Tuesday, September 25, 2012

Music Director Notes 9-25-12: Playlists Part 2

Howdy, all!

Okay, just a couple of examples of "how NOT to fill out a playlist", and then I promise to move on to the New Releases.

PLAYLIST REPORTS PART TWO

Not-So-Good Data Entry, Continued: 

(I just found out that you can click on these pictures, and they get nice and big so that you can see them. Try it!)


Example No. 5



Okay, there's still some misunderstanding around Tracking Numbers vs. track numbers.  Just to be clear, the "Tracking Number" means the 5-digit number on the upper right of the white label, not the track number on the back of the CD.  CMJ doesn't care WHICH song is played from a CD, or that PART of a song has been played; it just cares that a song has been played.

Also, this is a great example to illustrate that a New Release ALWAYS has a Tracking Number (unless I forget to write it on--duh.)  If a CD has a Tracking Number, it's a New Release.  If you're entering a Tracking Number, you should be toggling "New" in Spinitron. If you're toggling "New", you should be entering a Tracking Number.

I realize that toggling "New" is kind of a repetition of effort, but again, every little bit helps me do the reporting, and it also tells the listeners who log in to the website to see your playlist that what you played is a new release.

Okay, now it's your turn.  What's wrong with the following playlists?

Test 1


Test 2


Test 3



Test 4


Test 5



(Actually, there's nothing wrong with the last two.  I was just seeing if you were paying attention.)

Okay, that's it.  Next time, CD weeding:
  • Why we ask you to write track numbers and dates on the white labels, and 
  • Why those annoying sticky notes are on front of the New Release CDs
And now, on to...

NEW RELEASE HIGHLIGHTS:

Rockers: If you're a fan of Mumford and Sons, check out The Dunwells.  I also recommend Kate Miller-Heidke (pop), Ben Folds Five (rock-pop), Alt-J (indie-pop) and, of course, the Dave Matthews Band.  Metalheads, check out Before the Dawn and Knell; both albums are (I think) FCC clean, or at least mostly clean.

Jazz: I'm not a huge fan of Kurt Elling, but the band in 1619 Broadway is so good, I have to recommend this album.  Also, for Swingtime hosts, check out the Preservation Hall Jazz Band; ya can't get any more New Orleans than this (although they snuck some bluegrass in there, too).  Dave Douglas, of course, always puts out great music, so check out his album, "Be Still"; it's not. Still, that is. Finally, don't let the name "4thward Afro Klezmer Orchestra" put you off; this album is seriously smokin'!

World: If you haven't already, check out The Olllam, kind of on the quieter side of rock/pop/Celtic crossover.  Very nice.  I also liked the Soul Jazz Orchestra, which incorporates the elements of its name, plus Afrobeat and other cool stuff.  Enjoy!

Thanks, all, and until next time...

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