The first ever WXYC Record Fair will be held at the Nightlight on Rosemary St this Sunday (December 6th) from 11am-5pm. This event is free (though we will gladly take donations if you feel so inclined) - so come on out to show your support for WXYC and snatch up some great music. We've got vendors coming in from all over the state with some great records at reasonable prices. We'll also be selling supercool 'xyc gear that makes for great holiday-time gifts. Good music, good people, and the bar opens at Noon! What more could you want out of a Sunday afternoon?
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Thursday, December 3, 2009
Monday, November 30, 2009
Web Streams Redux
For those of you listening on our web streams, we've fixed some technical issues and our signal's back to full strength.
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
80s Dance Tickets ON SALE NOW!
WXYC is holding its Semi-Annual 80s dance again this December 4th.
As usual, it is happening at the Cat's Cradle.
We will be blasting 80s tunes from 9pm till around 2am.
So come then donning your best Miami Vice blazer, sequined prom dress, shoulder pads, or just your best gaudy and dazzling eighties spirit.
Tickets will be sold in the pit from November 30th to the day of for $5 in advance, and at the door for $8.
See you there!
As usual, it is happening at the Cat's Cradle.
We will be blasting 80s tunes from 9pm till around 2am.
So come then donning your best Miami Vice blazer, sequined prom dress, shoulder pads, or just your best gaudy and dazzling eighties spirit.
Tickets will be sold in the pit from November 30th to the day of for $5 in advance, and at the door for $8.
See you there!
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
THIS WEEK ON WXYC
PARTY AT THE FEEDBACK FARM!
9PM / THE RADIO STATION / WEDNESDAY
EXPECT: noise keg, enticingly plattered array of samples, engaging conversation, audio body shots, game of find-the-headphones & MORE
The same week a tribute album drops for New Zealand underground music veteran, and recent stroke sufferer, Chris Knox, WXYC will air a Thursday Night Feature retrospective on the enduring noise-pop scene he helped spawn. Moving back and forth between the ultra-pop and the ultra-noise and everything in between, and with everything from the long-going acts to the defunct and the upstart, the show will look at how the scene expanded to allow all of these groups to support each other in their often divergent, often similar goals for DIY music. Hosted by Jonathan W. 9pm
Tune in to this Friday's Inside Track, where new albums get played in their entirety, and hear the latest and greatest from Arrington de Dionyso (frontsperson for music group Old Time Relijun), which turns out to be a disc entitled "Malaikat dan Singa" (K records). I hear it's heavy on the throat singing and bass clarinet improvisation! 9pm
Start your Thanksgiving week off right by tuning in to hear local noise/performance-art legend Clang Quartet (Scotty Irving) play a live set on the Backyard Barbecue! There's even going to be a video later! Sunday at 8pm
9PM / THE RADIO STATION / WEDNESDAY
EXPECT: noise keg, enticingly plattered array of samples, engaging conversation, audio body shots, game of find-the-headphones & MORE
The same week a tribute album drops for New Zealand underground music veteran, and recent stroke sufferer, Chris Knox, WXYC will air a Thursday Night Feature retrospective on the enduring noise-pop scene he helped spawn. Moving back and forth between the ultra-pop and the ultra-noise and everything in between, and with everything from the long-going acts to the defunct and the upstart, the show will look at how the scene expanded to allow all of these groups to support each other in their often divergent, often similar goals for DIY music. Hosted by Jonathan W. 9pm
Tune in to this Friday's Inside Track, where new albums get played in their entirety, and hear the latest and greatest from Arrington de Dionyso (frontsperson for music group Old Time Relijun), which turns out to be a disc entitled "Malaikat dan Singa" (K records). I hear it's heavy on the throat singing and bass clarinet improvisation! 9pm
Start your Thanksgiving week off right by tuning in to hear local noise/performance-art legend Clang Quartet (Scotty Irving) play a live set on the Backyard Barbecue! There's even going to be a video later! Sunday at 8pm
Friday, November 6, 2009
Transmitting Now At 1200 Watts!
At around 10am today, WXYC switched over its signal to a new transmitter. Our power has increased from 400 to 1200 watts, and we are directional towards Raleigh, Durham and Apex (and Chapel Hill, of course). The first song played from the new antenna was Queen's "Radio Ga Ga." This comes after years of work and the station would like to thank everyone involved. We are all very excited and happy today.
Thursday, November 5, 2009
THIS WEEK ON WXYC
On this week's Thursday Night Feature, "Hot! Dope! Fresh!" returns for a third installment. This month's H!D!F! will be more smooth and laid back. There will be exclusive new tracks from several soul and r&b artists with a sprinkling of hip hop.
Scheduled Interviews:
Krave: ATL, GA natives. I interviewed this r&b trio when they were first starting out in July 2008. Since that time they have been on a consistent global grind. Their hard work is finally beginning to pay off. Krave are the newest signees to Akon's Konvict Music record label.
(http://www.myspace.com/kraveworldwide)
Neff: Myrtle Beach, SC native artist and promoter of one of the largest industry networking events in SC. Last month Neff called into the show to do an exclusive debut of his brand new track '4 Tha Hood'. This month Neff returns for a full interview to discuss his upcoming projects and why he's one of the most well known artists coming out of the Grand Strand.
(http://neffworking.com)
In addition to the interviews Randy Roper Music Editor of Ozone Magazine will be calling in to discuss what's new in the hip hop culture. Ozone Magazine is the #1 Hip Hop magazine in the South and West Coast, and is widely known as 'Your Favorite Rappers' Favorite Rap Magazine'
(www.ozonemag.com & www.writersblockmedia.net)
Also as with previous months there will be exclusive world wide premieres of tracks from the following artists:
Warren Jae: The artist formerly known as Young Burna. Even though his name has changed Warren Jae's music has not; the Columbia, SC native and now ATL resident continues to hip hop that appeals to both men and women. Currently signed to the multifaceted label and lifestyle brand ATL-based Million Dollar Dreamz, Warren Jae is prepping to release his newest album What Dreams May Come on Thanksgiving Day, which is a rarity for any hip hop artist. Warren Jae will give the listeners an exclusive premiere of the first single off his new album.
(http://myspace.com/younGBurna)
Mary Liz: In 2009 it's become common for r&b "singers" to alter their voices on tracks. Let's keep it real; alot of popular singers out right now simply cannot sing--it's all studio magic and tricky. Coming out of Columbia, SC Mary Liz is one singer who uses no vocoders or autotune on her records. She recently released her newest project The Princess Is Here. If you haven't heard it it's definitely a must listen. Mary Liz is also co-signed by DJ Frosty of Stupid Dope Moves, SC's most well known DJ and co-owner of one of it's strongest record label and lifestyle brand.
(http://www.myspace.com/itsmaryliz)
On Friday's Inside Track, we listen to the new album from Asheville's Ahleuchatistas. Out on Tzadik (!), it's called "Of the Body Prone".
Lake Inferior! On the Backyard Barbecue again! Ya'll know 'em, ya'll love 'em. Listen in at 8 PM sharp for a live set and an interview. http://www.myspace.com/lakeinferiormusic
Scheduled Interviews:
Krave: ATL, GA natives. I interviewed this r&b trio when they were first starting out in July 2008. Since that time they have been on a consistent global grind. Their hard work is finally beginning to pay off. Krave are the newest signees to Akon's Konvict Music record label.
(http://www.myspace.com/kraveworldwide)
Neff: Myrtle Beach, SC native artist and promoter of one of the largest industry networking events in SC. Last month Neff called into the show to do an exclusive debut of his brand new track '4 Tha Hood'. This month Neff returns for a full interview to discuss his upcoming projects and why he's one of the most well known artists coming out of the Grand Strand.
(http://neffworking.com)
In addition to the interviews Randy Roper Music Editor of Ozone Magazine will be calling in to discuss what's new in the hip hop culture. Ozone Magazine is the #1 Hip Hop magazine in the South and West Coast, and is widely known as 'Your Favorite Rappers' Favorite Rap Magazine'
(www.ozonemag.com & www.writersblockmedia.net)
Also as with previous months there will be exclusive world wide premieres of tracks from the following artists:
Warren Jae: The artist formerly known as Young Burna. Even though his name has changed Warren Jae's music has not; the Columbia, SC native and now ATL resident continues to hip hop that appeals to both men and women. Currently signed to the multifaceted label and lifestyle brand ATL-based Million Dollar Dreamz, Warren Jae is prepping to release his newest album What Dreams May Come on Thanksgiving Day, which is a rarity for any hip hop artist. Warren Jae will give the listeners an exclusive premiere of the first single off his new album.
(http://myspace.com/younGBurna)
Mary Liz: In 2009 it's become common for r&b "singers" to alter their voices on tracks. Let's keep it real; alot of popular singers out right now simply cannot sing--it's all studio magic and tricky. Coming out of Columbia, SC Mary Liz is one singer who uses no vocoders or autotune on her records. She recently released her newest project The Princess Is Here. If you haven't heard it it's definitely a must listen. Mary Liz is also co-signed by DJ Frosty of Stupid Dope Moves, SC's most well known DJ and co-owner of one of it's strongest record label and lifestyle brand.
(http://www.myspace.com/itsmaryliz)
On Friday's Inside Track, we listen to the new album from Asheville's Ahleuchatistas. Out on Tzadik (!), it's called "Of the Body Prone".
Lake Inferior! On the Backyard Barbecue again! Ya'll know 'em, ya'll love 'em. Listen in at 8 PM sharp for a live set and an interview. http://www.myspace.com/lakeinferiormusic
Monday, October 26, 2009
THIS WEEK ON WXYC
On Monday night's Inside Track, where new records get played in their entirety, we'll listen to the jamass and very accessible "Blue Record" from Savannah metalheads Baroness at 9pm. The 'Track is back on Friday to bring you... What? The Flaming Lips made a noisy record that isn't indie popcaca? I'm on board. It's called "Embryonic" - join us at 9pm.
On this month's installment of the Global Music Show, WXYC DJ Joseph Palis and guest lecturer Beth-Ann Kutchma from The Center for Global Initiatives (CGI) present Music as Message: Global Connections through Song. Friday at 5pm.
Billy Sugarfix (of Evil Wiener) just had an article in the Independent*! WXYC invited him on the Backyard Barbeque this week and he's bringing his favorite local records. Tune in this Sunday at 8 PM to hear stories about and songs from: Angels of Epistemology, Zen Frisbee, Metal Flake, Mother, Polvo, Hop Flop Fly, Minerva Strain, Pipe, The Popes, and Archers of Loaf.
On this month's installment of the Global Music Show, WXYC DJ Joseph Palis and guest lecturer Beth-Ann Kutchma from The Center for Global Initiatives (CGI) present Music as Message: Global Connections through Song. Friday at 5pm.
Billy Sugarfix (of Evil Wiener) just had an article in the Independent*! WXYC invited him on the Backyard Barbeque this week and he's bringing his favorite local records. Tune in this Sunday at 8 PM to hear stories about and songs from: Angels of Epistemology, Zen Frisbee, Metal Flake, Mother, Polvo, Hop Flop Fly, Minerva Strain, Pipe, The Popes, and Archers of Loaf.
Thursday, October 15, 2009
THIS WEEK ON WXYC
On this week's Thursday Night Feature, "Hot! Dope! Fresh!" returns for another installment. Hosted by Nanci O at 9pm.
Scheduled Interviews:
Kooley High: Raleigh, NC based. If you're from RDU and don't know who Kooley HIgh is, SHAME ON YOU!
Earlier this month Kooley High invited me to the infamous Break Room Studios in Raleigh where the entire group came together for this interview that they deemed as "therapeutic and much needed" after it was over.
In January Rolling Stone named Kooley High to the Hype Monitor as one of the top hip hop groups to watch in 2009. Since that time the group has released a group project and several individual projects. Kooley consists of Charlie Smarts, Rapsody, The Sinopsis, DJ Ill Digitiz and Tab-One. Both Charlie and Tab have released solo projects. Lone femcee of the group Rapsody is signed to producer 9th Wonder's JAMLA record label with a solo project dropping soon.
The Summer Sessions EP is available now on iTunes.
(www.kooleyhigh.com)
Rebellious Mindz: Florence, SC natives. The duo of Shawt & G and their style of rhyming has drawn comparisons to UGK and Eightball & MJG.
Their new project Rebellious: Rise To The Occasion is tearing up the streets of SC!
(www.rebelliousmindz.com)
Lyrisis: Birmingham, ALA natives. The group is composed of sisters L & J. Simply stated, these girls CAN SING. They define their style of music as Hip Hop Soul. Their debut album from 2004 Ghetto Renaissance is considered a classic on the underground soul scene. Their current project Lyrisis will be available soon.
They have shared the stage for well known neo/soulsters such as Van Hunt, Erykah Badu and Anthony Hamilton.
(www.myspace.com/reallyrisis)
Also as with last month there will be exclusive world wide premieres of tracks from 3 different artists:
Neff: Myrtle Beach, SC native artist and promotor of one of the largest industry networking events in SC. (http://neffworking.com)
Transfers: Rock Hill, SC natives and Winthrop University Students. Their current project Grind Session 101: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly is out now on iTunes.They are also affiliated with DJ B Lord, who is considered by many to be the most powerful and influential DJ out of SC. (www.myspace.com/transfersmusic.com)
Danjah Tha Beat Banga: Norfolk, VA native and brand new/up & coming artist and producer.
On Friday's Inside Track, where new albums get played in their entirety, hear the fantastic new album from Del the Funky Homosapien and Tame One, "Parallel Universes".
Tune in on Sunday at 6pm to to listen to the UNC Student Body President Jasmin Jones and members of her executive board and cabinet discuss student government issues and events around UNC.
Later on Sunday, listen in at 8 PM sharp to the Backyard Barbecue to hear Secret Boyfriend (WXYC DJ Ryan Martin) play a live set and sit down for an interview! http://www.myspace.com/therealsecretboyfriend
Scheduled Interviews:
Kooley High: Raleigh, NC based. If you're from RDU and don't know who Kooley HIgh is, SHAME ON YOU!
Earlier this month Kooley High invited me to the infamous Break Room Studios in Raleigh where the entire group came together for this interview that they deemed as "therapeutic and much needed" after it was over.
In January Rolling Stone named Kooley High to the Hype Monitor as one of the top hip hop groups to watch in 2009. Since that time the group has released a group project and several individual projects. Kooley consists of Charlie Smarts, Rapsody, The Sinopsis, DJ Ill Digitiz and Tab-One. Both Charlie and Tab have released solo projects. Lone femcee of the group Rapsody is signed to producer 9th Wonder's JAMLA record label with a solo project dropping soon.
The Summer Sessions EP is available now on iTunes.
(www.kooleyhigh.com)
Rebellious Mindz: Florence, SC natives. The duo of Shawt & G and their style of rhyming has drawn comparisons to UGK and Eightball & MJG.
Their new project Rebellious: Rise To The Occasion is tearing up the streets of SC!
(www.rebelliousmindz.com)
Lyrisis: Birmingham, ALA natives. The group is composed of sisters L & J. Simply stated, these girls CAN SING. They define their style of music as Hip Hop Soul. Their debut album from 2004 Ghetto Renaissance is considered a classic on the underground soul scene. Their current project Lyrisis will be available soon.
They have shared the stage for well known neo/soulsters such as Van Hunt, Erykah Badu and Anthony Hamilton.
(www.myspace.com/reallyrisis)
Also as with last month there will be exclusive world wide premieres of tracks from 3 different artists:
Neff: Myrtle Beach, SC native artist and promotor of one of the largest industry networking events in SC. (http://neffworking.com)
Transfers: Rock Hill, SC natives and Winthrop University Students. Their current project Grind Session 101: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly is out now on iTunes.They are also affiliated with DJ B Lord, who is considered by many to be the most powerful and influential DJ out of SC. (www.myspace.com/transfersmusic.com)
Danjah Tha Beat Banga: Norfolk, VA native and brand new/up & coming artist and producer.
On Friday's Inside Track, where new albums get played in their entirety, hear the fantastic new album from Del the Funky Homosapien and Tame One, "Parallel Universes".
Tune in on Sunday at 6pm to to listen to the UNC Student Body President Jasmin Jones and members of her executive board and cabinet discuss student government issues and events around UNC.
Later on Sunday, listen in at 8 PM sharp to the Backyard Barbecue to hear Secret Boyfriend (WXYC DJ Ryan Martin) play a live set and sit down for an interview! http://www.myspace.com/therealsecretboyfriend
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
THIS WEEK ON WXYC
Once no more than a humble bean in Ethiopia, today Coffee is one of the most popular drinks in the world. Tune in to the Feedback Farm on Wednesday at 9pm for an audio event on the subject of this invigorating beverage.
On this Friday's Inside Track, where new albums get played in their entirety, listen to the new self-titled disc from NYC noise rockers, Slasher Risk. 9pm.
To round out your radio week, tune in for this Sunday's very special episode of WXYC Reports, on which the news team will examine the emergence of the Sierra Club's Coal-Free Campus Campaign at UNC and the university's commitment to ultimately trade coal for biomass. What does this mean? Is it viable? How long will it take, and what is the cost? Also, WXYC Reports staff take a humorous and socially insightful look at what they're doing when they waste time on the Internet. Fun times. 5pm.
On this Friday's Inside Track, where new albums get played in their entirety, listen to the new self-titled disc from NYC noise rockers, Slasher Risk. 9pm.
To round out your radio week, tune in for this Sunday's very special episode of WXYC Reports, on which the news team will examine the emergence of the Sierra Club's Coal-Free Campus Campaign at UNC and the university's commitment to ultimately trade coal for biomass. What does this mean? Is it viable? How long will it take, and what is the cost? Also, WXYC Reports staff take a humorous and socially insightful look at what they're doing when they waste time on the Internet. Fun times. 5pm.
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
THIS WEEK ON WXYC
On this Friday's Inside Track, where new albums get played in their entirety, hear "A Orillas Del Magdalena", a fantastic compilation of 50's, 60's, and 70's cumbias as reissued by Domino Sound. 9pm.
Tune into the Backyard Barbecue this Sunday at 8pm to hear Steve Popson and Ash Bowie from Polvo talk about their new album, In Prism, and their October 17th show at Cat's Cradle!
Tune into the Backyard Barbecue this Sunday at 8pm to hear Steve Popson and Ash Bowie from Polvo talk about their new album, In Prism, and their October 17th show at Cat's Cradle!
Thursday, September 17, 2009
THIS WEEK ON WXYC
This week's 9/17 Thursday Night Feature is Hot! Dope! Fresh! As referenced by the title tonight will feature the hottest, dopest and freshest tracks from underground/indie/unsigned hip hop and R&B artists as well as some known unknown mainstream favorites.
There will be exclusive world wide premieres of new tracks from two very different artists:
TrapSTAR, Greenville, SC native who is signed to Charlamange Tha God's Stupid Dope Moves record label. (www.stupiddopemoves.com)
Royal-Tee, Charlotte, NC native who is signed to indie label Street Dreamaz. (www.myspace.com/crownroyal704)
I have been promised by both labels that the new tracks are exclusives especially for tonight's show and will be the first time they are played on the radio!!
Scheduled Interviews:
L.E.G.A.C.Y.: Affliate of NC's Hall of Justus (formerly The Justus League) and now Baltimore resident. His new album Suicide Music brings memories of the horror-core hip hop of The Gravediggaz. L.E.G.'s recent mixtape NC Chainsaw Massacre is considered by many to be an underground classic.
www.hallofjustus.com
Grind City: Gray Court, South Carolina hip hop collective of talented emcees, DJs, and graphic artists. These guys are for those who live for trap hop.
www.grindcityent.com
Young Scolla aka Barack Scobama: Detroit emcee who in addition to heading an independent label has started a fashion line and produces several Detroit fashion events.
www.scollasword.blogspot.com
There may also be a 4th interview with a national recording artist! It all starts at 9pm, hosted by Nanci O.
On Friday's Inside Track, where new albums are played in their entirety, we'll listen to the sweet new compilation from Sublime Frequencies entitled, "Siamese Soul: Thai Pop Spectacular, Vol. 2 1960s-1980s". 9pm.
And finally, on Sunday at 6pm, tune in to listen to the UNC Student Body President Jasmin Jones and members of her executive board and cabinet discuss student government issues and events around UNC.
There will be exclusive world wide premieres of new tracks from two very different artists:
TrapSTAR, Greenville, SC native who is signed to Charlamange Tha God's Stupid Dope Moves record label. (www.stupiddopemoves.com)
Royal-Tee, Charlotte, NC native who is signed to indie label Street Dreamaz. (www.myspace.com/crownroyal704)
I have been promised by both labels that the new tracks are exclusives especially for tonight's show and will be the first time they are played on the radio!!
Scheduled Interviews:
L.E.G.A.C.Y.: Affliate of NC's Hall of Justus (formerly The Justus League) and now Baltimore resident. His new album Suicide Music brings memories of the horror-core hip hop of The Gravediggaz. L.E.G.'s recent mixtape NC Chainsaw Massacre is considered by many to be an underground classic.
www.hallofjustus.com
Grind City: Gray Court, South Carolina hip hop collective of talented emcees, DJs, and graphic artists. These guys are for those who live for trap hop.
www.grindcityent.com
Young Scolla aka Barack Scobama: Detroit emcee who in addition to heading an independent label has started a fashion line and produces several Detroit fashion events.
www.scollasword.blogspot.com
There may also be a 4th interview with a national recording artist! It all starts at 9pm, hosted by Nanci O.
On Friday's Inside Track, where new albums are played in their entirety, we'll listen to the sweet new compilation from Sublime Frequencies entitled, "Siamese Soul: Thai Pop Spectacular, Vol. 2 1960s-1980s". 9pm.
And finally, on Sunday at 6pm, tune in to listen to the UNC Student Body President Jasmin Jones and members of her executive board and cabinet discuss student government issues and events around UNC.
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
THIS WEEK ON WXYC
Friends they surround us. They're at parties, on the bus, at lunch, and perhaps most frequently just hanging out. But who are they? What do they want? What is a friend? Hopefully, your friends at the Feedback Farm will be able to find out Wednesday at 9pm.
Then, on Friday night at 9pm on The Inside Track, hear "See Mystery Lights," the new album from indie-dance group Yacht.
Tune into the Backyard Barbecue on WXYC to hear Wendy Spitzer (of Felix Obelix and Lemming Malloy) talk about the Liminal Festival, a genre-bending local music festival from September 24th to the 26th.
Then, on Friday night at 9pm on The Inside Track, hear "See Mystery Lights," the new album from indie-dance group Yacht.
Tune into the Backyard Barbecue on WXYC to hear Wendy Spitzer (of Felix Obelix and Lemming Malloy) talk about the Liminal Festival, a genre-bending local music festival from September 24th to the 26th.
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
THIS WEEK ON WXYC
Tune in to this week's Thursday Night Feature to hear some of the music that will soon resound through Storybook Farm in Chapel Hill during Progday 2009. Progday is a local progressive rock festival that showcases bands from as close as Raleigh to as far as Norway and Japan. Hosted by Howie H, 9pm.
On Friday's Inside Track, where new albums are played in their entirety, we'll listen to the long-lost soul album from 24-Carat Black, reissued from the original tapes by Philly archivists Numero Group. 9pm.
Sunday's Backyard Barbecue features a live set from local singer/songwriter Kelli Ann. 8pm.
On Friday's Inside Track, where new albums are played in their entirety, we'll listen to the long-lost soul album from 24-Carat Black, reissued from the original tapes by Philly archivists Numero Group. 9pm.
Sunday's Backyard Barbecue features a live set from local singer/songwriter Kelli Ann. 8pm.
Thursday, July 30, 2009
THIS WEEK ON WXYC
This week's Thursday Night Feature is another installment of Who Got Next? hosted by Nanci O. The feature will showcase up and coming artists from all over the United States in hip hop and r&b. These are artists that may not be known mainstream wise but have heavy buzz and are moving units on the indie, underground & unsigned scene.
There are several interviews on deck:
Team I.R.A.C. (I Rep All Carolina)--Holly Hill, SC
SELA--Philadelphia, PA
Ed E Ruger--Greensboro, NC
Final Draft--Atlanta, GA (Signed to Earl Jam/EMG/Universal.)
Prop Joe from Danville, VA and Vice President of Slip 'N Slide DJ's will also be stopping by the station as well! Be sure to tune in Thursday night at 9pm.
On Friday, live the lush life with us and listen to the new album, "Cassette City," from Philadelphia rapper/producer Lushlife on The Inside Track. 9pm.
There are several interviews on deck:
Team I.R.A.C. (I Rep All Carolina)--Holly Hill, SC
SELA--Philadelphia, PA
Ed E Ruger--Greensboro, NC
Final Draft--Atlanta, GA (Signed to Earl Jam/EMG/Universal.)
Prop Joe from Danville, VA and Vice President of Slip 'N Slide DJ's will also be stopping by the station as well! Be sure to tune in Thursday night at 9pm.
On Friday, live the lush life with us and listen to the new album, "Cassette City," from Philadelphia rapper/producer Lushlife on The Inside Track. 9pm.
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
THIS WEEK ON WXYC
This week's Thursday Night Feature is on none other than noisy-music-makin' music-industry-criticizin' indie-record-producin' Steve Albini. Tune in this Thursday at 9pm to hear some of Mr. Albini's influential work with Big Black, Shellac, and more. Hosted by Jessica G.
On Friday, hear the entirety of "Fish Outta Water," the new release from former Jurassic 5 vocalist Chali 2na on The Inside Track. 9pm.
The Orange County Special, an exploration of traditional and neo-traditional music from around the world, will be hosted by Morgan M. Just so happens that his songs will all be about Time. Starts at 10am.
Also on Sunday, tune in to listen to the UNC Student Body President Jasmin Jones and members of her executive board and cabinet discuss student government issues and events around UNC. 5pm.
On Friday, hear the entirety of "Fish Outta Water," the new release from former Jurassic 5 vocalist Chali 2na on The Inside Track. 9pm.
The Orange County Special, an exploration of traditional and neo-traditional music from around the world, will be hosted by Morgan M. Just so happens that his songs will all be about Time. Starts at 10am.
Also on Sunday, tune in to listen to the UNC Student Body President Jasmin Jones and members of her executive board and cabinet discuss student government issues and events around UNC. 5pm.
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
THIS WEEK ON WXYC
Join the Feedback Farmers on a journey Sixty-Five Million Years Ago, to a time when Dinosaurs ruled the earth. Listen in awe to the spectacle of these beasts, whether they are engaged in their daily inter-species battles, calmly feeding upon a hard-to-reach plant, or desperately fleeing the wrath of a meteor. Wednesday at Nine PM.
Hear a live performance by Futurebirds, a music group all the way from Athens, Georgia, on a special mid-week airing of The Backyard Barbecue this Thursday at 7pm. On Sunday at 8pm, the Barbecue is back with a live set from Carrboro indie songwriter Ryan Gustafson (Boxbomb), who plays the Local 506 June 24th with Max Indian.
Celebrate the 20th birthday Chapel Hill-based Merge Records by tuning in to this week's Thursday Night Feature! Founded in 1989 by members of Superchunk as a way to release their own recordings, Merge is now home to many of indie rock's heavyweights, including Dinosaur Jr. and Arcade Fire. Hosted by Alex C, this Thursday at 9pm.
Tune in this Friday at 9pm to hear psych-folk artist Theo Angell's latest album, "Tenebrae" played in it's entirety on The Inside Track.
This week's Orange County Special, an exploration of traditional and neo-traditional music from around the world, will be hosted by Heather W. Sunday at 10am.
Hear a live performance by Futurebirds, a music group all the way from Athens, Georgia, on a special mid-week airing of The Backyard Barbecue this Thursday at 7pm. On Sunday at 8pm, the Barbecue is back with a live set from Carrboro indie songwriter Ryan Gustafson (Boxbomb), who plays the Local 506 June 24th with Max Indian.
Celebrate the 20th birthday Chapel Hill-based Merge Records by tuning in to this week's Thursday Night Feature! Founded in 1989 by members of Superchunk as a way to release their own recordings, Merge is now home to many of indie rock's heavyweights, including Dinosaur Jr. and Arcade Fire. Hosted by Alex C, this Thursday at 9pm.
Tune in this Friday at 9pm to hear psych-folk artist Theo Angell's latest album, "Tenebrae" played in it's entirety on The Inside Track.
This week's Orange County Special, an exploration of traditional and neo-traditional music from around the world, will be hosted by Heather W. Sunday at 10am.
Thursday, July 2, 2009
THIS WEEK ON WXYC
The Inside Track is a bi-weekly show consisting of a new album played in it's entirety. This Friday at 9pm, tune in for a righteous various artist compilation from Honest Jons entitled "Marvelous Boy: Calypso From West Africa."
The Orange County Special, home of traditional and neo-traditional music from around the world, will be hosted by Jane D.W., as it is every first Sunday of the month. Tune in at 10am.
Hear a live set from Durham pop-punk trio Pink Flag on the Backyard Barbecue, WXYC's local music show, Sunday at 8pm. Hosted
The Orange County Special, home of traditional and neo-traditional music from around the world, will be hosted by Jane D.W., as it is every first Sunday of the month. Tune in at 10am.
Hear a live set from Durham pop-punk trio Pink Flag on the Backyard Barbecue, WXYC's local music show, Sunday at 8pm. Hosted
Thursday, June 25, 2009
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Tonight's Thursday Night Feature: anime! It's pop music, Kant, Shintoism, Sci-Fi, and lyrics that probably didn't make sense even before they were translated. It's three hours of only the highest energy tunes! It's anime theme music! Check the WXYC blog for video clips and tune in for a very special bonus edition special guest, anime composer Lisa Furukawa. Hosted by boy wonder star Luke Miller.
Released on the Strut label, "Black Rio 2: Original Samba Soul 1971-1980" is the second in a series documenting the movement music of Afro-Brasilians in the 1970s. Hear this great compilation in it's entirety on The Inside Track, Friday at 9pm.
DJ Steph R will be hosting the Orange County Special, an exploration of traditional and neotraditional musics from around the world. Tune in Sunday at 10am.
Also on Sunday is The SBP Show, wherein the UNC Student Body President Jasmin Jones and members of her executive board and cabinet discuss student government issues and events around UNC. Begins at 5pm.
Released on the Strut label, "Black Rio 2: Original Samba Soul 1971-1980" is the second in a series documenting the movement music of Afro-Brasilians in the 1970s. Hear this great compilation in it's entirety on The Inside Track, Friday at 9pm.
DJ Steph R will be hosting the Orange County Special, an exploration of traditional and neotraditional musics from around the world. Tune in Sunday at 10am.
Also on Sunday is The SBP Show, wherein the UNC Student Body President Jasmin Jones and members of her executive board and cabinet discuss student government issues and events around UNC. Begins at 5pm.
Thursday, June 18, 2009
This Week On WXYC
Finnish jazz group Black Motor's latest album, Vaarat Vastukset, is an excellent mixture of accomplished modern swing, classic jazz, and sprawling experimentation. Hear it in it's entirety on The Inside Track, this Friday at 9pm.
On Sunday, be sure to tune in to the Backyard Barbecue for an evening with power pop innovators Peter Holsapple and Chris Stamey! As the songwriters for The dB's, these Winston-Salem natives released several albums in the 80's to critical acclaim. Stamey and Holsapple will be playing a live set and talking about their upcoming June 27th show at the Cat's Cradle. 8pm.
On Sunday, be sure to tune in to the Backyard Barbecue for an evening with power pop innovators Peter Holsapple and Chris Stamey! As the songwriters for The dB's, these Winston-Salem natives released several albums in the 80's to critical acclaim. Stamey and Holsapple will be playing a live set and talking about their upcoming June 27th show at the Cat's Cradle. 8pm.
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
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Showcasing hip hop and R&B artists from all over the United States, this Thursday Night Feature recognizes those who are putting in cutting-edge work in their respective markets. Listeners take heed: This is the next round to DO IT.
Tune in for an interview with Camp Lo, whose new album dropped earlier this year, and with independent film producer Rashan Washington. Rashan's new movie "One Foot In, One Foot Out" premieres Friday, June 12 at the Cultural Arts Center in Greensboro. Randy Roper will also be calling into the show. Randy is music editor of Ozone Magazine, "Your Favorite Rappers Favorite Rap Magazine."
In addition to Who Got Next? featured artists, there will be a musical tribute to female emcee and NC native Lil Buna (R.I.P.) who was murdered on May 4, 2009.
Hosted by Nancia O.
Tune in for an interview with Camp Lo, whose new album dropped earlier this year, and with independent film producer Rashan Washington. Rashan's new movie "One Foot In, One Foot Out" premieres Friday, June 12 at the Cultural Arts Center in Greensboro. Randy Roper will also be calling into the show. Randy is music editor of Ozone Magazine, "Your Favorite Rappers Favorite Rap Magazine."
In addition to Who Got Next? featured artists, there will be a musical tribute to female emcee and NC native Lil Buna (R.I.P.) who was murdered on May 4, 2009.
Hosted by Nancia O.
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
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This week's Thursday Night Feature: Dictionaraoke. Definition: Audio clips from online dictionaries sing the hits of yesterday and today. The fun of karaoke meets the word power of the dictionary. Hosted by Andy K, 9pm.
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Want to be a DJ?
WXYC is hiring new DJs for the Summer!
All you need is a love for music and a passion for sharing that music with others. No broadcasting experience is necessary. You must be a current student at UNC-Chapel Hill to apply (undergrad, grad, phd, cs).
Come to our interest meeting on Tuesday, May 19th at 7pm in Union Room 3206A.
If you can't make the meeting or you have any questions, please email us at info@wxyc.org.
All you need is a love for music and a passion for sharing that music with others. No broadcasting experience is necessary. You must be a current student at UNC-Chapel Hill to apply (undergrad, grad, phd, cs).
Come to our interest meeting on Tuesday, May 19th at 7pm in Union Room 3206A.
If you can't make the meeting or you have any questions, please email us at info@wxyc.org.
Thursday, April 9, 2009
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
THIS WEEK ON WXYC
Hold it right there, pardner. This town ain't big enough for the both of us. There's a new sheriff in town, see -- goes by name of the Feedback Farm. Yup, it'll mosey on through these parts Wednesday at 9pm.
Join host Nancia O for this week's Thursday Night Feature: Carolina Stand-Up Part II! Hear NC & SC hip-hop artists at 9pm!
Brazilian electronic music producer Gui Boratto's album Take My Breath Away is up next on the Inside Track, where new albums are played in their entirety. Tune in on Friday at 9pm.
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
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Micropolyphony is a compositional technique involving the use of sustained dissonant chords which shift slowly over time, first introduced in 1961 by Gyorgy Ligeti. He composed music that happens whenever the monolith shows up in Space Odyssey. To hear/learn more, tune in to this week's Thursday Night Feature, hosted by Jon P. 9pm.
Be sure to check out Friday's Inside Track, where new albums get played in their entirety, to hear experimental banjo performer Uncle Woody Sullender's latest, Live at Barkenhoff. 9pm.
Friday, March 27, 2009
80 Dance Tickets ON SALE NOW!
80s dance is back!!
WXYC DJs spin your favorite 80s jams!
Costume Contest @ Midnight
AND MORE
tickets $5 UNC students/ $8 general public
**WXYC djs will be selling tickets in the bottom of the STUDENT UNION all week from 10am-2pm**
djs
jonathan w
andrew w/bruce d
andrew b
kellen c
andy k
jack b/bryson r
kevin c
love,
wxyc 89.3fm
p.s. please feel free to invite your friends.
WXYC DJs spin your favorite 80s jams!
Costume Contest @ Midnight
AND MORE
tickets $5 UNC students/ $8 general public
**WXYC djs will be selling tickets in the bottom of the STUDENT UNION all week from 10am-2pm**
djs
jonathan w
andrew w/bruce d
andrew b
kellen c
andy k
jack b/bryson r
kevin c
love,
wxyc 89.3fm
p.s. please feel free to invite your friends.
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
THIS WEEK ON WXYC
On this week's Global Music Show, Amy Cooke joins host Stanton K for a look at the music of Miriam Makeba, the renowned South African singer and civil rights activist known as 'Mama Afrika'. Tune in at 4pm.
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Hey, isn't that 80s Dance thing at Cat's Cradle coming up soon? Like, 9pm this Saturday? The only reasonable way to prepare for something like this is to listen to the 80s Dance Thursday Night Feature, starting at 9pm. A rotating cast of WXYC DJs will be dishing out the hits till midnite.
Round off your Radio Week with a healthy dose of The Inside Track, where new albums get played in their entirety. This Friday at 9pm hear the calamitously named Stereo Death Breakdown, a 1969 album by Ian Anderson's Country Blues Band, rediscovered and now newly remastered and re-released by Fledg'ling records.
Monday, February 23, 2009
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First up on the Inside Track, where new albums get played in their entirety, is dubstep producer Zomby's album Where Were You in '92? It seems as though it's finally time to look back on the days of acid trance with a nostalgic ear. Why not tune in Monday at 9pm? The Inside Track returns on Friday at the same time with MV&EE and the Golden Road, who are keeping the fire of psychedelic folk burning with their latest album, Drone Trailer, courtesy of DiChristina Records.
The Global Music Show, a monthly collaboration between UNC Area Studies and WXYC, welcomes Brazilian composer of contemporary classical music, Sergio Roberto de Oliveira to WXYC a for a survey of his recent album, Sem Espera, and a discussion of the influence of Brazilian popular music on his work. Listen 4pm this Wednesday, hosted by Andy K.
Like it or not, some of the most important long distance communications you will make will be with a phone, and The Feedback Farm accepts this fact. More and more phones are produced and used each day, and though most are used responsibly, some aren't. You should probably use your phone to call The Feedback Farm, this Wednesday at 9pm.
This week's Thursday Night Feature is all about Carolina Soul. You won't want to miss the sixth annual installment of hot soul from the Carolinas, hosted by Jason Perlmutter at 9pm.
The Global Music Show, a monthly collaboration between UNC Area Studies and WXYC, welcomes Brazilian composer of contemporary classical music, Sergio Roberto de Oliveira to WXYC a for a survey of his recent album, Sem Espera, and a discussion of the influence of Brazilian popular music on his work. Listen 4pm this Wednesday, hosted by Andy K.
Like it or not, some of the most important long distance communications you will make will be with a phone, and The Feedback Farm accepts this fact. More and more phones are produced and used each day, and though most are used responsibly, some aren't. You should probably use your phone to call The Feedback Farm, this Wednesday at 9pm.
This week's Thursday Night Feature is all about Carolina Soul. You won't want to miss the sixth annual installment of hot soul from the Carolinas, hosted by Jason Perlmutter at 9pm.
Monday, February 16, 2009
THIS WEEK ON WXYC
Hear Volume 2 of Sublime Frequencies' Guitars from Agadez series, featuring Group Bomino, on Monday's Inside Track, where a new album is played in it's entirety. The album was recorded in and around their home city of Agadez in 2007, but the ethnically Tuareg band has since been forced into exile due to violence between the Nigerian government and Tuareg Separatists. Bomino shares stylistic elements (and a few members) with Group Inerane, who were featured on Volume 1. Tune in at 9pm.The Inside Track returns on Friday at the same time with Charlemagne's Big Thaw, the latest record from Colossal Yes, Comets on Fire's Drummer's side project. Valentine's Day has come and gone, but amorous feelings still appear to be in the air at the WXYC broadcasting station. Join Jackie H. and Ellis D. for the history of the Make-Out Mix, this week's Thursday Night Feature - 9pm. Music Director Jon P. gives you a look at the latest and greatest records to come by the station on the New Music Show, Sunday at 5pm.
Bomb Knocks Out Student Radio Station in Parallel Universe
If you tuned in last night/this morning during the hours of 9:30PM-6AM, you might have mistaken WXYC's broadcast for John Cage's 4"33' stuck on repeat for 8 1/2 hours. What happened was some wise crack phoned a bomb threat in to the Student Union, forcing the station to shut down and evacuate. Needless to say we're back on the air in one piece, but do look forward to a hopelessly stale string of songs about bombs and fire for the next few weeks ad nauseam.
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
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I hardly need to tell you all, but Sports are and have been for several years a major source of entertainment and excitement for people the world over. Join the Feedback Farm on Wednesday at 9pm for the Big Game, competition, pep talk, blurring of spectator/spectatee boundaries, several sports, and more.
At various times in recent history, some guys/gals wanted to broadcast music over the radio, but The Man just wouldn't let them, not without a license and all this paperwork. But you know what? They did it anyway. Howie Hoyt brings the music of Underground FM (Part II!) to the Thursday Night Feature. 9pm's the time.
Music's great and all, but it doesn't hold a candle to being Informed - WXYC News can help you get there, every Sunday at 5pm. This week: Matt B reports on the evolutionary science behind fingerprints, Jackie H will discuss the Ackland exhibit At the Heart of Progress: Coal, Iron, and Steam since 1750 in connection with the impact of big industry, and Chris will tell you what exactly is going on in Washington, where the Stimulus package is headed, and what it tells us about Obama's ability to realize his agenda goals.
At various times in recent history, some guys/gals wanted to broadcast music over the radio, but The Man just wouldn't let them, not without a license and all this paperwork. But you know what? They did it anyway. Howie Hoyt brings the music of Underground FM (Part II!) to the Thursday Night Feature. 9pm's the time.
Music's great and all, but it doesn't hold a candle to being Informed - WXYC News can help you get there, every Sunday at 5pm. This week: Matt B reports on the evolutionary science behind fingerprints, Jackie H will discuss the Ackland exhibit At the Heart of Progress: Coal, Iron, and Steam since 1750 in connection with the impact of big industry, and Chris will tell you what exactly is going on in Washington, where the Stimulus package is headed, and what it tells us about Obama's ability to realize his agenda goals.
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