Episodes
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Vince Staples, ear, Nia Archives: This Week in New Music
In this episode of New Music Dispatch, music director Leo Ackerman and program director Fletcher Wasnich discuss some more music from over the summer. From Vince Staples's political hit, to more great music from Phoebe Bridgers, they discuss some more music added in June of this year. Featured...
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Iceage, Feeble Little Horse, media puzzle: This Week in New Music
In this episode of New Music Dispatch, music director Leo Ackerman and program director Fletcher Wasnich discuss some fantastic adds from over the summer. This series added in May included country, electronic, and so much more. Featured Songs and Artists: Knowledge - media puzzle Shoplifting…
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Station Model Violence, Twisted Teens: This Week in New Music
In this episode of New Music Dispatch, music director Leo Ackerman discusses sweet indie pop from Avalon Emerson, teaching oneself how to play jazz drums, and hidden gems on the wretched site of RateYourMusic.com. If you like any of the tracks mentioned, make sure to tune in to 88.9FM or visit…
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Alex Walton, Bruno Pernadas, Iza Tkm: This Week in New Music
In this episode of New Music Dispatch, program director Maggie Heflin and music director Leo Ackerman talk about '50s-inspired artists that may sing a little flat, secret lovers, and anonymous cool girls. If you like any of the tracks mentioned, make sure to tune in to 88.9FM or visit our website...
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War Child Records, Underscores (again), Sweet Pill: This Week in New Music
In this episode of New Music Dispatch, program director Maggie Heflin and music director Leo Ackerman chat about making your listeners sad on purpose with My New Band Believe's single Love Story, underscores' third home run in a row with Tell Me (U Want It), and a few songs from Help2, a...
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2Charm, Aldous Harding, Bassvictim: This Week In New Music
In this episode of New Music Dispatch, program director Maggie Heflin and music director Leo Ackerman chat about electronic duo Bassvictim fist-fighting at Berghain, Iceage coming back after a lengthy hiatus, 2charm's risqué Zoomer kayfabe, and Aldous Harding's sweeping new folk-pop single. If…
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Underscores, Gena, Power Snatch: This Week in New Music
In this episode of New Music Dispatch, music director Leo Ackerman talks about weirdo pop music, discusses high profile artists keeping a low profile, and Underscores firmly establishing herself as underground pop's it-girl. If you like any of the tracks mentioned, make sure to tune in to 88.9FM…
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Kim Gordon, Ratboys, Hemlocke Springs: This Week In New Music
In this episode of New Music Dispatch, Hosts Leo and Maggie dissect Kim Gordon's solo career, yearn for Chicago, and tap into one of the internet's most unique pop artists. If you like any of the tracks mentioned, make sure to tune in to 88.9FM or visit our website to listen live! Featured Songs...
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Jane Remover, Victoryland, Waterbaby: This Week in New Music
In this episode of New Music Dispatch, hosts Leo and Maggie finally come around to Jane Remover's experimental sound, get nostalgic with Waterbaby and Snocaps, and fall in love with Victoryland's new album. If you like any of the tracks mentioned, make sure to tune in to 88.9FM or visit our…
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Friko, Rochelle Jordan, Softcult: This Week In New Music
In this fierce new episode of New Music Dispatch, program director Maggie Heflin and music director Leo Ackerman discuss the newest adds to the Impact rotation. Leo talks about the new single from up-and-coming Chicago indie band Friko, Maggie finds an emo album she likes, and they both gush…
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This Week In New Music: Mitski, Snail Mail, Injury Reserve and more
In this episode of New Music Dispatch, listeners are graced with the first-ever appearance of IMPACT 89FM's new music director, Leo Ackerman. In this episode, music director Leo Ackerman and programming director Maggie Heflin discuss the singles kicking off our 2026, including By Storm's "And I...
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It's Rewind Time! Our Top Songs of 2025 and Sydney's Farewell
In this episode of New Music Dispatch, Music Director Sydney Sims and Program Director Maggie Heflin reflect on 2025 and each share their top 5. Is Eusexua really everything? How long did it take to come around to Cameron Winters vocals? All will be revealed on this special episode of New Music...
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Hatchie, Sorry, and Yndling: This Week in New Music
Burrrr, it's cold in here; there must be New Music Dispatch in the atmosphere. Well, yes, there is! Welcome back, listeners, to New Music Dispatch, the only music-based podcast on Impact 89fm where we discuss the hot new tracks hitting the college music scene. This week, hosts Sydney Sims and...
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Danny Brown, FKA twigs, Austra: This Week In New Music
Welcome to Impact 89FM’s New Music Dispatch! Impact's only new music podcast is back again this week. The hosts Maggie Hefflin, Programming Director, and Sydney Sims, Music Director, share their thoughts on the new adds they put in the system for your listening. On this week's episode of the New...
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Oklou, Wes Parker, HighSchool: This Week in New Music
Hosts Maggie and Sydney are back in action with a new episode covering all things avant-garde, grunge, and more. Featured Artists & Songs: HighSchool - Making Out at The Skate Park Wes Parker - Code Atlas Psychedelic Porn Crumpets - The Real Contra Band Oklou - Viscus Oklou - Dance 2
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Not For Radio, The Last Dinner Party, Daya: This Week in New Music
After a brief week-long hiatus, hosts Maggie and Sydney review this week's bizarre new ads. Imagine you are in a Zara warehouse in Kentucky.... that's where this music will take you. Featured Artists & Songs: Not For Radio - Water On Your Nose They Are Gutting a Body of Water - Violence iii Good...
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Madge, Forty Winks, and Aatocaster: This Week in New Music
New Music Dispatch welcomed in some new artists to the station's sound this week. Your hosts, Maggie and Sydney, get into the weeds of some fresh new tracks from some smaller artists. Featured Artists & Songs: Madge - Saturday Song Forty Winks - Noise Aatocaster - Superstition
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Rainbow Kitten Surprise, Talon, and Sons: This Week in New Music
New Music Dispatch is back in action this week as your hosts, Maggie and Sydney of Program and Music Director fame, discuss a fresh new batch of adds. From oversaturated indie scenes to dubstep sound-a-likes, they'll surely have you covered this week! Featured songs: Purity Ring - A Place of My…
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Wednesday, Geese, Amaarae: This Week In New Music
Knock Knock. Who’s there? A new episode of New Music Dispatch that’s who! Your favorite part of the week is here and ready to bring beautiful perspectives on the new music scene from our two beautiful hosts Maggie and Sydney! Sit down, put your headphones on, and form your own opinions while you...
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Fleshwater, Thundercat, Laveda: This Week in New Music
Do you believe in life after love? I can feel something inside me say… Impact 89FM's New Music Dispatch is all the life and love you could ever need, and this week, we are bringing life back to your Monday! While we, unfortunately, aren't listening to Cher this week, we do have some amazing new...
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Blood Orange Forever, La Dispute Obsessed: This Week in New Music
Impact 89FM’s New Music Dispatch is back with another packed week of fresh sounds! Program Director Maggie Heflin and Music Director Sydney Sims break down the latest additions to the station’s playlist, from indie favorites to emo legends. Featured Artists & Songs: Alex G – Afterlife Blood…
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New Music Dispatch Returns: Lathe of Heaven, TOPS, and More
Impact 89FM’s New Music Dispatch is back! In this rebooted first episode, Program Director Maggie Heflin and Music Director Sydney Sims dive into the latest additions to the station’s playlist. Featuring music from: Lathe of Heaven – Exodus Pearly Drops – Delusion on Sunset Boulevard TOPS –…
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