Tag: Rock

Earth’s Greatest Hits

Step into a sonic atlas of the unexpected. Earth’s Greatest Hits is an esoteric revue of adventurous sounds from every corner of the globe, the songs you have never heard but will not believe you ever lived without. Each episode drifts through obscure grooves, regional rarities, spiritual deep cuts, and creative movements hiding in plain sight, stitched together by one of Memphis’ most devoted musical explorers.

Think of it as a passport stamped in rhythm and tone: Anatolian psych giving way to West African guitar meditations, cosmic jazz from Tokyo, desert blues, vintage soul from far-flung scenes, ecstatic folk traditions, and private-press wonders rescued from the margins. No algorithm could lead you here, only a lifetime listener with an ear tuned to the beautiful and the strange.

Rock, Soul, World
The Groove Tomb

Welcome to "The Groove Tomb" with your host, Billups Allen, where we embark on a cryptic journey through forgotten and underground sounds. Join us for a horror-tinged ride around the dial, exploring a seamless blend of jazz, blues, punk, soul, prog, rock and roll, and more. From the depths of the groovy underworld, "The Groove Tomb" brings you a late-night broadcast that's eerie, exhilarating, and always in the spirit of musical discovery. Tune in and let the cryptic playlist unfold in this sonic adventure with Billups Allen at the helm.

Alternative_Indie, Rock, Soul
The Idle Hour

Esteemed music historian and author Robert Gordon joins listeners each week for a crash course that spans all generations and genres, with a solid dose of why Memphis is the center of it all.

Blues, Rock, Soul
The New Untitled Tim & Steve Show

Who needs a name when you’ve got THE names? Tim Prudhomme of F**K and Steve Shelley of Sonic Youth are your hosts for an eclectic evening of music, laid out by two defining voices of modern music, prepared with Memphis in mind.

Eclectic, Post_Punk, Rock, Soul
The Witching Hour

Join us for an hour of eerie tunes, where haunting melodies transcend time and genre. Embrace the magic, as "The Witching Hour" becomes your sanctuary for a bewitching exploration into the realms of horror and spirituality with Sara Moseley as your guide.

Rock, Soul
Without a Net

A WYXR original, tune in to Without A Net for a lively mix of good Memphis radio, mostly from the forgotten crevices of the second half of the 20th century.
DJ Jerry digs through the stacks to compose a weekly musical love letter for listeners, an eclectic blend of Sunday night sounds that usually centers around a strong dose of liberal-minded stretched-out jazz improvisation with frequent visits from the blues, funk, soul, & possibly some old punk rock & hip hop sprinkled throughout to keep things unpredictable.
Make sure you get your medicine with a spoonful of honey, know what I mean.
From the purest jazz all the way down to its most impurest… & lots of other nice sounds too.
This is jazz radio for folks whose ears aren't sure how they feel about jazz radio, a show that'll go deep into the music while making it all fun & accessible for all. Come on and give a listen this Sunday night!

Funk, Jazz, Rock
Grotto of Miracles

Music critic and humorist Andrew Earles covers the finer intracacies of underground rock: from punk, post-punk, indie, garage, college rock, to noise rock, as well as underground heavy rock and metal.

Alternative_Indie, Punk, Rock
Hard Feelings

In the realm where melodies entwine, a symphony of notes, both sharp and fine. Beneath the moon's soft, silvery ceilings, resides the sound of Hard Feelings.

Rock
Light Rotation Radio

Listen to Lauren's life. Not the songs in heavy rotation across your regular radio dial, but the music you'll only likely to hear once or twice.

Rock, World
New New Soft Shoe Show

Record store proprietor and longtime collector, David Swider, wraps his loving arms around your Monday mornings with solid selections from his incomparable collection. Let your ears be soothed.

Alternative_Indie, Folk, Rock