You know how when a chicken’s head is cut off it still runs around for a little while before succumbing to its ultimate demise? Elicits some gory imagery, doesn’t it? Something befitting a punk rock album cover, perhaps. You might think that’s where Mary Ellen Tomazic – or Scary Ellen, as fans and friends call…
Hear it First on College Radio!
College radio friends, We’re off to great start so far, with over 160 college stations from 15 countries around the world pledging to come together for World College Radio Day 2019. Our theme this year is Hear It First on College Radio! This theme takes into account the work you do every day at your…
Alternatives2019 is coming this August!
We are delighted that over ten countries will be represented our our Alternatives2019 conference. Registration is still open for our 2nd International Student Radio Conference, from Aug 14-16, at the University of Cambridge, UK! The conference will feature presentations and workshops from those involved with student radio stations around the world. It’s a chance to…
Register for College Radio Day 2019!
Dear friends, We are delighted to announce registration for College Radio Day 2019 is now OPEN! As always, it’s FREE to participate! For the past eight years, we’ve come together to celebrate what makes us unique and to fill the voids that traditional media may overlook. Last year, over 400 college radio stations around the…
Vinylthon 2019: A Day in the Life of a College Radio and Vinyl Fan
By Dave Sarkies This was the first year I was connected with the College Radio Foundation’s Vinylthon event, and it was a remote connection at that. Since I’m new to the organization, I wasn’t very involved with promoting this year’s event. But that doesn’t mean I wasn’t excited about it. Since Vinylthon coincides with Record…
Vinylthon 2019 – A huge success!
What an incredible day it was! 142 radio stations in ten countries came together and played vinyl on Saturday. By all accounts the event was a huge success – with live broadcasts happening on campus, at record stores, and even at concert venues! A record 30+ radio stations went 24 hours of vinyl-only and will…
Vinylthon 2019 is today!
An unprecedented 142 radio stations in ten countries are participating in Vinylthon 2019. A record 35 radio stations will also be going 24 hours of vinyl only for the day: Brookes RadioKMSC Fusion 93KFJC-FMFrecuencia CEM (Mexico)WPSC – Brave New RadioWGFR89.1 WFDU-HD391.7 FM KEOLKWTS, The One, 91.1 FMWiley RadioKUGRKLPIWSMCKUMMRadio Free Fargo 95.9 FMRaider Radio – WRMUWMSCKTXT…
Vinylthon: Author Graham Jones Interview
By Dave Sarkies Just in time for Vinylthon 2019, College Radio Day caught up with Graham Jones, author of The Vinyl Revival: The Shops that Made it Happen and Last Shop Standing: Whatever Happened to Record Shops, both of which have been made into documentaries. Graham is every bit as excited about Vinylthon and Record…
Epic Lineup for Vinylthon 2019 announced!
We are delighted to announce that this year’s lineup for Vinylthon will include exclusive cointent and interviews from: Megadeth’s Dave MustaineDarlene LoveMike Peters of The Alarm and Big CountrySunflower BeanAndy Weber from Smashed Plastic Records Plus we are expecting even moire content soon! With over 130 registered stations participating in Vinylthon 2019 – this will…
VINYLTHON DIARIES #4: 3.19.2019
VINYLTHON DIARIES #4: 3.19.2019 Sorry it’s been a while since my last diary, but we had spring break and all things Vinylthon were set aside for a week while we caught up on life with friends and family. But now we are back! Even though we are back, this week I am being very secretive….