Category Archives: Music in Richmond

WDCE Charts 10-25-23

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WDCE 90.1: UR Radio is the voice of independent radio in Richmond, VA and has been student-run and operated since 1960.
Students have used it as a launching pad for careers in radio or other mass communications, and also as an engaging extra-curricular activity. Community members and UR alumni also continue to play an important role in the station.

As a new feature on our blog, we plan to regularly share chart information from WDCE as reported to the North American College and Community (NACC) Radio Chart.

Here’s the WDCE Top 30 from October 25, 2023 (click the image to see a larger version):

WDCE 10-25-23

For comparison, here is this week’s national NACC chart (click the image to see a larger version):

NACC chart 10-25-23

You can stream WDCE live here: https://live365.com/station/WDCE-90-1-FM-a39711

WDCE Graphic 10-25-23

WDCE Charts 10-18-23

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Did you know that the University of Richmond has its own radio station?

WDCE 90.1 Logo

WDCE 90.1: UR Radio is the voice of independent radio in Richmond, VA and has been student-run and operated since 1960.
Students have used it as a launching pad for careers in radio or other mass communications, and also as an engaging extra-curricular activity. Community members and UR alumni also continue to play an important role in the station.

As a new feature on our blog, we plan to regularly share chart information from WDCE as reported to the North American College and Community (NACC) Radio Chart.

Here’s the WDCE Top 30 from October 18, 2023 (click the image to see a larger version):

WDCE chart 10-18-23

For comparison, here is this week’s national NACC chart (click the image to see a larger version):

NACC chart 10-18-23

You can stream WDCE live here: https://live365.com/station/WDCE-90-1-FM-a39711

WDCE graphic 10-18-23

WDCE Charts 10-11-23

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Did you know that the University of Richmond has its own radio station?

WDCE 90.1 Logo

WDCE 90.1: UR Radio is the voice of independent radio in Richmond, VA and has been student-run and operated since 1960.
Students have used it as a launching pad for careers in radio or other mass communications, and also as an engaging extra-curricular activity. Community members and UR alumni also continue to play an important role in the station.

As a new feature on our blog, we plan to regularly share chart information from WDCE as reported to the North American College and Community (NACC) Radio Chart.

Here’s the WDCE Top 30 from 10 October 2023 (click the image to see a larger version):

WDCE Chart 10-11-23

For comparison, here is this week’s national NACC chart (click the image to see a larger version):

NACC chart 10-11-23

You can stream WDCE live here: https://live365.com/station/WDCE-90-1-FM-a39711

WDCE collage 10-11-23

WDCE Charts 10-4-23

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Did you know that the University of Richmond has its own radio station?

WDCE 90.1 Logo

WDCE 90.1: UR Radio is the voice of independent radio in Richmond, VA and has been student-run and operated since 1960.
Students have used it as a launching pad for careers in radio or other mass communications, and also as an engaging extra-curricular activity. Community members and UR alumni also continue to play an important role in the station.

As a new feature on our blog, we plan to regularly share chart information from WDCE as reported to the North American College and Community (NACC) Radio Chart.

Here’s the WDCE Top 30 from October 4, 2023 (click the image to see a larger version):

WDCE chart info 10-4-23

For comparison, here is this week’s national NACC chart (click the image to see a larger version):

NACC chart info 10-4-23

You can stream WDCE live here: https://live365.com/station/WDCE-90-1-FM-a39711

WDCE 10-4-23

WDCE Charts 9-27-23

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Did you know that the University of Richmond has its own radio station?

WDCE 90.1 Logo

WDCE 90.1: UR Radio is the voice of independent radio in Richmond, VA and has been student-run and operated since 1960.
Students have used it as a launching pad for careers in radio or other mass communications, and also as an engaging extra-curricular activity. Community members and UR alumni also continue to play an important role in the station.

As a new feature on our blog, we plan to regularly share chart information from WDCE as reported to the North American College and Community (NACC) Radio Chart.

Here’s the WDCE Top 30 from September 27, 2023 (click the image to see a larger version):

WDCE Chart 9-27-23

For comparison, here is this week’s national NACC chart (click the image to see a larger version):

NACC Chart 9-27-23

You can stream WDCE live here: https://live365.com/station/WDCE-90-1-FM-a39711

WDCE 9-27-23

WDCE Charts 9-20-23

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Did you know that the University of Richmond has its own radio station?

WDCE 90.1 Logo

WDCE 90.1: UR Radio is the voice of independent radio in Richmond, VA and has been student-run and operated since 1960.
Students have used it as a launching pad for careers in radio or other mass communications, and also as an engaging extra-curricular activity. Community members and UR alumni also continue to play an important role in the station.

As a new feature on our blog, we plan to regularly share chart information from WDCE as reported to the North American College and Community (NACC) Radio Chart.

Here’s the WDCE Top 30 from September 20, 2023 (click the image to see a larger version):

WDCE 9-20-23

For comparison, here is this week’s national NACC chart (click the image to see a larger version):

NACC 9-20-23

You can stream WDCE live here: https://live365.com/station/WDCE-90-1-FM-a39711

WDCE 9-20-23 collage

WDCE Charts 9-13-2023

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Did you know that the University of Richmond has its own radio station?

WDCE 90.1 Logo

WDCE 90.1: UR Radio is the voice of independent radio in Richmond, VA and has been student-run and operated since 1960.
Students have used it as a launching pad for careers in radio or other mass communications, and also as an engaging extra-curricular activity. Community members and UR alumni also continue to play an important role in the station.

As a feature on our blog, we regularly share chart information from WDCE as reported to the North American College and Community (NACC) Radio Chart.

Here’s the WDCE Top 30 from September 13 2023 (click the image to see a larger version):
WDCE Chart 9-13-23

For comparison, here is this week’s national NACC chart (click the image to see a larger version):
NACC chart 9-13-23

You can stream WDCE live here: https://live365.com/station/WDCE-90-1-FM-a39711!

WDCE 9-13-23

Parsons Playlists: RVA All Day

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Welcome back to Parsons Playlists! Today’s playlist is curated by Music Library associate Melanie and features some music by artists in (and from) Richmond, Virginia (aka RVA).

RVA All Day

An utterly non-comprehensive utterly Richmond-y sort of playlist. Featuring music old and new in MANY genres.

Photo of Richmond, Virginia with James River in foreground

No BS! Brass – “RVA All Day”

Prabir Trio – “Light Up in the Name of Love”

Lucy Dacus – “Brando”

Carbon Leaf – “For Your Violin”

Angelica Garcia – “Karma the Knife”

McKinley Dixon – “Twist My Hair” (feat. Deau Eyes)

Mad Skillz – “VA. in the House”

Strike Anywhere – “I’m Your Opposite Number”

Avail – “Simple Song”

GWAR – “Sick of You”

A New Dawn Fades – “No Experts on Big Things”

Rikki Rakki – “Breaking Skin”

Fighting Gravity – “Mission Bells”

Mighty Joshua – “Rastafari Reign”

Deau Eyes – “Some Do”

Bio Ritmo – “La Verdad”

J. Plunky Branch – “A Revolutionary”

Strawberry Moon – “Down in the Dirt”

Mackenzie Roark – “Rollin’ High, Feelin’ Low”

Butcher Brown – “Lawd Why”

Kenneka Cook – “Don’t Ask Me”

Butcher Brown – “VA Noir”

Here is the whole playlist on YouTube:

And here it is on Spotify:

WDCE Charts 9-6-2023

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Did you know that the University of Richmond has its own radio station?

WDCE 90.1 Logo

WDCE 90.1: UR Radio is the voice of independent radio in Richmond, VA and has been student-run and operated since 1960.
Students have used it as a launching pad for careers in radio or other mass communications, and also as an engaging extra-curricular activity. Community members and UR alumni also continue to play an important role in the station.

As a new feature on our blog, we plan to regularly share chart information from WDCE as reported to the North American College and Community (NACC) Radio Chart.

Here’s the WDCE Top 30 from September 6 2023 (click the image to see a larger version):

WDCE chart 9-6-23

For comparison, here is this week’s national NACC chart (click the image to see a larger version):

NACC Chart 9-6-23

Stream WDCE live here: https://live365.com/station/WDCE-90-1-FM-a39711!

Arachnophonia: A New Dawn Fades “I See The Nightbirds”

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Editor’s note: Arachnophonia (“Arachno” = spider / “-phonia” = sound) is a regular feature on our blog where members of the UR community can share their thoughts about resources from the Parsons Music Library‘s collection.

All links included in these posts will take you to either the library catalog record for the item in question or to additional relevant information from around the web.

Today’s installment of Arachnophonia is by student assistant Esther (class of 2025) and features a locally produced album by A New Dawn Fades. Thanks, Esther!

A New Dawn Fades

I See The Nightbirds

A New Dawn Fades - "I See The Nightbirds" album cover

I See the Nightbirds by A New Dawn Fades is a new album released by Cherub Records. The title song’s polyrhythmic beat, complimentary guitar and bass lines, and attractive transitions converge to create a distinctive musical picture. The gradual accumulation of tension yet unrushed nature of the piece is what results in the captivating arch shape drawn throughout the song.

Cherub Records, founded by PJ Sykes in 2001, is an outlet through which Sykes and his friends communicate their music to the rest of the world. Though originally located in Lynchburg, VA, Cherub Records has now moved to the city of Richmond where they document and release music of numerous bands. Their curious exploration of music conveyed through improvised pieces has been one of the defining traits of this band. Furthermore, they are known for blurring the line drawn between the audience and performers by interacting with the crowd during their live performances.

Because Richmond is known for its unique sense of community, supporting our local musicians is significant in allowing the local music scene to grow and thrive. It gives us the opportunity to experience new music specific to our area and builds mutual support between the musicians and ourselves. I assure you, I See the Nightbirds will make you reflect on the vast range of what music encompasses and what makes it truly special.