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Top8 - 09/15/25

September 13, 2025 - 10:36 PM Welcome back to Top8. The world continues to burn. I did a little research, and it looks like the average time for empires to fall is about 60 years, although some are much more and some are much less – that's just how averages work. How much longer do we have? I think we might be relatively near the beginning of the end as far as the empire goes, but it's really hard to say. Our republic, on the other hand, has been in decline for quite a while now. For most of American history, the average citizen didn't really interact with the Federal government that much. There wasn't much of a "social safety net" beyond what you might receive from your neighbors or family. By the time we got......

NMM 9.8.25

September 08, 2025 - 07:49 AM New Music Monday playlists released every other Monday! Send any new tune suggestions to [email protected]. Thanks for tuning in to Mornings with Lou, every Monday-Friday 7-9 AM. :-) Mornings with Lou...

Top8 - 09/01/25

August 31, 2025 - 10:49 PM Welcome back to Top8. The world is on fire. So, does anyone else love curry? This is the recipe I am using these days for a chickpea curry. Channa Masala (Emily's 2025 Version) Ingredients Spices 1 cinnamon stick 5-6 cloves garlic, minced (or basically however much you want; I'm not your mom) 1 inch minced ginger (around 2 tbsp) 2-4 green cardamom pods 2-4 whole cloves 1-2 bay leaf 1 tsp ground coriander 2 tsp ground cayenne or hot chili powder (or go crazy with this if you want.) 1/4 - 1/2 tsp turmeric Hot peppers (use whatever sort you have or like, but prefer bird's eye & combinations of various peppers; also, again, go crazy with this if you want –......

NMM 8.25.25

August 25, 2025 - 10:29 AM New Music Monday playlists released every other Monday! Send any new tune suggestions to [email protected]. Thanks for tuning in to Mornings with Lou, every Monday-Friday 7-9 AM. :-) Mornings with Lou...

On The Record: Aug 18th

August 21, 2025 - 12:26 PM The August 18th, 2025 edition of On The Record highlights a dynamic week of music, culture, and community in Charleston and beyond, from FestivALL’s Three Things speaker series to live shows with Duo Fields at Short Story Brewing, a glittering Drag Dinner at the Ruffner, and the 8th annual Groovin’ with the Grove festival. Emily’s Top 8 dives into Big Thief, Jeff Buckley, and other alt-rock favorites, while Mya’s Morning Mix celebrates the 35th anniversary of Pump Up the Volume. Plus, Kin Ship Goods unveils an official Jeff Buckley collection, DJ John Lilly brings classic country to Honky Tonk Holiday, and Elk City Records continues to serve as a local treasure trove......

Top8 - 08/18/25

August 17, 2025 - 10:52 PM Welcome back to Top8. Apparently two weeks have passed, but I cannot account for the passage of time. By the time you are reading this, I will already be underway with the fall semester, which longtime readers will know, means that I am near death and about to balance myself on the razor's edge for the next few months. Music is there for me in these times, and I know it is for you in your hard or weird times too. Over the past week, I got to watch the Perseids and celebrate a dear friend's birthday. I also listened to "Masterpiece" by Big Thief at least 60 times while something other than sober. Interesting days. I also caught the Jeff Buckley documentary at the Floralee. It's a flawed......

On The Record: Aug 11th

August 12, 2025 - 11:29 AM The August 11th, 2025 edition of On The Record spotlights a lively week of Charleston arts and culture, including Pumzi’s anniversary show with Tucker Riggleman & The Cheap Dates, Midnight Lamb, and Sean Knisely; a bold burlesque night with the East End Ghouls at The Empty Glass; and a Mountain Stage taping featuring Amythyst Kiah, Matt Anderson, Margaret Glaspy, and Vanessa Collier. Listeners can dive into Lou’s New Music Monday playlist, enjoy a Friday morning of on-air fun with Lou and Duncan, and hear Mya’s interview with Sean Richardson on The Morning Mix. DJ Tom Sloan’s Breaking Down the Pressure features guest Mya Ross of Arts Amplified, while the local......

N.M.M. 8.11.25

August 11, 2025 - 07:53 AM New Music Monday playlists released every other Monday! Send any new tune suggestions to [email protected]. Thanks for tuning in to Mornings with Lou, every Monday-Friday 7-9 AM. :-) Mornings with Lou...

Top8 - 08/04/25

August 04, 2025 - 08:11 PM Welcome back to Top8. The horrors persist and so do we. This past weekend I was lucky enough to go to The Athens Community Arts and Music Festival with dear friends from the station. I got to see a lot of bands that I have been playing over the last few years on Attention Please, including Pal, Dana, & Gustaf. All of these acts exceeded my expectations – I have been listening to Gustaf for a while, but I was totally unprepared for the madness and brilliance of their live set. Pal was just as weird and fun as I hoped. Dana played the kind of nervous, bouncy/twitchy post-punk that I love. A real standout for me was the band The Laughing Chimes. These are Appalachian kids from......

On The Record: Aug 4th

August 04, 2025 - 01:00 PM The August 4th, 2025 edition of On The Record spotlights a vibrant mix of music, culture, and community, from live shows with The Wilson Project and the Concert on the River, to the return of the Books and Booze Adult Book Fair and the beloved Multifest diversity festival. Highlights include Emily’s genre-spanning “Top 8” playlist, a memorable BugsWrrrld session with Ligature’s Em, and updates on WTSQ’s new CharlesTunes Podcast Center. Rounding out the issue are features on upcoming guests for The Morning Mix with Mya, a profile of Charleston wellness studio Centered, and a reminder that WTSQ’s diverse, volunteer-powered programming thrives thanks to......

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