The Shape of Things to Come

The Shape of Things to Come Music from the past, present, and future. Thursdays live from noon to 3 pm CST on CHIRP Radio - 107.1FM and chirpradio.org.

Tuesday 1-September is National No Rhyme (Nor Reason) Day, which seems about right for this era. So join me from 9 am to...
09/01/2026

Tuesday 1-September is National No Rhyme (Nor Reason) Day, which seems about right for this era. So join me from 9 am to noon for the next edition of The Shape of Things to Come on CHIRP Radio 107.1FM!

New music from Reserver, Black Marble, Absolute Lilt, Cowboy Jane, Ebbb, Nu Genea, Caitlin Edwards, Consensus Madness, Lambchop, Alec Harryhausen, Plum, Westside Cowboy, Blums, Amelie Farren, Cheekface, and much more!

This week's featured artist is Michael Rother, a founding member of Neu! and Harmonia, and an early collaborator with Kraftwerk. His solo career began in 1977 with his debut album "Flammende Herzen" and he is still active today. His music has saved me more than once over the years. Simply one of the greatest in my book.

So, tune in, stream from the website, or download the CHIRP app (available for Android and iOS) and hear what's next. Cheers!

Tuesday 25-August is National Secondhand Wardrobe, Wh***ey Sour, and Kiss and Makeup Day. Break out the jorts, mix a coc...
08/25/2026

Tuesday 25-August is National Secondhand Wardrobe, Wh***ey Sour, and Kiss and Makeup Day. Break out the jorts, mix a cocktail, and make amends from 9 am to noon while you join me for the next edition of The Shape of Things to Come on CHIRP Radio 107.1FM!

New music from Sweeping Promises, John Carpenter, The Black Drumset, Virginia Creeper, Neptune's Core, Sick Gazelle, REZN, Leila Henley, Nu Genea, Body Type, and much more!

This week's featured artist is Pink Martini, an American group founded in 1994 in Portland, Oregon. Mixing traditional pop, jazz, classical, and Latin influences, the group released its debut "Sympathique" in 1997. Since then they've gone to release more than a dozen albums, including 2011's "1969," a collaboration with Japanese singer and actress Saori Yuki, which hit number 4 in Japan.

So, tune in, stream from the website, or download the CHIRP app (available for Android and iOS) and hear what's next. Cheers!

Tuesday 18-August is National Mail Order Catalog Day. Looking to National Informational Pamphlet Week next month. But fo...
08/18/2026

Tuesday 18-August is National Mail Order Catalog Day. Looking to National Informational Pamphlet Week next month. But for now, join me for the next edition of The Shape of Things to Come on CHIRP Radio 107.1FM from 9 am to noon today!

New music from Sonora Tukukuy, Absolute Lilt, MESH, Earth Tongue, Max Subar, anaiis, Babe Rainbow, The Heavenly Bodes, Tricky, Horse Lords, and much more!

This week's featured artist is Tom Verlaine, who passed away in 2023. Co-founder of the influential Television, Verlaine is one my favorite artists. His estate began auctioning off his music collection this year. I picked up a couple of CDs from it, which will make appearances in future shows. For now we'll take a spin through a bit of his discography, including a 1980s collaboration with the Waterboys.

So, tune in, stream from the website, or download the CHIRP app (available for Android and iOS) and hear what's next. Cheers!

Tuesday 11-August is National Presidential Joke Day. Really seems like that's every day in this era. Set that aside and ...
08/11/2026

Tuesday 11-August is National Presidential Joke Day. Really seems like that's every day in this era. Set that aside and join me for the next edition of The Shape of Things to Come on CHIRP Radio 107.1FM from 9 am to noon!

New music from Ultra Lights, Laurie Duo, Myth Math, Guided By Voices, The Heavenly Bodes, Holy Joke, REZN, Sonora Tukukuy, Robyn Hitchcock, The Durutti Column, Park Hills Circle, Trashcan Sinatras, Low Cut Connie, and much more!

This week's featured artist is U-MEN. Formed in Seattle in 1980, they were influential in shaping the Seattle grunge scene, inspiring groups like Mudhoney and Nirvana. They released a series of singles and EPs as well as one full-length album. The band broke up in 1989 with its members going on to play in Gas Huffer, The Monkeywrench, and Love Battery.

So, tune in, stream from the website, or download the CHIRP app (available for Android and iOS) and hear what's next. Cheers!

Tuesday 4-August is National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day. Make your own. Don't buy 'em in the store. And don't forget to j...
08/04/2026

Tuesday 4-August is National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day. Make your own. Don't buy 'em in the store. And don't forget to join me for the next edition of The Shape of Things to Come on CHIRP Radio 107.1FM from 9 am to noon today!

New music from Ultra Lights, Yard Act, Sincere Engineer, sundayclub, Panda Bear & Sonic Boom, Twisted Teens, Shredded Sun, The Purcells, Robyn Hitchcock, The Menzingers, she's green, Ian Sweet, and much more!

English musician, singer, and producer Ian Broudie turns 68 today. Broudie started out in the Liverpool post-punk since in the late 1970s. He was a member of Big in Japan (1977 - 1979) before going on to produce albums for Echo & The Bunnymen, The Fall, the Coral, and many more. He's probably best known for his own project though, the Lightning Seeds. We'll take a spin through some of his more recent work and then all the way back to the beginning.

So, tune in, stream from the website, or download the CHIRP app (available for Android and iOS) and hear what's next. Cheers!

Tuesday 21-July is both National Junk Food and Be Someone Day. Celebrate as is your fashion, but know that I won't be pl...
07/21/2026

Tuesday 21-July is both National Junk Food and Be Someone Day. Celebrate as is your fashion, but know that I won't be playing Larry Groce's 1975 novelty hit "Junk Food Ju**ie." Make a healthy choice and join me for the next edition of The Shape of Things to Come on CHIRP Radio 107.1FM from 9 am to noon

New music from Meg and the Wheelers, Godstar Megamax, Sincere Engineer, Chris Crack, Serengeti, Dog Guitar, Tasha, Moonbird, and much more!

I'll also be playing a selection of artists that are performing at Forest Fest 2026, which kicks off this Thursday in Emo, County Laois in Ireland. I'll be attending along with some friends. Looking forward to it very much!

This week's featured artist is Tones On Tail (1982 to 1984), a side project of Bauhaus formed by guitarist Daniel Ash and Glenn Campling, who had been a roadie for the band. Bauhaus drummer Kevin joined the two when the band broke up in 1983. The group released a series of EPs, singles, and one album during its run. They're probably best known for the singles "Go!" and "Christian Says." I'll be taking a spin through some lesser known tracks.

So, tune in, stream from the website, or download the CHIRP app (available for Android and iOS) and hear what's next. Cheers!

Tuesday 14-July is National N**e, Mac & Cheese, and Cow Appreciation Day. The possibilities for celebration are limitles...
07/14/2026

Tuesday 14-July is National N**e, Mac & Cheese, and Cow Appreciation Day. The possibilities for celebration are limitless. But the next edition of The Shape of Things to Come on CHIRP Radio 107.1FM is limited to 9 am to noon that day. So, don't forget to tune in!

New music from Dari Bay, District Five, The Darling Range, Tara Clerkin Trio, Genesis Owusu, Downtown Boys, The Unknown Errors, CorMae, Fruit Bats, Serengeti, Chanel Beads, Deadbeat Beat, Bellows, and much more!

This week's featured artist is Ruby, a Scottish electronic music group originally formed by Lesley Rankine (Silverfish and Pigface) and Mark Walk in 1994. The duo released their debut single "Paraffin" in 1995 on Creation Records. Their second single "Tiny Meat" reached number 22 on the US Modern Rock Tracks chart. Walk left the group in the early 2000s with Rankine continuing on her own. We'll take a spin through some early and later tracks.

So, tune in, stream from the website, or download the CHIRP app (available for Android and iOS) and hear what's next. Cheers!

Thursday 2-July is National "I Forgot Day." But as you celebrate please remember to catch The Shape of Things to Come fr...
07/02/2026

Thursday 2-July is National "I Forgot Day." But as you celebrate please remember to catch The Shape of Things to Come from noon to 3 pm on CHIRP Radio 107.1FM. This will also be my last show in this time slot as next I move to Tuesdays from 9 am to noon.

New music from La Sécurité, Bloodhype, The Laughing Chimes, Edging, SLIFT, Widemouth, Death Cab For Cutie, E.VAX, Iceage, Meg and the Wheelers, Lee "Scratch" Perry & Mouse On Mars, The Bug Club, Kurt Vile, and much more!

This week's featured artist is the mighty Fleshtones, who mark five decades as a band this year. Formed Whitestone, New York in 1976, the group has been bringing its signature "Super Rock" style to America and the world ever since. They're a lovely bunch of gentlemen as well and always put on a great live show. We'll take a spin through their ample discography to celebrate.

So, tune in, stream from the website, or download the CHIRP app (available for Android and iOS) and hear what's next. Cheers! See less

Thursday 4-June is National Hug Your Cat, Cheese, and Cognac Day. Celebrate as is your custom, but don't forget to join ...
06/04/2026

Thursday 4-June is National Hug Your Cat, Cheese, and Cognac Day. Celebrate as is your custom, but don't forget to join me for another edition of The Shape of Things to Come from noon to 3 pm on CHIRP Radio 107.1FM. It's my last show until the beginning of July, so don't miss it!

New music from Suitor, Telehealth, Future Islands, Touch Girl Apple Blossom, Mikaela Davis, portrayal of guilt, Strapped, Cloud Houses, The Coral Sea, No Info, Nora Kelly Band, Mossy Place, Hrishikesh Hirway, Charles Joseph Smith, Aditya Mahadevan, and much more!

This week's featured artist is Zeitgeist/The Reivers, an American pop band. Formed in Austin, Texas as Zeitgeist in 1984, the group changed its name in 1987 after another band claimed prior rights to the name. Taking their new name from the title of the William Faulkner novel, The Reivers would go on to release four albums throughout the late 80s and early 90s. Though well received critically, the band never achieved much commercial success.

So, tune in, stream from the website, or download the CHIRP app (available for Android and iOS) and hear what's next. Cheers!

Thursday 28-May is National Hamburger, Beef Burger, and Brisket Day. Try to avoid the meat sweats should you over celebr...
05/27/2026

Thursday 28-May is National Hamburger, Beef Burger, and Brisket Day. Try to avoid the meat sweats should you over celebrate, but don't forget to join me for another edition of The Shape of Things to Come from noon to 3 pm on CHIRP Radio 107.1FM!

New music from Cloud Houses, Gawshock, Prism Shores, youbet, Shye, Ecca Vandal, lucky break, Junior Varsity, Little Barrie, Kumail, Trash Kickers, Suitor, Waves Crushing, The Coral Sea, Future Islands, and much more!

This week's featured artist is Shadowy Men On A Shadowy Planet, a Canadian instrumental rock band, formed in 1984. They're probably best known "Having an Average Weekend", which was used as the theme to the sketch comedy television show "The Kids in the Hall." Formed in 1984 by Brian Connelly (guitar, keyboards, and backing vocals), Don Pyle (drums and backing vocals), and Reid Diamond (bass and sometimes vocals), the group released a string of EPs and singles throughout the late 80s and early 90s. They disbanded in 1996. Diamond passed away in 2001. The remaining members regrouped in 2012, adding in Dallas Good of the Sadies on bass to play live in Calgary and Toronto. Since Good's sudden death in 2022, the band has been on hiatus.

Tune in, stream from the website, or download the CHIRP app (available for Android and iOS) and hear what's next. Cheers!

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