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The freshest music to hit the airwaves on Impact 89FM is shared with you each week!

Episodes

  1. 14H AGO

    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 Dance" and Mitski's "Where's My Phone?" 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 and artists And I Dance - By Storm, Injury ReserveWhere's My Phone? - MitskiDead End - Snail MailCan't See - Westside CowboyCherry Bomb - Xiu XiuNights In Armor - Water From Your Eyes

    14 min

  2. 12/31/2025

    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 Dispatch.Sydney's Picks: Twin Geeker - Paris TexasGarden of Eden - Lady GagaAttempted Martyr - ProstituteStars - PinkPanthressChildlike Things - FKA TwigsMaggie's Picks: Deep Diving - AfterTaxes - GeeseHoney Water - Japanese Breakfast Pick Up That Knife - WednesdayBlade Bird - Oklou

    25 min

  3. 12/01/2025

    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 Maggie Heflin, Impact’s own Music and Program Directors, discuss songs from up-and-coming artists. If you like a track, make sure to listen on the airwaves at 88.9FM or on our website to listen live. Tune in here to hear our chilling dispatch decision!  Featured Songs and Artists: Constant Smiles - Leave It At WhyHatchie - Only One LaughingSorry - Jet PlaneYndling - You Know You Hate It

    9 min

  4. 11/24/2025

    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 Music Dispatch, hosts Maggie Heflin and Sydney Sims sit down to discuss five new albums fresh off the streams. Featured Artists & Songs: Team Trust - WuggisFKA twigs (feat. PinkPanthress) - Wild and AloneAustra - AmnesiaDanny Brown - Copy CatTara Lily - Tropical Storm…Actually, I seem to be getting a call from the hosts right now! Interviewer: "Hello? Maggie. Sydney. Are you all there?” Maggie and Sydney: “Gobble,Gobble, GOBBLEEEE!!” Interviewer: “What’s that? You both have been turned into turkeys by the station wizard??” Maggie and Sydney: “Gobble..Gobble Gobble..Gobble”  Interviewer: “And it's all because you all do such a great job at podcasting? Wow, that’s rough buddy…well I don’t have much time for this. I hope you two find a way to lift that curse.”  * Ends call *Want to know what these turkeys think about the music or want to know what they deem as their “Totally Turkey Dispatch Discission?" Then Listen Live here! Hope you enjoy it!Maggie and Sydney: “Gobble Gobble 3”

    12 min

  5. 11/18/2025

    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 ParkWes Parker - Code AtlasPsychedelic Porn Crumpets - The Real Contra BandOklou - ViscusOklou - Dance 2

    16 min

  6. 10/27/2025

    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 iiiGood Flying Birds - Pulling HairAlix Fernz - HaHa!The Last Dinner Party - InfernoDaya - InfaredLiving Hour - Stainless Steel DreamsThe Barr Brothers - TangerineSudan Archives - A BUG'S LIFE

    16 min

  7. 10/14/2025

    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 SongForty Winks - NoiseAatocaster - Superstition

    8 min

  8. 10/06/2025

    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 OwnRainbow Kitten Surprise - Friendly FireTalon - BraceletsSons - BakalaSydney Sprague -Critical Damage

    12 min

  9. 09/29/2025

    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 listen to ours. Featured Artists & Songs: Wednesday - Elderberry WineSaga Faye - Dance KingGeese - TaxesAmaarae - Kiss Me Thru The Phone pt 2 (with PinkPanthress)

    13 min

  10. 09/22/2025

    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 music that hosts Program Director Maggie Heflin and Music Director Sydney Sims were overjoyed to hear. Featured Artists & Songs: Cafuné - Sore SpotLaveda - I WishSaint Etienne, Confidence Man - Brand New MeRadio Free Alice - Empty WordsFrost Children - Radio (feat. Kim Petras)Fleshwater - JetpackThundercat - I wish I Didn't Waste Your Time

    16 min

  11. 09/15/2025

    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 – AfterlifeBlood Orange – Somewhere in BetweenBig Thief – Los AngelesAcopia – Real LifeHayley Williams – MirtazapineAlgernon Cadwallader – Shameless FacesLa Dispute – SteveCut Copy – Still See Love

    19 min

  12. 09/08/2025

    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 – ExodusPearly Drops – Delusion on Sunset BoulevardTOPS – Wheels at NightRoyel Otis – Torn JeansMac DeMarco – PhantomROREY – Chronic ApathySpaceface – AccelerationSir Chloe – Kiss

    11 min
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