It takes a lot for a band or artist to "make it." Some records never actually see the light of day. Others do, but without the right push, no one would ever know. This is where college stations become very important. If a record does very well at college (because listeners call and request it!) labels will be more than happy to promote that band. This way you are very aware of that record on the shelf at your local music store. Here at WSIA we want to make sure that you are NOT going to the store to pick it up because you heard one song on the commerical station ten times a day. Here at WSIA, we want you to anticipate that record's arrival BECAUSE in three weeks you heard two different songs from that artist and couldn't wait for the CD to finally drop!

Our job at WSIA is to be the only place in New York City exposing you to the best up and coming rock (and most genres of it!) acts.

Specialty shows spice up our programming, bringing a change of pace during the evenings. This is when WSIA recognizes the newest breaking artists in other genres such as hip hop, dance, and industrial.

We speak regularly with record labels like Roadrunner, Victory, Mute, Metal Blade, Sony, and Capitol, to name a few. On a weekly basis WSIA creates top 30 and top 10 charts, which are published in College Music Journal (CMJ) Magazine.

WSIA accepts local submissions! As long as the record sounds professional and fits the format, our airwaves are your airwaves! Send your record and contact information to: