Diverse Radio for Minnesota’s Communities
17 Unique Stations from Border to Border
17 Unique Stations from Border to Border
Ashbringer settled down in Studio K (http://www.radiok.org/instudios/) to chat about their new album, songwriting, and impulsive lyricism. Recorded 6.28.19 at Radio K. http://radiok.org Be sure to check out their in-studio performance! https://youtu.be/tvobgULx-pA Radio K is the award-winning student-run radio station of the University of Minnesota, playing an eclectic variety of independent music both old and new. Listen to Radio K at 770 AM, 100.7 FM and 104.5 FM, as well as online at radiok.org. Video shot and edited by Jeremiah Michalik. Interview conducted by Emma Chekroun.
Eco-friendly instrumentalists Lazy Scorsese jammed into Studio K (http://www.radiok.org/instudios/) to play some songs for us! Recorded 6.21.19 at Radio K. http://radiok.org Check out their music here: https://lazyscorsese.com/ Radio K is the award-winning student-run radio station of the University of Minnesota, playing an eclectic variety of independent music both old and new. Listen to Radio K at 770 AM, 100.7 FM and 104.5 FM, as well as online at radiok.org. Video shot by Jeremiah Michalik and Abdiqali Mohamud Mixed by Will Cushman.
YYY, a local experimental indie pop group composed of Austin and Jess, dropped by Studio K (http://www.radiok.org/instudios/) to play some great new songs for us! Recorded 4.19.19 at Radio K. http://radiok.org Be sure to check out their in-studio performance! https://youtu.be/GcX2UqJ2E8g Radio K is the award-winning student-run radio station of the University of Minnesota, playing an eclectic variety of independent music both old and new. Listen to Radio K at 770 AM, 100.7 FM and 104.5 FM, as well as online at radiok.org. Video shot and edited by Grace Baldwin. Interview conducted by Sam Walsh.
The Controversial New ‘Skinny Pill’, a psychic social pop band based out of the Twin Cities, stopped by Studio K (http://www.radiok.org/instudios/) to chat with us and perform a set! Recorded 8.17.18 at Radio K. http://radiok.org Be sure to check out their in-studio performance! https://youtu.be/ThDEOp6_iUk
Video shot and edited by Grace Baldwin. Interview conducted by Sam Walsh.
MN Reads welcomes author of “Turn Here Sweet Corn: Organic Farming Works”, Atina Diffley. Her book is a story of the working land and how we live in relationships. These relationships are in connection with the earth, plants and animals, families, and communities. You can find her book at: www.upress.umn.edu
Silver handed black metal outfit Ashbringer shredded in Studio K!(http://www.radiok.org/instudios/) Recorded 6.28.19 at Radio K. http://radiok.org Check out their music here: https://ashbringermusic.bandcamp.com Radio K is the award-winning student-run radio station of the University of Minnesota, playing an eclectic variety of independent music both old and new. Listen to Radio K at 770 AM, 100.7 FM and 104.5 FM, as well as online at radiok.org. Video shot by Jeremiah Michalik, and Sadie Bozyk Mixed by Will Cushman.
I had been hearing about this really good songwriter from the Iron Range. A young girl. Musicians who stopped by the station would mention her name. From Aitkin. Promoters of festivals would be excited to have her. Also plays the harmonica. Producers would expect her to, “not be around here long, this girl is going places”. And they were right. I am very excited to have Aurora Baer in-studio this week on Centerstage MN. Trust me, you’re going to love this 🙂
On her way to 22 years old and still new to the being a professional musician, Aurora is breathtaking. She has a very emotional and powerful voice and writes a unique style of acoustic soul-blues. When asked about music and songwriting as a form of therapy, she said, “Definitely I consider it for me and for the listener. But isn’t that the point, isn’t that the point of music? I mean, that’s kind of a broad question but: what is the point of music? Isn’t it… to help people deal with things and process emotions, you know. Big part of it. Why do you go see live music? Because it makes you feel better and allows you to move stuff in your mind and deal with things. Or teach lessons, tell stories, you know. “
Wahwahtay Benais: The Thunderbird Within the Northern Lights
by Doug MacRostie.
The oppression, hardship and discrimination that Native Americans have lived for the last 500 years is something that is very difficult to put into words. The same pain and struggle they continue to face today while fighting to maintain who they are as a people.
Using music, Wahwahtay Benais has captured and expressed that plight in a very powerful way. From the Leech Lake Rez, living in Ball Club, his name references the Thunderbird that comes from within the Northern Lights. Wahwahtay is a hip-hop/rap artist with an intense and emotional message, and it is a true honor to have him join me in-studio this week on Centerstage MN.
I first heard him thanks to a video for his song Indigenous Holocaust (included below). It took my breath away. It brought tears to my eyes. It made me want to change the world. In a time of dumbed-down raps and wearing riches as robes, Wahwahtay is a much needed breath of fresh air working to empower youth and preserve Annishinaabe traditions and language. Do NOT miss this.
To set the mood right for the interview, we’ll hear from Brother Ali – MN’s premiere hip-hop artist, and More Than Lights; all of which have socially conscious lyrics and try to bring a voice to the voiceless.