Happy 2009, y'all!

Just a quick update to let you all know what's been happening on the ruKus front! Thanks to everyone who tunes in everyday, and loves the hell out of some independent music! We've been working hard on updating, labeling, and weighing the rotation of songs in our library! We're committed to bringing you the finest in independent music 24 hours a day, and that's just what this library update is going to do. But we've got thousands of songs in ruKus - the library, so it's taking some time. We've got some big things lined up for 2009, so be sure to stop back every day.

And as a teaser, we're working hella hard at securing an interview with the Godfather of Funk himself. So stay tuned for updates on that as well.

As always, stay locked on the best independent radio station on the information uberhighway. www.ruKusradio.net.

Ok... come on now, fellas.

So just what the hell has been going on... besides nothing? We haven't been doing any live shows, and the stream has been less than reliable as of late. Well, the ruKus radio guys have been quite busy lately. Trevor has been assisting in getting the most amazing original music venue in the area off the ground. And it's working! The Kellys, Daboondox, and Cadillac & The Devilles just threw one hell of a grand opening party, and hundreds rolled through to celebrate! If you haven't checked the place out yet, you must. It's in the same building as Yamatos on 422 in Warren.

Moestradamus has been working two jobs. He's gone back to being a retail monkey for the holiday season. Extra cash and an employee discount is pretty sweet this time of year. But needless to say, it sucks up a bunch of extra time. But, he is resolving to pay the ruKus a little more attention in the new year. BUT, we need help! We're on a big hunt for some good, dedicated DJs to help us turn ruKus radio into what it really should be. So we're calling all minions. We need HELP! Any interested parties should drop a line to r00t@ruKusradio.net!

On a lighter note, however, ruKus radio is turning one! Technically it happens at 12:01am January 1st, but since everyone has some pretty sweet plans for new year's (TQ and Kaddie are playing in Boswell for an insane Jeff Perigo party, and Moestradamus and Sarahdipity are having a New Year's Party Dream), we're not going to hold the celebration until New Year's Day Eve. Tune in at 7pm New Year's Day to celebrate ruKus - the history. We're going to celebrate some of the finest moments in ruKus history, revisit some of the insanity, and catch up with a bunch of our old friends to see what they have planned for the new year! So DON'T MISS IT!! And until then, enjoy The Zou's 01/01 (New Year's Day) off of their new album Archaeopteryx... on repeat until the show! :)

So... until 2009, keep blasting forth with a complete disregard for the mainstream! With www.ruKusradio.net

YoVille - NOT a new nickname for Youngstown

If you've yet to check out the Myspace/Facebook application YoVille, it's pretty much time you must! In roughly the same gaming fashion as The Sims and SecondLife, YoVille allows you to create a character, and live out their entire life. From going to work to make money to craftily designing an apartment, it allows users to retain complete creative control over their lives. But much unlike its predecessors, it's free. Sure, you can spend real world money on YoVoille Coin, but you can also make money by going to work every day. Making major purchases of items like flat screen TVs and laptops, or wallpaper and hardwood floors from YoDepot, are just a few of the things one can do to customize their living space.


It's wild. Recently, ruKus radio has been using YoVille as a way to reach a mass amount of people that are hungry for new music, art and generally, something to do! We have been hosting live events within YoVille to correspond with live broadcasts, and the response has been amazing. Hundreds of people a night will show up in the room, tune in, request music, and INTERACT! Crazy concept, we know. Check out the main ruKus community room...

And TQ's pad is pretty sweet, eh? Nice bar!


The best way to experience this phenomenon is to just dive right in! It's quite easy to figure out, and loads of time-killing fun. And sure, YoVille, like any other mass internet community, has its fair share of scammers, spammers and sexual deviants looking for text lovin', but that should be expected. Use caution. We probably fall under spammers. :)