Show Spotlight
Currency Exchange: German Electronica 1/29/11
Saturday, January 28th, 2012 by The Professor
Tune in to The Currency Exchange every Sunday at 11am on WLOY. Today’s theme: German Electronica! It took me a long time to appreciate electronic music in general, and ambient music in particular. As a drummer, the first thing I look for is rhythm and beat, both of which are missing from most of this music. My interest in the Krautrock exploration of the 70′s and 80′s eventually led me to the work of drummer Harald Grosskopf on albums by Klaus Schulze and YOU (both of which are played on this show, but only the latter with Grosskopf’s drums). I found myself getting lost in the repeating patterns, waves, and oscillations of synthesizers and string instruments, and peeling back interwoven layers of science fiction noise and rich harmonies. If you have a good pair of headphones, they are highly recommended for this show. (more…)
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Alumni Happy Hours Returns with Mike Vuoto!
Friday, January 20th, 2012 by The Professor
We’re back! This week’s Alumni Happy Hours – Mike Vuoto (’11) aka Mike the Psych is back on WLOY! Tune in for some great classic rock and interviews with famed author, Arthur Torsone and Peter Frampton’s tour manager, Donnie Lewis! You will not want to miss this…
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Currency Exchange: Dub Reggae for the New Year!
Saturday, December 31st, 2011 by The Professor
Join DJ Seth Michaels on Sunday 1/1/12 to celebrate the new year in chill style – Dub Reggae on The Currency Exchange.
My first exposure to reggae music came through the work of Lee “Scratch” Perry, and before that, the Clash. These artists took recorded music to new levels through studio manipulation and creation of “Dub” versions of familiar songs. Although I love all forms of reggae, I think Dub holds the most appeal to me. The general lack of vocals leave the music more open to interpretation and can fit any mood. The throbbing bass and hypnotic drums scaffold an ever-changing soundscape, while wide open spaces highlight the importance of playing not just the notes, but the moments between them. While some complain that dub (and reggae in general) can be repetitive and boring, I find that the layering of various instruments, strange echo effects, and the drop-in/drop-out technique of mixing rewards repeated listening.
DUB REGGAE SHOW PLAYLIST (title/artist):
1 – 555 Dub Street/Augustus Pablo
2 – Leggo Beast (version)/Gregory Issacs (remixed by Bill Laswell)
3 – Dub it Clean/Burning Spear
4 – Dub Along/Lee Perry and the Upsetters
5 – One More Dub/The Clash
6 – The Corpse Rises/Scientist
7 – Dub Inna Babylon/Dr. Israel
8 – Aquarius Dub/Herman Chin-Loy
9 – ABC Dubbing/Lee Perry
10 – Throw Some Dub/Michael Rose
11 – Stay Loose/Phil Pratt
12 – Revelation of Dub/Revolutionaries (Sly & Robbie)
13 – Buckshot Dub/Rupie Edwards
14 – Dub Driver/Tappa Zukie
15 – Fatty Boom Boom Dub/The Aggrovators
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Both Feet In: Live December 20
Tuesday, December 20th, 2011 by The Professor
“The New Code Blue” – The city’s 24-hr emergency shelter has gone through many names and places over the years. Learn more about this critical safety net for people experiencing homelessness in the City, this WED, on the Both Feet In show, LIVE, 12-12:30pm. Listen in and call during the show!
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Dad Rock Interviews David Liebe Hart
Monday, November 28th, 2011 by Amanda Nolan
While you were busy sleeping after too much tryptophan, Dad Rock got the chance to interview David Liebe Hart, a man whose resume includes musician, puppeteer, performer, and artist. Formerly one of the stars of Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! on Adult Swim, he is now a touring musician with the David Liebe Hart band.
You can listen to the interview tonight on Dad Rock at 9PM!
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