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My Life As A Modern Rock Radio DJ, Part Deux

Posted by Paul Holmes in music on June 21, 2010

I was on The Zone @ 91.3, Victoria’s finest modern rock radio station on June 4th, for a cool little Friday night segment they call My Turn. It’s where they let a knob like me take over the radio (thankfully for their listeners, this only happens for an hour).

Unlike regular DJ’s, they actually let you pick your songs (an ode to you Tom Petty).

So I picked a bunch, and off I went.

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I met with Pol Plastino, a rising star in the world of radio. I’m pleased to report that he’s as funny in real life as he is on the radio, but somehow he manages pulling off being a serious professional and music expert in the same stroke.

Pol patiently recorded all the spoken segments for the show (I had previously pre-written, re-written and unceremoniously disposed of several drafts, which I re-re-wrote again redundantfuliphically while in the studio).

I also got a chance to meet Jeremy Baker (who is much taller than I guessed), Bryan Capistrano (who still refuses to follow me on Twitter), Dave Sawchuk, and Sara P.

Anyway, here’s a skim of how it sounded… Click to Listen. Seriously, do it! Right here. Please, Mom!.

In case you were wondering about my introduction to the first song, you should definitely watch the video – Beastie Boys, Intergalactic.

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My Turn!

Posted by Paul Holmes in events, music on May 26, 2010

Did I miss my calling as an ultra-hip modern rock DJ?

Yes.

Yes, I did.

Now my favourite local radio station, The Zone at 91.3 has offered me a chance to fulfill my dream, and be discovered by all those famous voice talent agents that roam the airwaves to find the next superstar of radio.

I’ll be doing My Turn on June 4th at 7pm. Please tune in, cheer me on, and tell all your friends (especially those talent search buddies of yours … you know who I mean).

They’ll see! I’ll show them that I truly have a face for radio!

Anyway, part of my job is to pick 15 songs to play. Given such a simple task, I have done what comes naturally – I have picked 32 songs.

So, let’s see if we can do a bit of crowd-sourcing here. Help me out by adding a comment with the songs I should definitely cut from my list. If you want to complicate my life even more, please suggest songs to add to my list, too.

Here’s the list (bold means it’s non-negotiable):

  1. Intergalactic – Beastie Boys
  2. Fix You – Coldplay
  3. Fallen Leaves – Billy Talent
  4. Ulysses – Franz Ferdinand
  5. Heads Will Roll – Yeah Yeah Yeahs
  6. Angel of Harlem, God Part II, or maybe even Yellow – U2
  7. Little Bit Of Love – Jon and Roy
  8. Heading for Nowhere – Jets Overhead
  9. Renegades of Funk – Rage Against the Machine
  10. Help I’m Alive – Metric
  11. Santeria – Sublime
  12. Crazy Mary – Pearl Jam
  13. Uprising – Muse
  14. Camilo The Magician – Said The Whale
  15. I Will Follow You Into the Dark – Death Cab For Cutie
  16. Karma Police – Radiohead
  17. Read My Mind – The Killers
  18. She Sells Sanctuary – The Cult
  19. Run – Snow Patrol
  20. Connection – Elastica
  21. Loser – Beck
  22. Tainted Love – Soft Cell
  23. How To Save A Life – The Fray
  24. Pantera Fans In Love – Nerf Herder
  25. I’m Afraid of Britney Spears – Live on Release
  26. Punk Rock Girl – The Dead Milkmen
  27. You’re Gonna Go Far, Kid – The Offspring
  28. Island In The Sun – Weezer
  29. Wake Me Up When September Ends – Green Day
  30. Wonderful – Everclear
  31. 100 Years – Five For Fighting
  32. Kids – MGMT

New songs…

  1. Stand – R.E.M.
  2. I Ran – A Flock of Seagulls (this cannot possibly be on the playlist)
  3. Today – The Smashing Pumpkins
  4. Burning Down The House – Talking Heads

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Twitter Radio Interview

Posted by Paul Holmes in business, internet, social media on May 3, 2009

I was interviewed yesterday on the weekly technology program for a local news radio station, regarding Twitter.

It has certainly been awhile since I was on the radio. Lots of fun, and some super guys running the show.

Here is the edited version, in case anyone is interested…

Radio Interview – May 2, 2009 from Paul Holmes on Vimeo.

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