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 through Thursdays from 4-6pm for sweet new jams, artist interviews, in-studio performances, and some ticket giveaways.
Melody Mothers on WTBU is a radio show dedicated to female singer/songwriters who have changed music from all genres. Each episode focuses on an individual, understanding their impact on the music industry & how they have inspired new musicians. We are hoping to get our studio running soon to record covers and original music by artists from the Boston area.
In “Ladies of History,” we play music from various female artists and pay tribute to memorable gals from all over the world, but especially from French and American history, from the 1800s to the present day. We talk about inspirational women who aren’t in history books but should be, as they made groundbreaking discoveries, started social or art movements, stood up to the men in power and changed the face of the world. In “Ladies of History,” we discuss these women’s impact on society, the role they played in important historical events, and these events’ cultural significance today. We also talk about women in the news, play music from female artists, and interview female leaders on campus to give them a platform to share their achievements and struggles with the audience.
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, which could be improv, cold reading a cartoon script, or making one of our non-STEM majors (badly) interpret a scientific paper of our choice. We like to discuss recent music coming out, shows we’ve recently seen or anything we’re anticipating, and I’m not afraid to rant about a bad Logic Album for 20 minutes.
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.
Subtle Asian Terriers is a show dedicated to celebrating BU’s Asian American and Pacific Islander community. Our goal is to connect AAPI students, faculty and organizations with each other through highlighting the rich cultural diversity within our community. Join us each week as we feature different members from across BU and Boston to tell their story and share some of their favorite tunes!
BU in the Morning is WTBU's signature talk show, airing Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10am-12pm. BUITM also includes round table discussions and interviews with guests.
Soul Rigmarole is a show that takes a deep dive into the rich genre that is soul music. Venture down to the deep South, where gospel choirs in small-town churches serve as the first stages for household names like Aretha Franklin and Otis Redding. But the household names are only the tip of the iceberg, jump into the rabbit-hole-of-soul and allow your heart strings to be tugged at by the mournful melodies and your toes to be tapped by the funky chords that blend together to make music so beautiful - you can feel it in your soul!
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 through Thursdays from 4-6pm for sweet new jams, artist interviews, in-studio performances, and some ticket giveaways.
The Bad Trip is a swirling psychedelic descent into madness and mischief. DJ Fiery Nairi will trip sit you through hours of mind-bending doom metal, folk rock, garage, and funk. Hold on tight, don't look in the rearview mirror, and get ready for a wild ride.
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, analyze deep Taylor lore (old relationships, album theories and more), as well as interrogate our fellow co-hosts on specific additions to the playlists. Although hosts Lauren and Abby 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.
All You Can Eat covers anything and everything that a BU student might need to know about food on and near campus. From the best things to eat at the dining halls, to our favorite restaurants off-campus, to the sneakiest ways to get more food for less money, if it has to do with chowing down, we'll discuss it. In between chatting, a selection of unique and quirky songs from our database (sourced from an online exhibition in 2009 by artist Matt Bua and added to by DJs and listeners) will be played.
On “To The Core,” we’ll be dissecting and exploring a new “core” subgenre of alternative music, covering everything from which bands have pioneered and shaped the genre, to the fan favorites and which bands are currently fronting the scene! Each week we’ll spend two hours listening to a new alternative genre ranging from hardcore, metalcore, and screamo, to slowcore, post-punk, and new wave, and in between talk about what sounds define these niche alternative musical groups! Plus we'll talk about all the oddly specific internet drama that plagues scene twitter! Listen along as DJ Jaya gets to the core of it!
Discover Weekly is an r&b, hip hop and soul-focused radio show that does exactly what the name would entail—dives deep into a particular artist week by week in terms of their discographies, history, relationships with other artists, and impact on the music industry. We will also have a segment every week recommending similar artists to the one we feature. Artists we will feature include Kendrick Lamar, Erykah Badu, Steve Lacy, Solange, and many more. If you love r&b music and are interested in diving deep into these artists' history, inspirations, and discographies, then this is the show for you!
Ever wonder what your favorite celebrities listen to? Each week, we discuss a specific celebrity, from actors to influencers, and what kind of music we think they'd like! Our choices are based on their lives, careers, social media, and just pure vibes. Join us as we discuss some A-List Playlists!
On "For the Record," we will do a deep dive on an album meaningful to us each week ranging in genres from pop to alternative to indie to whatever peaks our interest. We'll 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 album as we chat, we'll tie in interviews, social media, and music video references to give a deep background on how the album came to be. We'll also bring up similar lesser known artists that we think listeners will enjoy.
Our goals for this radio show to create a safe space for candid, creative, and honest conversations about dynamic cultural experiences, the latest current events, and how they may be affecting those identifying as minorities; build new connections, while continuing to develop existing ones between minority communities and allies alike within the Boston University community and beyond; and lastly, facilitate impactful evaluations of the current Boston University experience with aims to improve campus life for the entirety of Boston University’s student and faculty body. MCI plans to accomplish the aforementioned goals by orienting weekly episodes around topics like the undergraduate/graduate application process as a minority student, codeswitching, LGBT Culture, Queer POC culture at Boston University, toxic masculinity in minority communities, harmful and helpful “allyship”, and a plethora more. We at MCI plan to bring in members of the Boston University community to speak on their personal experiences with such topics. As well as, university professors who specialize in coinciding areas of research to bring forth a scholarly perspective whenever possible.
BU in the Morning is WTBU's signature talk show, airing Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10am-12pm. BUITM also includes round table discussions and interviews with guests.
Triple R is all about Classic Rock! We research different rock events, concerts, and tours mainly from the 1960s/70s and play the best hits from those shows. It's all about the music and learning about our favorite rock artists. I also love talking about rock festival horror stories and how they turn into triumphs! A lot of fun history, a lot of good music, and a lot of fun fun fun!
2 Reel explores the relationship between film and music. A focus is put on certain themes from the film and the songs that are selected relate to them. The music is just as important as the film. 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 the songs they selected and how they relate to the film.
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 through Thursdays from 4-6pm for sweet new jams, artist interviews, in-studio performances, and some ticket giveaways.
A non-serious show about true crime, the paranormal, and similar. Every week we will cover a new topic which will be researched on the spot and then discussed, which will allow us to explore, create theories and more. We also play music that has related (kinda) to the topic of that episode. Let's get spooky!
From historical figures to pop icons to fictional characters, Parasocialism puts the spotlight on a random person each week to delve into their personal history! Every episode discusses our chosen subject’s biography alongside a playlist compiled of songs we deem relevant to their character or events related to their life. With a wide array of people 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 history buffs, the pop culture enthusiasts, or the fangirls, so join us for scandal, intrigue, and more!
How many steps does it take to get from Simon and Garfunkel to Nicki Minaj? From A Tribe Called Quest to Big Thief? On Six Degrees, we take our listeners on a journey across music history, industry connections, and obscure trivia to show the six degrees of separation between artists across all genres. Join us for other numbers-based segments like One Horse Town (local recommendations), Two Birds One Stone (underrated life hacks) and Seven Minutes in Heaven (things we find heavenly) as we geek out on music, unlikely connections, and all of your new favorite things.
This show looks into new wave digital music with a focus on the new generation of rap and its experimental sub-genres. Shy Archive leaves no stones unturned as each song featured on the show will have its lyrics analyzed, its production dissected, and the artist behind the work fully appreciated, all culminating in a show that gives insight into how the internet has shaped the music that we hear today. The format of the show is short uninterrupted music sections followed by talking about said music and its various dope aspects. Shy!
Seaworld Slumber Party is the silliest, sassiest, sweetest show in the sea! Get a front row seat to the newest generation of SWSP (and one old senior!) as we discuss all things ghosts, celebrity crushes, Tik Toks and so much more! Plus, you’ll flip out for our tunes, from teenage Jonas Brothers to Kim Petras and everything in between!
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 three 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 across all genres with a focus on pop, indie and alternative artists. The show introduces listeners to top charting songs and celebrated musicians that they’ve probably never even heard of. It is the first international music show founded at WTBU and has been on air for almost three years.
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 through Thursdays from 4-6pm for sweet new jams, artist interviews, in-studio performances, and some ticket giveaways.
"Lore Galore" is a show that takes our unnecessary knowledge about media and puts it to good use. Each week, both DJs bring their own lore to the stage and obsess over it while playing their favorite tunes that correspond. Topics of discussion could include Sutton's fascination with The Beatles and Zoë's odd love for Norwegian Black Metal, with music genres ranging from Experimental to New Wave.
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.
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.
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!
You could be drained of energy or you could drain something to gain energy. There's financial, emotional and physical drains. For example, you could just be draining your bank account at the store. It doesn't have to be deep. Basically, if I'm talking about "eating the night" that means I drain it for its essence. Everything me and my bros do is connected to that concept -- we might drain some blood for good fortune.
Listen to the best WTBU has to offer from any given week... again... live!
The Morning After is our way of recuperating after a busy week and even busier weekend. Join us for 2 hours of music and guests ranging from our closest friends to our loosest acquaintances.
"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.
Zip up your khakis and rev up your car engine! The Grateful Dad features music from all across the rock genre, primarily focusing on the classics of dad rock–think Pink Floyd, Weezer, and our namesake, The Grateful Dead. The show plays tunes that correspond with our DJs’ chosen theme– or “dad archetype” of the week– as well as discussions of the relationship between memories and the music we queue. Kick back with us at The Grateful Dad for our god-awful dad jokes and some awesome guitar riffs!
Grab your cup of tea and come join Audrey and Danielle for a chat about our good mates from across the pond. Each week we will discuss topics regarding all things British: royal family drama, the newest developments about Brexit, the best Beatles album, our favorite Downton Abbey characters, European football, and more. On this show anything goes, but above all, God save the Queen.
Welcome to Trust Me, I'm Right, WTBU's only show! Here, there are no such things as opinions, only loudly declared facts, and debates can be won by saying ratio because you have no fundamental basis for your argument. This talk show will include a mix of things like collaboratively creating tier lists about the best vegetables and self-help columns that no doctor would advise you to follow. On our music breaks, we'll play songs that match the energy and themes that we had just been speaking about. There have been zero days since the last incident.
What songs did you never know were covers? How do song covers compare across different genres and decades? What background instrumentals are actually samples? UnderCovered investigates all of that and more! We play our favorite song covers with different themes for each show, such as "60s covers," "cross-genre covers," and "covers that are better than the original." In the second half of the show, we play the originals so that listeners can compare for themselves!
On 7 Degrees we show just how small the music world can be. We'll find ways to connect two artists to each other in 7 degrees of separation or less. We'll discuss how each artist is connected and/or associations between them that we used to get our 7 degrees of separation. Some of our connections will be straight forwards, other will be a bit more abstract. Either way, we'll find a way to make it happen.
Each week, Speak No Evil takes a deep dive into the life and work of a single artist, charting their influences, style over the years and work outside their usual recording. We incorporate details from biographies, liner notes, original reporting — anywhere we can find meat to chew on — following their lives chronologically. Previous episodes have ranged from Bob Weir to Ben Folds, and this season, DJ Daniel Kool will be taking a new focus on artists' contributions as musicians as well as producers, checking in on how their style can be heard in the work of other acts.
Our show is a strategic mix of comedy, talk, and music. Each week we will recap the most prevalent and thought provoking pop culture current events, with a twist, we're super gay! Along with giving our expert opinions and advice, with no credibility whatsoever, on the most recent tiktok drama, celebrity scandals, and everything in between, we strictly play artists from the LGBTQ+ community. We rotate between hilarious comedy and music, often relating the chosen songs to the overall vibe of that particular show. Not only do we bring light to an underrepresented community, we have fun doing it!
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 news and important events within the local, national, and international Black community; simultaneously, we always make sure to dedicate 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!!
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.
Rabbit Hole offers a glimpse into what music the strangers of the internet are recommending. In the not-so-distant past, the only way to find music was in real life—now, anyone and everyone can (but not necessarily will) have their opinions heard! Every week, we curate a playlist from what people have posted about on Tumblr, Reddit, Instagram, YouTube, and more. We also discuss the music we’ve enjoyed and the “rabbit holes” we’ve gone down in the past week. And, of course, we’ll be taking requests!
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.
Metaverse is a show that explores the metadata of iconic rock and pop songs. Many playlists will be based around song titles, such as songs with numbers in the title, songs with people's names in the title, and different songs that happen to have the same title. There could also be playlists based around song lengths (really short or really long songs) or chart positions (one-hit wonders and their second-biggest hits). (Playlists based on artists, genres, release dates, and moods are out of scope because those aren't meta enough.) The show will be around 80% music; during talk breaks, we’ll discuss the songs we’re playing, why we selected them for the playlist, and other songs that fit the theme.
Visit the show's website http://wilderperkins.neocities.org/wtbu.html to view all my past playlists.
Do you ever wonder what your favorite musicians might have been listening to while creating their greatest masterpieces? On Listen to the Muses, we imagine what kinds of music would be on playlists made by artists from Frank Ocean to Amy Winehouse to David Bowie. We play songs that we think could have inspired any of these artists, and tracks by contemporary musicians that we think were influenced by said artists. During breaks we discuss the process of choosing the muses to be on each week’s playlist, a little bit about the artist’s history, and of course, we occasionally dish out the Gospel Truth about any relevant hot takes.
Tune in to Paint 'er Red to listen to discussions on leftist politics, workers' rights movements, modern socialist theory, and a few goofs and gaffes. We occasionally showcase music related to these topics - there is a broad array of communist and leftist art which goes unexamined, and we want to uncover this oft-neglected current of music! You can't go wrong with themed episodes dealing with history or current events, especially when you include a playlist to go along with it!
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, Fun Facts with Katie, and The Tea. The music we'll play will depend on what the Tea of the week is.
Alphabet Soup’s hosts Ali Harrison and Maria Mavrogenes will be giving listeners a weekly dose of pop culture and Alternative music. The show header will be New Order’s “Bizarre Love Triangle,” which perfectly replicates the funky and eclectic vibe of the show. Although the show will mainly be about Alternative music, the hosts will also discuss movies and television shows currently airing. The hosts will talk about songs to “recycle” and ones to take out of “recycling.” The action of “recycling” songs is about a song or album the hosts feel they no longer can play in their daily rotation while taking it out of recycling will be songs we have rediscovered. There will also be a game of Scrabble to pick what songs or topics that will be discussed in the show. The hosts also plan to give their opinions/debate current events and phenomena in their segment, Coast to Coast (Ali represents Jersey and Maria represents California). Similarly, they plan to give their listeners the ABC’s pop culture news for that week. Each episode will end with a “Soup of the Week” for a person, movement, or group of people who are simply doing the most for the world at the moment.
“ClownTown” is a show that plays music of many genres, but focuses on midwest emo and alternative rock. Each week DJs Laura, Katie, Lauren, Maria, and Sarah aim to bless the ears of their listeners with songs catered to ridiculous, niche themes. Between rotations, the DJs will offer lighthearted, funny commentary on the theme and their song choices. Each week DJs will host a “Local Buffoonery” segment where they discuss the stupid and outrageous things that occur at BU, in the news, and in their own lives. Welcome to the circus, WTBU.
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.
If you're tired of reading the news through traditional headlines, or if you might want to hear it in game form, "What's Happening" is the show for you. Broken into conventional segments like politics, pop culture, and sports, "What's Happening" takes an unconventional approach to talking about the news. Each week, listen to us discuss timely stories, play self-designed games about them, and give both facts and opinions (distinguishing from both) so you won't have to be asking what's happening later that day – you'll just know!
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 "RIP Queen Elizabeth II" <3
At Live From the Practice Room we explore classical music and with the people who love it. Each week, a classical music-loving guest picks a piece to spotlight. We first listen to the piece and then talk about it, often having researched previously to provide our listeners with plenty of interesting information. DJ Claudia and her guest also explore 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.
Time to listen to some K-tea! The three 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!
Do you hate other people’s music? Us too! Join us as we bully each other’s favorite songs and try to defend our own tastes with any method possible. We play artists from Phoebe Bridgers to Doja Cat, mainly sticking around indie/alt to Tik-Tok inspired pop.
Throwback’s hosts Vickie and Sana will do a deep dive into 2000s pop culture - everything from movies to music, fashion, and celebrity couples (including why Sana thinks Zac and Vanessa are meant to be). Alternating between blocks of discussion and music breaks, each week we’ll talk about a different movie from the 2000s and topics like our favorite childhood fashion trends and our favorite albums to play on our MP3 players. We’ll play your favorite late-90s and 2000s artists like Avril Lavigne, The Strokes, Paramore, Gorillaz, Britney Spears, and more.
"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. Though eclectic, the music played on the show will primarily fall under the "alternative" umbrella.
Locals Only focuses on getting the word out about local music, arts and entertainment in Boston. It's also a hub to build and connect with local talent. We feature one local artist every week and provide information on upcoming gigs and releases. We hope to really show our audience what Boston’s music scene has to offer.
On Folkin’ Around our focus is, naturally, on folk music. However our discussions will go far beyond just the songs themselves, so as to include the people, the stories, the controversies and everything else in between. Folk is an inherently vague genre label so we’d like to encourage anyone who’s simply generally interested in the genre or its many subdivisions to come on and offer their take.
Man Eater is a feminist radio show that plays a wide genre of music and exclusively highlights women, women identifying, and gender non-binary artists. Our main focus is to empower minority voices in the music industry as well as stimulate engaging discourse on issues that affect women and minority groups by analyzing them through an intersectional lens. We focus on current news, politics, and pop culture.
A non-serious show about true crime, the paranormal, and similar. Every week we will cover a new topic which will be researched on the spot and then discussed, which will allow us to explore, create theories and more. We also play music that has related (kinda) to the topic of that episode. Let's get spooky!