The Techno shark on KSUA 91.5fm College
The Techno Shark was an award-winning radio show hosted by Makobeats that aired on Friday nights from 10pm to 12am AKT on KSUA 91.5FM College (a non-profit, almost entirely volunteer, student run radio station at the University of Alaska Fairbanks). Makobeats started this show in September of 2011 using nothing but his laptop, keyboard, and mouse, as well as the free mixing software, Mixxx. While this worked at the time, he felt limited by what was available to him. He has since upgraded to using a Pioneer DDJ-SX with the mixing software Traktor, avoiding the sync button like the plague. The Techno Shark finally came to an end in the fall 2017 semester, when school and work commitments prevented Makobeats from continuing.
The purpose of the radio show was to make electronic music more accessible to the people of Fairbanks, Alaska, by broadcasting different genres every week. Makobeats also started the show as a way to help the local electronic music scene grow. He often featured guest DJs from the Fairbanks area, and welcomed demos from local DJs to be considered for a live mixing guest spot (anyone interested should see the note below). With a few exceptions in recent years due to scheduling conflicts with work, every show is mixed live on the air.
The Techno Shark won a RadioFlag Radio Star Best Music Show Award (which includes radio shows from all over the United States of America, and sometimes the world) in the Spring of 2015. Makobeats is humbled to have received this award, and appreciates every one of his fans who helped him earn it, as well as the KSUA staff who maintained the station and ensured that everything functioned as best as possible. Had it not been for those who have worked for KSUA and maintained its great image over the years, as well as his dedicated listeners, Makobeats would not be where he is today.
Note to DJs wishing to submit demos:
Please use the contact form to reach Makobeats. You may prepare a set anywhere from 30 minutes to 2 hours, and there are no true restrictions on genres. While he will not disqualify anyone for having songs which would not comply with FCC regulations in their demo, any songs played on the air MUST comply with FCC regulations for “safe harbor hours.” If you need more information on what can and cannot be played or said on the air, please include that in your contact message. Makobeats will be more than happy to clarify any restrictions (and it’s better for you to ask before the show – you are not expected to know FCC regulations, and it’s better to know beforehand than to be pulled off the air because you decided to remain ignorant of the law). Additionally, anyone under the age of 18 who wishes to be on the show must be accompanied by a trustworthy adult. This is for safety and liability reasons. Thanks for your understanding. Makobeats kinda has to cover his butt here in case something goes wrong.
The purpose of the radio show was to make electronic music more accessible to the people of Fairbanks, Alaska, by broadcasting different genres every week. Makobeats also started the show as a way to help the local electronic music scene grow. He often featured guest DJs from the Fairbanks area, and welcomed demos from local DJs to be considered for a live mixing guest spot (anyone interested should see the note below). With a few exceptions in recent years due to scheduling conflicts with work, every show is mixed live on the air.
The Techno Shark won a RadioFlag Radio Star Best Music Show Award (which includes radio shows from all over the United States of America, and sometimes the world) in the Spring of 2015. Makobeats is humbled to have received this award, and appreciates every one of his fans who helped him earn it, as well as the KSUA staff who maintained the station and ensured that everything functioned as best as possible. Had it not been for those who have worked for KSUA and maintained its great image over the years, as well as his dedicated listeners, Makobeats would not be where he is today.
Note to DJs wishing to submit demos:
Please use the contact form to reach Makobeats. You may prepare a set anywhere from 30 minutes to 2 hours, and there are no true restrictions on genres. While he will not disqualify anyone for having songs which would not comply with FCC regulations in their demo, any songs played on the air MUST comply with FCC regulations for “safe harbor hours.” If you need more information on what can and cannot be played or said on the air, please include that in your contact message. Makobeats will be more than happy to clarify any restrictions (and it’s better for you to ask before the show – you are not expected to know FCC regulations, and it’s better to know beforehand than to be pulled off the air because you decided to remain ignorant of the law). Additionally, anyone under the age of 18 who wishes to be on the show must be accompanied by a trustworthy adult. This is for safety and liability reasons. Thanks for your understanding. Makobeats kinda has to cover his butt here in case something goes wrong.