
The New Music Alliance Radio Hour is a weekly show presented by the New Music Alliance (a 501c(3) non profit). It features the original music of performers and bands in the Western New England area (Western and Central Mass., Southern Vermont, and Central CT. The focus is on recent releases but also stretches back to include recordings and artists from the past. We also offer periodically a “Pairings” show where we present pairs of songs: each pair consists of a song by a well-known national artist and a song of a similar “feel” from a local artist. Our Spotlight Series shows focus on local recording studios and the bands who’ve recorded there.
The radio hour is broadcast (and streamed) on several stations in Western New England:
* Thursdays 6:00 – 7:00 pm on WCCH Holyoke; WXOJ Northampton (valleyfreeradio.org); and 107.1 FM WMNB North Adams ;
* Fridays at 12 midnight on WWUH Hartford (wwuh.org)
* Saturdays 10:00 – 11:00 pm on WAPJ Torrington (wapj.org) & WHUS Storrs (whus.org/live), 4:00 – 5:00 pm on WMCB Greenfield (wmcb.net) & on WECS Willimantic (wecsfm.com) as well as 5:00 – 6:00 pm on WTBR Pittsfield.
You can also visit our playlists at the New Music Alliance’s YouTube channel anytime to catch any of our previous shows (see below).
The show also highlights events that the New Music Alliance will be sponsoring to further its mission to assist local area musicians who write original music. Each week the show is hosted by 2-3 DJs from our rotating group of 5-6 hosts. Our DJs choose the show content and contribute to the show production. Our current team of DJs include Mark Sherry (producer of the Valley Music Showcase), David Sokol (formerly of WRSI’s Sokol Heroes), Mark Ramone (DJ from WECS Willimantic CT), Violet Hausthor (Bennington College Radio), Paul Wallen (host of Acousticool house concerts), and Mistress Miriam (singer/performer). In-studio guests are also part of our programming and may include local area recording studio producers, local artists, and other surprise guests.
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Radio Hour
#7 Aug 22nd, 2019
Artists include:
- Ali Kat & the Revelators
- Bunk
- Jake Manzi with members of Lux Deluxe
- Tales of Joy
- “Big Al” Anderson
- Lisa Palumbo Band
- Rick Murnane
- U.S. Elevator
- Superkart
- Wooden Dinosaur
- Eric Lee
- Heather Maloney
Radio Hour
#9 Sep 5th, 2019
Artists include:
- Rani Arbo & daisy mayhem
- The Boxcar Lilies
- Kris Delmhorst
- Lush Honey
- Olivia Frances
- Rebirth band
Radio Hour
#10 Sep 12th, 2019
Artists include:
- The Professors of Sweet
- Sweet Music -The POSSM
- Sedagive
- Nikita
- Jeremiah Hazed
- The Green Sisters
- Steve Rodgers
Radio Hour
#11 Sep 19th, 2019
Artists include:
- Fanny Walked the Earth
- Our Wicked Hearts
- The Green Sisters
- LÖ
- The Snaz
- Muswell Hillbillies
- Lisa Martin
- Steve Rodgers
- The Sighs
- Fat
- Miracle Legion
- The Fawns
- The Glad Machine
Radio Hour
#12 Sep 26th, 2019
Artists include:
- Eli Catlin
- Rosie Porter and the Neon Moons
- Housewives
- Queen Moo
- Who’da Funk It?
- West End Blend
- The Facades
- Other Layers
- Ionne
- Mynx
- Post Moves
- Dennis Crommett
Radio Hour
#13 Oct 3rd, 2019
Artists include:
- Bunk
- The FrannyOShow
- Michael Sherry
Radio Hour
#14 Oct 10th, 2019
Artists include:
- Circus Guy
- Szlachetka
- Fat
- The Heavy Calm
- NRBQ Headquarters
- Matt Byrde
- Ex-Temper
- Mark Schwaber
- Miranda Brown
- Eric Lee
- Carolyn Walker & Emergence Theory
- The Glad Machine
- Sun Parade
Radio Hour
#15 Oct 17th, 2019
Artists include:
- Parsonsfield
- And The Kids
- The Pilgrims
- GreenHouse
- Creamery Station
- Tiny Ocean
- Justin Chan & the Vices
- Moxie
- The Alpaca Gnomes
- Aaron Lewis
- Arlo Guthrie
- Sarah Lee Guthrie
Radio Hour
#16 Oct 24th, 2019
Artists include:
- Aliya Cycon Music
-
John Sheldon Music
-
Bunk
-
Cousin Moon
- Lisa Palumbo Band
-
I.B. Sometimes
- The Mary Jane Jones
-
Stutterin’ Jimmy and The Goosebumps
-
Wooden Dinosaur
-
NRBQ Headquarters
-
The Glad Machine
-
The Sighs
Radio Hour
#17 Oct 31st, 2019
Artists include:
- Screamin’ Jay Hawkins
- Bandshes
- Brandee Simone
- Bobby “Boris” Pickett & The Crypt-Kickers
- Dan Lederer
- The True Jacqueline
- paid in quarters
- Carinae
- Toothy
- The Facades
- Gloss Goddess
- Chris Garneau
Radio Hour
#18 Nov 7th, 2019
Artists include:
- Trailer Park
- Johnny Cab
- Weege And The Wondertwins
- Jeremy Turgeon Quintet
- Fat Bradley
- The Buddy McEarns Band
- King Radio
- SPOUSE
- The Moon Shells
- Jason Ingriselli
- Nathaniel Hintz Music
Radio Hour
#19 Nov 14th, 2019
Artists include:
- Taj Mahal
- Heather Maloney
- The Suitcase Junket
- Philip B. Price
- Brooks Williams
- David Wax Museum
- Rani Arbo & daisy mayhem
- Ray Mason
- Jeffrey Foucault
- Abe Loomis
- The Boxcar Lilies
- Zoe & Cloyd
Radio Hour
(Pairings 1)
#20 Nov 21, 2019
Artists include:
- The Byrds
- Winterpills
- Patty Loveless
- Lindsey LaBelle
- Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
- David Sokol
- The Ritchie Valens
- The Basement Cats
- The Clash
- Johnny Cab
- Cheap Trick
- The Glad Machine
- The Fawns
- Pretenders
Radio Hour
#21 Nov 28th, 2019
Artists include:
- Quincy – Band
- Keepers of the Vibe
- The Lost Tribe
- Steve Rodgers
- The Green Sisters
- The Mary Jane Jones
- Louise Mosrie Fan Page
- Nate Martel Music
- Alex Amato
Radio Hour
#22 Dec 5th, 2019
Artists include:
- Jon Carroll Music & Shows
- Ray LaMontagne
- One Time Weekend
- The Lost Tribe
- The Green Sisters
- Louise Mosrie Fan Page
- Sonya Kitchell
- Humble Digs
- Frank Critelli
- Miracle Legion
- The Mary Jane Jones
Radio Hour
#24 Dec 19th, 2019
Artists include:
- Michael Clancy’s Music Page
- A. Campbell Payne
- The Facades
- Nanny
- Young Tricksters
- Bella’s Bartok
- Jared Knapik
- Chris Weisman
- Pleasuremad
- Wocky
- Sister Jawbone
Radio Hour
#25 Dec 26th, 2019
Artists include:
- Radio Free Earth
- Old Flame
- Hot Rod Circuit
- I Love You!
- The Professors of Sweet, Sweet Music
- The POSSM
- Eddie Seville / Steel Rodeo
- Jon Carroll Music & Shows
- Neal & The Vipers
- Balkun Brothers
- Angry Johnny And The Killbillies
- Four Year Strong
Radio Hour
#26 Jan 2nd, 2020
Artists include:
- The Moon Shells
- Lyon Street Fire
- Lahnah
- Khalif Neville Music
- Weege And The Wondertwins
- Paul Sticca
- Abaigeal
- Olivia Frances
- Winterpills
- Sarah Lee Guthrie
- Michael Sherry
- Bill Flagg
Radio Hour
(Pairings 2)
#27 Jan 9th, 2020
Artists include:
- Jackson Browne
- Szlachetka
- Badfinger
- Johnny Irion
- Sandy Denny
- Carolyn Walker & Emergence Theory
- Otis Redding
- The Medicinal Purpose
- Dire Straits
- TOMMY FILIAULT BAND
- Robert Cray
- Peter J Newland & Radioexile
Radio Hour
#28 Jan 16th, 2020
Artists include:
- Rusty Belle
- Weege And The Wondertwins
- Melvin Sparks
- Palace In Thunderland
- Problem With Dragons
- Black Pyramid
- Fear Nuttin Band
- The Uplifters
- Sun Parade
- Potty Mouth
- LuxDeluxe
- Seth Glier
Radio Hour
#29 Jan 23rd, 2020
Artists include:
- 𝖒𝖆𝖗𝖞 𝖏𝖊𝖘𝖙𝖊𝖗
- Gatchi
- Khand
- Reticence
- Heather Sommerlad
- Christa Joy Music
- KJ Whitton Music
- Moxie
- Baby Boot Box
- Snowhaus
- Snap Famous
- Jackson Donovan
Radio Hour
#30 Jan 30th, 2020
Artists include:
- Buffy Sainte-Marie
- Matt Byrde
- The Fawns
- Opal Canyon
- Ray Mason Band
- Superkart
- “Big Al” Anderson
- Mystics Anonymous
- The Sighs
- Jack Simons
- Cardiac Kids Band
- Miranda Brown
- Fanny Walked the Earth
Radio Hour
#31 Feb 6th, 2020
Artists include:
- Lord Russ
- Carinae
- Bunnies
- The Claudia Malibu
- PIXIES
- Wishbone Zoë
- MAESA
- Sodada
- Riley Godleski
- Shanta Paloma
- Black Francis
- Ed Vadas
- THE EQUALITES
Radio Hour
#32 Feb 13th, 2020
Artists include:
- Kevin Bias
- Sparkle
Radio Hour
#33 Feb 20th, 2020
Artists include:
- The Bamboo Steamers
- Jonatha Brooke
- Pop Party Opera
- Carinae
- Jim K and Friends
- Naomi Sommers
- Makaya McCraven
- The Snaz
- Rosie Porter and the Neon Moons
- Figments
- Jose Gonzalez and Bando Criolla
- The Wildweeds
- Heather Maloney
Radio Hour
#34 Feb 27th, 2020
Artists include:
Radio Hour
#35 Mar 5th, 2020
Artists include:
Radio Hour
#36 Mar 10th, 2020
Artists include:
- The Moon Shells
- Kalliope Jones
- BORN IV BLUES
- Johnny Cab
- Sparky/Mark Nomad
- D.A. Stern
- West End Blend
- No Lens
- TOMMY FILIAULT BAND
Radio Hour
#37 (Pairings 3)
Mar 17th, 2020
Artists include:
- David Bowie
- Lord Russ
- Lynyrd Skynyrd
- Jeff Przech Music
- Todd Rundgren
- Muswell Hillbillies
- Alison Krauss
- Mamma’s Marmalade
- The Beach Boys
- King Radio
- Paul Simon
- The Moon Shells
- Carl Perkins
- BORN IV BLUES
Radio Hour
#44 May 7th, 2020
Artists include:
- That Virginia
- Goodnight Blue Moon Jennifer O’Connor
- XNY (with TOMI and Jacob Schreiber)
- Palehound
- Speedy Ortiz
- Brenda Kahn
- Natalie Hamilton
- beasthampton
- Dr. Martino
- The Stone Coyotes
- Gordon Gano & The Ryans Frenchy and the Punk
Radio Hour
#45 May 15th, 2020
Artists include:
- James Keyes -Music Page
- Lloyd Cole And The Commotions
- Ray LaMontagne
- Joyner Lucas
- Dick Curless
- Aaron Lewis
- Michelle Chamuel
- Spring Heeled Jack (USA)
- The Backyard Committee
- Sonya Kitchell
- Linda Perry
- Carole Fredericks
Radio Hour
#46 May 21st, 2020
Artists include:
Radio Hour
#47 May 28th, 2020
Artists include:
- Evelyn Grey
- Leala Cyr
- Pleasuremad
- Name Change Hammydown
- Aunts
- DUMP HIM
- paid in quarters
- The Facades
- 𝖒𝖆𝖗𝖞 𝖏𝖊𝖘𝖙𝖊𝖗
- Ionne
Radio Hour
#48 Jun 4th, 2020
Artists include:
- Saffron Pistils
- Hanging Hills
- Scud Mountain Boys
- Martin Sexton
- Rehab Massachusetts
- Daphne Lee Martin
- The Fawns
- 22 Brides
- Belle of the Fall
- Sonic Youth
- Potty Mouth
- Llama Tsunami
Radio Hour
#49 Jun 11th, 2020
Artists include:
- Adam Dunetz
- Paul Yandoli
- Eric Stocker and Max Cohen
- Rich Cahillane
- Nick Simms
- Dan Zukergood
- Peter Newland
- Weege And The Wondertwins
- Christa Joy Music
- Jamie Kent
- NRBQ Headquarters
- Weezer
Radio Hour
#50 Jun 18th, 2020
Artists include:
- Darlingside
- Jennifer Kimball
- Elliott Smith
- tune-yards
- Tsidii Le Loka
- Fugees
- Sammy Adams
- Lin-Manuel Miranda
- Natalie Cole
- Jim Steinman
- Paul Pena
Radio Hour
#51 Jun 25th, 2020
Artists include:
- Nan Roy
- HannaH’s Field
- Amber Belle
- Old Flame
- TOMI
- Post-Modern Panic
- The Grimm Generation
- Clap Your Hands Say Yeah
- Liz Phair
- Magik Markers
- St. Johnny
Radio Hour
#52 Jul 2nd, 2020
Artists include:
- House of Kin
- Notion Blue
- Matt Pacheco
- Heather Sommerlad
- Seth Adam
- Nate Watson
- Moxie
- Mal Devisa
- Minno
- Statz
- Future Fable
Radio Hour
(Pairings 5)
#53 Jul 9th, 2020
Artists include:
- Natalie Merchant
- Lemon Street
- Emmylou Harris
- Rosie Porter and the Neon Moons
- The Chicks
- The Green Sisters
- Laurie Anderson
- Michelle Chamuel
- John Hiatt
- FrannyOShow
Radio Hour
#54 Jul 16th, 2020
Artists include:
- Salamander Crossing
- Parsonsfield
- Scud Mountain Boys
- Bill Flagg
- BORN IV BLUES
- Dr. Martino
- Tales of Joy
- Michael Sherry
- Balkun Brothers
- California X
- Staind
- Black Francis
Radio Hour
#58 Aug 12th, 2020
Artists include:
- Brooks Williams
- The Nields
- Buffy Sainte-Marie
- Electrio
- Bunk
- Nicolas Viglione
- Frank Manzi
- Starland Vocal Band
- Khalif Neville Music
- Phil Woods
- Fake News Blues Band
Radio Hour
(Pairings 6)
#60 Aug 27th, 2020
Artists include:
- Ed Sheeran
- Grayson Ty
- Regina Spektor
- Brandi Ediss
- Alison Krauss
- HONEYHONEY
- Paul Weller
- Natalie Hamilton
- Simon & Garfunkel
- Bunk
- Aimee Mann
- Robin Lane and the Chartbusters
Radio Hour
#62 Sept. 10th, 2020
Artists include:
- Ruby Mack
- Big John Short
- Chris Smither
- Cinema Stare
- Carbon Based
- Alex Lopez
- Bad Rat?
- Gloss Goddess
- HOME BODY
- Brandon Terzakis
- Unresponsive
Radio Hour Spotlight: SpiritHouse Recording Studio #70
Nov. 5th, 2020
Artists include:
- Matt Hebert
- Ware River Club
- Martin Sexton
- Yes Darling
- The Glad Machine
- LuxDeluxe
- Andrew Jones & SpiritHouse
- Sun Parade
- Acoustic Junction
- Spookie Daly Pride
Radio Hour
#75 Dec. 10th, 2020
Artists include:
- The Rosewood Project
- Steve Davis
- Michael Chinworth
- Angelica Marie
- Day-Glow Foxes
- Lucy’s Neighbor
- Mighty Tortuga
- Ditch Boys
- The Olson Brothers Band
- David Howard Singer/Songwriter
- Spirit of the Moon
Radio Hour
#78 Dec. 31st, 2020
Artists include:
- Richard Cahillane
- Scott Pomeroy
- Eight to the Bar
- Adam Dunetz
- Flathead Rodeo
- Thee Usual
- Christopher Haynes
- Norma Jean Haynes
- The Facades
- Muswell Hillbillies
- Lisa Palumbo Band
Radio Hour
#79 Jan. 7th, 2021
Artists include:
- Szlachetka
- Brandi Ediss
- Makaya McCraven
- Winterpills
- Fountains Of Wayne
- The Figments
- Dinosaur Jr.
- Naomi Sommers
- Salamander Crossing
- “Big Al” Anderson
- FAT
- Buffy Sainte-Marie
Radio Hour
#80 Jan 15th, 2021
Artists include:
- Mikey Sweet
- 4 Non Blondes
- Cricket Blue
- Curtis Brothers Quartet
- Sarah Elizabeth Charles (SCOPE)
- Tom McClung
- Jerry Marchand
- Gaia Roots
- Diana Alvarez
- Peter Blanchette
Radio Hour
#83 Feb 4th, 2021
Artists include:
- Bobby Sweet
- Jim Henry & Paul Kochanski
- Derek O’Kanos
- Newport Ave.
- Chipmunk Economy
- Rodinia
- Donnie Alexzander
- Atmospherium
- Provoke the Truth
- Other Layers
- OYVEYZ
- Future Fable
Radio Hour
#84 Feb 11th, 2021
Artists include:
Radio Hour
#85 Feb 18th, 2021
Artists include:
- Annie Wenz
- MGMT
- SayReal
- Jesus Pagan Y Su Orquesta
- Jose Gonzalez and Banda Criolla
- Fanny
- The Wildweeds
- Ray Mason Band
- Robin Lane
- Mark Mulcahy
- NRBQ
Radio Hour
#86 Feb 25th, 2021
Artists include:
- Elyse Langer-Smith
- Rick Murnane
- Wild Bill and the Flying Sparks
- Ten Shekel Shirt
- Mambo Sons
- Vianchi
- Elijah Boivin Music
- The Reverb Junkie
- The Nields
- Christopher Haynes
- Will Duncan
Radio Hour
#88 Mar 11, 2021
Artists include:
- The Five Satins
- National Carpet
- Gene Pitney
- Someone You Can Xray
- Danny Pease & The Regulators
- DPR – Michael Cleary Band
- The Right Offs
- The Reducers
- Roger C. Reale & Rue Morgue
- Colorway
- Afterlife Garage
- Witch
Radio Hour
#90 Mar 25th, 2021
Artists include:
- Wes Buckley
- Quiet Houses
- Nate Kristan
- Cassie’s Crutch
- Audio Jane
- Nanny
- The Facades
- Jennie Sadler
- DJ BubbleBee
- Sleepy Cell
Radio Hour
#91 Apr 1st, 2021
Artists include:
- Jeff Blaney
- Kierstin Sieser
- Where’s Maryland?
- Laini and The Wildfire
- Big Tuesday
- Mandala
- Kim Normal Band
- Carl!
- Big Confetti
- Scott Helland Guitarmy of One-ness
- Jeffrey Thunders & The Scabs
- Gorge