The DJ Spotlight is a once weekly interview with a KOXY DJ so that the campus gets a better sense for who’s playing the music they should be listening to. Our first DJ spotlight is on freshman Eric Abramian (pictured).
Soraya Sebghati: What’s your show called?
Eric Abramian: The name of my show is “City Stop.” I chose that name because it’s [the show] is very urban-themed. Like, it’s stuff that you hear on TV shows and movies that take place in metropolitan areas like New York City or Los Angeles. It’s very much city-oriented alternative, electronic music.
SS: Describe your show in three words.
EA: Eccentric, schoolboy, indie.
SS: What made you want a radio show in the first place?
EA: Well, I’ve always made good playlists for my friends and family, so I thought it would be cool to share that with everone…
SS: Do you post the playlists anywhere? Like on a blog or Spotify?
EA: I don’t, actually.
SS: Ah, you should start! So, what are three things you can’t stop listening to lately?
EA: I love the new Arctic Monkeys album; it’s amazing. What else do I play a lot of? Also, Filthy Youth and MS MR.
SS: What is your least favorite band or genre? Like, something you can’t stand?
EA: Country.
SS: If you could pick any band to play at school for a KOXY show, what would you pick?
EA: Does it have to be doable?
SS: Just dream big. Your wildest dreams.
EA: I would like to see Ellie Goulding.
SS: So now here are some “versus” questions…Florence Welch or Adele?
EA: Adele.
SS: St. Vincent or Feist?
EA: They’re both so good! Um…Feist.
SS: Miley Cyrus or Lady Gaga?
EA: Lady Gaga.
SS: Kendrick Lamar or Drake?
EA: Drake.
SS: Word association. Lana del Rey:
EA: Llama.
SS: Versace.
EA: Your [Facebook] status [from the other day].
SS: Music.
EA: Guitar.
SS: KOXY.
EA: Orange.
SS:Coffee.
EA: Green Bean.
Be sure to listen to his show, Citystop, on Tuesdays from 6PM-7PM!
If you’re a KOXY DJ and would be interested in having a Spotlight interview, contact Soraya Sebghati (sebghati@oxy.edu).