#dj mick

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Might be a workday, but it's still summertime.

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Some jams to get through the seasons changing.

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PLAYLIST

MICK's Best of 2022

Deep Cuts / New Discoveries / Clever Bars / Textured Beats / Classic Vibes - A small selection of some of my fave 2022 hip-hop and soul.

FYI: This is NOT a party playlist. :)

Curated by MICK - instagram.com/mick - mick.co

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WKNC names employees of the year

WKNC honored three staff members with employee of the year awards as part of the annual Student Media End of Year BBQ April 29. Damian Maddalena, a doctoral student in forestry and host of the Saturday morning program “Mystery Roach,” was honored in part for his work on WKNC’s adaptation of War of the Worlds, which aired live on Halloween 2009. Maddalena’s contributions to that project included working to rewrite the original script, recruiting actors and leading regular rehearsals, securing appropriate copyrights, and executing the live broadcast. According to Mike Alston, a senior in civil engineering and WKNC’s 2009-2010 general manager, Maddalena was chosen for his “groundbreaking innovation and execution with the War of the Worlds adaptation. Damian continues to have one of the most popular shows on WKNC with ‘Mystery Roach’ and has been great representative and promoter of the station in Raleigh community.” Maddalena has hosted “Mystery Roach,” a collection of progressive, fusion, psychedelic, garage and noise from the 1960s and 1970s, Saturdays from 8-10 a.m. since he joined the staff in fall 2007. Alston also selected Eric Scholz, a junior in mechanical engineering and coordinator of WKNC’s Sessions@KNC recording project, as one of WKNC’s employees of the year. “Eric has done some outstanding work with Sessions@KNC, helping local bands with free recording sessions,” Alston said. He also labeled Scholz the “all around go-to-guy with the new concert series Fridays on the Lawn.” Scholz came to WKNC during the spring 2009 semester and his first recording session of Chapel Hill’s Simple was released by the band as a five song EP, “WKNC Sessions Live.” Scholz has also recorded local bands including Aminal, North Elementary and Death to the Details. Tommy Anderson, a senior in political science who took over as WKNC general manager on April 1, then honored Alston as the third WKNC employee of the year. “I am fairly certain that everyone knows what a great job Mike did in his year as our general manager,” Anderson said. “We all owe him a huge debt of gratitude.” Under Alston’s leadership, WKNC launched the on-campus concert series Fridays on the Lawn, partnered with local record label Terpsikhore and recording studio Flying Tiger Sound to produce the “Hear Here” local music compilation, hosted four sold-out concerts, expanded the station’s promotions department and revised its new DJ hiring process.

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Inflowential Interview from Friday, 4/9

Inflowential stopped into the WKNC studio last Friday to talk about their upcoming show at Shakori Hills Grassroots Festival, their first LP (on the way...), an imminent move, and to thank everyone they've ever met.

DJ Kligz and I had a grand time chatting it up with them and spinning some of their music, so have a listen below. Inflowential Interview

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WKNC welcomes new general manager

The North Carolina State University Student Media Board of Directors has selected Tommy Anderson, a junior in political science from Concord, as the new general manager of WKNC 88.1 FM. Since joining the staff in fall 2008, Anderson has held numerous positions at the station, including board operator, daytime music assistant and personnel director. He most recently served as the station's program director. Anderson begins his one year term Thursday, April 1. Anderson replaces Rocky Mount senior Mike Alston, who will graduate in May with a degree in civil engineering. Kieran Moreira, WKNC's promotions director since Jan. 2009, will take over as program director.

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Benji Hughes interview Friday at 1 p.m.

If you've listened to the station recently, you probably know that WKNC is presenting Benji Hughes and Skullbuckle at the Pour House Music Hall tomorrow night. In anticipation of the show, I'll be interviewing the man himself at 1 p.m. sharp. Greg from Skullbuckle will also be in to talk about the band's album and the show. If you have any questions you have to hear answered, comment on this post and let me know! See you on the airwaves.

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Megafaun reviewed in Rolling Stone

As if Facebook and Twitter status updates aren't enough for most people, you can also update your Gmail status so people can know when you are eating lunch with your favorite Americana, Blues and Co. host or if you are working and don't wish to be disturbed. About a month ago, our illustrious general manager announced "New Megafaun=AMAZING" to anyone he has ever emailed. It's good to know he was right. New Raleigh reports Durham-based Megafaun's new release, "Gather, Form and Fly," earned a four-star review in Rolling Stone magazine. A live album from Jimi Hendrix Experience only had three and a half stars.