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On the eighth anniversary of Brian’s daughter’s wedding, here’s a show about…marriage. Specifically, Brian’s daughter Merav. Wedding tunes from Old Man River, K’s Choice, Matt Nathanson, Kurt Vile and the Wedding Project. Plus some non-wedding songs from the Motors, Tom Robinson Band, the Kopters, the Posies, the Radio Dept., Jay Walk Snail, Gallery, Gomez, the Stranglers and so much more. Get your black tie on, we’re going dancing.

I try not to get political on Brainwaves, but looking at the world these days, I was inspired to create a show exploring “left” and “right.” The first half of the show is all songs with “left” in the title. The second half has all the “right” songs. Music from Suzanne Vega, the Arkells, Nick Drake, Imagine Dragons, Alt-J, Matt & Kim, Supergrass, the Bats, Depeche Mode and much more. It’s not politics, just great music.

As the Jewish New Year approaches again this week, we’re bringing out the New Year’s songs. This week’s Brainwaves features New Year music from Camera Obscura, Azure Ray and Idan Rachel. Also on the show: A double play from Blackfield, three songs about falling from the Fray, Auto Escape and Human Sexual Response, and five songs about driving from Pearl Harbor and the Explosions, Madness, R.E.M., Arco, Neil Halstead and Steven Wilson.

It’s may not be Tuesday when you’re listening but Tuesday is the day for two-fers on Brainwaves. Two songs by every band we play this week. Music from R.E.M., the Decemberists, Guster, Bloc Party, Andrew Belle, Mashina, Chicago, Genesis, the Smiths, Snow Patrol and more. It’s always more fun with two!

Brainwaves host Brian is just getting over his latest bout with Covid-19. No worries – he’s fine. More than fine – the virus provided inspiration for this week’s episode – the “sick” show. Songs about illness, fever, coughing, popping pills and general sleepiness. Music from Seagull Strange, Sparklehorse, Lindsey Buckingham, Romeo Void, the Stills, Kurt Vile, 10cc, Tilly and the Wall, Gomez, Calexico and much more. When life gives you lemons, Brainwaves makes lemonade!

It’s Brainwaves host Brian’s birthday this week. He’s not saying how old he is, but you might figure it out by some of the music played on this week’s show. Featured birthday music from The Beatles, Altered Images, Kings of Leon, Ex Cops and String Theory. Peter Gabriel covers David Bowie, Snow Patrol sings about an olive growing from the sea and the Marmalade is reflecting on their life. Wish Brian a happy birthday – by tuning in!

This week on Brainwaves, music from Steven Wilson and Ninet Tayeb. Plus songs from Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeroes, Stereolab, the Luxury Liners, Thirteen Senses, Trashcan Sinatras, 10,000 Maniacs, Stars, Aqua and much more. 

It’s a Braiwnaves tradition: The last week of August is beach time. Or at least time for one last summer song – about lifeguards. Blotto wants to be one. Queen is having a seaside rendezvous. Rosi Golan just has to shine. Lush wonders about the outside world. I Hate Kate has a thing for Major Tom. John Lennon wants you to know about his Instant Karma. And the Offspring are Pretty Fly. It’s all on this week’s Brainwaves! Tune in.

What do family pets and rock and roll have in common? They all come together on this week’s Brainwaves. Al Stewart – Year of the Cat. Three Dog Night. Who let the dogs out? ask the Baja Men. And Juliana Hatfield has a dog on a chain. Plus music from Michael Greilsammer, Red Meadow, Guster, Thirteen Senses, Trashcan Sinatras, the Polyphonic Spree, Ivri Lider, the Feelies and much more. Save an animal today. Listen to Brainwaves!

This week’s Brainwaves is the ONE show you need to be listening to right now. That’s because every song on today’s themed episode has the word “one” in the title. Music from Abel Ganz, D’Virgillio Morse and Jennings, Ringo Starr, Weakerthans, The Orphan Sister, Fleesh, Ladytron, Three Dog Night, Gruppo Sportivo and much more. It’s two hours of eclectic alternative “one” music. Only on Brainwaves.