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By: Joy Dolejs
Email: Dolejsj@findlay.edu

As we come to a close on the school year, I have one last pick of the week for WLFC. To wrap the year up, the pick this week is “It’s Called: Freefall” by Rainbow Kitten Surprise. Rainbow Kitten Surprise is an alternative indie rock band from Boone, NC. They formed in 2013 when the founding members began making music together at Appalachian State University.
The song “It’s Called: Freefall” has very poetic lyrics that tug on the heartstrings of listeners. The song starts very melodic and slow then evolves into something more upbeat and rap based. The rhythm to the song is captivating and will have listeners playing it over and over all day. The song is very appealing to listeners of all types of music.
If you enjoy artists such as Coast Modern, Hippo Campus, or Netherfriends, I highly recommend giving Rainbow Kitten Surprise a listen. They will have you wrapped in their music all day and their soundtrack will make a great summer album to listen to anytime.

Power Current:
1. Bahamas-Way With Words
2. Vance Joy-Like Gold
3. Reservation for Clouds-Saturn
4. The Decemberists-Severed
5. Ty Segall-My Lady’s On Fire
6. Jack White-Connected By love
7. The Regrettes-Come Through
8. The Kills-List of Demands
9. Million Miles-Ice Cream & Cigarettes
10. Sharon Jones & the Dap Kings-Matter of Time
11. St. Vincent-Sugar Boy
12. Twin Peak-Blue Coupe
13. Sidekicks-Twins Twist
14. Superorganism-Everybody Wants To Be Famous
15. First Aid Kit-Fireworks

By: Joy Dolejs
Email: Dolejsj@findlay.edu

The WLFC top song pick this week is “Always Ascending” by Franz Ferdinand. Franz Ferdinand is a Scottish indie rock band that has been on the music scene for over a decade. “Always Ascending” is the title track off their fifth studio album Always Ascending. This is the first time Franz Ferdinand has released a full album in nearly five years.
The style of the song “Always Ascending” is nothing new to Franz Ferdinand. This song has all the classical styles of the indie rock group; it is punk-funk and classic in nature. While sticking to a classic sound, it captures several futuristic vibes.
Franz Ferdinand is similar to groups such as the Arctic Monkeys, The Stokes, The Killers, and FFS. If you enjoy listening to upbeat music with deep meaning, I highly recommend checking this group out.

Power Current:
1. They Might Be Giants -All Time What
2. Dashboard Confessional-Crooked Shadows
3. Beck-Up All Night
4. Sharon Jones & the Dap Kings-Just a Matter of Time
5. Twin Peaks-Blue Coupe
6. Mimicking Birds-Another Time
7. The Fame Beats-Don’t Tell No Lies
8. Smokey Brights-Come to Terms
9. The Decemberists-Severed
10. AWOLNATION-Table for One
11. Ty Segall-Meaning
12. Reservation for Clouds-Fight or Fight
13. Franz Ferdinand-Always Ascending
14. Island-Ride
15. Rustik Waters-Keepin’ On (Live in the WLFC Lounge)

By:Joy Dolejs

The WLFC pick this week is Heart Beat Here by Dashboard Confessional. Dashboard Confessional is an alternative indie rock group. Heart Beat Here comes off their seventh album Crooked Shadows. This is their first album release after more than eight years.
Heat Beat Here is a blend of several different music styles that Dashboard Confessional has used over the years. The song has sounds of pop, bluegrass, alternative and emo music. Of all the songs on the album, it is most similar to their earlier releases. The songs lyrics paint a picture and tell a story that leaves listeners wanting more.
Dashboard Confessional is similar to groups such as Taking Back Sunday, Jimmy Eat World and Death Cab for Cutie. If you enjoy listening to music from the early 2000s Dashboard Confessional’s new album is one you should give a listen to.

Power Current:
1. The War On Drugs-Holding On
2. Beck-Up All Night
3. Broken Social Scene-Halfway Home
4. LCD Soundsystem-Call the Police
5. Liam Gallagher-Wall of Glass
6. St. Vincent-Sugar Boy
7. The Front Bottoms-Far Drive
8. Twin Peaks-Blue Coupe
9. Petit Biscuit-Waterfall
10. Mimicking Bids-Another Time
11. Aquilo-Could Fight On A Wall
12. Confidence Man-Boyfriend (Repeat)
13. FRAME-State of Mind
14. The Luxembourg Signal-Laura Palmer
15. Broke Royals-Higher

By: Joy Dolejs
Email: Dolejsj@findlay.edu

My pick this week for WLFC is “I Feel It Too” by The Academic. The Academic is an indie rock band from Ireland and have been making music together since 2013. “I Feel It Too” comes off their first full album release Tales from the Backseat.
“I Feel It Too” is a song about no one being alone. The song reminds listeners that there are other people out there going through the same thing and feeling the same way. The song is an important reminder to count on the people around you and to let them support you.
The Academic is similar to bands like JR JR, The Strokes, Atlas Genius and Young the Giant. If you enjoy listening to a wide mix of sounds and styles in your music, I highly recommend checking out The Academic.

Power Current:
1. Grizzly Bear-Morning Sound
2. Joji-Will He
3. Barns Courtney-Kicks
4. Acid Tongue-Something in the Water
5. Dude York-Black Jack
6. The War On Drugs-Holding On
7. Broken Social Scene-Halfway Home
8. Twin Peaks-Come For Me
9. Flaming Groovies-I’d Rather Spend My Time With You
10. St. Vincent-Hang on Me
11. SURVIVE-Cutthroat
12. Arcade Fire-I Give You Power
13. Julien Baker-Distant Solar System
14. Surf Rock is Dead-As If
15. The Zephyr Bones-Juglar Child on the Carousel

By: Joy Dolejs
Email: Dolejsj@findlay.edu

The new song to listen to this week is Fireworks by First Aid Kit. First Aid Kit is an indie folk band from Sweden composed of sisters Klara and Johanna Söderberg. The song Fireworks comes from their fourth album Ruins.

The song Fireworks is about self-destruction. The songs lyrics tell a story about constantly going after something even though you know from past experiences that you will end up hurt in the end. The song highlights the harmonies that these sisters flawlessly achieve in all of their songs.

First Aid Kit is similar to artists such as Emmylou Harris and Fleet Foxes. If you like nostalgic folk music that is all together modern while still holding true to old school styles and harmonies then First Aid Kit is a band you should check out.

Power Current:
1. Grizzly Bear-Morning Sound
2. Joji-Will He
3. Barns Courtney-Kicks
4. Acid Tongue-Something in the Water
5. Dude York-Black Jack
6. The War On Drugs-Holding On
7. Broken Social Scene-Halfway Home
8. Twin Peaks-Come For Me
9. Flaming Groovies-I’d Rather Spend My Time With You
10. St. Vincent-Hang on Me
11. SURVIVE-Cutthroat
12. Arcade Fire-I Give You Power
13. Julien Baker-Distant Solar System
14. Surf Rock is Dead-As If
15. The Zephyr Bones-Juglar Child on the Carousel

By: Joy Dolejs
Email: Dolejsj@findlay.edu

WLFC’s pick of the week this week is Sweet Dreams Baby by INHEAVEN. INHEAVEN is an indie rock band from South London. They are a new band on the scene with their first release in only 2015.

Sweet Dreams Baby was released in January and is their debut single since their album release this past fall. The song is representative of those wishing to make 2018 a better year. Moreover, it serves as a reminder to listeners to continue to chase their dreams.

INHEAVEN will be touring the United States this spring. If you like artists similar to Wolf Alice, Sundara Karma or Catfish & the Bottlemen, INHEAVEN is a band you should look up.

Power Current:
1. Grizzly Bear-Morning Sound
2. Joji-Will He
3. Barns Courtney-Kicks
4. Acid Tongue-Something in the Water
5. Dude York-Black Jack
6. The War On Drugs-Holding On
7. Broken Social Scene-Halfway Home
8. Twin Peaks-Come For Me
9. Flaming Groovies-I’d Rather Spend My Time With You
10. St. Vincent-Hang on Me
11. SURVIVE-Cutthroat
12. Arcade Fire-I Give You Power
13. Julien Baker-Distant Solar System
14. Surf Rock is Dead-As If
15. The Zephyr Bones-Juglar Child on the Carousel

By: Joy Dolejs
Email: Dolejsj@findlay.edu

The new music pick this week is “Can You See The Light” by Stalking Like Candy.
Stalking Like Candy is an Indie pop/rock band hailing from Sydney, Au. This group is new to the indie music scene, getting their start in 2016.

Their latest release, “Can You See The Light,” is a whimsical piece of music. The song opens with only a ukulele and slowly introduces synthesizers and electronic sounds. The song is more old school than most indie songs we receive at the station.

Stalking Like Candy is still trying to define themselves in the Indie music scene. Another popular song by them is Elon. If you like artists like Joe Rusi, Reidar Larson, or Jenn Vix, this is definitely a band you should try listening to.

Power Current:
1. Grizzly Bear-Morning Sound
2. Joji-Will He
3. Barns Courtney-Kicks
4. Acid Tongue-Something in the Water
5. Dude York-Black Jack
6. The War On Drugs-Holding On
7. Broken Social Scene-Halfway Home
8. Twin Peaks-Come For Me
9. Flaming Groovies-I’d Rather Spend My Time With You
10. St. Vincent-Hang on Me
11. SURVIVE-Cutthroat
12. Arcade Fire-I Give You Power
13. Julien Baker-Distant Solar System
14. Surf Rock is Dead-As If
15. The Zephyr Bones-Juglar Child on the Carousel

WLFC does not play the typical music you hear on the radio. Much of the Northwest Ohio radio waves are filled with country, Christian, and pop music. At WLFC, we play independent label music. These aren’t the songs you often hear on the radio. In order to pick the top songs circulating, our DJs vote on songs.

The top songs played at the station are called Power Current. This is a group of 15 songs voted on by the WLFC staff as the top songs currently at the station. By playing Power Current songs, listeners get a sense of the musical tastes of our staff, as well as a sense of the most popular songs in the Indie industry.

We also have a group of songs called Currents. These are the top 20 songs in our library according to college radio music charts that missed the Power Current list. Our goal is to keep the station as up-to-date and popular as possible.

Whether you are a new listener or a seasoned listener, you will not be disappointed by the song selection at WLFC.

Power Current Songs:
1. Foster The People-Doing It For the Money
2. Gorillaz-Andromeda
3. Barns Courtney-Kicks
4. Alt-J-In Cold Blood
5. Just Shy Of-Lazee Boy
6. The War On Drugs-Holding On
7. Beach Fossils-Tangerine
8. Twin Peaks-Come For Me
9. Flaming Groovies-I’d Rather Spend My Time With You
10. Iron & Wine-Call It Dreaming
11. Charlie Parr-Another Dog
12. Arcade Fire-I Give You Power
13. Roots-Solitude In Space
14. High Waisted-Firebomb
15. Acid Tongue-If I Really Loved Her