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“SXSW is a huge opportunity for those interested in the music industry in general, we have an official music showcase on 3/13 at Rozcos, and we are the media sponsor for a poetry night, and will be involved in a few more ways such as partnering with the Downtown Austin Alliance, doing interviews, and supporting/amplifying our local artists wherever possible!”

“…we have the freedom to champion artists early and support them throughout their journey as they go from obscure infancy to drawing out a passionate fanbase, both in Seattle and around the world. Radio matters in its ability to be early, enthusiastic cheerleaders for artists and bands, and help build awareness and community around them. As a trusted source for exciting new music, I think KEXP has done this for countless bands.”

Programmer of the Month: Lindsay Kimball The Current, Minnesota Public Radio   thecurrent.orgHow did you first hear about The Current (KCMP)? How long have you been involved there and when did you become PD? The Current launched in late January of 2005. I was studying...

“Part of the job as an MD should be handling that balancing act of featuring the artists of the moment, but also providing opportunities and airtime for up-and-coming talents that excite you and are just as worthy of your listener’s attention.”

“Quannnic is a new favorite of mine, they make such awesome music. The sounds and vibes are just immaculate. I was introduced to them last year through MD contacts. Highly reccomend their 2023 release Stepdream.”

“Fcukers are a recently discovered artist for me! Everything they’ve released is phenomenal, especially the song “I Don’t Wanna,” it’s the only modern song that has scratched the Portishead itch in my brain.”

“We have a record store here in town called Plum Creek that kind of became ground zero for our station’s birth. Our founders/board (Paul, Max and Grace) all met there and started plotting to get a low power community radio station together for our town of roughly 15,000 people 40 minutes south of Austin, Texas. I was hanging around so much I caught wind of the opportunity to have a show and basically inserted myself into any conversation they were having. I think they offered me the Music Director position to scare me away.”

“100 gecs (is an all-time favorite artist or album I never get tired of listening to). They are very out of pocket for me as I mainly spin indie/rock tunes but outside of my show I love the weird stuff, especially them.”