The Weekly DJ: Matt Werner
This week’s DJ is Matt Werner. He is a very dedicated and talented DJ who plays a wide variety of rock music. Be sure to tune in to his show on Mondays and Fridays from 12-1pm!
How long have you been a DJ with WPLS?
Since fall of my freshman year, so just over two years now.
Do you have a name for your show?
I don’t really have a name for it, but I refer to myself as DJ Beanstalk on the recommendation of my friends.
What kinds of music do you play on your show?
I play all kinds of rock, as long as it is not too mainstream. For example, I play Rush, Porcupine Tree, Coheed & Cambria, Devon Townsend, the Who, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Yes, and Dream Theater on a regular basis.
What sets your show apart from other shows in terms of interactive or creative things that you do?
I sometimes play full albums. The Friday before last, I played “My Arms, Your Hearse” by Opeth. I have also played “In Rainbows” by Radiohead in its entirety.
What is the best concert that you have ever been to and why?
Rush, September 29, 2010 (Time Machine Tour). They performed “Moving Pictures” in its entirety.
Lastly, the most important question of all: What is your power animal?
A giraffe.
