It’s been a rocky road- we streamed live from home; then, we appeared in the studio all masked up. Makerparkradio is still taking precautions and taking steps to ensure that all the volunteers keep themselves and fellow show hosts safe. What’s to come? Who’s to say. But we took a moment to reflect- and look…
Need a new summer playlist? Click the links below and check out our DJ picks for summer music and memories (full Spotify list here). Connie Gutierrez (Stairwell Sessions & Beyond with Lucy Euclid) Summer Song by Grover Washington Summertime and I’m Feelin’ Mellow by MFSB Nutmeg (Classical-ish with Nutmeg) Violet Stars Happy Hunting by…
HAPPY RECORD STORE DAY 2021! Check out Record Store Day online- on the official website, the story is told: “Record Store Day was conceived in 2007 at a gathering of independent record store owners and employees as a way to celebrate and spread the word about the unique culture surrounding nearly 1400 independently owned record…
Summer’s here and the time is right… Maker Park Radio is proud to bring a summer concert series to Maker Park! Every two weeks, two Makerparkradio.NYC DJs, a live band, crafts vendors, and a local restaurant will be featured! Maker Park is right across the street from the radio studio at the corner of Thompson…
People make up music scenes and Makerpark Radio in Staten Island, NY has created a sensation with the help of talented people from all walks of life — Spotlight on author Rocio Uchofen by Rob Janicke Music is many things. It’s a sound we sing along with, dance to, and generally have a great time with. It’s…
Album of the Week: Aspects by STR4TA Recorded in London right before lockdown. Although it sounds like it could have been easily made in the early 80’s in the era of Brit-Funk. Worth a deep dive one day: The history of black music in London at that time. Giles Peterson (worldwide FM) partners with Jean-Paul…
Despite its many downfalls, the internet is obviously the greatest thing to ever happen to music fans and radio-makers alike. Gone are the days of being relegated to just the records, tapes and CD’s that we could store- a total game-changer for those of us in small NYC apartments. As a person who used to…
Why I Love International Music (and So Should You!) by Kitty The Disc Jockey (host of The She Pop Show) I have travelled a lot. One benefit of traveling is, you learn that most humans are the same, and want the same things. Sharing music with people as you travel is a heart-warming, amazing experience.…
For me, this is the perfect rock ‘n’ roll song: From Little Richard to the Stones to the Stooges to the Hives , for me, rock ‘n’ roll is at its best when it’s raw and basic. It’s loud, swaggering, and in your face. To quote Lemmy, “Rock ‘n’ roll ain’t worth the name if…
DJ Lily (Lily Boyland) is an honor student at Staten island’s Nicotra Charter school, starting her Junior Year, and an attendee of the Marnbaeksung Korean School. She is the host of Heart & Seoul: K-Pop Non-Stop, a monthly Makerparkradio program dedicated to her favorite musical genre. She recently shared some thoughts about Heart & Soul…