Saturday, May 03, 2008
Greasy Kid's Stuff
Every Saturday morning on my way to work at the reference desk of PCC's Rock Creek Library, I tune into the best rock music radio show I have heard since Doctor Demento in the early '80s. Greasy Kid Stuff, hosted by DJs Belinda and Nova, is so great that They Might Be Giants wrote a song in their honor - which the DJs play religiously at 8:30am on the nose.
The music mix is pretty eclectic and strays beyond the "Alternative" genre constraints imposed on the parent radio station's daily playlist. Hipster parents (who are obviously a target audience as much as the kids) will certainly groove to a playing of Ben Lee or pogo to The Ramones' "Spider-Man". Yet Belinda and Nova love to throw in anything that is kid-friendly and fun. James Kochalka's "Monkey Vs. Robot" and Logan Whitehurst and the Junior Science Club's "Happy Noodle Vs. Sad Noodle" frequently pop up; Captain Bogg and Salty are huge favorites.
And they love themes. Check out part of the playlist from this morning:
Yes, bikes and trikes! I would have included Sid Barrett's "Bike Song" (it's kid-friendly!), but that's just me.
The DJs take requests and of course have birthday shout-outs to young listeners. Youth librarians can learn a lot from this show, especially the music tastes for young listeners.
The music mix is pretty eclectic and strays beyond the "Alternative" genre constraints imposed on the parent radio station's daily playlist. Hipster parents (who are obviously a target audience as much as the kids) will certainly groove to a playing of Ben Lee or pogo to The Ramones' "Spider-Man". Yet Belinda and Nova love to throw in anything that is kid-friendly and fun. James Kochalka's "Monkey Vs. Robot" and Logan Whitehurst and the Junior Science Club's "Happy Noodle Vs. Sad Noodle" frequently pop up; Captain Bogg and Salty are huge favorites.
And they love themes. Check out part of the playlist from this morning:
# Ghoti Hook - My Bike
Banana Man (Tooth & Nail, 1997)
# The Jellydots - Bicycle
Hey You Kids! (self-released, 2006)
# Frances England - Tricycle
Fascinating Creatures (self-released, 2006)
# Lunch Money - Tricycle
Silly Reflection (Squirrel Mechanic, 2004)
Yes, bikes and trikes! I would have included Sid Barrett's "Bike Song" (it's kid-friendly!), but that's just me.
The DJs take requests and of course have birthday shout-outs to young listeners. Youth librarians can learn a lot from this show, especially the music tastes for young listeners.
Labels: greasy kid stuff, radio
