From House to EDM to Hyperpop, Computer Music aims to take you on a journey of all things electronic. Its the kind of music that makes your parents say, "what ever happened to using instruments?!" Our show is music-centric, but hopes to inform and educate listeners on the electronic genre and its many niches as a whole during our discussions. We hope to feature guest DJs from across the city in order to bring light to fresh talent, while also looking back in time to the songs and artists that started it all. After all, what better way to study the past than looking at the genre that constantly attempts to define the future!
On Neurogarden, we play electronic music fit for study or sleep (or airports, if you're into Eno). Ambient, space music, trip hop, nature sounds—we play it all. Come to relax. Read. Stare at the ceiling, if you like. Neurogarden is music-heavy and a bit lighter on the talking, although we tend to discuss our song selections and, on occasion, conduct insightful dream analysis. As part of the show, you'll learn how to pronounce "Moog" and bask weekly in the atmospheric sound waves of synth from the sixties to now. Maybe you'll harmonize for Mort Garson's plants. Emerge enlightened, calm, or something like that.
Brought to you by WTBU's Promotions Department, "Fenway Frequencies" explores different artists performing in the Boston area each week. From the tiny artists you've never heard of to familiar favorites, we've got you covered. Follow along to hear student perspectives and interviews with artists heading your way!
WTBU Rewind is for the nostalgic adult wishing for that one pre-set station of their youth. It's 70s classic rock, 80s hair metal, early 2000s female artists, and that banger kids bop album all rolled into one. Tune in each week for an entirely new show, with entirely the same hosts. We're sure to fill that void you didn't know was even there.
7 Degrees is a show about the 7 degrees of separation! We take different artists based on different things that happened in pop culture such as drama, new music, new books, campaigns or just random stories that have popped up in the past week. We connect these artists, books, models, influencers, etc. through different people that they know, all in 7 separations!
Every week, the In-Studio Department brings you a performance LIVE from the WTBU studio!
time / space is a radio show that invites listeners to explore the capabilities of music and memory. Though the format remains the same each week, the episode themes will vary in mood, and focus on a specific memory or situation, for example: sitting and thinking in your bedroom alone at 3am, looking through old pictures in your attic, or driving down the highway on your way to the beach with your best friends. Our episodes will be more than just “happy” or “sad” or “angry” playlists - we want to explore universal experiences and the power that we have as listeners to form a connection between music and retrospection. Each episode will begin with an explanation of that week’s theme, and talk breaks throughout the show will feature prepared personal narratives explaining the specific memories associated with the songs we chose. Occasionally, we will include guests to contribute their own memories and the songs linked to them. Ultimately, our goal is to allow the music to capture a specific moment in time (and space) - and we hope that listeners reflect on their own attachments to the songs chosen as well.
“The Wheel” is a show about the evolution and cyclical nature of music trends. On our show we will explore the tendency of musicians to take inspiration from and build off of previous ideas. We are interested in showing the range of musical concepts and how different artists can interpret the same basic trend in their own way. Each week will investigate a different topic ranging from artists inspiring other artists, band composition, reinvention of genre, use of instrumentation, and more. We hope to highlight different musicians’ attempt to “reinvent the wheel” by adding their own flair and putting a new spin on pre-existing notions. Segments during talk breaks include The Weekly Wheel—hosts spin a wheel of conversation topics relating to the week’s theme to spark discussion—and our rotating wheel of guests that will weigh in on the subject of the week. The aim is to reach music enjoyers and wheel lovers alike. Our hope is that listeners will hear some familiar favorites while also being exposed to new music in the same vein.
Melanin Matters is a variety show focusing on the Black experience at Boston University and beyond. Every 15 minutes we alternate between talk and music. All Black DJs and all Black music. Providing a sense of representation to an underserved and marginalized audience on campus, we focus on the serious and important events within the local, national, and international Black community while dedicating time to highlighting the positive things to know, which are often overlooked. We also have weekly guests who share their insights and experiences through interviews, advice, or roundtable conversations. And, of course… we make sure to have fun!!
On the Origin of Rock is all about your favorite multi-generational alternative rock hits. We play the best, from Rush to Radiohead. Each episode we might play just one artist, one year, one album, one decade, or a mix of anything. Tune in to hear your favorite alt rock classics!
Folk music, mostly contempary american but also some from around the world.
Each week we invite a guest on, we work with them to create a playlist that encapsulates their music taste throughout their lives. We talk to them about their biggest musical influences and how music impacts their day-to-day lives.
BU in the Morning is WTBU's signature talk show, airing Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10am-12pm. BUITM also includes round table discussions and interviews with guests.
WTBU the Basement is a combination of prerecorded performances and interviews from local Boston area bands. Last semester we played local bands on air who were scheduled to perform at Boston venues in the upcoming week. This semester we would like to combine the original idea with the live performance/interview aspect. We plan on airing the recorded performances/interviews in bi-weekly intervals. Any week that is not prerecorded we plan on playing all the local bands in a regular on-air broadcast.
Each week on Film Fidelity we watch and review a film randomly selected by our spinning wheel of handpicked movies. Whether it be The Shining or Despicable Me 3, we play selected songs from each movie’s soundtrack in between our lively debates over how many Letterboxd stars it should receive or, for example, whether Twilight is camp or just bad (It’s camp). We will also pick films we’ve never seen before so we can come to the studio with fresh thoughts! Callers can also join in by suggesting movies to be put on the wheel and giving their opinions. Come join us as we argue over Spring Breakers or In the Mood for Love or Barbarian or RRR or Zola or… you get the point. See you there!
Two hours of new independent releases by emerging local and underground artists, with some reissues. Mostly underground rock, with some punk/garage, rpm, hip-hop, experimental, and other eclectic genres. The majority of musical selections drawn from WTBU's current rotation, curated by the WTBU music directors. Tune in Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 4-6pm for sweet new jams, artist interviews, in-studio performances, and some ticket giveaways.
WTBU's flagship news broadcast, providing coverage of the issues and stories that matter on-campus, across the country, and around the world.
At FACEPUNCH!!!, we play experimental music. The show usually takes on that experimental format. Each week we have weird conversations on whatever weird stuff is going on either in the world, on social media, or in our lives. Sometimes we do some kind of comedy bit, spoken word over bird field recordings, or live coverage of a concert through the phone. We like to discuss recent music coming out, shows or movies we’ve recently seen or anything we’re anticipating, and we're not afraid to rant about something for 20 minutes. FACEPUNCH!!!
On To The Core we explore and dissect a new “core” subgenre of alternative music, covering which bands shaped the genre, fan favorites, and everything in between. Every week we’ll spend two hours listening to a new subgenre ranging from hardcore, metalcore, skramz, and grindcore, to slowcore, post-punk, and emo. Plus we’ll spend plenty of time gatekeeping, arguing over genre labeling, defending our favorite bands, dunking on the ones we hate, and covering niche band drama. Listen along as we get to the core of it! (follow us @wtbutothecore on instagram!)
Lights down, speakers cranked, drinks poured. CLUB WTBU brings a DJ set right to your room, courtesy of the WTBU Robot, every Thursday and Friday night.
Each week will include segments highlighting a variety of artists at very different places in their careers. We will “start from the bottom” with small artists (less than 10,000 monthly Spotify listeners) to up and coming artists to big names in music now and in the past. Listen in to find out more about new artists or your current favorite hits from a variety of genres but mainly alternative and indie rock, pop, and folk.
Welcome to Here For The Year! Every week we travel in time and only play music released a specific year! We discuss the history behind the albums, bands, and songs of the time as well as the movies, art, and events that happened alongside them.
The Advice Column follows the format of a "Dear Abby" column but on the radio! We choose topics each week and people ask us questions that we speak on and give our advice about. We play music that coincides with the topic of the week. We want to add a podcast style section to the show where we can talk about pop culture and our lives.
There are no rules. Each week will be different from the last. Join us for a wide array of activities, including games ("Guess the Sample", "Two Truths and a Lie" but with music, "Blind Karaoke"), themed events (“Fancy Show”, “Fight Night”), as well as music from all kinds of artists, from Erykah Badu and Sade to LCD Soundsystem and Yo La Tengo. Let us cook! 👩🍳
On The Doctor Is In, a guest comes on every episode and discusses a problem they have been having with our DJs. We listen attentively and make them a playlist catered specifically to what they're going through, which we listen to for the rest of the show.
Two hours of new independent releases by emerging local and underground artists, with some reissues. Mostly underground rock, with some punk/garage, rpm, hip-hop, experimental, and other eclectic genres. The majority of musical selections drawn from WTBU's current rotation, curated by the WTBU music directors. Tune in Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 4-6pm for sweet new jams, artist interviews, in-studio performances, and some ticket giveaways.
WTBU's flagship sports broadcast, providing coverage of the Terriers across all campus athletics.
Welcome to Radio Reddit! Here, we will dive deep into subreddits; the obscure, funny, interesting, scary, and anything in between. Each episode, we uncover new conversations and stories that will captivate, entertain, and resonate with you. This laid-back format allows you to feel like you're a part of the gang as we lose our minds to the craziest stuff we find on Reddit. Whether you're a seasoned fan of the show or a newcomer, our show offers something for everyone.
We all come from different walks of life, so opinions go crazy in the stu! We hope you give us a listen :)!
Hypercraze is your home for hyperpop, edm, and anything in between.
Lights down, speakers cranked, drinks poured. CLUB WTBU brings a DJ set right to your room, courtesy of the WTBU Robot, every Thursday and Friday night.
Tea Time is a show that recaps each week through the lens of a type of tea which relates best to the overall mood of each week. We will discuss the 'Tea of the Week' which will include celebrity gossip, movie news, and something BU-related. Our segments include: Tea (mood) of the Week, Trivia and The Tea. The music we'll play will depend on what the Tea of the week is. For example, one week's theme might be English Breakfast Tea, and we will play music by British musicians and discuss British pop culture news.
Jalapeño Peppers gives you a taste of what the international life at Boston University is like. Students from various places in the world come and share their funny, embarrassing, and insightful stories and experiences with our international DJs. Global news is shared and current issues are addressed. A majority of the show is dedicated to playing music from around the world ranging across many genres such as pop, indie, alternative, rock and folk. The show introduces listeners to top hit songs and superstars from the other side of the globe that they’ve probably never even heard of.
We know a syllable is the smallest finite unit of sound that can be used to communicate, but we also know that language has endless possibilities when sounds come together. Poetry challenges the limits of language and changes how its listeners move through life. Syllababble is a weekly poetry and music show for poetry lovers and haters alike. It’s a place to catch your breath in the company of local and global, new and old poetry, coupled with music that ranges from indie rnb to jazz rap to moody folk. Here’s to tinkering with words more often and dancing all the time.
The show where we want you to check out our “mixtape” that we've burned especially for you. Examples include “I took a philosophy class that one time" and “Why does my floor smell weird?” and "Songs about milk" <3
Each week on All Too Unwell, we take one song from Taylor Swift’s expansive discography to inspire a new playlist. Whether it be the scorned woman country of “Picture to Burn” or the lovey-dovey pop of “Paper Rings,” we will take you on a rollercoaster of songs that remind us of Ms. Swift’s selected melody. We will go on deep dives into the meanings and lyrics of the original tracks and analyze deep Taylor lore (old relationships, album theories and more). Although the hosts are first foremost swifties, they also listen to a wide variety of music, so expect playlists as eclectic in genre as blondie’s discography itself. No Jake Gyllenhaal or John Mayer fans welcome.
On “ISSA VIBE” we play a variety of genres and songs including R&B, hip hop, rap, and jazz featuring both new and established artists locally, nationally, and internationally. Every episode has predetermined themes, or “vibes” like: MISTY, SMOOTH, MELLOW, BEACHY, TURN UP, and LOWKEY HIGHKEY which characterize that week’s song selection and topic of conversation.
With these vibes, we discuss new music releases, news from the industry within the genres, diversity in American music and its influence internationally or vice versa, and concerts (focusing on those in Boston and the surrounding areas so our listeners are aware of up and coming/indie or other artists they are fans of). We bring guests on to showcase their perspective of the vibes and discuss that week’s topics as well as connect the vibes to their personal lives, play fun improv games, or ask questions that we come up with ourselves.
Full of Crit is a world-renowned cultural criticism experience starring unofficial, self-endowed, award-winning critics Lauren and Zibby! Between playing our favorite tunes, sometimes surrounding a chosen theme, we’ll critique and gab about the latest developments in news and pop culture, from ridiculous political blunders to silly celebrity antics. We have a variety of weekly segments, including but not limited to “Full of Lit and Full of It,” where we discuss our highs and lows of the week; “Full of Country,” where we honor our “Southern” roots and blind react to a country song; and “Film of Crit,” where we discuss, review, and/or anticipate the latest and upcoming movies. Tune in and join us on our epic, harrowing journey to critique this crazy, unpredictable, amazeballs world we live in!
Time to listen to some K-tea! Our hilarious DJs will bring you the latest news from the South Korean entertainment world: drama, music, scandal, controversy... We will discuss topics with a knowledgeable and open-minded brain. Yes, we do have brains when it comes to the K-tea!
"Eclectic Investments" is a show with an emphasis on eclecticism. Every week, the show will have a different theme which dictates what sort of music will be played on that day. The theme can range from a certain genre, music from a particular location, songs about a certain topic, etc. Wide variety of music is heard from an abundance of genres.
Do you hate other people’s music? Us too! Do people groan when you get AUX? Us too! Join us as we bully each other’s favorite songs and try to defend our own tastes as we debate who needs their AUX privileges revoked. Each week we explore a new, creative theme and expose our music tastes.
Music Telephone is a musical twist on the popular childhood game, Telephone, where you whisper phrases from person to person and reveal how the final sentence is different from the first. In our show, we start with one song, and respond with a different one that is similar in genre, meaning, lyrics, history, or anything else! Weekly themes could include things like storytelling, heartbreak, hype, current events, or whatever is affecting our lives that week. At the end of the episode, we can reflect on where the music and conversation ended up, as well as how it evolved. As we discuss our choices and jam out, we aim to show the power of communication and connection through music and conversation.
Are you craving some music that reminds you of sitting by the lake or around a bonfire? In The Country is a music show all about country music. Each week we will listen to a mix of country songs or a highlight of a specific country artist or album.
Nice to Meet You is a talk show where we meet someone new every week and interview them intensively. We get to know our guest intimately on air, and discover what makes them who they are.
A show where we discuss true crime, unsolved mysteries, and propose our own theories.
Jewish Jukebox is a talk show where the DJs discuss a different theme every week and curate a playlist based on that week's theme. The themes are more cultural, not religious (Jewish musicians, different foods, bar and bat mitzvah horror stories). It's a fun, upbeat show with many laughs. We will also bring on guests if we feel their stories will add to the episode!
On Live From the Practice Room, we explore classical music with those who love it. Each week, a classical music-loving guest picks a piece to spotlight. We first listen to the piece, then discuss it, often having researched it previously to provide our listeners with plenty of information. DJ Isabelle, with her guest, also explores each other's paths and relationships to classical music and music-making as a whole. If time allows, at the end of the show, we play music that relates to the conversation and the spotlighted piece.
Your nihilism may be taking over every conversation you have these days, but this show is here to help you be delusional for a bit! Nothing but vibes that distract you from your constant pondering of the world ending or your beloved family cat dying.
2 Reel explores the relationship between film and music. Each week, we choose a film to discuss. We delve into its key themes, characters, and moments and choose songs that represent them. The music is just as important as the movie. The first talk segment of the show consists of the DJs catching up those who may have never seen the film by giving information about the year it was made, director, main characters, and main conflicts. The rest of the talk breaks consist of the DJs discussing various aspects of the film, the songs the DJs selected, and how this music relates to the film.
You've found yourself in the Starlight Jazz Club. Every week we're bringing jazz from across the world and across time to the airwaves at WTBU. Tune in to hear us break down the legacy and influence of the greats, spotlight up-and-coming and overlooked artists, dive into significant jazz subgenres, or just curate a mood for the evening. We're exploring the ever-expanding universe of jazz, so join us every week to be part of the journey.
"Intermission" will center around movie musicals. Movies turned into musicals: Mean Girls, Waitress, Legally Blonde...etc. Musicals turned into movies: Les-miserable, Into the Woods, Rent..etc. And movie musicals that are completely film-centered around outbreak numbers and spontaneous moments of singing: La La Land, The Greatest Showman, Pitch Perfect,..etc. The best and worst musical numbers in the films vs. the stage or solely portrayed on the stage/in the film will be discussed. Everything will be taken into account from the choreography to the nuances of the actors portraying these iconic roles both on stage and on screen.
London Calling is EVERYTHING British and more. From recent releases by UK artists to updating the Paul Mescal-Phoebe Bridgers-Daisy Edgar Jones-Phoebe Waller Bridge-Taylor Swift web. We discuss UK pop culture news every week, no matter how minuscule. If you have an affinity for any UK artists, actors, sports players, or ANYTHING else, London Calling is for YOU.
Each week starts with an hour of music news accompanied by songs relevant to that week's news. The second hour is popculture/tv/film/anything British!
On Spotlight, we highlight a musician every week and play our faves of theirs, as well as tunes that may have inspired their work or are influenced by it. We introduce the artist at the beginning, then alternate between 20-minute music blocks and talk breaks discussing the artist and introducing them to the audience. We try to balance between famous artists and our less well-known faves.
“What’s So Funny?” is a show all about comedy. Your hosts, Gianna and Mia, will dive into various comedy programs and all of their intricacies, including their sketches and bits, their writers, and all of their (very necessary) takes on them. Most often, the topic of discussion will be episodes of Saturday Night Live, but the pair will also discuss comedy specials, episodes of sitcoms, and maybe even comedy movies. As for music, when the topic is an episode of Saturday Night Live, you'll get to hear music by the musical guest on that episode and artists similar to them. When they're talking about another show or a movie, they will play songs featured in the program and other songs that fit the theme of it.
Electric Funeral is a show devoted to writhing around in the world of extreme and heavy music. Styles of metal, punk, and noise will collide as we indulge in the intense. Close the blinds, turn off the lights, and brace yourself. You’re in for a good time.
Two hours of new independent releases by emerging local and underground artists, with some reissues. Mostly underground rock, with some punk/garage, rpm, hip-hop, experimental, and other eclectic genres. The majority of musical selections drawn from WTBU's current rotation, curated by the WTBU music directors. Tune in Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 4-6pm for sweet new jams, artist interviews, in-studio performances, and some ticket giveaways.
WTBU's flagship sports broadcast, providing coverage of the Terriers across all campus athletics.
Seaworld Slumber Party is the silliest, sassiest, sweetest show in the sea! Get a front-row seat to the newest generation of SWSP as we discuss all things life, trending TV, celebrity news and so much more! Plus, you’ll flip out for our tunes, from Taylor Swift to Queen to Noah Kahan, we've got it all.
All You Can Eat is your home for everything about food. We cover anything and everything that a BU student might need (or not need) to know about food on and near campus. From our delectable discussions to our showtime staple segments, we'll leave you coming back for seconds. In between chatting, we play a selection of unique and quirky songs -- all food-related, of course -- from our database sourced from an online exhibition in 2009 by artist Matt Bua. Got song suggestions? Let us know!
Every week we chose a horror movie, tv show, or game to discuss and theorize about while also picking music that coincides with the characters or themes of that week's topic.
Uncharted highlights the lesser known works of everyone’s favorite artists. Whether from a lesser known album, a hidden gem on a top charting record, or unknown work from a one hit wonder, we showcase lesser known work of popular artists. In between the unique, lesser known tracks, we take deep dives into specific genres and times in an artist’s career that aren't often discussed. Each week the genre changes, making the show perfect for any music enjoyer.
You can find them between book pages, on the big screen, or from the comfort of your couch while binge-watching TV, Parasocialism puts the spotlight on a random fictional character each week to delve into their personal history! Every episode discusses our chosen subject’s story alongside a playlist compiled of songs we deem relevant to their character and storyline. With a wide array of characters to discuss comes a wide array of music to listen to, so each episode features something for anyone’s taste! Parasocialism is a show for the fangirls, so join us for scandal, intrigue, and more!
BU in the Morning is WTBU's signature talk show, airing Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10am-12pm. BUITM also includes round table discussions and interviews with guests.
Are you looking for the latest in visual arts, culture, and music news? Look no further than Another Little Piece of My Art! Whether it’s the color of the week, a roundup of collabs between our favorite visual artists turned musicians (and musicians turned artists), or a discussion of the latest artworld gossip (who’s buying, who’s selling, and what’s on the walls?) we’re here for you.
Celebrity dating rumors you want to dissect? Album announcements kept a secret? Controversial hot takes from the mouths of Hollywood? On “Trash Talk” with Kenna LaFitte, Andrew DiBiasio, Genevieve Matthews, Rayea Jain, and Ella Donovan we bring the good, the bad, and the ugly of all things pop culture. We’ll discuss movies, music, fashion, and icons all while listening to our favorite hits, especially by those in the storms of celebrity gossip.
Two hours of new independent releases by emerging local and underground artists, with some reissues. Mostly underground rock, with some punk/garage, rpm, hip-hop, experimental, and other eclectic genres. The majority of musical selections drawn from WTBU's current rotation, curated by the WTBU music directors. Tune in Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 4-6pm for sweet new jams, artist interviews, in-studio performances, and some ticket giveaways.
WTBU's flagship news broadcast, providing coverage of the issues and stories that matter on-campus, across the country, and around the world.
On "For the Record," we feature an album that is meaningful to us each week— ranging in genres from indie rock/pop, to alternative, to whatever piques our interest. We chat about the artist's journey, how the songs flow together, our personal relationship to the music, and the secret meanings hidden in every song. Listening along to the full album as we chat, we tie in interviews, social media, and music video references to give a deep background on how the album came to be. We also bring up similar, often lesser known songs and artists that we think listeners will enjoy based off of that day’s album.
What Would You Play? is a talk show where the DJ's insert themselves into novel, random situations every week (you get a tattoo and your parents find out, you’re DJing your cousin's whack Bar Mitzvah, etc.) and curate a playlist that would serve as the soundtrack for that scene in a movie. Each DJ will talk about what they would do in the proposed scenario and why they would play the music they chose. If something extremely wild were to happen to one of us, we'd discuss that, and there is the possibility of bringing in friends as guests if their story is unique enough to merit air time.
Constant Headache *the* show for all your emo needs: first wave to fifth wave, Cap’n Jazz to Home is Where. We play great songs from great bands and talk with the great people who listen. If you like some tappy guitar riffs, midwestern angst, and songs with titles that are too long, we’re here to deliver all that and more!