Shannon KeoughEver wonder where those intense beats and rhythms are coming from in the communication wing? On every Monday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., Gillian Davis, senior communication major, entertains fans with her radio show, “Indie with Gilly D” on 89.1 WYBF-FM “The Burn.” Davis plays a variety of independent music including band that are both new and old.
“I play mostly underground independent rock music with a nice mix of classic rock and alternative. On my last show, I played the new Animal Collective EP, Bon Iver, Spoon’s new album, Florence + the Machine, Them Crooked Vultures and Blakroc,” Davis said. “I always pay close attention to the new releases and make sure that they get a hefty amount of air play.”
Cabrini’s radio station continues to enthrall students with their various radio events throughout the year.
Davis has been part of WYBF radio since sophomore year and has enjoyed working with the executive staff and the general staff.
Davis’ responsibilities and favorite things about the station include helping plan events, promoting the station and of course, discovering new music.
“I can be found at all hours of the day and night in the communication department working in the production studio,” Davis said. “WYBF is hosting events this semester such as “Streaming Hope for Haiti,” WYBF’s “Funny Fest” and will also be appearing all around campus playing the top jams of the moment.”
Just like Davis, every on-air DJ working with WYBF has his or her own unique style of music,
“Right now my favorite artist is Bon Iver. My all-time-favorite band is the Beatles,” Davis said. “If I were a rock star I wish I was Deborah Harry from Blondie or Patti Boyd. Even though she has nothing to do with music, she just was married to two of the best musicians of all time, George Harrison and Eric Clapton, and she had a wild lifestyle that I am completely envious of.”
“She isn’t afraid to speak up and be herself. She seems to have a very boho-eclectic style, which makes her a good music director because she is well-versed in different musical groups that other people may or may not know about. She is also extremely talkative, so her bubbly personality makes her stand out,” Liz Scopelliti, assistant promotions director of WYBF, said.
89. 1 WYBF-FM “The Burn” is not the only radio experience Davis has had.
“I interned one summer in New York City for the radio station 95.5 WPLJ. There I was a promotional intern where I would set up and organize events, promote the station, talk with devoted listeners and on occasion attend some of the concerts that WPLJ were involved with,” Davis said. “It was truly a great experience and gave me great insight into the working world of radio.”
“Gill is a very energetic, confident and outgoing person, which makes her a great radio DJ. She also has an open-mind when it comes to music and always displays that during her shows. Gill has always been very dedicated to WYBF and is one of the go-to students on the staff,” Heather Fullerton, General Manager of 89.1 WYBF-FM, said.
Will Davis continue her music hobby as a possible career choice?
“Having a career in radio is a huge possibility for me. I have been a music addict since I was a little kid so I absolutely must have a career based focused and immersed in music,” Davis said.
“My dream job would be becoming the music director of an independent/rock station. I also would not mind working in the production studio because I love to edit audio and produce projects for radio programs,” Davis said.
If anyone is interested in joining radio or helping out with the music department please feel free to contact Gillian Davis or any member of the WYBF staff.
