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R.E.M. Breaks Up, College Radio Nostalgia Ensues

The web is buzzing today with the news that R.E.M. has broken up. Once a staple of college radio, R.E.M. eventually crossed over into the mainstream. A BBC News headline today declared, “R.E.M.: The band that defined, then eclipsed college … finish reading R.E.M. Breaks Up, College Radio Nostalgia Ensues

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Activating the Medium Festival explores Radio as Source Material for Sound Art

Radio doesn’t always begin and end with a broadcast over the airwaves. Sometimes radio transmissions are used by artists as another tool for creative expression. This year the arts organization 23five is curating the Activating the Medium XIV festival in … finish reading Activating the Medium Festival explores Radio as Source Material for Sound Art

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KFJC’s “Return of the Invasion of Maximum Louie Louie”

Back in 1983 college radio station KFJC (where I currently DJ) embarked on an ambitious project to do a radio marathon featuring hundreds of different versions of the song “Louie Louie.” Soliciting help from both musicians and listeners (one of … finish reading KFJC’s “Return of the Invasion of Maximum Louie Louie”

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FCC Dismisses University of San Francisco’s Request to Move KUSF Transmitter

About a month ago, University of San Francisco filed a request with the FCC (PDF), asking for permission to move KUSF’s transmitter and antenna to a site north of San Francisco in Sausalito. As stated in their “minor change to … finish reading FCC Dismisses University of San Francisco’s Request to Move KUSF Transmitter

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WFMU and Amoeba Music to Host Multi-Station Live Remote Broadcast in Support of KUSF

Although the shutdown of beloved college radio station KUSF has been devastating for radio and independent media fans in the San Francisco Bay Area; the outpouring of support for the station has been amazing to watch. This Friday, February 18th … finish reading WFMU and Amoeba Music to Host Multi-Station Live Remote Broadcast in Support of KUSF

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Top 5 Things Found at every College Radio Station

I LOVE college radio and have been a DJ at four different stations over the years (and I also went through DJ training at a 5th station). In addition to that, in the past two years I’ve visited 20 radio … finish reading Top 5 Things Found at every College Radio Station

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