They say that Christmas comes just once each year. Maybe this is true. But I urge my reader not to be boxed in by Decemberistic definitions of that magical gift-giving day. For once every April, there comes a glorious day for audiophilic vinyl junkies and music snobs alike. I speak, of course, of National Record Store Day. It’s exactly what it sounds like, folks. A celebration of that obscure, hole-in-the-wall record store in your hometown …

In a valiant effort to vanquish the devilish “Projects Board,” WPRB embarked on a vicious quest for victory in Dillon Gym for Princeton University’s dodgeball tournament.
It was a bloodbath. At the sound of the first whistle, WPRB-ers rushed towards the centerline to acquire all the dodgeballs. The Projects Board, however, had the same idea, and they too rushed to the center with a slightly more aggressive and naturally quicker gait. WPRB would not let this …

This week we have not one, not three, but two song discoveries to expand your mind! LP presents (as you might guess) The LP Show on Wednesdays, 5-7 pm.
1. Cabaret Voltaire, “Do the Snake”

I’m not sure anything Cabaret Voltaire does could really be described as “accessible,” but this groovy centerpiece to their hits compilation “1974-1976″ fit right in with my program last week.  SNAKE!
2. Madvillain remixed by Four Tet, “Great Day”

Off of the totally rad …

Start your week off on a good note with one of WPRB’s top 30 albums!
1 BOMBAY BICYCLE CLUB A Different Kind Of Fix A&M-Octone
2 IMPERIAL TEEN Feel The Sound Merge
3 NIAO Prayer Sailing
4 PONTIAK Echo Ono Thrill Jockey
5 3:33 Live From The Grove Parallel Thought
6 CATERPILLAR Johnstown s/r
7 HAPPY REFUGEES Return to the Last Chance Saloon Acute Records
8 JENNIFER O CONNOR I Want what You Want Kiam
9 LIAISONS DANGEREUSES Los Ninos del Parque 12″” Hit …

DJ Reed, whose show airs Thursdays 3-5 pm, unearthed this track, which earned bonus accolades from LP. German pre-industrial music, Spanish lyrics – what’s not to like about “Los Ninos del Parque” by Liasons Dangereuses?
From Reed: “It’s crazy. It’s good. So good that someone called in right after I played it and was like, ‘What is that?’”

The James and Andy Show delivers a fine selection of electro, rock, and hip-hop each Friday, 4-6 pm! DJ James now presents this week’s musical discovery:
In the last week or so since this single’s release, Ifan Dafydd has been speculated by internet forum users to be:
a) James Blake’s former flatmate
b) James Blake’s cousin
c) James Blake himself
While in fact being a distinct musician entirely, it’s easy to see that Ifan is picking up on the melodic, …

 
As I walked into Small World Coffee during their annual “Love Show” (a fundraising and art-focused event), I had no idea what to expect. How could the coffee shop turn into the funkiest club in Princeton, NJ?
The first sign of the funk was a woman in a pink cellophane dress, talking to her friend in a blue version. Nothing says down to party like a cellophane dress, I’ve always said. Small World had decked out …

2012 may be upon us, but the lists go on! Molly hosts The Front Porch with Adoley on Wednesdays, 3-5 pm.
5. Raphaelle Standell-Preston (of Braids)
4. Sarah Barthel (of Phantogram)
3. Dr. Drevika
2. Beyoncé
2a. Blue Ivy Carter
1. Victoria Legrand (of Beach House)

DJ Lance Loud hosts Peacock Dreams on Thursday nights, 11 pm-1 am! Here are his favorite albums of the year.
 
1. Sun Araw – Ancient Romans
2. John Zorn – At the Gates of Paradise
3. Forma – FORMA
4. Gang Gang Dance – Eye Contact 
5. The Field – Looping State of Mind

Adoley is one half of The Front Porch, airing Wednesdays 3-5 pm, and Gabe hosts Majestic Jams, Saturdays 4-6 pm! They’ve worked together to bring you the best sad Modest Mouse songs:

1. “Bankrupt on Selling” – The Lonesome Crowded West
2. “Dramamine” – This Is A Long Drive For Someone With Nothing To Think About
3. “Custom Concern” – This Is A Long Drive For Someone With Nothing To Think About
4. “Sleepwalkin’” – Interstate 8
5. …