Please note the new and temporary addition to the blog, in the form of a WFMU donation box. For those who don't know, WFMU, unlike my WMFO, is an entirely self-run radio station. Since they lack the backing of a colllege, they need to raise money to stay on the air. They do it once a year and that's it. Commercial-free programming for the rest of the time.
I could say a thing or two about Boston's WERS, which is backed by Emerson yet still goes on-air twice a year to shake down the listeners while operating out of a state-of-the-art broadcasting facility on some very prime real estate. I could also say a thing or two about Boston's WGBH, which must have spent some of your pledge dollars on their sprawling new studio complex complete with DiamondVision exterior panels.
WMFO seldom asks for a dime, but we'll love you if you buy some swag at cafepress.com/wmfo.
WFMU needs listener help to pay the bills, which include the costs of the server that supplies my MP3 postings to your hungry iPods. It's a good cause, and the money will be spent on keeping a stream of incredible free content coming your way.
If you've enjoyed anything I've posted here, if you listen to the show, if I've ever sent you a free CD, here's how to give back:
1. Donate to WFMU
2. Shop at an independent record store
Do these two things, and I'll think the world of you.
NOW How Much Would You Pay?
Labels: Show News 0 commentsBlack History Month
Labels: Releases 0 commentsJoin me tonight at 7PM Eastern Time for an audio tour of black history in America, including full albums. It's been a while since I've done that.
NEGROES IN AMERICA was produced in 1969 and features interviews with black high school students talking about how they view the future and the way they're treated. Given the times, there's some talk of revolution sprinkled in. IN THE BEGINNING is a radio transcription about pop and rock music, and our old friend James Earl Jones returns with highlights from GENIUS ON THE BLACK SIDE and things you need to know about Social Security.
Want mp3s? Of course you do.
That's why you should go to WFMU's Beware of the Blog and download A LEGACY OF CONSERVATION, a '60s-era collection of public service announcements from the nature lovers at the National Rifle Association. This was one of the albums featured on last summer's Transcription Theater.
Oscar tally
I lost. Badly. So did Michael Clayton. Is it just me, or is the massive presence of "No Country for Old Men" throughout the media a thinly veiled message to John McCain?
You Promised Me a Podcast!
Labels: Releases 0 commentsLet this be your first lesson in trusting the Internets, especially strange men who promise you things. There is a podcast. It's on my hard drive. It's unlistenable. The songs sound like they've been played through a fan, the volume jumps and drops without explanation despite my efforts to keep the VU meters in the 12 o'clock position. There was some problem with WMFOs signal output last week that has since been fixed. We try again tonight.
In my work-induced haze, I neglected to mention that The Jam Song is available over at WFMUs Beware of the Blog. I'll be adding something new over there every other Monday at 2:50PM Eastern Time. If you like radio jingles, you really, really want this track. Really. I put it on par with Tomorrow Radio in terms of creativity. It's not as good and not nearly as long, but it's very creative.
There's a show tonight, and another attempt at recording a decent podcast, from 7-9PM Eastern on WMFO 91.5 FM in Boston or on the Internets at wmfo.org. It's Oscar week, so I'll be playing lots of movie-themed tracks, including some past Best Song winners, promotional spots and all of this year's nominees for Best Song.
More than Music (mp3s)
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