Friday, 25 March 2011 20:02

WUSC Spin: Travis Byrn & Olivia Reburn

Written by  Antwane Folk
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DJ Travis Byrd & DJ Olivia Reburn

DJ Travis Byrd

Show name & time: The Late Night Flight:
Dubstep Edition
Saturdays, 10 p.m.-12 a.m.

DJ name: Thundabyrd

Travis says he noticed “an egregious lack of dubstep coming out of the radio, so I am now here to remedy that. I bring the WUB WUB WUB to you for a living.”

Favorite band/singer:
Creed and Creed-related cover bands

Least favorite band/singer:
Gwar

His worst fear as a DJ
Not having any listeners to feed his tremendous ego

Any rituals before a show?
“Nothing too special; just a blood sacrifice or two.”

Set list sample:
“The 808 Track” - Bassnectar
“Blue Skies (Flux Pavilion Remix)” - Jamiroquai
“Retreat” - DatsiK
“Slow Down” - Trolley Snatcha


DJ Olivia Reburn

Show name & time: Perennial Favorites
Thursdays, 6-8 p.m.

DJ name: o-Ray

Olivia’s life goal is to meet Bill Murray and/or own a pie shop. “I’m currently working on a ’zine and trying to figure out what to do after I graduate,” she says.

Favorite band/singer:
of all time: Sonic Youth
currently: Rainbow Arabia

Least favorite band/singer:
Coldplay

Favorite Part About Being a DJ?
“When my mother calls in during a show to tell me ‘this music is vexatious to my soul.’”

Set list sample:
“Oceans” - Indian Jewelry
“Take Ecstasy with Me” - !!!
“Your Silent Face” - New Order
“High Slide” - Sun Araw

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