OK we're rebooting for 2026. Tonight on #FridayNightRockParty it's 2025 Year End/In Review Pt.2. As always collage not countdown but, I might load final hour up with a personal faves. 5-8PM EST 90.9FM and streaming live onlineradiobox.com/us/wqfs/

30 yrs. ago today #ReadingFestival 1995. Maybe the high point of both our careers. The queen of MTV's Alternative Nation and the outlaw DJ on 106.5. Kennedy & @maddogonradio.bsky.social Sunday at Reading

Tonight on #FridayNightRockParty new #bassdrumofdeath @beachbunnymusic.bsky.social @beenstellarnyc.bsky.social @thecribs.bsky.social @keroseneheights.bsky.social #PlatonicSex #ThePrize + 5PM & 6PM Opening Classics and more! 5-8PM EDT 90.9FM and streaming live onlineradiobox.com/us/wqfs/?cs=...

Tonight on #FridayNightRockParty along with a plethora of fresh new rock music we'll listen to my recent chat with Tom McGreevy from @ducksltd.bsky.social . Show starts 5PM Eastern, chat with Tom at 7PM. 90.9FM and streaming live onlineradiobox.com/us/wqfs/?cs=...

#RIPOzzy Of course I'll have a bit to say and a few #BlackSabbath songs to share on #FridayNightRockParty this week. The Guardian's #AlexPetridis thoughts on the late artist are as good a career summation as I've read or heard. www.theguardian.com/music/2025/j...

#FridayNightRockParty on at 5PM EDT tonight(?). New #Shame #coachparty #rocket @wetleg.bsky.social @jaysom.bsky.social @softcult.band + The 5 & 6 PM Opening Classics and more. 90.9FM and streaming live onlineradiobox.com/us/wqfs/?cs=...

My curse is that even while I could be thinking of a zillion Beach Boys songs right now I’ve got “Brian Wilson” by the Barenaked Ladies stuck in my head.

Surf's Up! Another boyhood hero departs the stage... May he find good vibrations.... #RIPBrianWilson www.npr.org/2025/06/11/8...

I liked #SlyandTheFamilyStone before I heard them on the Woodstock soundtrack after that I loved them. My first gig was Sly Greensboro Coliseum in 1972. They had already began the decline by then (40 mins late + unscheduled break) but they were my first gig #RIPSlyStone www.npr.org/2025/06/09/1...

Tonight on #FridayNightRockParty new #Bedolina #CIVIC #Egoism #EstherRose @grouplovemusic.com #Humour #MaryInTheJunkyard #StartingEarly #WetLeg + The Opening Classic and more 6-8PM 90.9FM & onlineradiobox.com/us/wqfs/?cs=...

While #FridayNightRockParty still officially starts 6PM EDT "Mad Dog's Drive Time" starts at 5. We'll hear a few stray old favorites and plenty of recent releases from earlier this year. onlineradiobox.com/us/wqfs/?cs=...

If you are a #NewOrder fan but don't know the history or a newbie eager to learn @markradcliffe.bsky.social's history of the band is the best place to start. Even veteran listeners should take the opportunity to check this out while it's available. www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

Been meaning to catch @sparksofficial.bsky.social for ....51 yrs. maybe(?) Finally got my chance last evening and they did not disappoint. Russell still has his moves and voice and Ron... he's still Ron. Yeaaaa!! #NonComm

Though it was a short set featuring cuts from their new EP "Planet Popstar", I'll take any and all live #Wishy I can get. #NonComm

Hadn't seen @bobmouldmusic.bsky.social in quite while so it was a real treat to see him still killing it along with current band members @jasonnarducy.bsky.social & @jonwurster.bsky.social at #WorldCafeLive in Philadelphia last night. #NonComm #XPN

Damn... a rather moving experience watching this... also disconcerting. They are so good! H/T @iameverydaypeople.bsky.social www.youtube.com/watch?v=Buin...

As #TheAlarm really were one of my fave acts of the 80's I'll post Mike's NYT obit for those who can access it. #RIPMikePeters www.nytimes.com/2025/05/02/a...

#RIPMikePeters I think I had heard of #TheAlarm before accidentally seeing them do "The Stand" on American Bandstand in 1983. LOVED'EM! Met Mike briefly SXSW'05 in chance meeting on street. Got to mention that & seeing them in NC 2004. Very friendly guy. www.theguardian.com/music/2025/a...

Tonight on 3hr. #FridayNightRockParty new @arcadefire.com @thebeths.bsky.social #kennyhoopla #theroystonclub #sashaassad #sealemon @selfesteem.music-social.com.ap.brid.gy @softcult.band + The Opening Classic & more 6-9PM EDT 90.9 FM and streaming live onlineradiobox.com/us/wqfs/?cs=...

Tonight on #FridayNightRockParty new @ainsleycostello.bsky.social #Aint #Ash @beachbunnymusic.bsky.social #BeddyRays #BoxElder @carseatedrest.bsky.social @daisythegreat.bsky.social #Momma + The Opening Classic(s) & more. 6-8PM EDT 90.9 FM & streaming live onlineradiobox.com/us/wqfs/?cs=...

Playlist #FridayNightRockParty 4-11-25. 4 Opening Classics @thehives.com 25yr "Veni Vidi Viscious" #Pavement 30"Wowee Zowee" #ThatPetrolEmotion 35"Chemicrazy" #thechurch 35"Gold Afternoon Fix" +nutrax @diningdead.bsky.social #HotlineTNT #Hotwax #Pulp #Sorry #Turnstile spinitron.com/WQFS/pl/2049...

Embarrassing for all concerned........ #TheWho www.stereogum.com/2304418/the-...

Playlist #FridayNightRockParty 4-4-25. Opening Classic for 30th ann. #GuidedByVoices "Alien Lanes"+ nutrax @thebeaches.bsky.social @blondshell.bsky.social @themayfliesusa.bsky.social @wetleg.bsky.social and more + Usual current tracks and a few end of show retros. spinitron.com/WQFS/pl/2046...

ooooOOOPPs Almost forgot!! My @sxsw.com chat with Tom of New Zeland's #GuardianSingles starts at 7PM EDT tonight onlineradiobox.com/us/wqfs/?cs=...

Tonight on #FridayNightRockParty new @blondshell.bsky.social @thebeaches.bsky.social #CoastArcade #Courting @thehives.com @themayfliesusa.bsky.social @mommabard.bsky.social #NewPornographers #SomebodysChild + Opening Classic & more 6-8PM 90.9FM and streaming onlineradiobox.com/us/wqfs/?cs=...

#RIPHerbGreene . If you're a fan of any of the 60's San Francisco bands, especially #TheGratefulDead you've seen his work. Turns out I have a copy of one of his photos, a very young #RobertPlant. www.nytimes.com/2025/03/26/a...

Tonight on #FridayNightRockParty new #beddyrays #CIVIC (Melbourne) #consumables @lucydacus.bsky.social #scowl #WishY + 3 Opening Classics (don't miss 'em!) + my @sxsw.com chat with Sophie from Australia's #BettyTaylor 6-8PM 90.9FM and streaming live onlineradiobox.com/us/wqfs/?cs=...

"Twist and turn..." Euan Manning of Cork Ireland's #Cardinals opening up a perfect @sxsw.com set at #SevenGrandAustin Thursday Night with the crowd favorite single. #WQFSatSXSW #SXSW2025

Tonight on #FridayNightRockParty we're live from Austin @sxsw.com. We will be playing music from bands seen incl. #bandofhorses #BettyTaylor #CortneyDixon @dutchinterior.bsky.social #RadioFreeAlice #Wishy and more 6-8PM EST 90.9FM and streaming live. onlineradiobox.com/us/wqfs/?cs=...

Melodic AND Intense! Melbourne Australia's #RadioFreeAlice at #Mohawk last nigh showing why their hometown scene is getting the buzz these days. Catchy songs sharply delivered made for a perfect set. #WQFSatSXSW25 #SXSW2025 @sxsw.com

South London's #Honeyglaze delivering a cool set on a warm afternoon in Austin on the Radio Day Stage @sxsw.com . Haven't seen a guitar bowed since the 90's....never a bass that I recall! #WQFSatSXSW25 #SXSW2025

"Alcohol makes me feel sad, I want nothing to do with that" Singer & guitarist Anouska Sokolow of #Honeyglaze performing the single "Pretty Girls" from their 2024 LP "Real Deal". #WQFSatSXSW25 #SXSW2025

Finished up Monday @sxsw.com with Yorkshire artist #Ellur at #BritishMusicEmbassy. Rousing finish for my day one! #WQFSatSXSW. #SXSW2025

Took longer to get settled yesterday than I planned. The night quickly got better with UK Merseyside rockers #TheKs at the #BritishMusicEmbassy. Opened with their excellent single "Chancer". It was a short tight set that left everyone cheering for more. #WQFSatSXSW #SXSW2025

Counting down the days till @sxsw.com. You can check out who I've checked out and other mayhem here and at the stations Bluesky feed @wqfs.bsky.social #WQFSatSXSW

ooooOOOOps! Almost forgot ... #HappyMardiGras folks !!!!! Me & Also Aswell, Bourbon Street 1988.

F@@K! Say it ain't so, NOT #DavidJo ! That first Doll's album had some of the best singles ever. "Personality Crisis", "TRASH"!!! (I mean he sang "TRASH"!!!!) And who among us isn't still riding on a "Subway Train" wherever we happen to be? #RIPDavidJohansen www.nytimes.com/2025/03/01/a...

Someone else that's seen their share of rock music finds #SamFender and the new LP "People Watching" worth a listen! www.theguardian.com/music/2025/f...

This Is The Modern World!

Released 48 years ago (I'm) Stranded, the debut album by Australian punk rock group The Saints, featuring the opening song "(I'm) Stranded" The Saints (I'm) Stranded (Brisbane TV 1976) #punk #punks #punkrock #oldschoolpunk #thesaints #imstranded #history #punkrockhistory #otd

Playlist #FridayNightRockParty 2-14-25. Opening Classic for 30yr of #Belly "King" LP. + nutrax from @beachbunnymusic.bsky.social #BettyTaylor #Divorce (UK) #Horsegirl @kestrels.bsky.social #TheLathums #SPELLING + usual current trax + Valentine end of show retro cuts spinitron.com/WQFS/pl/2022...

As promised on the show last evening I'm getting current on posting playlists. Feel free to share them with fellow fans of #rockmusic......🤘

Tonight on #FridayNightRockParty new #ANIKA #ArtdEcco #Daffo #DirtyBlonde (Manchester) @ekkstacy.bsky.social @fontainesdc.bsky.social #LauraLeeandTheJettes #SamFender #thistle + 2 Opening Classics + #RIPRickBuckler of #TheJam & more 6-8PM EST 90.9FM & streaming live onlineradiobox.com/us/wqfs/

#RIPRickBuckler Never saw #TheJam. Closest they came to playing nearby was Philly. (500mi) If not for college radio I probably wouldn't have known who they were till MTV. Heard "This Is The Modern World" in 1978, I was sold! More Mod Than Punk, I Love this band! www.theguardian.com/culture/2025...

Tonight on #FridayNightRockParty new @beachbunnymusic.bsky.social #bettytaylorband (AU) #divorce #Doves #horsegirl @kestrels.bsky.social #thelathums #SPELLING + The Opening Classic and more 6-8PM EST 90.9FM and streaming live onlineradiobox.com/us/wqfs/?cs=...

#FridayNightRockParty Overtime! Missed the news that Ms. Trefilio & Co. had released new single at noon today. I'll have it on the show next week. Until then here's the new @beachbunnymusic.bsky.social track "Tunnel Vision" www.youtube.com/watch?v=pTAd...

Tonight on #FridayNightRockParty new @bakerseddy.bsky.social #deathbyungabunga #electricchildren #julesandthehowl @theophelias.bsky.social #sharonvanetten + The Opening Classic + a track for #InternationalClashDay & more. 6-8PM EST 90.9FM and streaming live onlineradiobox.com/us/wqfs/?cs=...

Nuff said........

Playlist #FridayNightRockParty 1-31-25. Opening Classic for 30yr of #FigDish "Seeds" single+ nu trax #CircaWaves #CoastArcade #DutchInterior #Momma #samfender #timethieves + usual current trax + #RIPMarianneFaithfull #RIPGarthHudson spinitron.com/WQFS/pl/2015...

Tonight on #FridayNightRockParty new #CircaWaves #CoastArcade #DutchInterior #Momma #Scowl #TimeThieves + The Opening Classic + Farewell #GarthHudson & #MarianneFaithfull. 6-8PM EST 90.9FM and streaming live onlineradiobox.com/us/wqfs/