Strange Currency

Series produced by KMUW

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Favorites from the past, present and future. Nighttime becomes eclectic.

The show airs six nights a week and is available throughout the year as a one-hour or two-hour show.

Tom Petty once sang of the last DJ, the mythical creature who plays what they want to play.

Since its start in 2009, Strange Currency has adhered to that idea: A show that was not influenced by trends but not ignorant of them either, aware of currents in popular music but not beholden to them.

Why not throw in Yes next to or a few blocks away from Sturgill Simpson? Why not recognize the genius of both George Benson and St. Vincent? Why not dive into Brian Eno’s experimental work and place in next to the bold and brave sounds of Khruangbin? It’s a daunting task to keep track of it all and worry about genres or charts, so why not embrace them all?

Strange Currency has been heard on KMUW’s FM stream since 2009. Our audience ranges from teens to retirees, from music fans to musicians themselves.

The two hour show is available six nights a week with five shows that air at 57 minutes and one at 59. 57 minute shows have floating breaks, the 59 minute show runs continuous. The show is stream-able and SoundExchange compliant.

Additional promotional material is available.

Producer/Host-Jedd Beaudoin
Jedd Beaudoin has written for a variety of music publications throughout his career, covering everything from extreme metal to Christian-themed bluegrass. He’s happy to swim against the current and sometimes swim with it.

For more information:
Jedd Beaudoin beaudoin@kmuw.org
(316) 749-0439
https://www.kmuw.org/programs/strange-currency

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Tom Petty once sang of the last DJ, the mythical creature who plays what they want to play. Since its start in 2009, Strange Currency has adhered to that idea: A show that was not influenced by trends but not ignorant of them either, aware of currents in popular music but not beholden to them. Why not throw in Yes next to or a few blocks away from Sturgill Simpson? Why not recognize the genius of both George Benson and St. Vincent? Why not dive into Brian Eno’s experimental work and place in next to the bold and brave sounds of Khruangbin? It’s a daunting task to keep track of it all and worry about genres or charts, so why not embrace them all? Strange Currency has been heard on KMUW’s FM stream since 2009. Our audience ranges from teens to retirees, from music fans to musicians... Show full description


14 Pieces

Order by: Newest First | Oldest First
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We’ll hear music from the new EP by Rudy Love & The Encore, The Beauty of Burdens, plus selections from Old Crow Medicine Show’s Jubilee.

Bought by KUGS Bellingham, Wash.


  • Added: Sep 25, 2023
  • Length: 01:53:59
  • Purchases: 1
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Joyful Sky is the latest release from British guitar legend Robin Trower. We’ll hear music from at effort as well as selections from Kenny Wayne Sh...

Bought by KUGS Bellingham, Wash.


  • Added: Sep 25, 2023
  • Length: 01:53:59
  • Purchases: 1
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We’ll hear from Art Dealers, the latest from Low Cut Connie and music from the new box set from The Replacements Tim (Let It Bleed Edition).

Bought by WLPR and KUGS Bellingham, Wash.


  • Added: Sep 25, 2023
  • Length: 01:54:00
  • Purchases: 2
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Listen for music from Old Crow Medicine Show’s Tennessee Pusher as well as a new take on a Bay City Rollers classic from St. Paul & The Broken Bone...

Bought by KUGS Bellingham, Wash.


  • Added: Sep 25, 2023
  • Length: 01:54:00
  • Purchases: 1
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Released in 1984, The Replacements’ Let It Be broke the Minneapolis band from a regional to national favorite. We’ll hear music from that recording...

Bought by KUGS Bellingham, Wash.


  • Added: Sep 25, 2023
  • Length: 01:57:59
  • Purchases: 1
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We’ll hear from Welshpool Frillies, the latest by Ohio’s Guided By Voices as well as music from Social Cinema, Blur, and Low Cut Connie’s latest, A...

Bought by KHNS


  • Added: Sep 19, 2023
  • Length: 01:53:59
  • Purchases: 1

  • Added: Sep 18, 2023
  • Length: 01:53:59
  • Purchases: 3
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We’ll hear music from A Song For Leon, a new tribute to Leon Russell, as well as music from The Breeders, Old Crow Medicine Show, M. Ward, and Gran...

Bought by KTAL-LP [Las Cruces Community Radio] and KUGS Bellingham, Wash.


  • Added: Sep 18, 2023
  • Length: 01:53:59
  • Purchases: 2
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I Killed Your Dog is the latest from experimental artist L’Rain. We’ll hear music from that release as well as selections from Old Crow Medicine Sh...

Bought by KUGS Bellingham, Wash.


  • Added: Sep 18, 2023
  • Length: 01:53:59
  • Purchases: 1
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We’ll hear music from Hand Habits’ Sugar the Bruise EP plus selections from Julie Byrne’s The Greater Wings.

Bought by KMUN, KMXT, and KUGS Bellingham, Wash.


  • Added: Sep 18, 2023
  • Length: 01:57:59
  • Purchases: 3
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We’ll hear music from Tracy Nelson’s Life Don’t Miss Nobody and Paid Holiday from Watermelon Slim & The Workers.

Bought by KHNS, KUGS Bellingham, Wash., and KRCB 104.9


  • Added: Sep 04, 2023
  • Length: 01:54:00
  • Purchases: 3
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Listen for selections from A Cat in the Rain, the latest from Turnpike Troubadours as well as selections from Old Crow Medicine Show’s Big Iron Wor...

Bought by KTAL-LP [Las Cruces Community Radio], KUGS Bellingham, Wash., and KHNS


  • Added: Sep 04, 2023
  • Length: 01:53:59
  • Purchases: 3
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Listen for new music from Rudy Love & The Encore, Low Cut Connie, and Guided By Voices from that band’s second LP of 2023, Welshpool Frillies. Plus...

Bought by RADIOLEX and KUGS Bellingham, Wash.


  • Added: Sep 04, 2023
  • Length: 01:53:59
  • Purchases: 2
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We’ll hear music from upcoming archival releases by Frank Zappa and Prince and The New Power Generation as well as a selection from experimental ar...

Bought by KMXT and KUGS Bellingham, Wash.


  • Added: Sep 18, 2023
  • Length: 01:57:58
  • Purchases: 2