The Rodent Hour

The Rodent Hour plays R'n'R, independent R'n'R from Brooklyn & beyond. The show airs every Monday evening at 8:00 PM (EST) on Radio Free Brooklyn.

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Whipping up some vegan chili for dinner this evening and it made me think of all the good people we shared meals with during our time at @wpirprattradio We shared good food - including the tacos and burritos from @taqueriatepango - really good music and good times. We’re going to top this off with some scallions, cilantro leaves and avocado. We just need the @cervezamodelomx I hope everyone’s doing well! #flashbackfriday #chili #veganchili #goodtimes #goodfood #goodmusic #goodpeople (at Brooklyn, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/CjbVow8u9DJ/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Wanda and Jackson stopped by @hankssaloon to pay their respects the other day. It’s downright criminal that more than three years after they were forced to close their doors the developers still haven’t started work. Not that I want to see more soulless buildings in Brooklyn but that could have been three more years of a great dive bar and a cool venue for independent artists. #wanda #jackson #hankssaloon #divebar #brooklyn #newyork (at Hanks Saloon) https://www.instagram.com/p/CcvwVbcu9AV/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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The Inns Reunion Show at @wpirprattradio The instructions for this picture were as follows: “OK, this time the band needs to look happy while Matt & Rachel look bored." #flashbackfriday #theinns #reunion #show #prattradio #prattinstitute #brooklyn #newyork #indierock #goodtimes (at Pratt Radio WPIR) https://www.instagram.com/p/CcF0yAVOI7a/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Throwback Thursday to our final broadcast at @radiofreebk with the absolutely fabulous @incirclesmusic I first saw InCircles at Punk Island a few years ago and I’ve been a fan ever since. Regular listeners to The Rodent Hour will know that it’s my favorite day of the year because it’s a beautiful day of music and community. The day is brought to you by a hard working group of volunteers and funding from @makemusicny The deadline for bands to submit an application to play is April 15th. You’ll find a link to the form in the bio for @punkislandnyc Everyone else needs to circle June 18th on your calendar so that you don’t miss it. #punkisland #punkislandnyc #newyorkcity #punkisland2022 #bestdayoftheyear #throwbackthursday (at Radio Free Brooklyn) https://www.instagram.com/p/CbxTO4NuH30/?utm_medium=tumblr

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#FlashbackFriday to 2014 and a live, radio broadcast on @wpirprattradio featuring @eden_james at @prattinstitute in Brooklyn. Congratulations to Eden on hitting 25 MILLION streams on @spotify - that's quite a milestone to celebrate with his record label - @dandyramrecords #flashbackfriday #edenjames #prattradio #live #radio #performance #prattinstitute #independentartist #classicrock (at Pratt Radio WPIR) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cbinlieujmn/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Set list from the 2014 visit by @zoctorking to The Rodent Hour at @wpirprattradio - let me tell you, it was loud and it was oh-so-good. Rumor has it that album #3 is in the works. #flashbackfriday #zrking #inrockwetrust #rock #rocknroll #brooklyn #newyork (at Pratt Radio WPIR) https://www.instagram.com/p/Ca-4ESDOxuJ/?utm_medium=tumblr

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What a Flashback Friday AND Bandcamp Friday memory! Hanging out with the @kingpizzarecords brain trust at @bbox_radio in 2015. King Pizza Records doesn’t just support bands, as purveyors of New York’s tastiest DIY records and tapes they actively support a community. Head to their page on @bandcamp and start your own pizza party. Play it loud! #flashbackfriday #bandcampfriday #surf #garage #kingpizza #records #brooklyn #newyork #diy #label #surf #garage #community (at BBOX Radio) https://www.instagram.com/p/CasiabAOWnE/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Well, well, well! What have we here? It’s another awesome Flashback Friday memory with our good friends in @giftshop_the_band and Downtown Rachel Brown. Make your own memories with Giftshop when you go see them on April 2nd at @the_parkside_lounge_nyc #flashbackfriday #giftshop #prattradio #prattinstitute #livemusic #localmusic #supportlivemusic #supportlocalmusic #brooklyn #newyork (at Pratt Radio WPIR) https://www.instagram.com/p/CarqHsWODF6/?utm_medium=tumblr

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It’s another fantastic Flashback Friday that celebrates our visits with @slothrust (2014), @thelordcalverts (2016) and @grimstreaker (2019). I gotta say, we’ve visited with some really great bands over the years. #flashbackfriday #radio #show #independentartists #rock #rocknroll #garage #garagerock #punk #punkrock #brooklyn #newyork (at Brooklyn, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/CabEmtvMGrb/?utm_medium=tumblr

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I think this might be the last time that I drank whiskey. 🥃 Throwback Thursday to 2016 and hanging out with @guillotineriotgrrl and @diabloterremoto at @bbox_radio in DUMBO. We were sharing tracks from their 2015 release “Makeout Party In Your Mom’s Basement” …. Good times! #throwbackthursday #whiskey #live #radio #brooklyn #newyork (at BBOX Radio) https://www.instagram.com/p/CaGG9QRlEFt/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Well, we definitely went out with a bang. In fact we went out with a lot of really loud bangs. @incirclesmusic took us out in style. Good people creating good music is what it’s all about. A recording of InCircles live performance on @radiofreebk is now available from our archives on @applepodcasts @spotify @stitcherpodcasts and from our show page on RFB website. Link to listen on @mixcloud in our profile. Catch the band on 2/12 at @ourwickedlady #incircles #band #liveradio #performance #high #energy #rocknroll #alternative #rock #supportlivemusic #supportlocal #music #live #radio #show #brooklyn #newyork (at Brooklyn, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/CZmVX2Vu92x/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Hey Rodents! The time has come for me to saddle up my Brooklyn Pony and ride on out of @radiofreebk After visiting with over 130 unique guests during my 5+ years at RFB the time has come for me to go. Thanks to everyone who’s listened over the years. I hope you’ll agree with me when I say there’s so much good music being created by independent artists these days. A huge thank you to all of the independent artists, both guests and otherwise, who continue to pour their heart and soul into making so much fantastic music. Music that has helped enrich my life more than anyone can imagine. I will definitely miss the laughs that I shared with guests but what I will miss the most is hearing the love and respect that guests regularly expressed for their bandmates, along with the other talented and creative people that they work with. That was always special. Catch you on the flip side. #brooklyn #pony #timetogo #endofanera #therodenthour #radio #show #independentartists #rock #rocknroll #indierock #alternativerock #punkrock #psychrock #metal #supportlocalmusic (at Brooklyn, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/CZf46dtMAZS/?utm_medium=tumblr

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So many laughs, so much good music by independent artists from Brooklyn and beyond. My recent visit with @theprettybitchin is now available from our archives on @applepodcasts @stitcherpodcasts and from our show page on the @radiofreebk website. There’s also a link to listen on @mixcloud in our playlist. The show’s playlist features tracks from the band’s stellar debut release, “If You Want To Leave”, plus @oh_gunquit @stressdolls @dirtbikesmusic @7thgradegirlfight @thechelseacurve and @whiterosemotoroil The band’s next gig is on February 19th at @mercuryloungeny #brooklyn #rock #indiepop #indierock #unsignedartist #debut #album #newmusic #newrelease #live #radio #show #radiofreebrooklyn (at Brooklyn, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/CZUUIHmuIbA/?utm_medium=tumblr

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We’re going to burn it all down with @incirclesmusic on Monday evening at @radiofreebk Catch the band live on 2/12 at @ourwickedlady during Winter Madness.🤞 #incircles #live #radio #interview #radiofreebrooklyn #noncommercial #freeformradio #brooklyn #newyork #supportlivemusic #supportlocalmusic (at Tompkins Square Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/CZNhZcsrdjm/?utm_medium=tumblr

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This one is for you @damnfuego Mine was orange and white. I guess I’ll have to try the gin now. #vw #vwbus #vwbuslove #roadtrip (at Brooklyn, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/CZKcQzFF72a/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Tonight at 8 PM Eastern on @radiofreebk we have an absolutely fantastic show for you. @theprettybitchin will be joining me in the studio as we share tracks from their debut album, “If You Want To Leave”, talk about their upcoming gig at @mercuryloungeny and engage in general shenanigans. Playlist includes cool music by @oh_gunquit @stressdolls @dirtbikesmusic @7thgradegirlfight and @thechelseacurve Link to listen in our profile or download our app for iOS or Android. Listen via the RFB website and see the playlist in real-time thanks to @radiorethink #brooklyn #rock #indiepop #indierock #unsignedartist #debutalbum #live #radio #show #radiofreebrooklyn (at Brooklyn, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/CZHY3ODLwhl/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Whether it's seeing @monte.music live, or visiting with Caitlin in the studio, it's always great to spend time with MONTE. Lots of things in the works for this Brooklyn based power trio, including the release of new music, upcoming shows and a special session at @leestavall Playlist features rockin' tunes by our guest plus @castleblacknyc @crowdtheairwaves the @thedentsboston on @redonredrecords @thebadkittynyc and @rot.tv.band on @teepeerecords Link to listen on @mixcloud in our profile. Also available on @applepodcasts @spotify @stitcherpodcasts and from our show park on the @radiofreebk website. #staywarm #staysafe #rockon #monte #brooklyn #power #trio #unsignedartist #independentartist #rock #rockandroll #radio #interview #radiofreebrooklyn (at Radio Free Brooklyn) https://www.instagram.com/therodenthour/p/CZCaMCYrZIm/?utm_medium=tumblr