COMMUNITY
An Interview with Stevie B, Mia Mind Music
Non-commercial radio levels the playing field for new artists, most who possess more talent than they have major label backing. The broad programming formats provided at most non-commercial stations allows them to experiment more freely and push the artistic envelope further.”
August Genre DJ of the Month | Chris Heim, KMUW Wichita
KMUW went on the air on April 26, 1949. It was actually the first 10-watt noncommercial FM station in the country (we now broadcast with 100,000 watts), the first noncommercial FM station in Kansas, and only the second FM station in the state.
August MD of the Month | Eddie Chavez, WXAV 88.3 FM, Chicago
WXAV is a College Radio Station located on the south side of Chicago that has been broadcasting for over 25 years. What makes WXAV special is that we are always trying something new. Our broadcasts from two years ago sound different to what we air today.
Interview with Greg Pasenko, Blujazz Productions
We are unique because we do not bind or control artists. We have a buffet of services that can be done with a respected brand Blujazz or just help the artists own brand. We also help book artists and have a pretty incredible international database/network.
Interview with Munsey, Skateboard Marketing Ltd.
College and community radio are the backbone of what we do. It’s more diversified in having the freedom to play what commercial stations can’t. So as a key starting point for artist development, they are major players in helping build the story and have solid artist branding. Without them you wouldn’t have rock stars and a industry that believes in building careers for new bands.
Genre DJ of the Month | Juliet Fromholt, 91.3 WYSO
Although in some ways, my two shows feel like opposites of one another, I approach both of them with a spirit of wanting to create a special listening experience for the WYSO audience while also highlighting amazing music that doesn’t always get the spotlight in mass/commercial media.
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.