Things That Go Bump In The Night

About a month ago I had out my EMF meter and saw some unexpected readings on the display. I pulled out my IR thermometer to take a measurement, but before I could even turn it on I began to hear strange noises. I always have my audio recorder handy, and I immediately pressed the record button. What I heard truly astonished me, and if I hadn't been able to preserve those sounds on tape I wouldn't have believed my own ears. Until now I was afraid to play my recording for anyone. But the world needs to know.

Like a voice from beyond the grave, I captured 45 minutes of the left-for-dead FEEDBACK FARM!

Play


or Download (21MB MP3).

Clara Rockmore, theremin virtuosa

During my radio show last week I noticed that Art of the Theremin by Clara Rockmore is currently in rotation at WXYC.  From Mississippi Records (who reissued the album):

"This LP, originally recorded and released by Delos International in 1977, features the eerily beautiful theremin accompanied by piano (played by Nadia Reisenberg.)  A record of stark simplicity and emotional intensity.  Mississippi is proud to present the first ever vinyl reissue of this material."

Art of the Theremin was produced by Robert Moog and features Rockmore's sister, Nadia Reisenberg, on piano.  It's a beautiful album and I'm really excited to hear it on the radio!  (NOTE:  If you happened to catch the Inside Track on Monday night, we played this album in its entirety!)

March in Thonburi by MPY

"March in Thonburi is an experimental short, created over two years by Michael Paul Young. After relocating from Baltimore to Bangkok, Thailand, in 2007, Young sought to expose how the many sensory influences of his adopted country have affected him. The result, March in Thonburi, embodies a richsensory journey through an urban cultural atmosphere from the perspective of a stranger in a strange land."

Gangstarr's Guru undergoes successful surgery

A nice follow up to some bad news: Gangstarr's Guru had a massive heart attack this past weekend but underwent successful surgery and seems to be recovering well according to a report at AllHipHop. This is good news for fans of Guru, Gangstarr, and hip hop in general. We should figure out some way to celebrate. OH I KNOW HOW:

Old Time Jam

WXYC DJ Emily Hilliard recently started a monthly Old Time Jam at the Nightlight in Chapel Hill.  Last night was the first one and it was a big success!  I saw lots of fiddles, guitars, banjos, a mandolin, an accordion, a baritone ukulele, a washtub bass & MORE!

If you play old time music you should come out next month.  Musicians of all skill levels are welcome to play!  The bar is open and there is also a ping pong table, so even if you don't participate in the jam you can come hang out and listen to the music!

OLD TIME JAM

last Thursday of every month

6:30-9pm

at Nightlight

wxyc got soul

Tonight on WXYC veteran DJ Jason Perlmutter will host his 8th annual Carolina Soul Thursday Night Feature!  

From Jason-

"Tune in for a broad range of soul music made in North and South Carolina in the 1960s through the 1980s.  The first two hours will offer danceable '60s and '70s releases, while 11pm will mean it's time for '70s and '80s slow jams, a few of which may come from the soulful gospel scene."

ALSO...

Tomorrow night (Fri. 2/19) I'm hosting a Soul/Funk/R&B DANCE PARTY at The Station in Carrboro!  It's free and all ages are welcome!  I'll be playing all types of soul- Motown, Northern Soul, Southern Soul, Memphis Soul- pretty much anything goes.  Hope to see you out on the dance floor! 

 

DJ Mark Katz in the news!

Read it here:

http://www.chapelhillnews.com/news/story/55264.html

February

WXYC DJ Kevin Clark takes a dissociative stroll through the local stomping grounds.

wxyc is everywhere

Bathroom @ The Smell in Downtown LA

Time for the music...

If you haven't heard yet - WXYC HAS A NEW FM BROADCAST!  We're VERY excited about the new signal, pumping fresh and clean at 1100 watts! We made the switch a little before 10am this past Friday, November 6th, 2009. Howie H. (our Chief Engineer) has been working on this project since the mid 90s and I know he was overjoyed to finally hit the ON button (look at that wry smile!). Lauren B. (former station manager) was on-air for the switch and got things started off with Queen's "Radio Ga Ga". As for myself, I put the old signal to bed and luckily had a small digital camera with me to record the intense action. Not without its minor hitches, this is a true radio drama. Enjoy!