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Ra Ra Riot/Jenny and Johnny
Author: WKNC Admin
This week we talked about the pending legal problems from Vampire Weekend, The X Factor banning Autotune, and we review new releases from Ra Ra Riot and Jenny and Johnny.
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EOT39 Campus Safety 8/31/10
This week features an interview with John Barnwell of Campus Police about campus safety. Our Wolfpacker of the Week is Amber Smith, founder of the non-profit ME3.
| Rank | Artist | Album | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | CEPHALIC CARNAGE | “Misled by Certainty” | [single] |
| #2 | RHAPSODY OF FIRE | The Frozen Tears of Angels Sabaton | Coat of Arms |
| #3 | BLIND GUARDIAN | At the Edge of Time | Nuclear Blast |
| #4 | DRAGONFIRE | Twilight Dementia | Roadrunner |
| #5 | NIGHTFALL | Astron Black and the Thirty Tyrant | Metal Blade |
| #6 | KING OF ASGARD | Fi’mbulvintr | |
| #7 | NEVERMORE | The Obsidian Conspiracy | Century Media |
| #8 | IRON MAIDEN | The Final Frontier | |
| #9 | TARJA | What Lies Beneath | The End |
| #10 | WITHIN THE RUINS | Invade | Victory |
Yep, you read it right! WKNC will have the great pleasure of premiering two brand new songs by local favorites Lonnie Walker and Future Islands from their split 7" coming out this November. We are the very first ones to have the tracks, so you’ll just have to tune in to the Local Lunch this Wednesday to hear them (and trust me, they rock).
The one and only DJ Ray will be unlocking the treasure chest of two brand new singles to rock you through the next week and a half until we get to see both bands live at Hopscotch! Are you as excited as I am?!??
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September RPM: DJ Funk Junkie
When: September 2, 2010 (8 p.m. to 10 p.m.)
Where: WKNC 88.1 fm
School’s back and so is Revolutions Per Minute for September. As usual, your hosts DJ Triple X and NuM3R1K will be broadcasting live from the WKNC 88.1 FM studios in the heart of the N.C. State University campus. For those outside the Triangle, check out http://wknc.org/listen for live web streaming.
This month, back by popular demand for an extended two-hour set, is our special guest DJ Funk Junkie.
Funk Junkie …was bitten by the funky breaks bug back in 1998 and inspired by DJ Icey to take to the decks. Since then, he has gone on to broaden his music styles in several directions. Mike currently holds residencies at Noir, Tantra, and the Eastend Martini Bar. Whether you’re a fan of breaks or you just like to move, his combination of sick selection, flawless mixing, and turntablism will make this a set not to be missed.
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Chris Tamplin’s Last LBLB
This Thursday will be Chris Tamplin’s very last Local Beer Local Band Night. Tamplin was the orginal anchor in establishing a relationship between WKNC and Tir na nOg Irish Pub. He even won an Indie from Independent Weekly for starting and booking this event for about three years now. Tamplin is leaving the pub to pursue his dream of opening Motorco Music, a music venue in Durham. Therefore, since Tamplin is leaving, this week will be an extra special show!
This week, September 2 will feature music from all around North Carolina. First up is Asheville’s Darien will open the show with Charlotte’s The Houston Brothers filling the middle slot. Missy Thangs’ other great band Soft Company will be headlining! As usual this is a FREE show, 21 and up, and starts at 10 p.m.! See you there!
As a local artist who’s inspired by Irish music, there could not be a better act for Tir na nOg this Thursday. She plays the guitar solo and also sings/writes all of her own songs. Darien is an artist for the fans of bands like Rilo Kiley and Beirut. You’re going to love her.
It’s good. I can’t seem to place who these two handsome men sound like… somewhere between Neutral Milk Hotel and Brian Eno. Check out their the link to their page for a full listen.
You might remember the leading lady from her other band, The Love Language. The Independent Weekly described their most recent album as full of “rich harmonies, layered keyboards and counterpoint guitars [that] slip and slide beneath each other.”
I will be having The Soft Company and another one of these acts at the station on Thursday at 7 p.m. so be sure to tune in. None of these acts are ones you will want to miss. I couldn’t think of a better way to spend my Thursday night than sending off Chris Tamplin with the help of a few local beers and these three amazing local bands!
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Twelve Thousand Armies
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EOT38 Service N.C. State 8/24/10
This week features an interview with members of the Center for Student Leadership, Ethics and Public Service about Service N.C. State. Our Wolfpacker of the Week is Chandler Thompson from the NCSU Traditions committee.
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Jokes and Jokes and Jokes