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WUOG debuts new 'Japan Pops,' Iceland rock
TAMARA BEST
Issue date: 1/16/08 Section: Variety
Whether exposing the community to international music or the sounds of the 1950s, WUOG 90.5 FM, has new programs offering a diverse selection.
The student-volunteer station has 31 specialty programs, with four new shows this semester: "Odd Man Out," "Breaking the Ice," Japan Pops" and "Jitters and Rags."
"There were (disc jockeys) interested and they proposed the shows, and we thought they knew enough about the genres to host the show," said Amanda Perofsky, a junior from Macon and programming director.
"Japan Pops" showcases Japanese music from 8-9 p.m. on Mondays, followed by "Breaking the Ice," playing Icelandic music from 9-10 p.m.
For Jennifer Cole, "Breaking the Ice" DJ and sophomore from Suwanee, the idea for the program came after a call from an excited listener, who heard her playing Icelandic bands, she said.
"I realized that Icelandic is kind of its own genre," said Cole.
"The more I researched it, I realized that there are a lot of cool bands out there."
Cole's program is driven by listeners voting on what genre of Icelandic music to play the next week.
Voters chose Icelandic hip-hop for next week's show, Cole said.
"They are really big on indie rock and metal, but have all the same genres as American music."
"Jitters and Rags" features pre-1950s pop music, while "Sundialing" offers "psych-pop garage rock," Perofsky said.
"We thought ("Jitters and Rags") would be great because not a lot of other stations have it," said Perofsky. "It's an interesting concept."
In addition to premiering new shows, "Odd Man Out," returns from a semester-long hiatus. It highlights the music of all-female bands.
Still, pre-existing shows such as "A Matter of Jazz" remain popular with listeners, Perofsky said.
"'A Matter of Jazz' airs on Sundays for three hours and is a staple of WUOG."
Students interested in DJing for the station can e-mail training@wuog.org, or visit wuog.org.
The student-volunteer station has 31 specialty programs, with four new shows this semester: "Odd Man Out," "Breaking the Ice," Japan Pops" and "Jitters and Rags."
"There were (disc jockeys) interested and they proposed the shows, and we thought they knew enough about the genres to host the show," said Amanda Perofsky, a junior from Macon and programming director.
"Japan Pops" showcases Japanese music from 8-9 p.m. on Mondays, followed by "Breaking the Ice," playing Icelandic music from 9-10 p.m.
For Jennifer Cole, "Breaking the Ice" DJ and sophomore from Suwanee, the idea for the program came after a call from an excited listener, who heard her playing Icelandic bands, she said.
"I realized that Icelandic is kind of its own genre," said Cole.
"The more I researched it, I realized that there are a lot of cool bands out there."
Cole's program is driven by listeners voting on what genre of Icelandic music to play the next week.
Voters chose Icelandic hip-hop for next week's show, Cole said.
"They are really big on indie rock and metal, but have all the same genres as American music."
"Jitters and Rags" features pre-1950s pop music, while "Sundialing" offers "psych-pop garage rock," Perofsky said.
"We thought ("Jitters and Rags") would be great because not a lot of other stations have it," said Perofsky. "It's an interesting concept."
In addition to premiering new shows, "Odd Man Out," returns from a semester-long hiatus. It highlights the music of all-female bands.
Still, pre-existing shows such as "A Matter of Jazz" remain popular with listeners, Perofsky said.
"'A Matter of Jazz' airs on Sundays for three hours and is a staple of WUOG."
Students interested in DJing for the station can e-mail training@wuog.org, or visit wuog.org.
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