The Stripdown

Merce Lemon - WKNC Interviews

WKNC 88.1 | NC State Student Radio — Mon, 03 Mar 2025 13:00:00 -0500

On this episode of the stripdown DJ Ocean Spray chats with Merce Lemon before her performance at a Hopscotch day party. Hear about her writing process, musical inspirations, and more!

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The Stripdown is a podcast produced by WKNC 88.1 FM HD-1/HD-2, student-run radio from NC State University. Like what you hear? Consider supporting it with a gift to the WKNC Enhancement Fund. Visit our podcast page to hear more and follow us on all social media platforms @WKNC881. Thanks for listening.

Dirty Flowers - WKNC Interviews

WKNC 88.1 | NC State Student Radio — Thu, 01 Aug 2024 17:00:00 -0400

On this episode of The Stripdown, tune in to hear about the Durham-based band, Dirty Flowers. Hear about their unique songwriting process, their musical inspirations, and more!

girlpuppy - WKNC Interviews

WKNC 88.1 | NC State Student Radio — Sat, 20 Jul 2024 21:49:35 -0400

On this episode of The Stripdown, DJ Ocean Spray and Becca Harvey talk about the unique songwriting process for girlpuppy, inspiration for her new album, and their shared love of internet celebrity, blizzy mcguire!

Tenci - WKNC Interviews

WKNC 88.1 | NC State Student Radio — Fri, 14 Jun 2024 13:00:00 -0400

On this episode of The Stripdown hear about the inspiration behind Tenci's music and the creative process of making album art.

Sadurn - WKNC Interviews

WKNC 88.1 | NC State Student Radio — Sat, 25 May 2024 10:00:00 -0400

On this episode of The Stripdown, DJ Ocean Spray sits down with the Philly-based band, Sadurn, before their performance in the Cat's Cradle Back Room. Hear about the writing and recording process for their album Radiator and how the band formed.

Moon Racer - WKNC Interviews

WKNC 88.1 | NC State Student Radio — Mon, 06 May 2024 12:35:00 -0400

On this episode of The Stripdown, DJ Ocean Spray sits down with the musician behind the local bedroom pop band, Moon Racer. Tune in to hear about the inspiration behind the band name, creating music at home, and more!

Dear Nora - WKNC Interviews

WKNC 88.1 | NC State Student Radio — Thu, 18 Apr 2024 07:00:00 -0400

In this episode of The Stripdown, DJ Ocean Spray sits down with Katy Davidson of Dear Nora to learn a bit about the band. Hear about Katy's favorite musicians, Substack blogs, and the person behind the Mountain Rock album art.

verity den - WKNC Interviews

WKNC 88.1 | NC State Student Radio — Thu, 21 Mar 2024 13:00:00 -0400

In this episode of the stripdown, listen to DJ Ocean Spray chat with the members of verity den. Hear about the band forming, how they create their unique distorted sound, and more!

Stan and Denghy - WKNC Interviews

WKNC 88.1 | NC State Student Radio — Fri, 08 Mar 2024 10:00:00 -0500

Tune into this episode of The Stripdown with DJ Ocean Spray to hear from the Raleigh-based band, Stan and Denghy. Learn about the band's Venezuelan roots and what is coming next for Stan and Denghy.

Braless - WKNC Interviews

WKNC 88.1 | NC State Student Radio — Tue, 20 Feb 2024 16:40:25 -0500

Tune in to this episode of The Stripdown to hear about the Chapel Hill band, Braless. Hear about the exciting projects they are working on and the band's beginning.

Greg Mendez - WKNC Interviews

WKNC 88.1 | NC State Student Radio — Tue, 06 Feb 2024 13:00:00 -0500

Tune into this episode of The Stripdown to hear about Greg Mendez's songwriting process and musical inspirations.

Will Younts - WKNC Interviews

WKNC 88.1 | NC State Student Radio — Thu, 25 Jan 2024 13:00:00 -0500

Listen in on this episode of The Stripdown to hear about Will Younts, an English student and instructor at NC State and musician. Learn about their musical career and their experiences with music and literature.

Juggs - WKNC Interviews

WKNC 88.1 | NC State Student Radio — Tue, 05 Dec 2023 18:23:00 -0500

Listen in to this episode of The Stripdown to hear DJ ocean spray interview Juggs, a UNC-based band. Discover more about Chapel Hill's college band scene, the band's musical inspirations, and their future plans.

Sluice - WKNC Interviews

WKNC 88.1 | NC State Student Radio — Thu, 12 Oct 2023 12:20:00 -0400

Tune in to hear DJ Ocean Spray interview the frontman of the local band, Sluice. Hear about the inspirations for Sluice's music and what is up next for the band.