IARadio was launched in 2006 and it is presently broadcast throughout the school and on our IARecords website. Station Manager David Tardy noted that, “We only play student, alumni, and faculty tracks and mixes.” This exclusive programming creates a special opportunity for students who want to DJ, to have their own shows where they play music of their choice and apply the audio engineering skills they’re learning at IAR. The experience allows students to be as creative as they like, conducting interviews, creating podcasts for new IAR events, plugging bands and artists and websites, and voicing opinions on industry issues.

IAR’s newest radio show is titled BIG BOMB SAKE. Created by IAR student Pat Paolangeli, the concept is to broadcast a different style of music during each show. Pat is focusing on the production of BIG BOMB SAKE rather than becoming a radio voice. “It’s just me figuring out how to put a radio show together and using ProTools. Hopefully it will bring a little new flavor to IARadio.” Pat is always looking for new student music to play so, if you have material you would like to submit to the show, contact him or David, or try to catch them in the IARadio production booth near the 4th floor student lounge.

David wants to challenge students to use applications they’re learning in classes, such as ProTools, to edit the ‘um’s and ‘ah’s out of an interview to make the broadcast crisp and professional.

If you would like to have a show on IARadio, contact David in the 4th floor production booth.