WBRU-FM (Providence, RI)
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WBRU is an internet radio station based in Providence, Rhode Island. The station is owned and operated by Brown Broadcasting Service, an independent non-profit organization, and is primarily staffed by students from Brown University.
Formerly an FM modern rock radio station that broadcast at 95.5 FM in the Rhode Island area, WBRU currently broadcasts two online streams with different genres on each: its traditional alternative rock format and an urban contemporary format called The 360º Experience in Sound. As of January 7, 2018 WBRU's urban contemporary programming is rebroadcast as 24/7 content to the local low-power FM station 101.1 FM, which is owned by another Brown University-affiliated group. Source
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| Scope | Local, Student/Alumni |
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| Language | English |
| Country | United States of America |
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| Radio Media Market | N/A |
| Radio Format | College Radio |
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The best songs from the underside of Indie. Updated, well, occasionally.
Souls That Have Turned Stange: David Berman's Posthumanist Project — WBRU
In her 1967 essay “Aesthetics of Silence,” Susan Sontag discusses the relatively novel development of art’s reckoning with the hope of spiritual transcendence and the problem of language; before then these had been primarily the territory of religion, ie.
Music, Big Suits, and the Heads' Legacy On The Concert Film Genre — WBRU
With the entire production focused solely on the band’s performance, Demme strays from the standard for presenting rock concerts on film. Films like Richard Lester’s A Hard Day’s Night and Scorsese’s The Last Waltz, are notorious for their expositional elements: backstory of the band, the logistics of planning the tour, interviews with musicians, promoters, and fans. Demme also decides to omit one of the most conventional shots in concert films, the crowd reaction.
The Softies: Consistency, Longevity, and Tenderness — WBRU
Even before the first of the three opening acts began, we spotted Softies’ guitarist Jen Sbragia at the merch table and vocalist Rose Melberg energetically chatting with anyone who approached her. Their openness and approachability struck me; the 1990s indie duo is legendary among anyone familiar with the genre and practically viewed as the patron saints of Sad Girls all over the world.
Four States, Four Festivals — WBRU
However, not everyone knows what to expect when they see a music festival announcement. Maybe their favorite creator is headlining, but is it worth it to see a bunch of artists they’ve never heard of before? Furthermore, what will the festival experience be like? Is it worth the travel and ticket prices? In 2024, I attended four music festivals across four states to answer these questions. The first oneI attended was J.
Germany, Clocks, and Juno 60s: A Conversation With Parlour Magic — WBRU
O: All right. Parlour Magic. Singer. Songwriter. Producer. Synth enthusiast. Brown alum. With honors. On October 18th, you released Saturn Return, your second full-length album, following your debut in 2020 with The Fluid Neon Origami Trick and your 2021 EP Hydrogen Palace. Now on the Saturn Return Tour, you are set to play tonight at AS220. I think there's only one right question to ask – how are you doing? PM: We're doing great. This has been the most fun week of our lives, I think.
A Star On The Rise: Daiela's Headlining Debut — WBRU
A little before nine p.m., the night opened with two musicians hailing from the music scene of Tallahassee, Florida. First to the stage was singer Kahndes (pronounced con-dess), who just recently released a new project on September 27th. She energetically set the scene for the night, performing her playful songs and welcoming a growing crowd with her soothing voice. As we quickly warmed up to Kahndes’ energy, singer Dallas Aleea then took the stage with a huge smile and equal warm-heartedness.
Brand New Heavies Interview With My Mom — WBRU
Willow: Okay. So my first question is if you could tell me a little bit about your relationship to the Brand New Heavies and if you could, also describe the band, and the reasons you like them. Willow's Mom (Ze): Let's see. So they have an old school sound where they sound like a little bit of James Brown with that old 1960s sound like brass instruments and horns. The sound is really nice and the music sounds very warm when you play it as well.
WBRU Interview w/ Mike Viola — WBRU
Ozzy: All right, Mr. Mike Viola. M: Yes! O: Musician, prodigy songwriter, flown out of Massachusetts to work with Kim Fowley. Worked on soundtracks for That Thing You Do and Dewey Cox. Plus, you have also released your most recent album, Paul McCarthy, and have since finished a little acoustic tour of the album. I think it's very appropriate to ask the biggest question of them all: How are you doing today? M: Oh, that's great.