Monthly Archives: January 2012

So here’s something new: Every Tuesday night, our executive board will be hosting a show from 10-11pm. Generally, this will give us a chance to bring in guests, share new music we get in at the station, highlight blog content on-air, dramatically perform Shakespeare soliloquies, etc. But we’d also like to hear from you! We welcome questions, comments and concerns. How are your first few days of DJing going? Did you like Marathon Day? Did you make new friends? We also welcome lively on-air debates. Is dirt inherently dirty? Is Lana Del Rey overrated/overhated? Is Big Boi still in jail?

And we are always more than willing to dole out advice (disclaimer: it may not be good advice, though).

Listen in tonight from 10-11pm and put 202-687-9482 on speed dial!

As a gesture of goodwill towards all fans, Metallica have released a four song EP, titled Beyond Magnetic, as part of their 30 year anniversary celebration. Originally, the four tracks were debuted at each night of Metallica’s 30 year anniversary concerts at the Fillmore in San Francisco (open only to card carrying fan-club members) and then released the studio tracks to fan clubbers. Now all four songs, the four outtake songs that did not make their last studio album, 2008’s Death Magnetic, are now available through iTunes and Amazon. The tracks, still being outtakes, do have a slightly rough audio mix, but that does not ultimately affect the tracks in a negative way. Read More »

Does everyone always tell you that you have a face for radio? Well, now’s your chance to find out. Whether you’re into commentating on the race to the White House or crafting a best new music playlist to rival Pitchfork, or anything in between, we want you to show us your chops. All you have to do is come to our General Interest Meeting on Tuesday, January 17th at 9pm (location TBA–keep your eyes out for fliers/posts/tweets/smoke signals) to see what we’re all about, start scheming your on-air comedy routines or lining up those interviews with local artists or queueing up the best damn dubstep polka remixes you can find (if that’s what you’re into, I guess) and fill out our Spring 2012 Application which is up HERE. Applications are due January 19th, so make sure to get yours in on time for your chance to get a spot on the air this semester.

Woody Guthrie’s New Year’s Resolutions, 1942

After all the champagne is gone and the confetti swept off the floor, we’re faced with a brand new year and a second wind of optimism. This year, you’ll start running, you’ll quit smoking, you’ll waste less time, you’ll kick television, you’ll love more and eat less. Whether you’re trying to save up or get your weight down, as long as your resolutions last, here’s your soundtrack. Full track list after the jump! Read More »