Something for the Weekend lyrics

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I heard this on my local college radio station yesterday and can’t stop humming it. I love the instrumentation and that smooth as silk voice. Add in slightly creepy, very cryptic lyrics and a nice, neat twist and you have a most excellent and bouncy little number.

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A little background via Wikipedia

Soundtap.com/madness

Last year, WRUV came out on top in a competition called Soundtap Madness, a celebration of non-profit college radio stations that has absolutely nothing to do with the extremely trademarked March Madness.

UVM’s own student-run radio station got the most fans to sign in and listen, barely beating out Carnegie Mellon’s WRCT-FM in the championship round.

This year’s competition began April 1. As of this writing, WRUV is locked in a Battle of Titans with WRCT in the Sweet 16. (Again, absolutely no connection to the completely unique and untouchable Sweet Sixteen operated by a certain athletic association.)

Only one team can advance. Who will it be?

Tune in to find out and follow the fun at soundtap.com/madness.

Playlist: The Limelight Live 04-02-2013

1>Bjork-Virus(Hudson Mohawke Mix)-Bastards

2>Saskatchewan-Possession-Occasion

3>Churchill- Change(Penguin Prison Remix)

4>Stubborn Heart- Better Than This- Stubborn Heart

5>Sky Ferreira- Everything’s Embarrassing- Wild At Heart

6>Daughter- Perth Vs. Ready For The Floor

7>Phosphorescent- Song For Zula- Muchacho

8>Autre Ne Veut- Play By Play- Anxiety

10>Active Child- Evening Ceremony

9>Young Galaxy- New Summer

10>STRFKR- Say To You- Miracle Mile

11>Swim Deep- She Changes The Weather- She Changes The Weather

INTERVIEW WITH TIDEUP!!!!

12>TIDEUP- Drifting Sunrise- In Curses You Came

13>Rhye- Open-Woman

14>Data Romance- Cargo- Other

15>TIDEUP- Walk- In Curses You Came

16>TIDEUP- In Curses You Came- In Curses You Came

17>Toro Y Moi- High Living- Anything In Return

18>Twin Sister- Kimmi In A Rice Field- Bad Street

19>Empress of- Hat Trick-

12>Il Abanico aka: Salt Cathedral- Keep Calling- Crossing Colors

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Listen to the interview here.

Make sure to check out the band’s Facebook page and you can listen to their new album on Spotify.

If you view yourself as someone who actively likes music, how could commercial radio ever satisfy you? It’s one thing if you put on the radio simply for background noise, much like people do with television while working on other things. However, in this day and age, commercial radio has no leverage or appeal for a listenership seeking less-heard tunes. Commercial radio only exists because of vehicles, and once more people are driving new automobiles with auxiliary cords, it’ll all be over for commercial radio because people will be listening to their phones–whether it’s their own music or an internet stream.

There are countless avenues available on the web for musical exploration. I have a love-hate relationship with Spotify as I wrote about some time ago here. But any of these sites available can help you discover material you would have never known to exist if you had just been day-dreaming with tiring commercial radio providing monotonous background noise. You can listen to a radio based on a track or artist you like (use of algorithms telling me what I like=not preferred); weave your way through the related artist tab on Spotify; discover less visible, fresh tracks on Soundcloud; or look up DJ’s current broadcasts or past podcasts around the world on Mixcloud and Soundtap. In today’s instantaneous way of life, there’s no reason quality and quantity cannot exist together in the form of artistic talents around the world.

But honestly, Soundtap and Mixcloud are the catalysts for this post. Being a radio DJ for an awesome independent, non-commercial station, I really value Mixcloud and Soundtap for allowing my broadcasts to become widely available to whomever seeks them. Also as a music junkie, I love that I can delve into any specialty program from 500 plus non-commercial stations and really hone in on whatever brilliance the DJ is echoing.

Soundtap is currently doing its annual college radio madness where 64 college radio stations from across the United States are divided into four brackets based on geographic location: Northwest, Northeast, Southeast and Southwest. From there, stations received seeds based on the active number of scheduled broadcast hours on their Soundtap profile (in other words, no automated or syndicated programming). Matches take place over two days—the station which accumulates more listening hours through Soundtap’s stream moves on to the next round.

And I’ll be the first to say the competition is obviously flawed because it only takes streams through Soundtap into account (most, or all of these radio stations get the bulk of their web streams through their own website). However, it’s a great idea and has undoubtedly brought some exposure and fun to college radio stations across the country (even if the main reason is self-promotion for Soundtap).

For those of you who don’t know, I’m a part of WIDR 89.1FM-Kalamazoo. We were matched up against WCBN out of Ann Arbor, Mich in the first round and we’re pleasantly defeating them (match ends when the calendar moves to the 3rd of April, with the next round beginning immediately).

If you’ve never heard of WIDR or my show, give us a try. If you like music, you know, actively like it, and not just for some background noise, you’ll be pleased.

Check us out sometime—www.widrfm.org. And if you really like us, give us listening time by streaming WIDR through Soundtap, we’ll be in the North East bracket.

As far as my show, I’m in the process of uploading a bunch of past shows onto Mixcloud, so stay tuned for that.

Cheers

Here are some tracks that are perfectly foolish to start off your April with showers of good tunes

Churchill: Change (Penguin Prison Remix)

Active Child: Evening Ceremony

Young Galaxy: New Summer

Saskatchewan: Possession

This is part 1 of an article written from the perspective of a program director/MD focusing on the creation and submission of materials for college radio – as a radio promotion company, and independently – though many of these points can be extrapolated and applied to areas both inside and outside of the music industry.

1. It’s called a one-sheet for a reason.

Things may be different now, but the one-sheet being one page in length hasn’t changed. The one-sheet, known in other industries as the pitch-sheet or sell-sheet, when executed properly, provides program directors and others with absolutely essential information about you and your record in an easy-to-read, concise format no more than one page in length. You can find these things piled up in the trashcan at most radio stations or squeezed in between the casings of physical promo CDs. More and more often they’re coming via download packages with the record’s .mp3’s/.wav’s or even directly inside of emails linking to content.

If you can’t stand to have only one sheet, just don’t send anything – it will be ignored.

 2. Know your objective – catch, keep, inform. 

Typically the objective is to get the record played on air, added to the library, charting, or to coordinate interviews and performances.

Whatever your objective is, make it clear; don’t just send in materials – tell the MD exactly what you want to happen.

In order for your one-sheet to make an impact, you need to catch, keep, and inform. Catch the attention of the music director, keep them reading, and inform them of any unique details, dates, records, contact information, etc.

There are many different approaches to catching, and keeping, the attention of a program director/MD – find out what works best for the project and it’s artistic vision.

A story, humor, visual art, absurdness – the list goes on; make it an experience.

The Heath Bros. authored a phenomenal book, “Made To Stick”, in which they illustrate that the most effective ideas and pitches include more than one of the following attributes: Simple, Unexpected, Concrete, Credible, Emotional, and Story-telling (http://heathbrothers.com/books/made-to-stick/).

3. The layout is crucial – make it easy.

The layout and content must be complimentary. Everything must be easy to find, and easy to read. Great content with a poor layout will be ignored. A great layout with poor content may make it a bit further, but will ultimately be ignored. Think of it as the home page of your website, front page of a magazine, or even the first date – you want someone to care, to keep reading, wanting to experience more, after a very quick glimpse. A great layout (whether clean, unique, etc.) is an excellent way to catch the attention of a music director inundated by mediocre materials.

4. Aesthetic alignment.

Your one-sheet should look like you.

5. Watch the text. 

Say only what needs to be said, and remain tastefully consistent with fonts, colors, and sizes of text on the sheet.

6. Proofread. 

If you don’t care enough to take the time to proofread, I can’t even imagine how little you care about the art you’re sending me!

7. If you’re not playing within a 100-mile radius of my location, please don’t tell me about all of your tour dates.

Create another version of your one-sheet, for example, one without any tour dates or stating that the band is not touring in the stations general territory, but that more information can be found at [bandname].com.

8. I don’t care what WFJN, WKAK, AFNV, LocalCityNews, Friendsblog.com, or any other mediocre, run-of-the-mill “media” outlet has to say about you.

Unless Rolling Stone, SPIN, Pitchfork, NPR or some other hugely influential media outlet has something to say about you, I really don’t care. And even they’re beginning to lose traction.

9. Your music is the reason I should care, not because of someone who worked on the record.

Especially when that someone has no track record.

10. What’s really necessary?

• Artist name.
• Record name.
• Artwork.
• Concise, unique, captivating, and vivid description of the record.
• Date adding at radio AND date of release.
• Concise bio – may be tied into record description.
• Similar artists.
• Recommended tracks.
• FCC Warnings.
• Tour Dates (if within 100 miles of recipients location).
• Easy-to-read link to website.
• Contact information – name, phone, and email – for artist contact (as well as radio promotion contact if promo company has been hired).

This is part 1 of “Submitting materials: one-sheets and college radio promotion.”

Sadly I finished up my last week as Assistant Music Director at my school’s radio station (I couldn’t do it next year because I’m going abroad). As I left the office, and took some posters for the road, i looked at my favorite sticker that was tacked up which reads “You can’t be a pimp and a prostitute too”. I couldn’t help but listen to “Icky Thump” as I walked back to my dorm. God, The White Stripes are great.

Friday Night Boys – Impossible

The Downtown Fiction – Thanks for Nothing

Automatic 253 – Tonight

Conditions – Skeleton

Against Grace – This Is Your Story

Audiostrobelight – California Gold Rush

The Eleventh Hour – Good Bad Example

Parachute – What I Know

 
Conditions                                                                     Against Grace

   
Audiostrobelight                                                         The Eleventh Hour

Ariana Grande, one of the stars of Nickelodeon’s hit show Victorious, has just released a new song with rapper Mac Miller. And it is a fire jam.

Check it out:

Right?? It’s awesome. The rap perfectly balances the out the young Mariah Carey sounding tune to make it an automatic pop hit.

And luckily iTunes agrees with that. This song was just released yesterday and it climbed all the way to number one in just 7 hours! Very very impressive for an emerging pop star like Grande.

Buy it here!

Love it? Hate it? Leave a comment and let your music opinions be heard! I know that I will certainly be playing it on The Candy Shop on WMSR at 5pm on Thursday!

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Slow.

Shades open blindingly.  Caffeine feeds.  Cold air cracks skin.  

Slow.

Her inescapable aura hangs from each eyelid, every wrinkle, every page, plastered with unfamiliar hands.

Heavy.

In the sixties they took acid, ran around naked and forgot their own names.  No one knew what heartbreak was.  

This is evolution?

  
Dinner and a Suit                                                                 Holly Would…

 
Alex Goot                                      Breathe Carolina

Listen to the interview here.

Make sure to check out the band’s Facebook and their website.

Check out the interview here.

Make sure to check out the band’s Facebook and website for more info.

Reach out to classmates for help. While you may feel a little awkward chatting up strangers, it will be beneficial for you in the end. Exchanging information with a couple classmates makes it easier to find out what you missed when absent. Having a few fellow students to study with can also make it easier to handle coursework.

It makes sense to start the day early. You don’t have to wake up at 4 or 5 AM. Wake up around 6:30 or 7 so that you can eat a good breakfast and maybe exercise, which can both help get your mind going.

It is not unusual to be homesick as a freshman. However, don’t just let those feelings completely take over you. Understand that you’ll eventually find your groove and begin to love college.

Do not just rely on exploring electives as a way of deciding your major and passion. Try to involve yourself in campus activities. Join clubs, and get a job on campus. There is usually a multitude of activities going on across campus any given week. Try one thing every week that is new to you.

When it comes to succeeding in college, there are many influential factors. In fact, even your choice of seat can make a difference. Instead of slipping into class at the last minutes and sitting in the back row, arrive on time and sit in the front of the room. You are sure to feel more fully engaged and will have the ability to ask lots of questions.

If you’re returning to school and have kids, it’s likely that you believe you can’t live on campus. This is not always true. A lot of colleges now offer family housing. They know that not every student is fresh out of high school. Get information about family housing, because it normally fills up fast.

Spend all the time you can studying every day. You’ll get more out of college if you invest more time into learning. While you can still socialize you should treat college like a full time job. If you succeed in college, then you’ll have a higher salary and a better job in the future.

No matter what you decide to major in, you will have to take some classes that are outside your field of study. Don’t ignore these classes because they aren’t in your intended field; they affect your overall GPA just like your core classes.

Balance your class load with classes you need along with at least one elective that you enjoy. If you need to take a class to graduate which you are dreading, get it over with early on so you can take more enjoyable classes later on. Not only that, but do you really wish to be the lone senior surrounded by freshmen?

Make friends with a couple of people from each class. It may feel weird to approach complete strangers, but it will be worth it. If you are friends with classmates you might be able to get their notes if you have missed class. You might find, also, that you can study with the new people you met.

Learning all you can about your college will give you a solid foundation to build on. In college, you will be faced with many obstacles. This article should give you a great foundation.

Your study space is vital to being able to successfully study and get assignments done. Your dorm is not typically a good place to study. Instead, seek out a quite location where you can avoid potential interruptions. Libraries are a great choice. When all else fails, use headphones with noise-cancelling abilities.

No matter what you decide to major in, you will have to take some classes that are outside your field of study. Don’t ignore them just because they aren’t in your intended field; they impact your GPA just like your core classes.

Organize all of the essential materials for college before you begin. Preparing everything you need before going to college so you do not have to ask your parents for help all the time. If you are away at college, far from home, this is even more important.

Today’s online universities are a great way to go back to school more easily if you also have a job to contend with. Online schools are designed to accommodate the schedules of busy people. An online university allows you to complete coursework when, where and how it works best for you.

Water is imperative to stay fit and healthy during college. Hydrating yourself with water helps to clear away foggy feelings and keep your system at its best. Proper hydration helps to boost your mood.

Do not go out the night before a test. This can be really bad, as you are going to show up for the exam exhausted and stressed. Preparation is critical and plays a large role in your grades.

Sleep is a crucial element when attending any college or university. College students who commonly stay up late drinking and partying are the ones who often end up having to waste time retaking courses. If you approach college with discipline, you will succeed.

Many college campuses have a layout that is biker or walker friendly. Consider whether or not you really want to bring your own car very carefully. Parking can be a challenge and cars can be expensive to maintain. They are also time eaters when it comes to routine maintenance and repair. If you want to get the most out of school without the worry of a vehicle, learn about public transportation.

Make sure you choose your classes wisely and do not just pick easy subjects. Giving yourself a challenge can be very rewarding. You will get much more out of the education you pursue.

College is a challenge, but not one that insurmountable. Apply the tips from this article to help make your transition to college life a little easier.

If you don’t know which of a few majors you want to go with, start each of the beginning classes in those majors. Spend time in every major so that you can get a handle on the one that you think is right for you. Also, by the time you make your choice of major, you might have racked up enough credits in the others to graduate with a minor concentration or two for a more impressive degree.

Always carry around a bottle of water while on campus. Staying hydrated is an important but often-overlooked task. This will help you to quench your thirst when you are hungry in between classes. If you drink water, you will be able to stay on top of your classes. Look for a water fountain to refill your water bottle as necessary.

It is not unusual to be homesick as a freshman. However, don’t just let those feelings completely take over you. Understand that you’ll eventually find your groove and begin to love college.

If you drink coffee, do not spend a lot of money on it. It’s just not good for your already dwindling college wallet. Make instant coffee or get a small maker. You are going to save a lot of cash, even if it isn’t as convenient as buying it. The amount of money you save will allow you to purchase a great coffee machine.

No matter if you are a man or a woman, hitting the gym on campus is always a great idea. This lets you meet other people and exercise, too. You may even find a workout buddy.

Plan on studying on a daily basis. While distractions are plentiful, you can find ways to avoid them. Promise yourself that you will study each and every day. Make yourself do it even when you don’t feel like it. It can help you create a habit.

It takes time to build friendships. Being out there can just mean going to class early. You will have the opportunity to assure others who may feel a little lost. You can start to have conversations with those who also arrive early.

You should get in the habit of taking notes during lectures. Note taking helps you remember information later on. This will allow you to remember more later when you have to study. Be sure to always write the information down, no matter if you are confident that you know the information or not.

If you are unsure what you want to major in, concentrate on your general core classes. You will find out more about each as you do the homework. You should be able to use these credits toward a minor if you want to get a specialization or simply take a minor in a different area of studies.

Make friends with a couple of people from each class. It may feel weird to approach complete strangers, but it will be worth it. If you are friends with classmates you might be able to get their notes if you have missed class. You might find, also, that you can study with the new people you met.

Now that you’ve made it to college, it’s important to get the most out of it. You’ve worked your tail off to get into college, and now you must work just as hard to stay there. Apply the advice above to make that happen. Jump into the rest of your life on the right foot by doing college right!

Buy your textbooks second-hand. Textbooks are generally quite costly. Tuition is also very expensive, so you’ll want to save money in any way possible. Try to buy books online or at a used bookstore. Purchasing used textbooks can save you a bundle of cash.

Take quality notes while you are in college for studying purposes. Taking notes can help you get a better grasp on the information you are hearing. You will also find that it makes studying the material that much easier. Even if the things you’re hearing are something you already know, make a habit out of writing everything down.

Take advantage of any grants or scholarships available to you. You would be surprised at the number of specific scholarships on offer today (e.g. there’s even a scholarship for “lefties”!) Grants can also help you to ease the worry of financial problems.

Memorize the number of campus security. You want to be able to contact security immediately any time you feel threatened. Hopefully, it’s not something you’re going to have to utilize, but you never know what may happen.

Make sure you know what plagiarism is and how to avoid it. As a student, you are likely to author a wide-variety of papers on various topics and courses of study. Pay attention to citations. Your instructor will specify what citation resource to use, though MLA is most common. Proper citations help you avoid plagiarism. Your professors are pros at recognizing plagiarized work, so be sure to write your papers on your own.

It is a good idea to begin thinking about your eventual career as early as possible. This will guarantee the courses needed for the degree you want to get are offered by the college. Speak with your admissions director to make sure the necessary courses are available.

Learn your class schedule and where the courses are held well before you actually start. Find out how much time it takes to get from one class to another, and plan your route accordingly. Make note of the bathrooms and other places you will need to go.

Wait to get a credit card after you’ve finished college, if possible. Such credit cards often have very high fees and equally high interest rates which can get you in trouble before you know it. It will be easier to pay your student loans off if you are not in debt.

Make sure you choose your classes wisely and do not just pick easy subjects. Giving yourself a challenge can be very rewarding. You will get much more out of the education you pursue.

You are making life altering decisions right now, and you will be proud of them in days to come. Know that you’re able to do anything you put your mind to and don’t quit trying your best until you graduate!

At Jacksonville State, we have WLJS 91.9 FM. It broadcasts out of Self Hall. Click here to go to the website, where you can listen live.

A list of some of my favorite college radio stations:

- KCPR 91.3 FM (California Polytechnic State University) (San Luis Obispo, CA)- SCAD Radio (Savannah College of Art and Design) (Savannah, GA)
- WERS 88.9 FM (Emerson College) (Boston, MA)
- WGRE 91.5 FM (DePauw University) (Greencastle, IN)
- WJCU 88.7 FM (John Carroll University) (Cleveland, OH)
- KPSU Web Radio (Portland State University) (Portland, OR)
- WASU 90.5 FM (Appalachian State University) (Boone, NC)
- WPRK 91.5 FM (Rollins College) (Winter Park, FL)

This is just a short list that I hope to one day add to.

- xx -

Promoting the underdogs in music, as usual,

Lorren