In a world of highly curated playlists and genre-specific stations, Lester the Nightfly Radio dares to be different.

William Tyler. Hayden Petigo, Daniel Lanois. Headlund. A distinctively American sound for guitar. Lester the Nightly Radio.

A look at the legacy and influence of Pet Sounds by Brian Wilson. This seminal Beach Boys recording changed music. We explore it...

I see a biopic on Alfred Hitchcock on Netflix, and suddenly I am in the middle of a private Hitch Fest here in lower Manhattan.

Brian Kahanek opens the set with the soaring instrumental "One True Thing," followed by Ariana Grande’s tender "ordinary things."

Instant Holograms on Metal Film. Some of the gorgeous new music, after 15 years, from the epic band STEREOLAB.

FEELS LIKE SUMMER: A birthday. An Opera Gala. Good vibes across the board. Lester the Nightfly Radio - Songs, Dance, House.... FUN!

The Guilio Gari 2025 Opera Competition Winners are announced. We review the list, talk about the singers and hear some arias.

The nostalgia of The Boards of Canada. These Scottish Brothers have created beautiful music from their childhood since the 1990's.

Part THREE. Trumpeter, Band Leader, Sideman, Composer, Charlie Porter joins us this week for Jazz New York.