WDCE 12-11-24

Posted on December 12, 2024 by marmstr3

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.

We’re sharing chart information from WDCE as reported to the North American College and Community (NACC) Radio Chart.

Here’s the WDCE Top 30 from December 11, 2024 (click the image to see a larger version):

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

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

Fall 2024 Playlists Roundup

Posted on December 10, 2024 by marmstr3

As the fall semester draws to a close and you are working on papers, exams, etc., it can be fun to look back on what one has accomplished.

Our student employees have worked hard curating Parsons Playlists all semester, so here’s a roundup of all their posts for your enjoyment.
Clicking on the links will take you to each playlist.

* End of Summer (Christine ’25)

* Indie Rock (Torsten ’25)

* Music Censorship (Amy ’25)

* Happy Fall, Y’all (Jillian ’27)

* Bridgerton: A Regency Romance Playlist (Rocio ’27)

* Autumn Equinox (Amy ’25)

* Seasonal Joy (Marissa ’25)

* Interlude (Esther ’25)

* K-Pop (Sophia ’28)

* Happy Birthday Grandma! (Lay’la ’25)

* Wasia Project (Eliana ’26)

* Indian/Pakistani Classics (Ibrahim ’28)

* Kali Uchis and Omar Apollo (Luis ’25)

* Chinese Pop (Tim ’24)

* Sampled Gems! (Laeticia ’26)

* The Charm of Classical Saxophone (Tim ’24)

* Back to the Future (Griffin ’27)

* Barndance (Torsten ’25)

* Filtered Lens (Esther ’25)

You can also see student worker recommendations of items in the Parsons Music Library collection here: ARACHNOPHONIA

Parsons Playlists: Filtered Lens

Posted on December 6, 2024 by marmstr3

Welcome back to Parsons Playlists! Today’s playlist is curated by Music Library student manager Esther (class of 2025). It features music that makes her think of cell phone camera filters.

Filtered Lens

Here’s songs that would have some kind of filter over them if we could see them!

Far Caspian – “Let’s Go Outside”

Numcha – “afterglow”

Raye – “Worth It”

Kali Uchis – “Never Be Yours”

Wildson ft. Astyn Turr – “One on One”

rhyu – “It’s Fine”

grentperez – “When the Day is Done”

CHSKA – “i know you know”

shae, WIMY – “Anybody”

J3R0 – “Call u Mine?”

Here is a link to the whole playlist on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLU94rco57Zew8txTu0WV-ITn3nxyRnZBB&si=-UJtbHwv0XgfQf3p

WDCE Charts 12-4-24

Posted on December 5, 2024 by marmstr3

We’re sharing chart information from WDCE as reported to the North American College and Community (NACC) Radio Chart.

Here’s the WDCE Top 30 from December 4, 2024 (click the image to see a larger version):

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

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

WDCE Chart 11-27-24

Posted on December 2, 2024 by marmstr3

We’re sharing chart information from WDCE as reported to the North American College and Community (NACC) Radio Chart.

Here’s the WDCE Top 30 from November 27, 2024 (click the image to see a larger version):

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

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

Parsons Playlists: Barndance

Posted on November 25, 2024 by marmstr3

Welcome back to Parsons Playlists! Today’s playlist is curated by Music Library student assistant Torsten (class of 2025) and features some country dance music.

Barndance

Now that November is in full swing and barn dance has come and gone, I thought I’d put together a playlist to reminisce. I hope you enjoy this collection of country dance songs!

Luke Bryan – “Country Girl (Shake It For Me)”

Darius Rucker – “Wagon Wheel”

Jason Aldean – “She’s Country”

Florida Georgia Line – “Cruise”

Corey Kent – “Wild as Her”

Morgan Wallen – “Whiskey Glasses”

Lee Brice – “One of Them Girls”

Eli Young Band – “Even If It Breaks Your Heart”

Carrie Underwood – “Before He Cheats”

Zac Brown Band – “Chicken Fried”

Luke Combs – “When It Rains It Pours”

Jon Pardi – “Dirt On My Boots”

Luke Combs – “Beer Never Broke My Heart”

Luke Combs – “She Got the Best of Me”

Morgan Wallen ft. Florida Georgia Line – “Up Down”

Morgan Wallen – “Spin You Around”

Luke Combs – “The Kind of Love We Make”

Morgan Wallen – “Thought You Should Know”

Here is a link to the whole playlist on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLU94rco57ZewAU50kWwqAIs5vEfFmbo5g&si=0XRPxxur3iMnRHhm

Parsons Playlists: Back to the Future

Posted on November 22, 2024 by marmstr3

Welcome back to Parsons Playlists! Today’s playlist is curated by Music Library student assistant Griffin (class of 2027). It features a mix of new and older songs.

Back to the Future

Recently, I’ve been listening to mostly old music as well as whatever new releases were coming out, so I thought, why not combine the time differences into one playlist? Listening to them all, it’s interesting to listen to the common themes from each period and how the sound has evolved into what we enjoy today. Listening from old to new, new to old, or shuffling the list gives light to new experiences as well.

Sampha – “Dancing Circles 2.0”

JPEGMAFIA – “either on or off the drugs”

Mustafa feat. Daniel Caesar – “Leaving Toronto”

KAYTRANADA feat. Childish Gambino – “Witchy”

The Weeknd, Playboi Carti – “Timeless”

Clairo – “Juna”

MAXO KREAM X TYLER, THE CREATOR – “CRACC ERA”

FKA twigs – “Eusexua”

Denzel Curry ft. Ty Dolla $ign & Juicy J – “COLE PIMP”

The Temptations – “The Way You Do The Things You Do”

Ben E. King – “Stand By Me”

Sly & The Family Stone – “Family Affair”

The Flamingos – “I Only Have Eyes for You”

Bobby Hebb – “Sunny”

Paul Simon – “50 Ways to Leave Your Lover”

Stevie Wonder – “Don’t You Worry ‘Bout A Thing”

Ray Charles – “What’d I Say”

Bob Dylan – “The Times They Are A-Changin'”

Here is a link to the whole playlist on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLU94rco57ZezTVskBwAUxuXEeauYQTMFG&si=2Sv6jGo_Mymlm_Ki

WDCE Charts 11-20-24

Posted on November 21, 2024 by marmstr3

We’re sharing chart information from WDCE as reported to the North American College and Community (NACC) Radio Chart.

Here’s the WDCE Top 30 from November 20, 2024 (click the image to see a larger version):

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

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

Arachnophonia: 21st Century Musical Theatre – 50 Songs from Shows since 2000

Posted on November 20, 2024 by marmstr3

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 manager Marissa (class of 2025) and features insert title info here. Thanks, Marissa!

21st Century Musical Theatre: 50 Songs from Shows since 2000

If you’re interested in learning how to sing and play the piano to your favorite musical theatre songs, look no further than Parsons Music Library. Some of the 50 songs from this collection of musical scores that are my personal favorites include “Santa Fe” from Newsies, “Proud of Your Boy” from Aladdin, and “Dancing Through Life” from Wicked. Newsies the Musical debuted in 2011 at the Paper Mill Playhouse, a theater located 20 minutes away from where I grew up. Most recently, the musical version of The Great Gatsby also made its debut at the Paper Mill Playhouse, featuring the powerhouse-voice of Jeremy Jordan (who has also played Jack in Newsies). If you are a male singer who wants to sound like this iconic performer, you should start with watching him belt his heart out to “Santa Fe” (and then learn it yourself with this score!).

In preparation for the Wicked movie coming out in November, learning “Dancing Through Life” and “Wonderful” from the critically acclaimed Broadway musical Wicked will set you up for success in the movie theater. Both of these songs and many more are available in 21st Century Musical Theatre: 50 Songs from Shows since 2000 at the Parsons Music Library.

Parsons Playlists: Costa Rican Music Sampler

Posted on November 19, 2024 by marmstr3

Welcome back to Parsons Playlists! Today’s playlist is curated by Music Library associate Melanie and features some music from Costa Rica for International Education Week!

Costa Rican Music Sampler

Like many other countries in Central and South America, music is an integral part of Costa Rican culture. In fact, you’ll be hard-pressed to find a major celebration in Latin America that is completely silent.

The country’s music derives mostly from Spanish and African music, but is also influenced by the surrounding countries, like Mexico, Cuba and Jamaica.

Downtown San Jose Costa Rica Street Music
Popular throughout Central America, the marimba is the national musical instrument of Costa Rica. This video shows some street musicians in the capital city of San Jose in action.

Walter Ferguson (aka Mr. Gavitt or Segundo) – “Cabin in the wata”

Debi Nova –“One Rhythm”

Carlos Guzmán – “Soy Tico”

Café Surá – “Sol Poniente”

MishCatt – “Goofy”

Passiflora – “Moonlight”

Gandhi – “El Invisible”

Cocofunka – “Coleccionista”

La Banda CR – “El Monstruo Del Mar”

Inconsciente Colectivo – “Fragil”

Toledo – “El Sarpe”

Calle 8 – “Si Quieres Llorar”