DJ spotlights are a great way for you to meet the awesome students and community members behind the voices you hear on KWVA each day. Stay tuned for a DJ Spotlight every few weeks, and if you’re a DJ who’d like to be featured, email Sophie. :)

This week, we're getting to know Jack Cochran, also known by his on-air alias, DJ Spooky! Jack is from Dana Point, California and is a sophomore majoring in Media Studies. He was recently hired as the new training coordinator for KWVA, and he's stoked about being more involved with the station. Jack spends his free time listening to music, reading, playing guitar and camping. His show, "The Twilight Zones," airs on KWVA on Monday afternoons, from 1-2 pm.

KWVA: Why did you get involved in KWVA/when?

Jack: I got involved with KWVA fall term during my freshman year. My…

"The Graduating Class sound like what would happen if Childish Gambino and Daryl Hall went on a three week bender that ended in Quincy Jones' studio. The indie R&B group formed in June of 2018, initially as the duo of multi-instrumentalist John Queant and drummer Nate Hansen. The band quickly grew into a five piece: the lineup currently consists of Natty Burmeister on vocals and keys, Keenan Dorn on guitar, and August King, also on keys.

Stylistically, the Graduating Class is rooted in the blend of digital and analog instruments. Their songwriting process begins with just a keyboard and drum machine, but a finished song typically boasts layers of guitar, percussion and vocals. The band's tracks show off a
variety of influences, ranging from Latin-inspired R&B to gospel-tinged indie pop.Following a summer and fall of shows, the Graduating Class holed up in a Portland studio to begin work on their debut record.

'That's What Tonight's For' is the band's…

I asked our DJs what songs come to mind when they think of spring/spring break. Here are the tunes they chose! Listen to the full Spotify playlist below, & feel free to add to the collaborative playlist with your own faves.

-Sophie

DJ spotlights are a great way for you to meet the awesome students and community members behind the voices you hear on KWVA each day. Stay tuned for a DJ Spotlight every few weeks, and if you’re a DJ who’d like to be featured, email Sophie. :)

This week, I’ll be highlighting Emily Mason, AKA DJ Drama Queen! She hosts “Left of the Dial” every Saturday from 8-10 pm. She studied planning, public policy and management at UO, and now works full-time at the library while finishing her thesis. She moved from Portland to Eugene in 2014 where she’s now settled comfortably with her cat, Al.

KWVA: What made you want to become a DJ on KWVA?

Emily: I got involved my junior year in 2016. I always knew UO had a campus radio and thought it was really cool. One of my coworkers had a show and encouraged me to apply - and…

We interrupt your normally scheduled KWVA Music Blog content to bring you a special announcement!

Are you passionate about music? Do you write, listen, or talk about music in your free time? Are you hoping to land a career in the music industry after you graduate?

Come network with over 30 music-related businesses and organizations at the 2019 Music Industry Fair, put on by the University of Oregon School of Music and Dance!

Students will have the opportunity to get one-on-one advice from music business veterans about everything from how to book gigs, to navigating the ins and outs of music licensing, running a non-profit arts organization, or starting your own entrepreneurial entertainment venture.

Day: Friday, February 15th

Time…

This week's post is a track review by DJ BZB, also known as Bianca Sandoval! Bianca is a senior studying art and technology at UO. She has been a DJ at KWVA for nearly two years, and has her own music project on the side.

Track Review: "Wandering Alone"

Whenever I see a celebrity feature on a track, I tend to assume the worst. Coco T, Paris Hilton, whatever poor soul you would find later that week on The Soup. Vicci Martinez is different.

Martinez is most recognizable as "Daddy" in Netflix’s Orange Is The New Black. Hailing from Tacoma, WA., Martinez has been recording since 2011 after her appearance on The Voice. (She was on Cee-Lo Green’s team!) This track, released in January of this year, has been advertised along side Martinez’s casting on Orange Is The New Black, but to be honest, I feel like it shortens her accomplishments. Though she came in third on The Voice, she's really…

This week's blog post is submitted by Andrew Trott, also known by his DJ name, DJ Trott! (Seen above.) His show, Trott's Spot, is Saturday night 10pm-Midnight. It has a Lo-Fi feel and features live mixing, primarily of hip-hop and jazz, and are often all vinyl. He considers himself a student of hip-hop and was inspired to major in philosophy after listening to so much Wu-Tang Clan. Trott is also an office assistant at KWVA. Tune in Saturday nights for an unmatched experience that "emphasizes the raw and authentic to keep your Saturday night right." Plus, call in during his show at (541)-346-0645 to "get a shoutout for you and your crew as you're cruising the town." ;)

This post is a little late, as it is now February, but the new year is still fresh! Here are Andrew's Top 10 Hip-Hop/R&B Albums & EP’s of 2018.

10. JPEGMAFIA - Veteran

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DJ spotlights are a great way for you to meet the awesome students and community members behind the voices you hear on KWVA each day. Stay tuned for a DJ Spotlight every few weeks, and if you’re a DJ who’d like to be featured, email Sophie.

This week's DJ Spotlight highlights Blake Andrews, also known as DJ B. He's hosted a regular KWVA show called Poplar Knull since 2012, although it's currently on hiatus. He lives with his wife and 3 teenage sons on 7 acres near Spencer Butte.

KWVA Music Blog: Where are you from?

Blake: I grew up near Redway on the North Coast of California. Redwood/Marijuana country. The nearest radio station was about 60 miles away, and it wasn't a very good one. But they did play Dr. Demento every Sunday evening. That was my first inkling…

This week's post comes to you from KWVA DJ Evan Lawrence, AKA DJ Extrathicc. Evan is a musician, student, chef, artist, and amateur music critic. Playing music since the age of 11, he's learned from master musicians all over his native Eugene. Evan is an invariable source of knowledge of all genres of music of all time periods, and is currently set to graduate from the University of Oregon in the Winter 2019 term. Evan makes work for himself in every arena of music from writing reviews to building equipment. Here's his exclusive review of The Hugs' unreleased, upcoming record.

The Hugs: Love You To Death

Portland power pop trio The Hugs, formed by Danny Delegato in 2007, are set to release their new album, Love You To Death this spring. The record was recorded in The Dandy Warhols recording studio in Portland, and was mixed partly by Sonny DiPerri, who has worked with Trent Reznor, Animal…