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I’m a DJ at my local station, KGLT :) it’s so fun! People at the grocery store and stuff stop me and tell me about how much they love my show sometimes. Super rewarding and wholesome.
I also love using spinitron for an alternative to streaming algorithm radio when I want to hear something new (I work a warehouse job so I can’t always DJ for myself). it has live streaming from like, 300 stations across the country. super super fun. Today I found this station in Maine and the DJ on air was this guy who hasn’t done a show for 30 years playing a bunch of forgotten Maine jam bands that were super sick - can’t get that stuff from the Spotify algo
Mar 3, 2025
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Great way to expand your horizons musically. I get trapped in my own wheelhouse a lot, so it’s nice to hear stuff from completely out of the algorithmically generated left field. Highly curated all vinyl shows helmed by gray haired disk jockeys prone to rambling. Or mumbly college kids hooking their phones up to play from their playlists. Its nice. Adds a neat local flavor to life too. Won tickets to see Thundercat via a KXLU sweepstakes. Called immediately after and won tickets to see KAYTRANADA. Nobody else called in I guess.
Mar 7, 2024
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there’s not much that’ll make you feel like a person existing with your own thoughts and feelings until you start tuning into community radio stations, where the biggest sponsor is the local animal shelter.
they’re doing some of the most fun stuff over there, because radio is whatever they want it to be! and it’s such a fun way to get cool music recommendations. On college radio stations especially, there are often communist programs and book clubs, which we love. But check out your local radio’s website and see what’s up n coming.
Just, great stuff all around. Something about scheduled programs or DJ sets that you look forward to listening heals the body I think. Slower gratification, something or another.
And you don’t need to be in the car to tune in, there are tons of radio apps available to supplement your spotify time.
Mar 19, 2024
Best thing I did this year. Forces me to work with a limited library of records, CDs, and cassettes, which makes me learn new music outside of an algorithm. I have joined Ann Arbor’s wcbn and it’s a great third space and a community full of different ages and life experiences. So wholesome and a great way to unwind!!
Nov 26, 2024
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big fan of the humble Quesadilla for this purpose
Mar 3, 2025
Started this over the weekend, incredible stuff. It’s an investigation into the rise of Spotify and the consequences streaming has had for recorded music, musicians and listeners. Great read for any music lover. I’ll warn you, it might make you feel a little crazy or sad.
Mar 3, 2025
