The Alternative Birthday Party from Hell?

I find it funny that my show was happening on my friend's birthday. I figured it would be cute to make this episode a "birthday party." I think I played a pretty good mixture of music. I mean though some parts had dance music, obviously, most of it wasn't for dancing. Some of the songs were direct messages to my friend. I approached things like as if it were a mix tape. Part of the fun with making a mix tape is that you throw on some good songs, some stuff that person likes, some stuff that you yourself like and things you think this person should hear. On top of that, you can put a few songs on there that have some sort of message. In a way, this was a mix tape birthday gift. I just hope my friend received my message loud and clear.



Here is the playlist:

1. Ryan Adams - To Be Young (is to be sad, is to be high)
2. The Cult - Wild Flower
3. Interpol - Narc
4. Tears for Fears - Head over Heels
5. INXS - Disappear
6. The Pixies - Here Comes Your Man
7. The Replacements - I'll Be You
8. Jawbreaker - West Bay Invitational
9. Hot Rod Circuit - The Power of Vitamins
10. The White Stripes - Fell in Love with a Girl
11. Joey Ramon - What a Wonderful World
12. Ben Lee - Birthday Song *for Spam
13. The Knife - Heartbeats (live at the BBC)
14. Stars - Elevator Love Letter
15. Psychedelic Furs - Love My Way
16. The Sugarcubes - Birthday
17. The Cure - Just Like Heaven
18. Goldfrapp - Number 1
19. Madonna - Holiday
20. Depeche Mode - World In My Eyes
21. Electronic - Disappointed
22. The Smiths - Boy With a Thorn in His Side
23. Elvis Costello - High Fidelity
24. The Clash - Train in Vain
25. She Wants Revenge - It's Just Begun

As for this coming Wednesday, I'm in the mood to play all sorts of stuff. I just saw Tiger Army at the Black Cat this past Friday (October 12th). The Static Age and Street Dogs were the opening acts. All three bands were awesome. I sometimes forget how much I love punk. Also, this coming Thursday, I'm seeing the Wallflowers (one of the first bands I was ever madly in love with) at the 9:30 Club. With that in mind, I figure it would be cool to play a few different genres or whatever. I just want to play good music that matters.

Now as for music you should check out- I recommend Bettye LaVette's new album The Scene of the Crime, Ryan Adams - Easy Tiger (though if you're reading this, I imagine you've been listening to this one since June), and She Wants Revenge - This is Forever.

I think that's it for now! Please tell all your friends about my radio show and make sure to tune in Wednesday morning 8 am to 10 am, est. Online at www.wmucradio.com

Take care,
Megan

And I'm Back!

I haven't been a good DJ. I'll admit that I lag behind in my postings. So sad, yet so true. I'm a busy college student though.

So Here's the Huge announcement:
The show is on the air this semester from 8 am to 10 am on Wednesday mornings! http://www.wmucradio.com/ for more info and you can listen live and even download the show!

Now as for playlists, this one is from this past Wednesday. It's episode
number #5 for the semester. I think it's probably one of the better sets I've done in a while. It's a mixed bag of new sounds, old sounds, and good times. I tried playing recent singles from recent modern bands, but I also threw in some classic alternative things. I also played a few songs together that are if you think about it, together they're quite funny. (See The Divinyls and James to see what I'm refering to.)

1 REM - Don't Fall On Me
2 Kenna - Freetime
3 Ringside - Struggle
4 Modest Mouse - Dashboard
5 Le Tigre - Deceptacon
6 Dexy's Midnight Runners - Come On Eileen *requested by Dana
7 David Bowie - Modern Love
8 Sparks featuring Jane Wieldin - Cool Places
9 DEVO - Girl U Want *for Chris
10 Pulp - Party Hard
11 The Happy Mondays - 24 Hour Party People
12 LCD Soundsystem - North American Scum
13 The Cure - Why Can't I Be You?
14 Human League - Don't You Want Me?
15 Talk Talk - Talk Talk
16 New Order - Bizarre Love Triangle
17 A-ha - Take On Me
18 Duran Duran - Too Much Information
19 Young Love - Find Another Way
20 The Knife - We Share Our Mother's Health
21 Depeche Mode - Martyr
22 Madonna - Hung Up
23 The Divinyls - I Touch Myself (Yes, I really did play this song)
24 James - Laid
25 The Smiths - This Charming Man
26 Sugarcubes - Motorcrash
27 She Wants Revenge - True Romance
28 Matt and Kim - Yea Yeah (Pizza Party everyone!)

Here is the direct link to hear the show and to download shows anytime. Just remember that the show changes on each Wednesday morning!

http://wmucradio.com/stream_ripper/wed/The_Alternative
_Breakfast_Party_From_Hell_800_1000.mp3

As for next week, well this coming Wednesday's show (October 10th) I am throwing a "birthday" party for my friend Spam. That's his nickname for those who are wondering! He's a fellow radio comrad and he's a dear friend of mine and his real birthday is October 10th....Perfect timing, right?

With that in mind, I'm going to try to play songs that either mention birthdays in the lyrics or in the song title. It should be pretty cool. So far, I have songs by the sugarcubes and Ben Lee in mind. If you have any ideas, please feel free to share. You have up until Tuesday night to share those ideas, so get them to me fast!

I hope everyone has an awesome Monday and I hope you all can listen and check things out!

Party On,
Megan

ps- The radio show has a place on facebook! Just simply search for the group "The Alternative Breakfast Party from Hell" and you should fine me quite nicely!