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New in KUCI Music Library June 28, 2009 by: Matt Buga I Was A King- self titled (TCG) Great Norwegian guitar-driven power pop with a teeny slight psychedelic taint in the vocals/distortion. Mellow but powerful, great hooks, and a guest spot from Sufjan Stevens on here somewhere. My favorite of this week. V/A- Well Hung- 20 Funk Rock Eruptions from Beneath Communist Hungary / Volume 1 (Finders Keepers Records) Actually I think this is my favorite. The album title says it; a great compilation of funky psychedelic rock from th... Click Here for entire article.

Featured Article

Inside the Mind of Zimbardo, Loftus, and Villarreal by: Ray PorMansor Inside the Mind is a KUCI public affairs program that focuses on psychological, psychiatric, sociological, technological, and other factors of the mind and mental health — bringing you interviews with the top minds of psychology, sociology, and healthcare. Here are some teasers to entice you to listen in. Dr. Philip Zimbardo I got an interesting email from a friend who suggested that I seek out the new book by renowned ps... Click Here for entire article.

Why There's No Money in My 401(k) A Diary of Obsessive Materialism (Vol. 4)

by Kyle Olson In an effort to fulfill some bizarre need in my life, I purchase a lot of CDs, both old and new. They are obsessively cataloged and organized and poured over track by track (Seriously, it's obsessive. It involves post-it notes and code and excel spreadsheets). It is truly a labor of love (and an unhealthy psychological imperative). But, since I am consuming so much music, I thought I could use this constant influx for the powers of good. Should I come across anything worth sharing (either a new release or an old favorite), I will share them with you. So you'll love me. Chain and the Gang — Down with Liberty...Up with Chains! (K) Somewhere, in a dark basement laboratory, a team of scientists is doing unspeakable experiments with the DNA of Calvin Johnson, Lou Reed, and a team of fiery Baptist preachers. This experiment, an affront to God himself, has boiled down Calvin Johnson's DIY lefty leanings and basement stomp... Click here for entire article.

Featured Host Spotlight

Spotlight on Polar Bear Jack by: Mari Frank Jack Bartlett, whom you may know as DJ Polar Bear Jack, brings you great jazz, and its offshoot, every Wednesday from 8 to 10 p.m. right here on KUCI. His show, "Vanguard Again," explores jazz from the past and present. He even mixes in experimental music and a broad range of genres that have been influenced by jazz. He'll introduce you to notables such as John Coltrane, Miles Davis, Sun Ra, and John McLaughlin. Then he'll bring you up to date with newer music, such as minimalism, math-rock, post... Click Here for entire article. Share:

	Vice President of Hysteria by Will Bruzzo New in the KUCI Music Library by Sam Farzin, KUCI Music Director Spotlight on Erin by Mari Frank

Saturday 's Program Schedule

click here for more show info.  12:00am-2:00am Digital::Nimbus   Electronic Audio Freakquencies   w/ Pietrobot & Freakquency Modulator  2:00am-5:00am The Merzbox Power Hour   All Merzbow, all the time!   w/ Mercapto Blue  5:00am-7:00am Computer Music   Music to Stimulate Your Circuits   w/ Microsoft Sam  7:00am-8:00am Raging Anteater Radio: Public Affairs   Exploring Student Life and Beyond   w/ Daniel Johnson & Ali Saadi  8:00am-9:00am What Not To Talk About Over Dinner   Ideas and Views on Spirituality and Politics   w/ Kristin Ladd  9:00am-12:00pm Concert Preview / Anniversaries   Previews Upcoming Local Classical Concerts   w/ Michael Rydzynski  12:00pm-2:00pm The Blue Note   Playing a Collection of Upbeat Tunes to Keep the People Happy   w/ Adam  2:00pm-4:00pm Brown Town Radio   Chicano Rap Y Mas For The 1503   w/ G Lo  4:00pm-6:00pm I Got Rocks   Reggae Music and Dub   w/ David Roots  6:00pm-8:00pm Fresh Cuts Radio   Raw Sounds Served Fresh Weekly   w/ Sashana  8:00pm-10:00pm : 4thbase :   Techno / IDM / Death Metal   w/ AMiSh  10:00pm-12:00am The Black Cauldron   Freeform Darkness   w/ BlackRose & The Doctor  12:00am-3:00am Hand of Doom   Newest Underground Doom / Stoner Metal   w/ Toogs

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KUCI News

Calendar of Events Walk The Rio — indie — Thursday, July 9, noon - 2 pm Robotanists — indie / shoegaze — Thursday, July 9, 8 - 10 pm Motormouth — rock — Thursday, July 16, noon - 2 pm Saint Motel — indie rock — Thursday, July 16, 8 - 10 pm The Steelwells — rock — Thursday, July 23, noon - 2 pm Barney Hoskyns — author of Lowside of the Road: A Life of Tom Waits — Tuesday, July 7, 8 - 9 am Andy Abrahams Wilson — director of Under Our Skin — Tuesday, July 7, 9 - 10 am KUCI’s DJ Summer Training Class starts on Tuesday, July 14 beginning at 7pm in HICF 100-K. UCI students, faculty, and administrators with a strong desire to be a part of the "best radio station in Orange County" are welcome. Please contact training@kuci.org for more information.

KUCI Top 30

For the Week of June 29, 2009 1 SILK FLOWERS Silk Flowers (Post Present Medium) 2 PETER PROJECT Peter Project (Fuzzy Logic) 3 SUNSET RUBDOWN Dragonslayer (Jagjaguwar) 4 PHOENIX Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix (Glassn... Click Here for entire article.