We’re psyched about another SubPop band this week, Beach House. Originally from Baltimore and veterans of Dan Deacon’s debauchery, Beach House has released their fourth full length, Bloom. They’ll be playing a few more southern dates this week and next before they head to Europe. So for Richmonders, check them out online…lame, but our only [...]
This week’s featured new music is Father John Misty, Fear Fun. Father John Misty is the solo project from Josh Tillman, former Fleet Foxes drummer. Check him out on YouTube with “Nancy From Now On”
Yesterday March 21, SubPop darlings The Head and the Heart played a short set at Obama campaign headquarters downtown. The group donated their time before a show at The National to support a candidate they truly believe in. Local band Black Girls opened for the group at The National and The Head and the Heart [...]
February has been an exciting month at VCU, first Valentine’s Day, then Free Pancakes, and then Leap Day. We’re reminding you how lucky you were on Valentine’s Day to not have been on this blind date. We hosted a blind date in cooperation with Shafer for two lucky student contest winners. The date was a disaster [...]
Hey, Joel here. Going to give away the rest of the tickets to see The Fighting Jamesons today at the Compass, just look for the guy with the “FREE SWAG” sign.
Hey, Program Director Joel here. I’m going to be at the Compass today handing out free tickets to see The Fighting Jamesons! Look for the “FREE SWAG” sign
Q) How do I get involved?
A) To get involved on-air or be a part of the off-air behind the scenes crew, contact the Programming Director at programming@wvcw.org
Q) What is the structure of the organization?
A) WVCW is a student-run organization advised by Lauren Katchuck, student media center business manager. There is an Executive Staff and a General Staff. The general manager of WVCW is Claire Morra and Joel Austin is the Programming Director. We have four on-air departments: News, Talk, Music, and Sports. Off-air departments include Production, Promotions, Design and Web.
Q) How do I get on iTunes?
A) Shows must be approved by the Executive Staff before they can be put on iTunes. This is the premier distribution format for our shows and only the best shows go on iTunes. If you want to be on iTunes you must do your show every single week.
Q) Can I play whatever music I want?
A) No. We have a rule that unless you are VCU staff, you cannot play anything older than two years.
Q) How do I get trained?
A) First pitch your show to the appropriate Department head. Once your show is approved you will be sent to the Programming Director. You will have a short 20-30 minute training session. From there you will participate in the Format period.
Q) What is Format?
A) Format is the period following Training and proceeding Specialty. Format gives DJs the opportunity to practice their technical skills and hear the sound of the station.
Q) What is Specialty?
A) Specialty is your time to do your show. Once your show has been approved and you have been trained and completed Format, you will move into Specialty.
Q) Aren’t these a lot of hoops to jump through?
A) Not if you’re committed. Do not be discouraged, training and Format do not last long and involvement in student organizations is an enriching experience.
