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6 Things You Should do to Support College Radio on College Radio Day

Today marks the first annual College Radio Day. More than 350 stations all over the United States and Canada have signed up to participate. The concept’s fairly simple, it’s a day when people are encouraged to tune in to college … finish reading 6 Things You Should do to Support College Radio on College Radio Day

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CMJ Announces Nominees for 2011 College Radio Awards

Yesterday CMJ announced the nominees for its annual College Radio Awards. Based on nominations submitted by folks who report their playlists/charts to the music publication, the list of nominees includes college and community radio stations, as well as individuals who … finish reading CMJ Announces Nominees for 2011 College Radio Awards

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The five things I do when I hear weird music on the radio

Not long ago I was driving down the San Francisco Bay Area’s Highway 280 and listening to Foothills Junior College’s KFJC-FM, and some really weird music came on. I tried to get what it was from the deejay’s back-announce commentary, … finish reading The five things I do when I hear weird music on the radio

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Radio Guide to Record Store Day 2011

I’m already starting to map out my list of record stores to hit this Saturday, April 16, 2011 for the 4th annual Record Store Day. Some people will be lining up for limited edition releases (particularly vinyl), others will be … finish reading Radio Guide to Record Store Day 2011

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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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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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Thanksgiving Radio: Alice’s Restaurant, the Beatles, and Radio Drama

Every year on Thanksgiving a number of stations all over the United States air the 18 minute plus song “Alice’s Restaurant” by Arlo Guthrie. Here in San Francisco, KFOG (104.5FM San Francisco/97.7FM San Jose) has been honoring that tradition for … finish reading Thanksgiving Radio: Alice’s Restaurant, the Beatles, and Radio Drama

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Radio Obituaries: Farewell to WTJU DJ, KZGM Founder, and KFJC DJ

Non-commercial radio DJs and staff members rarely get the public recognition that they should. When it comes time to nominate people for Radio Halls of Fame, their names don’t always come up and when they die they don’t necessarily make … finish reading Radio Obituaries: Farewell to WTJU DJ, KZGM Founder, and KFJC DJ

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Radio Addiction: A DJ’s Perspective

Amazon.com Widgets On Radio Survivor we tend to talk more about what it means to be a radio listener than what it’s like to be behind the scenes as a radio DJ. I’m one of those serial DJs who hasn’t … finish reading Radio Addiction: A DJ’s Perspective

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