Mijal Ben-Dori founder of Mercado Sound, an initiative dedicated to understanding the interface between people-music-places all around the world, joined BU In the Morning this past Wednesday and talked to us about her world music initiative. Mijal recently spoke at Boston University’s Hillel House on October 9th to talk about music from Israel. She has since started a music blog where people from around the world can post about their cultures music. The blog can be found at worldonmusic.com To learn more about Mercado Sound and Mijal’s initiative check out www.mercadosound.com – Click Here: Mijal – Mercado Sound Interview
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Teddy Roxpin, a 23-year-old Boston Producer, who has produced for Mac Miller, Slaine, Tayylib Ali, Cam Meekins, and Hoodie Allen, joined WTBU’s hip-hop show The College Blueprint and discussed his work with Mac Miller and Hoodie Allen, as well as the Boston hip-hop scene, his origins of a producer, and more. One of the College Blueprint interns put together a video of the interview which can be seen below. You can also check it out on Youtube here: Teddy Roxpin Interview with College Blueprint
Scott Maloney, a motivational speaker, joined BU In The Morning for a second time, and talked about his life changing experience. “On September 18, 2004, Scott’s life was changed forever. What was to be a typical Friday night on his college campus turned into a nightmare far too many young college students and their families are now enduring.Scott was rushed to the emergency room after taking a fall from his rooftop after a night of drinking. His parents were told to say good-bye to their son, that there was no hope, that their son had suffered a traumatic brain injury…. click headline to Read More
Xtiana (@QueenXtiana) from Red Velvet Techno talked to Ryan Cabrera AND Teddy Geiger at the Hard Rock Cafe in Boston! Check out her video interviews with the musicians about their upcoming albums: Ryan Cabrera Interview with Red Velvet Techno Teddy Geiger Interview with Red Velvet Techno
Three members of New York-based Sonic Cult came by the studio last Saturday to perform three songs acoustically to promote their upcoming show at the Davis Square Theatre in Somerville this Saturday (5/4). Take a listen to an interview they did about their upcoming EP or treat your ears with some rockin’ acoustic goodness, available on WTBU’s bandcamp. Head on over to http://www.soniccultmusic.com/ for more info about the band.
Myloe, an alternative hard rock band from Berklee College, stopped by BU In The Morning this past Wednesday to promote their newest single “Sidetracked” which can be checked on their bandcamp. The band is made up of four members, but songwriter/guitarist, Fred Mubang, and vocalist, Alan Hokom, stopped into the studio to give WTBU an exclusive acoustic performance. Make sure to check out Myloe’s EP release show on May 6th at the b.good on Mass Ave from 7pm-10pm. Also check them out on their facebook. Listen to their live performance:
Saturday night, Patrick Stickles from Titus Andronicus sat down with Kultur Shock‘s John Ambrosio to discuss their new tour with the So So Glos, DIY ethics, how to play the members of Diarrhea Planet like a fiddle, and being a lonely punk in a cold, cold world. If you missed Saturday’s broadcast you can catch the interview below. You can also check out Kultur Shock every Saturday from midnight to 2 am on WTBU Radio and see when Titus Andronicus is coming to a town near you at titusandronicus.net
Melanie Lynx, a singer songwriter from Berklee College, stopped by BU In The Morning this past Friday to promote her new EP, “Naked Heart,” which comes out on February 29th. Melanie played seven songs including her singles “I Spy” and “First Time.” Make sure to check out Melanie Lynx’s EP release show at Cafe 939 also on February 29th and check her out on Facebook and her website. Listen to her live performance:
Crucial Taunt (Saturdays 2-4pm) had the chance to sit down and talk with former Smashing Pumpkins member James Iha. Check out their video interview! http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=Wa0EvXpBBJo
Monday afternoon, Taco Bell stopped by bearing delicious gifts: We got to try the new steak burritos on the Cantina menu, created by chef Lorena Garcia. Listen to BU in the Morning’s interview with her below! http://www.wtburadio.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/WTBU-Lorena-Garcia-interview-1-28-13.mp3