet" - bôa - Twilight [Nettwerk Music Group: 2001]
   Notes: English alt rock band formed in the early 1990s. Earlier efforts were more funk-infused. In 2024 they put out their first music in 19 years.
4. "Then Send Them" - Ed Dowie, Emma Smith - The Obvious I [Needle Mythology: 2021]
   Notes: English singer/songwriter formerly part of Brothers in Sound.
5. "New Perspective - Demo" - Tiny Diamond - Self Titled [Tiny Diamond: 2017]
   Notes: Indie pop trio from Rhode Island. You can find them on BandCamp.
6. "Irene" - Pere Ubu - Carnival of Souls [Fire Records: 2014]
   Notes: WTJU programming in the wake of David Thomas' death this spring gave me much-needed exposure to the band.
7. "Summer Nights" - Still Corners - Summer Nights [Wrecking Light Records: 2025]
   Notes: Mid-aughts dream pop outfit whose 2024 music has brought them a new wave of attention.
8. "Emily" - Fairfield Parlour - From Home to Home [Vertigo: 1970]
   Notes: Late-sixties English psych rock also known as Kaleidoscope as well as a couple of other names.
9. "The Girl Who Faded Away" - The Hangmen - The Girl Who Faded Away [Monument: 1965]
   Notes: 1960s band from Rockville, MD who embraced qualities of the British invasion to set themselves apart.
10. "Bruise" - Swansong - Happy To Be Here [Dead Invoices Records: 2022]
    Notes: Another UK band available on the Bandcamp page of a label called "Pumpkin Records."
11. "One" - Damien Rice - The Impossible Sdtk. [ 2011]
12. "We The Drowned - Live for Other Voices" - Lisa Hannigan - N/A [Hoop Recordings: 2017]
13. "New Town Velocity" - Johnny Marr - The Messenger [BMG Rights Management (UK) Ltd.: 2013]
14. "Love My Way" - Balduvian Bears - Love My Way [darkTunes Music Group: 2024]
    Notes: Relatively new darkwave outfit from Salt Lake City. You can find them on BandCamp.
15. "Astatine" - Backwards Charm - A Dream About Being A Person [Backwards Charm: 2024]
    Notes: Austrian dreampop quartet.
16. "Melina" - Bert Kaempfert - Bye Bye Blues (Remastered) [Polydor: 1966]
17. "All Exterior Dark" - Voka Gentle - Voka Gentle EP (Red) [Yucatan Records: 2016]
    Notes: Previously known as "Wovoka" Gentle. Trio of multi-instrumentalist songwriters from London.
18. "Itches" - Coward Syndrome - Coward Syndrome [Spirit Goth Records: 2023]
    Notes: This duo has dreampop, garage rock and shoegaze labels on Bandcamp and is from Paris.
19. "Subzero Fun" - Autolux - Future Perfect [Autolux: 2004]
    Notes: Alt-rock trio from LA.
20. "Nervous Habits" - Narrow Head - Far Removed [Narrow Head: 2020]
    Notes: Founded in Dallas by Jacob Duarte in 2013.
21. "Fuzzy" - Grant Lee Buffalo - Fuzzy [Chrysalis Records: 1993]
22. "Out Into the Empty" - Boy With A Fish - Birds Fly Backwards [Left Ear Music: 2004]
    Notes: Early-2000s band from Ithaca, NY.
23. "You Always Hurt The One You Love" - Ryan Gosling [extended by Lucero Pinedo] - Blue Valentine Sdtk. [Lakeshore Records: 2011]
24. "I Was the Sword" - Funeral Diner - Bag of Holding [Sorry Records: 2006]
    Notes: California screamo active from 1998 to 2007.