Become a DJ
Join KMSC Dragon Radio and learn what it takes to be a thriving DJ in the world of radio news, music, and technology. The experience is what you make of it!
Join us – all majors welcome.
Our on staff DJ’s for the current semester.
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Name: Aries Qualey, Station Manager
Pronouns: She/her
Hometown: Erskine, MN
Major: Computer Science w/ minor in Film Production
Show Name/Time: Twisted Tuesdays w/ Aries – Every Other Tuesday from 8:30pm – 10:00pm
Favorite Artist/Band: Radiohead, Sir Chloe, System of a Down, My Chemical Romance, Orville Peck
Goals/Dreams: Nothing overly specific, mostly to do as I please, do it well, and continue striving for ever higher and grander heights. To remain stagnant is to die, thus the rolling stone continues on and so shall I.
Why should people listen to your show?
It’s different (and a little unhinged at times). It’s based around how I feel, and often times involves discussion of deeper topics, like loneliness and self-isolation. Music is involved too, of course, and listeners will find my taste to be eclectic and not always predictable in genre or flow. My best advice for potential listeners is to strap in and enjoy the ride.
What type of music do you typically play?
Alternative and indie rock, mixed in with all the other random stuff I love.
If you could travel anywhere, where would you go and why?
Ireland, especially in the countryside. I’d be at home in an Irish pub, I live for the solemn melancholy of the weather, and I have a thing for Irish men…
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Name: Ash Deluney, Program Director
Pronoun: He/him
Hometown: Apple Valley, MN
Major: Film/Animation
Show Name/Time: TBD
Favorite Artist/Band: Bo Burnham, Starbomb, Tenacious D
Goals/Dreams: Just be able to entertain as many people as I can through whatever I do. As long as I’m making someone happy, I’m happy.
Why should people listen to your show?
It’s more comedic and chill, plus I think if people just want a moment to relax during the day and maybe laugh or chuckle a few times, then it’s perfect for that.
What type of music do you typically play?
Chill, Comedy
If you could travel anywhere, where would you go and why?
Atlanta, because most movies are filmed there, plus the headquarters for Adult Swim is located there and I just think that’s awesome.
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Name: Jack Kluth
Pronouns: He/him
Major: Film Production
Show Name/Time: Ravings and Reviews – Fridays from 5:00pm – 7:00pm
Favorite Artist/Band: Green Day, System of a Down, Neutral Milk Hotel
Goals/Dreams: I want to become a movie director, direct a feature length film, and win an Oscar at the 100th Oscars anniversary.
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Name: Lauryn Wurscher
Pronouns: She/her
Hometown: Forest Lake, MN
Major: Animation
Show Name/Time: Ravings and Reviews – Fridays from 5:00pm – 7:00pm
Favorite Artist/Band: Joji, Jack Stauber, The Killers
Goals/Dreams: I hope to make an entertaining show that will be as fun for the listeners as it is for me.
Why should people listen to your show?
My how will provide an in-depth dive and opinionated look at some of the best movies of all time.
What type of music do you typically play?
N/A
If you could travel anywhere, where would you go and why?
I would travel to California, because it’s a big bustling city and that’s the scene I would like to work in.
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Name: Luke Nadeau, News Director
Pronouns: He/him
Hometown: Andover, MN
Major: Film Production
Show Name/Time: TBD
Favorite Artist/Band: Fall Out Boy, Lemon Demon, BABYMETAL
Goals/Dreams: MY goal in life is to one day become a film director/auteur, while working on my writing skills as a screenwriter and novelist!
Why should people listen to your show?
If you want to explore new niche genres and learn about obscure internet culture then you’ve come to the right place!
What type of music do you typically play?
A wide range f sounds and genres, all of which in some part originated on the internet. Anywhere from Vaporwave to Glitchpop, I plan to play it all!
If you could travel anywhere, where would you go and why?
I want to travel to many places in my life, but I think that Iceland would be one of the cooler locations. Exploring all the different landscapes the country has to offer would be an amazing experience.
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Name: Mai Gjere, Music Director
Pronouns: She/her
Hometown: Lanesboro, MN
Major: EIT – Audio Technology
Show Name/Time: N/A
Favorite Artist/Band: The 1975, Mitski, The Sonder Bombs
Goals/Dreams: I’d like to eventually become a full-time independent recording artist. I love all things music and I hope to have a cottagecore house with a little recording studio in it one day!
Why should people listen to your show?
Because I play good music! Kidding, but also not. I honestly can’t function without music and I do literally everything while listening to it. If you’re the type of person who loves melodically driven, washed out indie pop and you like feeling like a movie protagonist, consider listening to my show!
What type of music do you typically play?
Generally indie rock/pop, but also chiller soft music too.
If you could travel anywhere, where would you go and why?
Ireland or Iceland. The air just seems so clean and fresh and I love large bodies of water. I also just love the Derry Girls.
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Name: Vova Barnard
Pronouns: He/Him
Hometown: Minneapolis, MN
Major: EIT
Show Name/Time: Diving Deep – Fridays from 11:00am – 12:00pm
Favorite Artist/Band: Taylor Swift, Fiona Apple, Miranda Lambert
Goals/Dreams: I’m hoping to find my footing within the entertainment industry. Find what I’m good at, and go after it!
Why should people listen to your show?
I’ll be diving deep into different genres and themes within music every week, and providing interesting facts about the songs I’m playing.
What type of music do you typically play?
Pop, Alternative Pop, Indie Pop/Rock, Alternative
If you could travel anywhere, where would you go and why?
California because I’ve always wanted to go, I think it would be a cool place to visit or live in.
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Name: Jordan Mattson
Pronouns: She/her
Hometown: Chanhassen, MN
Major: Social Studies Education
Show Name/Time: Dig In – Time TBD
Favorite Artist/Band: Ginger Root, Phoebe Bridges, Harry Styles
Goals/Dreams: To introduce new music I enjoy as well as listen to new stuff. I love talking about music too.
Why should people listen to your show?
It’ll be both entertaining and a great time to just talk/listen to good music.
What type of music do you typically play?
Alternative – “the umbrella genre”
If you could travel anywhere, where would you go and why?
Japan! The culture is interesting and that is something I want to be immersed in.