KNOW A KAOS DJ: MISS MELISSA, I’m Still Not Here To Make Friends
/What's your name? Miss Melissa.
What's your show called? I’m Still Not Here To Make Friends with Cottleston Corner near the end.
What's your show about? What is it not about? JK, but it's eclectic music, live bands, a book review, and kids' music in the last 30 minutes.
When and how did you start at KAOS? In 2000? Michael Huntsburger asked me if I wanted a tour of the station. Somehow, I got roped into doing the news at first, and then I moved to the music office and got my own show from 1-3 am on Thursdays.
Do you remember the first song you ever played on-air? Ummmm, hmmm. No, but I remember the first Cottleston Pie song was "She's a Rainbow" by The Rolling Stones.
What’s the most memorable moment you’ve had live on the air? So many. I feel so blessed to have so many live bands throughout the years, and the support of the local community.
How do you prepare for a show — or do you just wing it? I prepare throughout the week and pick songs, and usually have a playlist ready for the show days before.
What’s something you wish more people knew about community radio? That's it’s for everyone!
What’s the last song you completely fell in love with? This is cheesy, but Teddy Swims’ "I Lose Control." It just really spoke to me.
What record made the biggest impact on your life? Too many. I can make a list. lol!
What was your first concert? The Monkees with Weird Al, but I like to say Bon Jovi New Jersey lol!
What music-related hill will you die on? I'm never dying but Blueberry lol!
What’s your favorite local music memory? Seeing Mirah downtown, and a bunch of moms were rocking and nursing their babies to sleep.
What’s your favorite local band or artist right now? Guideon Bear but I looove international band Kneecap right now!!
What genre do you secretly know way too much about? Hair rock, maybe not so secretly though?
What artist do you like that would surprise your audience and friends the most? Shaboozy.
What artist do you not like that would surprise your audience and friends the most? i don't know? i like so many different types of music.
If you could interview any musician—living or dead—on your show, who would it be? Johnny Cash.
What are a few of your desert island discs?
1. Mirah - You Think It's Like This, But It’s Really Like This
2. Counting Crows - August and Everything After
3. Harry Styles - Harry's House
4. Kurt Lindsay - everything he's ever recorded lol!
5. Blind Melon – self-titled
