2008 Woodie Awards
DJ Eric STyner and Jared Wheeler
Allison Ause
Issue date: 3/2/07 Section: Features
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Though the notion of a radio program consisting solely of "video game" music seems very limiting, Eric Styner and Jared Wheeler's show, The Bonus Stage, is actually more varied than the average special listening slot. While original 8-bit theme music is certainly a part of the show, other styles include classical, techno and remixes of the originals. The music is as emotionally evocative out of their games as in them, inspiring a will to adventure and romance as well as a desire to kick the crap out of evil.
"We're planning on doing a whole show dedicated to Boss themes," said Wheeler. While themes are not a feature of the show, the DJs feel it can be a nice change of pace. The Bonus Stage is comprised almost entirely of music. It's a versatile program, equally capable of party starting or providing extra focus to game play. Without much narration from the DJs, a listener is free to enjoy, undisturbed, the hand selected video game music.
Listeners should not be afraid to request their favorite song from Final Fantasy or Zelda; even if it's an obscure Katamari Damacy song, it's no problem for these two.
"Pretty much anything people ask for, we can get," said Styner. Yes, folks, this includes Guitar Hero songs, where classic rock and video games meet.
The Bonus Stage broadcasts every Saturday from Midnight to 2 a.m. bringing UPS and the Tacoma area all the exciting video game inspired music possible in two hours. Undeniably, there is truly something there for everyone.
"We're planning on doing a whole show dedicated to Boss themes," said Wheeler. While themes are not a feature of the show, the DJs feel it can be a nice change of pace. The Bonus Stage is comprised almost entirely of music. It's a versatile program, equally capable of party starting or providing extra focus to game play. Without much narration from the DJs, a listener is free to enjoy, undisturbed, the hand selected video game music.
Listeners should not be afraid to request their favorite song from Final Fantasy or Zelda; even if it's an obscure Katamari Damacy song, it's no problem for these two.
"Pretty much anything people ask for, we can get," said Styner. Yes, folks, this includes Guitar Hero songs, where classic rock and video games meet.
The Bonus Stage broadcasts every Saturday from Midnight to 2 a.m. bringing UPS and the Tacoma area all the exciting video game inspired music possible in two hours. Undeniably, there is truly something there for everyone.
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