Sam Carlson, a lynchpin of the modern-day New Haven, CT music scene drops by to preview singles from the new Tines album Barrows (hitting in August 2025), and to share his favorite productions from Sans Serif Recording with music by Offering Field, Mickey Blurr, Ambulance Chasers, Pyramid Rose Band, and Old Milk Mooney. Hear his take on art, music, life and so much more...

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John Kinsner of Black Ink Presents, and "Jim Henson's" Labyrinth in Concert" talks with WPKN's Herman Olivera (ReHumanize Yourself Radio) about the upcoming Saturday, May 3, 2025 event at College Street in New Haven. Tickets and more information: https://collegestreetmusichall.com/e/jim-henson-s-labyrinth-in-concert-1050219634197/

Gang of Four's Jon King talks with WPKN's Herman Olivera (ReHumanize Yourself Radio) ahead of the band's farewell tour opening date at Verso Studios/Westport Library, Friday, April 18th. Jon King has also a new memoir To Hell with Poverty! A Class Act: Inside the Gang of Four. King will be in discussion with WPKN DJ Chris Frantz (The Talking Head) ahead of the Gang of Four's performance on Friday.

WPKN is a media partner in the Force MDs and Family Live in Concert Pre Memorial Day Celebration at Foolproof Brewery in Bridgeport, happening Sunday May 18th at 6PM with doors at 4PM. In support of this upcoming event DJ, emcee, and educator Terrible Tee spoke Stevie D and Kahlil Lundy of the Force MD’s along with promoter and record dealer, Gee’s Records. Listen like and subscribe to WPKN podcasts by visiting wpkn.org/podcasts and be sure to check out our new free listening WPKN apps for Apple and Android. 

Guitarist Nels Cline is interviewed by WPKN's Bill Cosentino as they discuss Cline's expansive genre-defying work across multiple projects. Nels Cline's Consentrik Quartet comes to the region Wednesday April 9th, at the Space Ballroom in Hamden, CT.

Radio Host Joseph Celli interviews Grammy Award winning Chinese pipa virtuoso WU MAN prior to her performance with the New Haven Symphony. WU MAN discusses the 2,000 year old pipa tradition, the new pipa concerto (Ears of the Book) composed for her by Pulitzer Prize winning composer Du Yun.

“…one of the foremost Asian musicians in North America…she has plucked her way through classical, experimental and world music, even jazz, in the process introducing the pipa’s twang to any number of concertgoers.” New York Times

Andrea E. Reid, MD, MPH is a gastroenterologist at Massachusetts General Hospital where she is also the Director of Diversity and Faculty Development for Gastroenterology. Dr. Reid is also the Associate Dean for Student and Multicultural Affairs and Director of the Office of Recruitment and Multicultural Affairs at Harvard Medical School.

Jason Duncan of the late-60s/70s reissue record label, Just Add Water Records, and rock 'n' roll band So What chats with WPKN's Brendan Toller about being a rock 'n' roll renaissance man, and the upcoming Derv Gordon (the Equals) 2025 tour that has So What backing.

Derv Gordon of the Equals chats with WPKN's Brendan Toller about his life in music, the formation of the Equals, trajectory, and upcoming 2025 tour that stops in New Haven at Cafe Nine on Weds, March 19th.

Joseph Celli will features an interview with award-winning jazz flutist Nicole Mitchell on his My Other Music (MOM) show on Mon., March 10, 9-10am exclusively on WPKN 89.5fm or streaming @ WPKN.org. The internationally recognized musician discusses her creative process, her work with the AACM and her Black Earth Ensemble. The program includes several musical examples of her compositions.