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WXAV 88.3FM
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We are the college radio station of Saint Xavier University. Broadcasting to the south and southwest side of Chicago, WXAV gives you the soundtrack to Escape from the Ordinary.
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773 Sounds returns with a very exciting featured artist of the week, Ella St. John. We will also be spinning music from Time Thieves, Jack Riedy, & Almost There but Not Really. Listen at 6pmCST on the @audacyinc.bsky.social app, 88.3FM, or wxav.com
#localmusic #localchicagomusic #collegeradio #wxav
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November 25, 2025 at 4:22 PM
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Way To Go Radio is a feel good dance pop alternative rock band from the Chicagoland area. Peter Kreten sits down with Tom Hultsch from Way To Go Radio to learn about their new album "Verbal Tuxedo" #localmusic #chicagolocalmusic #localchicagomusic #collegeradio
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Tom Hultsch from Way to Go Radio Interview
Way To Go Radio is a feel good dance pop alternative rock band from the Chicagoland area. In this interview, Peter Kreten sits down with Tom Hultsch from Way To Go Radio to learn about their new alb
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November 20, 2025 at 3:53 PM
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*Programming Note* 773 Sounds won't air tonight. Pete is recovering from being ill. It will return next week at 6pmCST. We will be airing some classic Chicago local music during the 6pm hour, so be sure to tune in at 6pmCST #localmusic #localchicagomusic #chicagolocalmusic #collegeradio
November 18, 2025 at 9:28 PM
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Check out last week's playlist for 773 Sounds
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#localmusic #localchicagomusic #chicaglocalmusic #collegeradio #wxav
773 Sounds for 11.11.25
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November 17, 2025 at 3:51 PM
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Way to Go Radio is a feel good dance pop alternative rock band from the Chicagoland area. In this interview, Peter Kreten sits down with Tom Hultsch from Way To Go Radio (1/2)
November 12, 2025 at 2:51 PM
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to learn about their new album "Verbal Tuxedo", their musical inspirations, and their upcoming show on November 14 at Pollyanna in St. Charles, IL. #localmusic #chicagolocalmusic #localchicagomusic #collegeradio #wxav #SXU (2/2)
November 12, 2025 at 2:51 PM
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This week’s local featured artist of the week Way To Go Radio. Tune in on Tuesday at 6pmCST to hear our exclusive interview #localmusic #localchicagomusic #chicagolocalmusic #collegeradio #wxav #sxu
November 10, 2025 at 4:47 PM
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The Spindles are a pop rock band inspired by the British invasion of The Hollies and The Beatles. Radio Ruta from Alternative Sounds for Your Head welcomed The Spindles to the WXAV studios on 10.29.25 for a very special interview and acoustic performance. (1/2)
November 7, 2025 at 9:55 PM
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This podcast features the full length interview where the Spindles discussed how they formed, their new album 'Wavelength', and play some "retro WXAV" audio. (2/2) #localmusic #chicagolocalmusic #collegeradio
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The Spindles Interview
The Spindles are a pop rock band inspired by the British invasion of The Hollies and The Beatles. Radio Ruta from Alternative Sounds for Your Head welcomed The Spindles to the WXAV studios on 10.29.
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November 7, 2025 at 9:55 PM
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We got two great interviews for you to check out from 773 Sounds! @justicehill.bsky.social and The Spindles. Learn more about the #localchicagomusic scene #localmusic #localchicago #collegeradio #wxav #SXU
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773 Sounds
773 Sounds is WXAV's local music show that highlights the best upcoming local talent in the Chicagoland area. Every week, 773 Sounds features an interview with a local artist.
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November 5, 2025 at 5:22 PM
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We have a great morning of programming for you! Tune in at 9amCST for the Rockology. Today's theme is "Bands we wish we could have seen in concert". We'll also be going to the movies with James Horner's classic score for Star Trek III. (1/2)
November 5, 2025 at 2:53 PM
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Then at 11amCST Kegan takes over the airwaves with High Noon Noise. Listen on the @audacyinc.bsky.social app, 88.3FM, or wxav.com. #collegeradio #chicagocollegeradio #StarTrek #wxav #sxu (2/2)
November 5, 2025 at 2:53 PM
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Catch 773 Sounds tonight at 6pmCST to listen in on our interview with this week's featured artist The Spindles. We'll also be playing music by Cicada Summer, Empty Mindstate, Weaklung, and more!
Listen on the @audacy app, 88.3FM #localmusic #chicagolocalmusic #collegeradio #wxav #sxu
November 4, 2025 at 2:55 PM
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Be sure to tune in to 773 Sounds at 6pmCST tomorrow night to catch this week's featured artist The Spindles for some awesome rocking tunes!
Listen on the @audacy app, 88.3FM on the South Side, or at wxav.com
#chicagolocalmusic #collegeradio #localmusic
November 3, 2025 at 10:30 PM
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Tune into 773 Sounds tonight at 6pmCST, our featured artist this week is @justicehill.bsky.social. We will also be spinning music from Abstract Mindstate, Weaklung, the Empty Pockets,
@dylanlloyd1.bsky.social Nathan Graham, (1/2)
October 28, 2025 at 3:14 PM
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& Paul Coady & the Edsel Brothers. Listen on the
@audacyinc.bsky.social app, 88.3FM #localmusic #chicagolocalmusic #collegeradio #wxav #sxu (2/2)
October 28, 2025 at 3:13 PM
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Missed out on all of the lastest SXU Cougar sports news? Tune in now to hear Hezekiah Miller and Drake Hayes break down the Cougars heartbreaking loss on Saturday to University of Saint Francis - Fort Wayne, IN in football, recap (1/2)
October 27, 2025 at 2:35 PM
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Women's volleyball split weekend again Saint Ambrose University Iowa and Columbia College MO, and preview the start of basketball season Listen on the Audacy app. (2/2) #collegeradio #collegesports #NAIA
October 27, 2025 at 2:35 PM
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Missed any 773 Sounds interviews? Don't sweat it. We got a playlist for you
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#localmusic #localchicagomusic #chicagolocalmusic #collegeradio #wxav
773 Sounds
773 Sounds is WXAV's local music show that highlights the best upcoming local talent in the Chicagoland area. Every week, 773 Sounds features an interview with a local artist.
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October 23, 2025 at 8:45 PM
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@wxav883.bsky.social Very interesting point you made on #Rockology about Nirvana having only three albums.

Weird coincidence — just yesterday I was drafting a blog post about how P.M. Dawn also has only three albums!

Legit saying Nirvana and P.M. Dawn in the same breath. Both were great.
October 22, 2025 at 2:45 PM
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Check out our full length interview with Paul Coady of Paul Coady & The Edsel Brothers. Peter Kreten sits down with Paul to learn how the band came together, why Paul composes on an electric guitar, & how you can best support your local music scene. #localmusic #chicagolocalmusic #collegeradio #wxav
October 22, 2025 at 12:08 AM
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Tonight at 6pmCST on 773 Sounds, music from Wide Orbit, Railway Gamblers, and our featured artist of the week Paul Coady and the Edsel Brothers #localmusic #chicagolocalmusic #localchicagomusic #collegeradio #wxav #sxu
October 21, 2025 at 3:10 PM
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Love local music? Great! 773 Sounds is our new local music show highlighting the best local artists in the Chicagoland area. Tune in Tuesday at 6pmCST to hear this week's featured artist of the week: Paul Coady and the Edsel Brothers #localmusic #chicagolocalmusic #collegeradio #wxav #interview
October 20, 2025 at 4:45 PM
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If you haven't had a chance yet, check out our interview with Steve from The Second Summer, this weeks' featured Chicago artist on 773 Sounds. #localmusic #chicagolocalmusic #collegeradio #wxav
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Steve Gatland from The Second Summer Interview
The Second Summer is an alternative power pop band from the Chicagoland area drawing inspiration from Cheap Trick and the Gin Blossoms. In this interview, Peter Kreten sits down with Steve Gatland f
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October 16, 2025 at 4:15 PM
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Tune in at 11amCST to hear Kegan and High Noon Noise. He's got the perfect fall soundtrack to get you through your day #collegeradio #fallvibes #WXAV #SXU
October 15, 2025 at 1:47 PM