COMMUNITY
July MD of the Month: Abbi Allan, KFAI Minneapolis
KFAI is a community radio station that specializes in giving a platform for music and media for the community and emphasis on those who are underrepresented in the community. It looks and sounds like the Twin Cities more than any other radio station out there.
Interview with Douglas Blake, Pirate! Promotion
“So far this year at NACC in the 20+ weeks of charting there have been only two male #1 artists. Let me know when this happens in commercial radio.”
Interview with Renan Yildizdogan, Gypsy Soul Records
To me, the music industry is very much like the wild west and to persevere, you need a whole lot of faith in yourself and your artists as well as a genuine love and care for what you do. Everyone at Gypsy Soul Records is very passionate about what we do and I feel very lucky.
Genre DJ of the Month: Jodi Gianakopoulos, Triton College Radio
Because I have a degree in Cultural Anthropology, the process of contextualizing really excites me with all different styles. The commonalities and differences of music types, where they come from, who makes them, with what instruments are where I find endless enjoyment.
June MD of the Month: Avery Rondinelli, WRFL 88.1 FM Lexington
2018 has been such an interesting year in music so far. The amount of groundbreaking, original and well put together records to be released are hard to count, but if I have to pick one album I would have to say Little Dark Age by MGMT.
Interview with Aengus Finnan, Folk Alliance International
Folk Alliance International (FAI) is the world’s largest member organization and conference for the folk music genre (inclusive of Appalachian, Americana, Blues, Bluegrass, Celtic, Cajun, Global Roots, Indigenous, Latin, Old Time, Traditional, Singer-Songwriters, Spoken Word, and various fusions). Founded in 1989, it strives to Preserve, Promote, and Present folk music through advocacy, education, and service.
Interview with Karen Doran, Evolution Promotion
College radio has always been on the forefront of breaking new artists. College Radio listeners are the influencers of the next generation. With our artist development campaigns radio remains the most impactful.
Genre MD of the Month | Brazos Ebner, WFCS 107.7 The Edge
What excites me most about electronic music lately is the whole trend of “mutant pop” music, which is essentially taking a basic pop formula, injecting some very contemporary electronic instruments, many chords with unique progression, and extremely processed vocals.
May MD of the Month | Molly Robins, WRUR Rochester
I could listen to Marika Hackman on repeat for hours–and honestly, I definitely have already. Her music is kind of fascinating and meaningful both sonically and lyrically, so I can appreciate it on so many levels! I wouldn’t dare pick an album–her entire discography is fantastic and diverse.