#WRFL

[chuck-clenney]

I visited the new @wrfl881 studios and @dancemarymusic showed me the new digs! It's nice👍🎵 This station and the eclectic community bound by a love of music is the reason why I chose to live in Lexington for so long. Working here was a dream and the role that WRFL plays in both my life, as well as the Lexington music scene as a whole, is critically important. I love this place so much. All the way to the left, forever! 📻💕 #ケンタッキー #ラジオ #レキシントン #大学 #dj #🎵 #音楽 #コミュニティー #アメリカ #kentucky #uk #university #universityofkentucky #wrfl #radio #america #music #community #wildcats #oldhouse #radioshow (at WRFL) https://www.instagram.com/p/CkXWFnNJJ5B/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[royaldoylepro]

Got some New Style for the show tonight! Catch us LIVE tonight on WRFL Live 88.1fm or WRFLRadio.fm at 9pm. #LiveMusic #TheCurrent #WRFLLive #WRFL #RemoDrumheads #Remo #PearlDrums #DecadeMaple https://www.instagram.com/p/Cj5tpd0OUAO/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[frickfrackfuckoff]

oh college radio my beloved- college radio at 4am when they're allowed to play weird shit over the airways my ADORED. MY LOVE. MY REASON TO LIVE.

[cricketpress]

Our poster design for this year's...

Halloween & Thriller Parade

This annual tradition has become a local must-do event as Halloween enthusiasts of all ages descend on downtown Lexington to celebrate the season. Lexington’s largest free Halloween party will kick off with Halloween-inspired art and performances and culminate with the Halloween Parade and Thriller reenactment.

This event, which has been named a Top 10 Halloween Destination by USA Today and was featured in the Top 25 Best Halloween Festivals Across the U.S. by Oprah Magazine, is brought to you by Lexington Parks & Recreation, Mecca Live Studio and WRFL.

Poster Details: 3 color screenprint 12" x 18" Edition of 100 available at event

Here's a link to a bunch of other Thriller Parade designs we've created over the years.

[wrflmusic]

WRFL’s Top 30 Charts: March 3rd - March 10th

Khruangbin, Leon Bridges-Texas Sun

Sea Moya-Flamenta (singles)

The Cuckoos-I Hate Love

Dumbo Gets Mad-Thank You Neil

Dan Deacon-Mystic Familiar

Guided By Voices -Surrender Your Poppy Field

Sour Cream-Hey Holly (Single) Local

Wolf Parade-Thin Mind

Prophet-Don't Forget It

DRAMA-Dance Without Me

Tennis-Swimmer

SABIINE-On My Mind (EP)

Moondrive-Moondrive

Caroline Rose-Superstar

Arthur Russel -Iowa Dream

Sci-Fi Country-Sci-Fi Country EP

Various Artists-WXAXRXP

Patrick Keese-Gallery [EP]

Hari-Morning [EP]

Bleary-Gates

Nosediver-Alright

Nicolas Godin-Concrete and Glass

Tall Tall Trees-A Wave of Golden Things

Holy Fuck-Deleter

Squirrel Flower-I Was Born Swimming

Shadow Show-Silhouettes

Sunmates-Boomin / Unlearn (Double Single) Local

Verstärker-Aktivität Local

WAAX-Big Grief

Anna Ash-L.A. Flame

AJJ-Good Luck Everybody

glass beach-the first glass beach album

30/70-Fluid Motion

Laurie Speigel-Unseen Worlds

Joslyn & the Sweet Compression-Joslyn & the Sweet Compression Local

Leo Svirsky -River Without Banks

Red Mass-A Hopeless Noise

HMLTD-West Of Eden

The Coffin Daggers-Eleki Album

Doctor Florescent-Doctor Fluorescent

King Krule-Man Alive!

Live Island-Tian (EP) Local

Cindy-The Essential Cindy EP Local

Parlor Walls-Heavy Tongue

Nari-Julia / Dan (Double Single) Local

[ukfinearts]

UK grad managing youth orchestra

Country roads are taking this UK graduate back home as she embarks on a new journey as the manager of the West Virginia Youth Symphony (WVYS). Aryana Misaghi, School of Music alum, graduated in Spring 2018 with a Bachelor’s of Music in Music Education with a flute focus and a minor in Biological Sciences. 

Misaghi currently manage the West Virginia Youth Symphony (WVYS) in Charleston, WV. The WVYS was one of the most formative musical experiences Misaghi had while growing up, one that led her to be a part of the UK Symphony Orchestra for all four years of college. She says, “it's been such an honor to work for a group that I love and believe in.” Her work includes organizing rehearsals, booking concerts, fundraising, grant-writing, and promotions--everything except the music-making. “The students impress me at every performance,” she explains, “and their music makes all the hard work worth it.” Being a member of UKSO and on the Board of Directors at WRFL, prepared Misaghi for most of what the job has thrown at her. “I never thought I would end up being in an arts administrative position as a career,” she exclaims, however, her experience in college of participating in activities that she wanted to do like playing in orchestra, being on the radio, and tutoring other students in writing, primed her for her current position!

[tinydrywall]

Tilt and his buddy Bumper, reppin’ their favorite college radio station from the 30th century.

[thebryantcproject]

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Had a great time being a guest on @wrfl881 last night for wrfl live. You can see the full video on my YouTube channel under The Bryant C. Project and since it was also streamed live by zoom I wanted to have a different environment so I also wanted to thank @sinful_lilly for having me at @jettlaneproductions for the event. #thebryantcproject #wrfl #wrfllive #radio #show #interview #performance #zoom #youtube #musician #music #songs #musician #musicartist #recordingartist #singer #songwriter #guitarist #collegeradio #lexingtonky #Richmondky #jettlanerecording #linkinbio #studio #originalmusic #soloshow #guitarplayer #singersongwriter thebryantcproject.net https://www.instagram.com/p/CQhZ-XODrqu/?utm_medium=tumblr

[kitchenlegrecords]

“Dim Dim Dim” from Mumbles on “Pulp”, WRFL!

[remainsstreet]

[chuck-clenney]

Sweet Queen of Sheba! Oh man, I craved delicious Ethiopian food so much over these past 4 years and just BARELY made it here in time to grab dinner; it was totally worth the hustle! We started off with a Kosta Wrap (spinach, onions, homemade Aybe cottage cheese) and then split a meat and veggie combo w/ Injera bread, Doro Wot, Alicha Sega Wot (beef cubes, onion, potatoes in turmeric sauce), Gomen Wot, and Atakilt. Absolutely delicious; 13 out of 10! 👨🏻‍🍳👍 Afterwards, we stopped by to see my WRFL/Gunma brethren, the good brother Travis and exchanged some kokuto shochu for bourbon and beers (most excellent🥃) The next day, we randomly ran into my dad at Meijer and I showed Seiko how I survived for so many years on frozen microwave burritos. #kentucky #louisville #502 #ethiopian #food #foodstagram #america #injera #queenofsheba #beers #bourbon #dorowot #africanfood #yummy #ケンタッキー #ルイビル #エチオピア #料理 #カレー #インジェラ #アメリカ #クインオブシバ #美味しい #アフリカ料理 #食べ物 (at Queen of Sheba) https://www.instagram.com/p/CkI6ZOCp4-l/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[bourbonmetalhead]

64 Bourbons Bracket Matchup 30: Maker’s Private Select Smore Castle vs. Woodinville

Song: “Can’t Lose You” by Type O Negative

Maker’s Private Select Smore Castle advances to the round of 32. Woodinville had a fighters chance when the Dentyne classic was center stage. But then Woodinville kept giving me more and more and more scotch notes. Hitting me over the head with them. The quasi-scotch worked for Town Branch. I am a bit removed from that matchup, but Town Branch knocked it out of the park on the way to some sort of upset. But this Woodinville seemed like muted and cheap scotch. Once it went scotch, it didn’t go back. I couldn’t pull out the delectable Dentyne. Or the soft honey notes. And those worked. Woodinville’s nose was simple. When Woodinville was Dentyne and soft honey, it had a chance. Was delicious. Then that dirty smoky scotch bullshit started Creepin on a Come Up. What. The. Muted apple crawlspace. Fuck? Gratuitous use of periods should tell you that Woodinville went sideways. As Type O Negative put me into a sitar and chanting trance about soft spots ...

Woodinville couldn’t become interconnected with the trance of “Can’t Lose You.” And if that song doesn’t put you in a trance, then feel free to blast Luke Bryan or DMX; and leave me the fuck alone as I journey on a bourbon drenched musical trip. We’ll get along just fine after I come down from this Smore Castle and “Can’t Lose You” magic carpet ride. I would not fail a drug test, but I am on another level right now. There is sweet, smoky complexity to this Smore Castle. No chocolate. Although as I type that, my brain starts to taste chocolate covered marshmallows. 🤣 What a big brain on bourbon soaked bread I have. At times.

Let me address this elephant in the room. I wasn’t going to allow any double oaked or barrel finished or wine cask or rum cask or any other type of double, triple, casked type of bottles into this bracket. Then my brother RB entered an Andy Griffith submitted double oaked. Then I remembered I already had one of my MMPS in the bracket of 64. Then Tater Savior Fred Minnick had an NCAA esque Mocha bracket. And I got another bottle of MMPS at LB with 3 or 4 mocha staves. And... sum bitch. The finished, the oaked, started creeping on some come ups.

Well, guess what bourbon? You’re going to have to man. The. Fuck. Up. There it is. Again. Gratuitous over-reliance on periods and capitalization for emphasis. Blame Chris. Fucking. Kael. AKA Sprinkle. Of Hecatomb and Hymen and Noisome Corpse. Now of Five Finger Death Punch. One of my lame claims to fame. But he made it. Earned it. Success and millions and a level of fettering to social media. Which I flee from, like jock itch. For I loathe social media.

Not sure where I was going with that. But I think I was trying to blame Chris Kael’s overuse. Of. The. Period. 🤣 Last time I hung with Chris, I got lit on shitty Ancient Age that I bought at Big Daddy liquors and then drove him to WRFL for an interview with Matt Dacey on Matt’s Metal Mortuary at WRFL.

But I kept drifting away from Smore Castle. That’s OK. My dog licks my head. My wife calls me and wants to break down playground dynamics. Let me head back to the Smore Castle. Now there is a monstrous amount of marshmallows. Like I am smothered in a glaze of smoky marshmallow skin. My life beckons. As it should. A hint of lime comes through. There are scotch notes, but this MMPS Smore Castle transcends limitations of scotch and bourbon. Key lime? Lemon tart? MArshmallow skin? Yes? As “Can’t Lose You” transcends genres. What genre is that song. Metal? What subgenre? Psychedelic? How? Where did this song come from? Where did Smore Castle come from? As that demogorgon artificial grape starts to approach my brain. Time to eat some chicken wings. And come up with a middle name for our dog. Smore Castle is shooting up the draft boards (NFL draft approaches) like Jamin Davis. Delicious. I have to watch out for the snake in the grass of barrel finished bourbons. Let’s enjoy this ride.

Cheers!

[bottlecapcollective]

Blog Post 1: Introduction

Hi everyone! My name is Grace Medley and I use she/they pronouns interchangeably. I’m a WRD major and am planning on minoring in Spanish. Currently, I'm not involved in any clubs- but I’m looking to change that! I’m attending the WRFL disorientation on September 18th and I’m really excited to get involved! I also want to join the GSA and just generally get involved in campus life. I’m from Louisville, KY and I have a shih-tzu named Teddy who is the cutest thing in the world! I really love my neighborhood in Louisville- especially because there’s a really strong community there. I really value community and connections, so moving away has been especially hard. However much I miss it, though, I’m super excited to be exploring this new city. I’ve been trying to find some cool hidden places or just any place with a unique aspect to it. So far I’ve been to CD Central (which isn’t hidden- but I love the whole vibe of the place). I bought some used CDs I’ve never listened to and had a great time. So- if you have any suggestions for cool places don’t be shy to let me know!

I’m really excited for what this class will bring. I hope to gain some more knowledge about rhetoric and how it’s used/perceived because in high school we didn't really cover that. I’m a little nervous about the group aspect of this class since I usually work alone- but I think it will be a good thing for me to experience. I can't wait to get to know you all better and to see what we learn this semester!

(My dog, Teddy :))

[cricketpress]

Our poster design for the Outside the Spotlight Jazz Series show...

Frode Gjerstad Trio with Steve Swell at the Singletary Center for the Arts President's Room

Saturday November 19 Sponsored by WRFL 88.1 FM Radio Free Lexington

Poster Details: 3 color screenprint 12″ x 18″ edition of 50 available at event

[wrflmusic]

WRFL’s Top 30 Charts: February 5th - February 11th

Whalerus-Seriously? Local

of Montreal-UR FUN

Dan Deacon-Mystic Familiar

Bleary-Gates

Nosediver-Alright

Ezra Furman-Sex Education Original Soundtrack

Life on Venus-Odes to the Void

AJJ-Good Luck Everybody

S U R F I N G-Emotion

Laurie Speigel-Unseen Worlds

The Dreaded Laramie-The Dreaded LaramiE.P.

Girl Ray-Girl

Johnny Conqueroo-Takin It Easy Local

School of X-Destiny

The Gonks-Five Things You Didn't Know About

Andy Shauf-The Neon Skyline

Wolf Parade-Thin Mind

Colfax Speed Queen-Dirty Mirror

Motihari Brigade-Power from Below

Fiona Silver-Hostage Of Love

Square Peg Round Hole-Branches

Guided by Voices-Sweating the Plague

Avey Tare -Conference of Birds / Birds In Disguise

Masasolo-Bridges

Keegan Powell-Is+Was/Headspun

Hari-Morning [EP]

Sour Cream-Hey Holly (Single) Local

Celestial Shore-Sunnyland

Mr. Elevator-Goodbye, Blue Sky

Contra Party-Over Your Shoulder

glass beach-the first glass beach album

Select Level-Select Level

Tall Tall Trees-A Wave of Golden Things

Bambara-Stray

Caspian-On Circles

Squirrel Flower-I Was Born Swimming

Wandering Lake-Wild Dogs

Various Artists -Sick Music 2020

Letters of Acceptance-Loa 2 Local

[trespeak]

12 & 22

THANK YOU FOR SENDING THESE I'VE BEEN BUSY THIS WEEKEND AAAA 

12: what was the first artist you remember being pretentious about? I felt like hot shit because I figured out about Vampire Weekend from a magazine I read on a plane once (and their accompanying in-flight radio, which had "Horchata" from Contra on it). I was 13 and thought indie rock was cool as shit (still do, honestly). 

22: what artist did you try to like because you thought they were “cool”, but just couldn’t get into? I don't think I've ever gone as far as to actually pretend I like them legitimately, but. I still haven't gotten around to trying Radiohead out properly (aside from playing some stuff from A Moon Shaped Pool on WRFL back when it initially came out, and the one everyone knows that the band themselves can’t stand) and I'm not sure I ever will, to some degree because I genuinely wonder whether or not I'll hear in them what everyone else seems to.