This weekend, on October 11, Melting World celebrates the 90th birthday of Steve Reich, one of the most influential composers of the modern era.

From tape-loop phasing and hypnotic repetition to interlocking rhythms and shifting patterns, Reich helped redefine classical music and shape the sound of Minimalism. We’ll trace that journey through Music for 18 Musicians, Tehillim, Electric Counterpoint, Drumming, The Desert Music and more.

We’ll also hear how Reich’s ideas filtered into progressive and art rock of the ’70s and early ’80s.

Join us Saturday into Sunday (10/11) morning, midnight–5 a.m., for five hours of pulse, repetition and musical transformation.

Wednesday, September 23, marked the 100th birthday of John Coltrane, the Long Island native and one of the 20th century’s most influential musical innovators.

We’ll celebrate with music from Coltrane’s later years, focusing on his expansive 1965–66 recordings. Expect Alice Coltrane on piano, Rashied Ali on drums, Jimmy Garrison on bass, and Pharoah Sanders on tenor saxophone as we explore their spiritual quest through fearless, long-form improvisation.

We’ll open with new music from Gary Lucas and Lukas Ligeti, plus selections from a 2025 archival release featuring Captain Beefheart and Frank Zappa’s 1974 performances. In Deep Drift, we’ll travel to India for a sitar raga by Ustad Vilayat Khan.

Join us Saturday night at midnight (Sunday, 12–5 a.m.) on WUSB 90.1 FM or wusb.fm—where unique sounds begin.

Turn back the clock to the legendary club scene of the 1960s and ’70s with Mark Mendoza, formerly of Twisted Sister.

Mark joins Rockin’ Robin to talk about the clubs, bands, music and memories that helped define an unforgettable era of rock ’n’ roll.

It’s all in tune—no pun intended!—with The Robin’s Nest’s Summer of the Sensational ’60s & ’70s series.

Tune in Friday, September 18, from 2–3 PM on WUSB.

Tonight, Friday, Sept. 11, from 10 p.m.–midnight ET, WUSB will remember and celebrate the life of Howard Margolin, beloved longtime host of Destinies, our weekly science fiction program he hosted for more than 42 years.

Former co-hosts, past guests and members of the WUSB family will come together to share memories and pay tribute to Howard’s remarkable life, voice and legacy.

Listen on 90.1 FM, 107.3 FM, or stream live at WUSB.fm.

Wednesday, September 9th, 9PM-10PM ET.

Turmoil's show will be dedicated to Dr. Howard Margolin who recently passed away.
Wednesday's show will feature music from Spizzenergi, The Misfits, Sloppy Seconds and others featuring rare and unusual science fiction themed songs.