THIS WEEK ON WXYC
Mon, 05 May 2008 22:19:24 GMT

On Thursday night at 9pm, we have a fun Thursday Night Feature on the Tropicália Diaspora. The Brazilian-based musical, artistic and social movement Tropicália influenced pop music in its native land and abroad. Bryson R. hosts an exploration of Tropicália's reaches and lesser known artists.

Also, on Monday and Friday at 9pm for the Inside Track, where a new record is played in it's entirety. On Monday, we have Akrobatik of the Perceptionists, second full-length solo album, Absolute Value. On Friday  we have Death Jazz, a pretty massive look at Crowmeat Bob's weekly night of improvised music from Raleigh, NC.  HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

And on Wednesday, those crazy folks at the Feedback Farm do something at 9pm. Something that will more than likely involve live radio improv and collage. Just a guess.

NEW DJ HIRING!
Wed, 30 Apr 2008 18:13:39 GMT

WXYC is hiring new DJs for the summer! If you have a passion for music and want to share that passion with our listeners worldwide, now is your chance.

Come down to the interest meeting at 6pm on Tuesday, May 20th in room 3206A of the Student Union. Also, come check out the station during our open house an hour before the meeting- 5pm at WXYC studios, room 3420 of the Student Union.

If you can't make the interest meeting just send us an email ahead of time and we'll figure out a time to meet. Put "Summer DJ Hiring" in the subject line and send it to info@wxyc.org.

You must be a current student at UNC Chapel Hill to apply.

See you at the meeting!

DJ APPRECIATION DAY!
Tue, 22 Apr 2008 22:13:03 GMT

This Friday, April 25 is WXYC's DJ Appreciation Day.  Being a dj at WXYC is a completely voluntary position.  Our DJs put a lot of time and energy into their shows.  Why not let them know you appreciate it?

To contact your favorite on-air dj:

call the request line- (919) 962-8989
or catch us on AIM- wxycrequests

THIS WEEK ON WXYC
Thu, 17 Apr 2008 23:17:04 GMT

Thursday at 9 pm, the Thursday Night Feature brings you Film Soundtracks. Lauren B. hosts Todd Taylor, Professor of English, and leader of the oversized English 142 movie criticism course. Tune in for songs from famous movies as well as tracks from more obscure films. Call in, name the movie, and win prizes, including CDs, DVDs, and ... canned spam?

Also, on Monday and Friday at 9pm for the Inside Track, where a new record is played in it's entirety. On Friday, we have the latest in free jazz with Roy Campbell's Akhentaten Suite: Live at Vision Festival XII. On the next Monday, we have some more jazz with Philip Cochran and the Artistic Heritage Ensemble with the latest album Singles.

WXYC-WXDU PROM!
Tue, 15 Apr 2008 21:10:27 GMT

If you missed last weekend's kickball game (we won!!) and want an opportunity to mingle with both XYC and XDU djs, come out to the Duke Coffeehouse this Saturday for the WXYC-WXDU PROM!  This year we're going back to the future with an Enchantment Under the Sea theme! 

DJs from both radio stations will be spinning dance jams from 9pm-2am.  Semi-formal attire is encouraged but not necessary.  We will provide music, decorations and refreshments.  BYOB if you are over 21.  The event is FREE and open to the public so tell your friends!

to recap:

Sat., April 19th
Duke Coffeehouse
9pm-2am
FREE!

Check back for an updated DJ Schedule!

HOLY CRAP! BANG ON A CAN ON WXYC
Fri, 11 Apr 2008 20:19:41 GMT

Hey listeners! Bang on a Can is playing at Memorial Hall on Saturday and we got percussionist David Cossin to come into the studio and chat with DJ Max at 5:30 p.m. tonight! Tune in for a q & a that's sure to be super interesting.

THIS WEEK ON WXYC
Tue, 08 Apr 2008 21:12:21 GMT

Spring is here and the Feedback Farm wants to take you inside the exciting world of Spring Fashion. Tune in Wednesday at 9pm to hear what's in, what's out, what's hot, what's not, and what it sounds like to have all four at once!

Feeling the hard effects of the drought? Aren't we all. On Thursday at 9pm, though, you can look for relief during a Thursday Night Feature hosted by Elliot M. and centered entirely around Rain. Three hours of it! We'll beat this drought yet!

Also on Sunday, get your weekly extra concentrated dose of local music at 8pm on the Back Yard BBQ. This week, we have an interview with Violet Vector and the Lovely Lovelies to look forward too.

Also, on Monday and Friday at 9pm for the Inside Track, where a new record is played in it's entirety. On Friday, we have the latest in mechanized musical manipulation with Ethan Rose's new album,  Spinning Pieces. On the next Monday, we have violinist Lalgudi G. Jayaraman with a new album, filled with some gorgeous Carnatic goodness, called Violin Waves.

STUDENT AND LOCAL ARTISTS, CHECK THIS OUT!!!
Wed, 02 Apr 2008 02:09:40 GMT

If you're a musician at UNC or in the Chapel Hill community, SpringFest is looking for you! Make new friends and perhaps gain some listeners. Here's the 4-1-1:

SpringFest is seeking student and local performance groups to perform on the Lot Party stage prior to the Boyz II Men concert.

Applications for groups are available at springfest.unc.edu and will be accepted for limited time. The student body will vote for the best acts two (2) weeks prior to the event with those acts receiving the most votes performing on the Lot Party stage on the day of the event.

Visit springfest.unc.edu for a timeline regarding applications and voting.

SpringFest will begin with a Lot Party in the lot adjacent to the Smith Center with student and local performing groups, inflatables, games, a cage dodgeball tournament sponsored by Campus Recreation, food by Carolina Dining Services and much more. The pre-concert activities
will be followed by the performance featuring Boyz II Men in the Dean E. Smith Center.

For more information regarding SpringFest, please visit springfest.unc.edu or send questions to springfest@unc.edu.

Live local music on the Backyard Bar-B-Q, Sundays at 8pm
The Backyard Bar-B-Q radio show airs every Sunday evening at 8pm, and most weeks you can hear a live set and interview from a local artist. This Sunday, May 27, tune in for Glissade, a rock band from Greensboro. Keep an eye on the Backyard Bar-B-Q webpage for the program's schedule and mp3s and photos from previous shows.

WXYC Now Has A BLOG!
That's right folks, we've finally bought into the blogging action, and now you can now browse content posted by our very own DJ extraordinaires! In the very near future, you'll find interviews/performances of bands that drop by our station, featured music reviews by our staff, sound collage freak-outs set to completely deconstruct pop culture, and oh so much more right here at www.wxyc.org/blog! We love you and we hope you will love us too, so comment and criticize us often. Three cheers for the Internet!

New New Science Experience Page!
The New Science Experience, WXYC's beats-oriented program, has a new web page at http://www.wxyc.org/nse that provides news about the show AND downloadable archives of past shows. Check out the new page, and be sure to listen to the New Science Experience every Sunday from 10pm-midnight Eastern time.

Calling All Alumni
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