Monday, December 28, 2009

Need Unsigned Music for College Radio

I swear I've written this post before...

Hey Unsigned Artists / Anyone in a band not signed to a label:

Is getting your track played on college radio one of your New Year's Resolutions?

Do you want to hear your song on UCLA Radio next year?

If you answered "yes" to either of these questions - or know someone who would - all you need to do is follow these steps:

1. Send your best mp3 to djoctoon@gmail.com
2. Request it during the first 30 minutes of the show

That's it. When's the show? Where can you go online to listen to it?

All those questions will be answered in due time...

And by "due time" I mean after my name below.

Seriously.

-DJ Octoon
"I'm in a Band... - The Best in Unsigned Music
Sundays 10am - Noon (Pacific)
UCLAradio.com

Wednesday, December 23, 2009

New Time for "I'm in a Band" - Sundays at 10AM!


News Flash!

"I'm in a Band - the BEST in Unsigned Music" has been moved to Sundays from 10am - Noon. (Pacific time)

Yes, this was voluntary. New slogan: Skip church, listen to UCLA Radio!

Or something like that.

More to come. (Next show still Jan. 10th)

Oh, and Merry X-box.

-DJ Octoon
"I'm in a Band... - the BEST in Unsigned Music"
Sundays 10am - Noon
Only on UCLAradio.com

Sunday, December 20, 2009

Wednesday, December 16, 2009

Shout Magic's New Album - Leaked!



Hey Kids,

Yeah, we're on Winter Break here at UCLA Radio, and that means I'm listening to a ton of unsigned bands to see who we're going to play next quarter/year/life.

Just got sent a link to Shout Magic's new album. They say it's a leak, but since they leaked it, I"m not sure if that counts. Anyway, it's good stuff - short songs, melodic, a little experimental, a little catchy. Listen to it for free on their website: ShoutMagic.com

And if you ARE an unsigned artist, or know any, have them send their BEST track to: djoctoon@gmail.com. Attach an mp3 to your email. That's the best way.

We take all genes of music, and pretty much all I'm doing over break is listening to unsigned bands. So send over your stuff already.

And listen to Shout Magic.

Seriously.

-DJ Octoon
"I'm in a Band.." - The BEST in Unsigned Music
Sundays on www.UCLAradio.com

Sunday, December 13, 2009

No Show tonight! Instead, submit unsigned music

In case you didn't know, the show - and school - are on Winter break.

If you're an unsigned artist (of any genre) and want to get your track played on "I'm in a Band.." the best thing to do is email your best mp3 to my new email address: djoctoon@gmail.com

If you'd like to send a hard copy of the album, please wait until Jan. 4th (so it doesn't get lost in the Winter Break mail) and then mail it to:

UCLA Radio
attn: DJ Octoon
Kerckhoff Hall #118
308 Westwood Plaza
Los Angeles, CA 90024

Be sure to request your song during the show - if you don't request it, how will I know you're listening for it?

I post playlists from the show right here, so be sure to check this blog regularly.

See ya next year!

-DJ Octoon
"I'm in a Band.." - The BEST in Unsigned Music
Sundays - Check back for next quarter's time!
Only on www.UCLAradio.com
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Wednesday, December 9, 2009

Playlist - Sunday, December 6th, 2009

Playlist - Sunday, December 6th, 2009
"I'm in a Band.." - the BEST in Unsigned Music
As heard on UCLA Radio


Track - Artist

I'm in a Band Theme - Lillard of Putnam Hall
I Wish You Well - Actress
Haunt You - Clare Means
AA - Novelists

Invasion - Tino Panama
The Future Soon - Jonathan Coulton
Monday Morning Love Situation - Jointpop

Untitled 1 - Pete Holland and Whitney Cline
LIKE OOH - Floss feat.Rob-O-
Doesn't feel like Christmas - Slugger
ORDINARY - Live from the Basement

KRUSH - L.A. CALLING
April's Emergency - Frantic Taste
humiliate radio - Geneva

Penance Fire Blues - Bobby Long
Pretty Girls - Jennifer Grassman
Your Mother's Neck - Manhattan Murder Mystery
They won't understand - FARIMAN

I Don't Mind - Marcus Foster
Adrianne - Mouthbook
Guitars And Chocolates - Clare Means

Come On - Actress
Oh Brother - Neal Harris
Red Flag - Mister
I'm in a Band Alternate Theme Song - Clare Means

See ya next quarter!

-DJ Octoon

Tuesday, December 1, 2009

Playlist - Sunday, Nov. 29th, 2009

Playlist for "I'm in a Band.." - the Best in Unsigned Music
As heard on UCLAradio.com
Sunday, Nov. 29th, 2009, 8-10pm

Song - Artist

I'm in a Band Theme - Lillard of Putnam Hall
Dress It Up In Stereo - Actress
Follow Me Home - Breanna Paletta
Treats - Novelists

Creepy Doll - Jonathan Coulton
Landlocked - Dakotafish
Penance Fire Blues - Bobby Long
I Don't Mind - Marcus Foster

Promise - Ambrose
Ordinary - Live from the Basement
Krush - L.A. Calling

So Fine - The Stackboys
My Best Mistake - Griffin Layne
Invasion - Tino Panama

Schnikes!! - Remedies
Life´s What You Make It - Linda Ulander
Untitled #1 - Pete Holland and Whitney Cline

April's Emergency - Frantic Taste
Pain In the Back - Peter Parker
Adrianne - Mouthbook
Guitars And Chocolates - Clare Means

Oh Brother - Neal Harris
The War - Streets on Fire
Iris - Jonah Hsu

Untitled #2 - Pete Holland and Whitney Cline
Frustrated beyond - Diana Zook
Being a Mockingbird (Live) - Bobby Long

I Just Want You - AJ Rafael
All I See - Softsilence
Outtro - Clare Means
I'm in a Band Alternate Theme - Diana Zook

See ya next Sunday!

-DJ Octoon