WGMU is filling positions for the Fall 2015 – Spring 2016 academic year and is now accepting applications. See position descriptions below. To apply submit a completed WGMU Employment Application and your current resume with a cover letter (references are preferred) to WGMU Program Director Jesse Robinson by email: jrobin28@masonlive.gmu.edu with the position title in the subject line. The …
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Mar 27
Interview With John Flansburgh of They Might Be Giants
John Flansburgh of New York-based band They Might Be Giants kindly agreed to take time out of his busy schedule to call in for an interview with WGMU DJs John Barnes (All the Wrong Notes) and Jesse Robinson (Program Director, Improv for Mason). We ask him about the newly revived Dial-A-Song project (www.dialasong.com), television, children’s music, and the …
Mar 25
Check out the latest episode of The First Pick!
Be sure to catch every episode of The First Pick on WGMUradio.com Tuesday evenings from 7-9pm Click the segments below to download and listen! Segment 1-Intro and Headlines Segment 2-Mistakenly sent texts and is Bryce Harper overrated? Segment …
Mar 20
Steve Aoki Interview
Grammy-nominated international producer and DJ Steve Aoki has been building on the success of his 2014 hit single “Delirious (Boneless).” Capitalizing on the success of his hit album Neon Future I, Aoki has transformed Neon Future into a way of life. Not only a way of thinking about the future, but about trying to prepare …
Mar 17
Interview-Grant Hughes of Bleacher Report
A week ago Ben Simpson (The First Pick-Tuesday Nights from 7-9pm) had the opportunity to talk NBA Hoops with Grant Hughes, a featured NBA Columnist from Bleacher Report. You can check out and download the interview here———-> Click Me If …
Feb 23
Interview – Karen Bontrager with the No Fear in Love Race
Karen Bontrager, a Mason alum and the founder of the annual No Fear in Love Race, stopped by Dictation to promote her annual No Fear in Love Race, taking place this year on February 28th at 6:30AM. at University Mall across campus. This six mile run starting at University Mall and going through the GMU Fairfax …
Dec 03
Interview with Rival Sons
Long Beach, CA based band Rival Sons have been churning out blues-infused rock and roll since 2009. They’ve put their stamp on the rock scene with a refreshing old-school ethic of hard work and dedication to putting on top-notch shows, along with heavy touring. Their latest album “Great Western Valkyrie” was released this past June. …
Nov 26
Jesse’s Journal: Food, Fun, Foxcatcher. A Charlottesville Weekend
This week’s journal will examine the food and film experienced during my stay in Charlottesville, VA for the Virginia Film Festival. Before we get started, here is the jam of the week: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YfEgHK94Bc0 Inspirational Video of the week: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HFIQIpC5_wY THE CHARLOTTESVILLE ADVENTURE Let’s start with the weekend’s food. All around, Charlottesville has a great food …
Nov 25
Interview with Sam Miller of Paradise Fears
Paradise Fears is a five-member band from Vermillion, South Dakota. They pride themselves on writing, recording and producing their own music. I had the pleasure of interviewing Sam Miller, the lead singer of Paradise Fears. Sam and I discussed how the band stays connected while living in different states, new music that is coming up …
Nov 25
Interview with Gedo
Gedo, a rapper and Marine from Chicago stopped by Dictation, where he promoted his new lead single , “Party at My Place”. After Joining the Marine Corps, he sought out a career as a solo artist. Since joining the Marine Corps, Gedo has performed overseas in Bahrain, at Club Wranglers, and other nightclub areas in other countries. Back in …