This year’s Vinylthon took place during a very difficult time for most radio stations. COVID-19 meant that many participating radio stations had to figure out how to participate remotely or to have fewer than normal staff broadcast for the event. This meant that for many radio stations, it was a very challenging year. Last year’s…
Celebrating 10 years of College Radio Day
This year, we will celebrate our 10th annual CRD event and we want to invite you to join us once more to celebrate this important milestone! YOU have been a big part of why we are still here. So, cheers to you! In the last decade we believe we have achieved things for college radio…
Registration is open for World College Radio Day 2020!
Greetings! We hope you’re in good spirits and health! World College Radio Day 2020 is FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2! It is our great honor to invite you to register for World College Radio Day 2020! This is the day when college radio unites world wide. The mission of World College Radio Day (WCRD) is to harness…
Vinylthon Part 2 coming on June 20th!
After a great Vinylthon event last month, we are still planning to celebrate Vinylthon again on June 20th and it’s not too late for your station to join us for this event! As it turned out, Record Store Day was cancelled for June 20th as well, leaving our event as the only event celebrating the…
New Music Faster: The A-List 5/18/20
Here’s this week’s A-List from the New Music Faster team. We’re always on the lookout for new and great music. Here’s what we’re listening to this week: Someone’s Lost Their Goddamn Wallet – MAITA “From her debut album, this track really shows what MAITA is capable of – commanding female vocals over indie-guitar undulations” anteludium…
New Music Faster: The A List: 5/11/20
Here’s this week’s A-List from the New Music Faster team. We’re always on the lookout for new and great music. Here’s what we’re listening to this week: Switch and the Tripstick – Ben Walden “Brilliant guitar work here, from a fantastic artist in the Pacific Northwest.” Takes Some Time – ghost gnotes “Sometimes you just…
New Music Faster: The A List: 5/4/20
Here’s this week’s A-List from the New Music Faster team. We’re always on the lookout for new and great music. Here’s what we’re listening to this week: Psalm Trees – fiveyearsago “A chill, bright, yet relaxing vibe. Nothing like chillhop to start your day.” The World is Everything That is the Case – Michael Manrig…
New Music Faster: The A List: 4/27/20
Here’s this week’s A List from the New Music Faster team. We’re always on the lookout for new and great music. Here’s what we’re listening to this week: Nathan Warriner – Brightest Star “Exceptionally tight guitar alt-pop with brilliantly assured vocals” Jake Biller – Goldrush “A dark, reverb drenched, country-guitar vibe that pulls you in”…
Vinylthon 2020: One student’s epic 24-hour vinyl marathon!
Vinylthon 2020, part one (or side one) took place last Saturday, April 18. Even though the COVID-19 situation has meant many radio stations are currently closed, that did not stop many of them celebrating remotely, spinning vinyl from their DJ’s homes. The event would take place in 11 countries around the world, although nearly all…
Vinylthon 2020 is in your home TOMORROW!
Over 100 radio stations will go vinyl-only for charity event Vinylthon 2020, with many stations broadcasting from their DJ’s homes Despite severe disruptions caused by the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, across the USA and the world, radio stations will celebrate the unique format of vinyl by going vinyl-only on Vinylthon, April 18, 2020. Organizers hope it…