BumbleBee Brunch Indie Playlist: September 26th, 2025

Kristen Eck
Sep 27
4 min read

Kristen Eck's September 26th, 2025 BumbleBee Brunch Indie Playlist

BumbleBee Radio celebrates its 5th Anniversary with a frighteningly fun evening of indie rock with The Peppermint Kicks (celebrating the release of their new album "Pop Rocks In My Chewing Gum,"), Los Angeles indie powerhouse Beck Black, Jennifer Tefft & The Strange, and Smitt E. Smitty & The Fezztones. As this is one week from Halloween costumes are very welcome, but not required. Your event hostess, Kristen Eck will be in-costume. You know you WANT to dress-up as something fun!

BumbleBee Radio 5th Anniversary Spooky Season Indie Music Showcase at Crystal Ballroom in Somerville

THIS JUST IN!!! Lee Harrington will be joining The Peppermint Kicks as a special guest performer! Lee Harrington is from the legacy bands The Neighborhoods, and The Shang Hi Los. This very special 5th Anniversary event just keeps getting better!

"BumbleBee Radio 5th Anniversary Spooky Showcase" is sponsored by Connors Farm on Rte 35 in Danvers. Fresh local produce, you can pick your own apples, and it's a world of fun for the kids. It's all here down on the farm, Connors Farm.

Doors at 7 PM. Music at 8 PM.

Tickets are $15 in-advance. $25 at the door. Tickets at BumbleBeeBoxOffice.com

The Crystal Ballroom at Somerville Theatre is located at 55 Davis Square in Somerville, Massachusetts directly next to the MBTA's Davis Square subway (Redline) stop. Bus service to Davis Square is available on MBTA routes 87, 88, 89, 90, 94, and 96. Paid parking is available in street spots and a few small municipal lots. Allow extra time if you're planning on looking for parking. HOUR ONE:

The Cure - Friday I'm In Love (1992) The High Frequencies - Tonite And Every Nite (2025) Gnarls Barkley - Crazy (2006) Lukey B - Technology Zombies (2025) Glow Box - Should Have Known (2025) Kate Bush - Experiment IV (12" Mix) (1990) The Bee's Knees Song of the Week: The Dogmatics - Key Of B (2025) Caitlin Piper - Speechless (2025) Roxy Music - Same Old Scene (1980) Smitt E. Smitty & The Fezztones - #1 Most Likely (2025) Nathalie Miller - Kansas (2025) Empire Of The Sun - Walking On A Dream (2009) Camper Van Beethoven - Pictures Of Matchstick Men (1989) Francis Of Delirium - Little Black Dress (2025)

HOUR TWO:

Kula Shaker - Tattva (1996) Nate Perry & Ragged Company - How Much It Matters (2025) Buzzcocks - Everybody's Happy Nowadays (1979) wht.rbbt.obj - I Get Stuck (2025) Gorillaz - Feel Good Inc. (Ft. De La Soul) (2005) Jennifer Tefft & The Strange - Caffeine (2024) Sinnet - Giant Spiders Of Wisco (2025) Ben Folds Five - Selfless, Cold, and Composed (1997) The Vibeke Saugestad Band - Hey Now Sunshine (2025) Phoenix - Run Run Run (2004) Ape Hangers - This Is It (2025) Cocteau Twins - Pitch The Baby (1990) Buffalo Tom - Down (2011)

*** The Bee's Knees is a NEW weekly feature. Every Friday we'll spin the current #1 song in the BumbleBee Radio Top-10 on Radio Indie Alliance. This week's Bee's Knees entry is "Key Of B" by The Dogmatics.

The Bee's Knees Indie Song of the Week: The Dogmatics - Key Of B

"Key Of B" is from the NEW LP, "Nowheresville" by The Dogmatics available now on the Rum Bar Records Bandcamp page. Have a listen and order on vinyl, CD, or digital and as always you can hear The Dogmatics right here on The Bee! Autumn at Connors Farm:

Connors Farm in Danvers supports BumbleBee Radio

Autumn is upon us and that means things are in high-gear at Connors Farm on Rte 35 in Danvers. It's pick-your-own-apples season and due to some unusual Summer weather there are also still plenty of local peaches to be had! The corn maze, food booths, and other fun stuff for the kids are open out back. All this and apple cider donuts made fresh daily. Get there early and get a donut HOT as it comes off the machine. There's nothing like it!

Newbury Comics

BumbleBee Radio is proud to have Newbury Comics as a sponsor of BumbleBee Brunch. Newbury Comics is one of my favorite places to get lost-in for an afternoon. Music, Blind Boxes, Pop Culture stuff and more. Newbury Comics, for a wicked good time!

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