COMMUNITY
NACC Industry Interview with Dave Sanford, Distiller Promo
“We’ve used DISCO for digital servicing for quite some time so I feel like we were well positioned to adapt to the problems of getting music to people and I think radio did a great job of embracing digital servicing as we went through that transition. The biggest challenges that we are facing are coordinating details and technology related to remote sessions and interviews and getting new music to stand out when people don’t get to discover and connect with bands by seeing them live.”
December MD of the Month | Arianne Smith-Piquette, CKUA Edmonton
“We have such an amazing team of hosts, most of them are on top of what’s new and coming out. That being said, there is SO MUCH music! We used to have weekly music committee meetings but these days it’s much more informal – sending out new music emails to hosts, and personal recommendations for individual hosts. I find that listening to what hosts are playing helps a lot, then focusing on what they might enjoy with a few surprises.”
Industry Interview with Brandon Day, Tinderbox Music
“I got to help bands like Twenty One Pilots, Ingrid Michaelson and Imagine Dragons launch their first pushes to radio while they were unknowns, but I think one of the biggest highlights of my career was getting to work one of my favorite artists, and specifically albums, of all time…Gregory Alan Isakov’s ‘That Sea, the Gambler.'”
Genre DJ of the Month | Joseph Pszonek, Folk Music Notebook
“Both shows are dedicated to the adventure of discovering new music and new, independent artists. Radio Nowhere is a two hour show on Sunday evenings (eastern) that features singer-songwriters, some folk and blues with an emphasis on artists from The UK, Ireland and parts of Europe. The Train Wreck show basically allows me to “flush the format” and play new music and deep dives, some with more of a rock edge.”
November MD of the Month | Trixie Yoo, WRCU Colgate University
“I have such a deep connection to The Miseducation of Ms. Lauryn Hill. It’s hard to put it into words. There are few albums in my opinion that match the thoughtfulness, care, and intimacy which Lauryn Hill imbues into this project.”
Industry Interview with Tori Benes, Tiger Bomb Promo
“As I write this, we’re just kicking off the campaign for Sufjan Stevens’ The Ascension! Sufjan Stevens is my favorite artist of all time, so it has been a dream come true to be a part of the team to bring this record to radio!”
Genre Programmer of the Month | Byron Gonzalez, Latin Alt 88.5 Los Angeles
“About 8 years ago, I was hit by a drunk driver while riding my bike. I woke up in the hospital, without any knowledge of what had happened…After dealing with what might have possibly be the end for me, I decided to further my education, take it seriously and get a degree, even if it didn’t land me a job. If it wasn’t for this, I wouldn’t be here at the Latin Alt.”
October MD of the Month | Nivas Vijay, WSND Notre Dame
“I’ve hosted classical, blues, jazz and reggae on WSND. Most people are surprised that I’m a regular reggae host (DJ Shabba Vijay). Love Chronixx and Protoje.”
Industry Interview with Rupam Sofsky, Shine On
“John Dwyer of Thee Oh Sees / Damaged Bug / Bent Arcana / Castle Face Records is just an absolute pleasure to work with & represent. He’s brilliant, funny, prolific, a great interview subject, but also just a complete sweetheart. Bringing my mother to an after party & her meeting Jónsi of Sigur Rós after they performed at Kings Theatre…”