Twice a year 103.3 Asheville FM changes its on-air schedule to make room for new shows and give current DJs a chance to move time slots or drop from the schedule, based on their needs. (Programming at Asheville FM is done entirely by volunteer DJs and show hosts.)

This article is part of a series introducing you to the new shows hitting our schedule.

As its name suggests, That’s So Last Century! is a collection of songs from the 20th century. DJ rohbear will spin a wide array of genres, including rock, pop, blues, soul/funk, and jazz! The songs you hear each episode are tied together by different themes, making for a fun and interesting listening experience. 

In the premiere episode, DJ rohbear played a collection of songs relating to the number one, “firsts,” and “beginnings.” With a tune timeline ranging from 1956 to 1999, the episode was filled with quite the mix of sounds! 

That’s So Last Century! airs on Sundays at midnight. 

You can listen to the latest archive of That’s So Last Century! here: https://ashevillefm.org/show/thats-so-last-century/

Twice a year 103.3 Asheville FM changes its on-air schedule to make room for new shows and give current DJs a chance to move time slots or drop from the schedule, based on their needs. (Programming at Asheville FM is done entirely by volunteer DJs and show hosts.)

This article is part of a series introducing you to the new shows hitting our schedule.

DJ RussBaby brings you Ghosts of the Neon Arcade, a brand new show centered around ’70s and ’80s synth tunes. Tune in for a mix of punk, new wave, synthpop, and post-punk deep cuts, as well as more popular tracks. DJ RussBaby says the show was inspired by memories of spending time (and that week’s allowance) at the local arcade with a Walkman on. 

In the premiere episode, DJ RussBaby played a collection of songs by Duran Duran, SSQ, A Flock of Seagulls, Depeche Mode, and others. The show features plenty of fun, pulsing synths and makes for an exciting listening experience. 

Ghosts of the Neon Arcade airs on Sundays at 11am. 

AshevilleFM Live Music Sessions – Lavender Blue

LAVENDER BLUE IS… the vessel for the songwriting and guitar playing of Kayla Zuskin. Lavender Blue the band consists of Mike Henry Johnson on Pedal Steel and Synthesizers, Mary Steinbrecher on Electric Bass and Jack Victor on Drumkit and occasionally keys.Their music is best described as slowcore and alternative indie with a dash of Americana.Located in Asheville, NC, Lavender Blue musicians are also music teachers, engineers/producers, songwriters and multi-instrumentalists.The In Between, Lavender Blue’s second LP, will release in summer 2024. “Craggy” the first single was released on all platforms on Friday June 14th.

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“With a lovely use of pedal steel guitar, reverb, and a dreamy vocal performance, the effect is something that captures a wistful sense of melancholic and looming loss, perfect for the chilly and lonely days of winter, let alone in the current stage of this never-ending pandemic, where we have all been forced to indeed, slow down.”- We All Want Someone to Shout ForUnderlying themes of folk and soft-rock brings House on a Highway by Lavender Blue. The song lies out gentleness in the most reposeful way— still breeze, total reminiscence. This is what it feels like to fall in love, finding home in someone and within yourself.-Start Tracks“Zuskin’s plaintive vocals firmly placed underneath sand waves of slightly off-kilter guitar chords, and instrumental crescendos being teased but not acted upon every once in a while. By the end of the song, though, she’s done with teasing – instead, she lets an unexpected guitar solo rip out. It’s not bombast for the sake of it but a way to finish the song in a determined and tenacious way.- High Clouds.org““Beware” embodies the unique style of Lavender Blue, summoning both dark and light to create its own atmosphere.”-American Pancake“Grace and subtlety are the hallmarks of this understated collection of songs.”-Mountain Xpress

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Twice a year 103.3 Asheville FM changes its on-air schedule to make room for new shows and give current DJs a chance to move time slots or drop from the schedule, based on their needs. (Programming at Asheville FM is done entirely by volunteer DJs and show hosts.)

This article is part of a series introducing you to the new shows hitting our schedule.

Soul-Ectica is a brand new show hosted by Ian, whose recently discovered interest in ’60s and ’70s soul jazz tunes inspired him to spin grooves from all decades and continents. The show will be grounded in a classic soul jazz sound but could feature anything from West African funk, underground house music, and new releases.

In the premiere episode, Ian featured tracks by Tony Allen, Jeff Mills, Sam & The Soul Machine, Fred Astaire, and Eddie Harris. With lots of songs that’ll make you want to get up and dance, Soul-Ectica is a good time! 

Soul-Ectica airs on Wednesdays at 12pm. 

You can listen to the latest archive of Soul-Ectica here: https://ashevillefm.org/show/soul-ectica/