dj ning nong hosts a Test Pattern on The Shadow Ring

Friday, February 1 at 6PM EST dj ning nong will host a one hour special on the music of The Shadow Ring, as part of WZBC's weekly Test Pattern series. After early 90's releases on various labels, such as Siltbreeze and Corpus Hermeticum, the trio hit their stride with three albums released on Scott Foust's Swill Radio label. The program will include tracks from all phases of the band's career (1993-2003), including an unreleased live track or two. ning nong's regular weekly program, ning nong radio, is switching to Thursday nights this semester; same time: 10PM-1AM (NCP2).

Neptune on the Z

On a date yet to be confirmed, the two representatives of Neptune (LTD) will be joining me (Nick) on my show. More than likely there will be girly giggling, noisy machines, and fun for all ages. They'll be talking about their new record, Gong Lake, which is coming out on February 19. Keep checking here to find out when I'll have an actual date and time set up for this.

Flex Your Head with ZBC DJ Pete Ireland

Alternate title: It's the Economy Stupid!

ZBC DJ Pete Ireland (of Monday Rock 1 "Love and Mathematics") explains why we will more than likely have a recession in America soon. Meanwhile, the rest of the world continues to flood the U.S. with their precious, precious Euros.

WZBC Counts Down Favorite Releases of 2007 at River Gods on Thursday, January 10th

Thursday, January 10th is the 2nd Thursday of the month - so it's time for WZBC's monthly night at River Gods. As usual there will be a countdown from 10-11 p.m., but instead of a regular monthly countdown, this time we will count down WZBC's Top-15 for 2007. WZBC DJs John Straub (Friday rock 1-3 p.m.) and Saul Jacobowitz (Thursday No Commercial Potential 10 p.m. - 1 a.m.) will be spinning other personal faves from 2007 before and after the countdown.

21+, no cover
125 River Street, near Central Square
kitchen closes at 10, bar closes at 1

Top-15 of 2007
No. 15: Black Lips, “Veni Vidi Vici,” Good Bad Not Evil (Vice)
No. 14: Hallelujah the Hills, “Hallelujah the Hills,” Collective Psychosis Begone (Misra)
No. 13: Black Dice, “Gore,” Load Blown (Paw Tracks)
No. 12: Apparat, “Not a Number,” Walls (Shitkatapult Strike)
No. 11: Wooden Shjips, “Blue Sky Bends,” Wooden Shjips (Holy Mountain)
No. 10: Blonde Redhead, “23,” 23 (4AD)
No. 9: Reports, “Yr Honor,” Mosquito Nets (The Paper Cities)
No. 8: Do Make Say Think, “In Mind,” You, You’re a History in Rust (Constellation)
No. 7: M.I.A., “20 Dollar,” Kala,” (Interscope)
No. 6: LCD Soundsystem, “North American Scum,” Sound of Silver (DFA)
No. 5: !!!, “A New Name,” Myth Takes (Warp)
No. 4: Low, “Breaker,” Drums and Guns (Sub Pop)
No. 3: Panda Bear, “Comfy in Nautica,” Person Pitch (Paw Tracks)
No. 2: Trans Am, “Conspiracy of the Gods,” Sex Change (Thrill Jockey)
No. 1: Deerhunter, “intro/Cryptograms,” Cryptograms (Kranky)