At KZSM 104.1/ KZSM.org we’re celebrating the anniversary of “It’s What’s New” (Wednesdays 7-9 p.m.) a live broadcast that features all the music sent in to KZSM during the previous week. In the two years since the show’s debut, word of the opportunity for exposure has spread widely. Hosts Rob Roark and a Texas State intern find that music comes to them, and they no longer have to do so much to seek it out by posting on Facebook and other social media and messaging musicians who post about their work.
Every week, music of every kind floods our inbox, from every place. From Alabama, How to Fax sends a blend of disco, funk, electronic, and retro dance music, most recently, “disco-infused classical reworks.” From Joe Buchanan in Houston comes “original Jewish country music,” including “My Beloved,” a classic country love song based on the Torah. And saxophonist and composer Noah Peterson offers “El Sueno,” a “dark and brooding South Texas groove” from San Anto Lo Fi.
Promoters from everywhere have discovered “It’s What’s New,” and sent us some intriguing imports. From Germany, Boomrush Productions supplies reggae from everywhere — most recently “Wanted,” by Nubian Don, dancehall afrobeat fusion from Egypt that tells the story of a man who looks for the perfect partner. Publicists Nighttime Asylum have introduced Nou with his new single “The Cathedral,” featuring an electronic sound emanating from Nou’s personal studio in Piraeus, Greece — a space of strong emotional and creative significance for him. And from the significant space of his backyard in Cedar Creek, KZSM host Uncle Gene sent “Water Meditation,” a solo on a traditional Native American flute.
Whether you’re an international promoter or a backyard composer, you can share your music on “It’s What’s New.” Send MP3 or .WAV files to [email protected]. Send no more than two or three songs, and include a contact and a little bit of information about the artist and where they’re playing next, if they’re performing locally. The hosts ask that you identify any AI-assisted tracks as such. Most importantly, all songs must be edited for radio and conform to community standards. You’ll find the guidelines at Obscene, Indecent and Profane Broadcasts/Federal Communications Commission (fcc.gov). Whether you have music to share or are just looking for a new musical experience, check out “It’s What’s New” Wednesdays 7-9 p.m. on 104.1FM or KZSM.org.
