ABOUT KUZU

KUZU is a nonprofit, freeform, community-supported LPFM radio station broadcasting from Denton, Texas. We have over 60 volunteer producers providing unique programming and a passionate volunteer base that keeps the station running 24/7/365! We are supported by our community of underwriters and sustaining members that contribute regularly to support the needs of the station. Tune in to KUZU in the City of Denton at 92.9FM on the radio dial, and worldwide at kuzu.fm

ABOUT LPFM

The second half of the twentieth century saw the increasing deregulation of radio, which led to the growth of radio conglomerates across the nation. In response to the disappearance of local voice, grassroots organizations lobbied for communities to gain access to local airwaves. Their decades-long effort led the federal government to create a new class of radio stations called LPFM, signed into law in 2010. With a cap of 100 watts, Low Power FM stations have a radius of 3 miles, perfect for a small town like Denton.

In 2013, the FCC accepted applications for new LPFMs, a rare opportunity. TWO YEARS LATER, we were granted permission by the FCC to take on KUZU 92.9FM, set to launch in 2017.

We see KUZU as a public forum for artistic expression, music, debate, and local affairs. With the help and support of the community at large, we hope to make KUZU Denton’s own radio station for generations to come.

Ethics Statement

KUZU will not accept or air programming that incites hatred against, or serious contempt for, or severe ridicule of, any person or group of persons because of age, ethnicity, nationality, race, gender expression, sexual orientation, religion, transgender status, or disability.

mission Statement

Real Waves Radio Network, Inc. is a non-profit corporation and shall be operated exclusively for educational and charitable purposes within the meaning of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, or the corresponding section of any future Federal tax code. Real Waves Radio Network’s purpose is to operate a non-commercial, non-sectarian, low power frequency modulation community radio station. Real Waves Radio Network meets this purpose by broadcasting terrestrially and digitally to provide a designated public arena for artistic expression, music, debate, discussion, announcements, and other public affairs and services. To maximize our impact on current efforts, We may seek to collaborate with other non-profit organizations which fall under the 501(c)(3) section of the internal revenue code.

hosts & producers

KUZU in the News

Grega, Brett. “Local Denton station 92.9 KUZU-FM is amping up the city’s music scene with a new vinyl record convention” The Collin-Denton Spotlighter. July 2023.

Gallagher, Danny. “Denton's KUZU Says, Yes, They Want a Revolution Record Convention” Dallas Observer. 16 May 2023.

Betancourt, Juan. “Denton’s getting a record convention: KUZU, Recycled Books to host this summer” Denton Record Chronicle. 9 May 2023.

Voted “Best Radio Station” in Best of Dallas Arts and Entertainment. Dallas Observer. 25 September 2021.

Lawrence, Nick. “KUZU 92.9 FM spices up the Denton music scene with volunteer radio and local artist endorsement” North Texas Daily. 7 March 2020.

Weeks, Jerome. "Making Waves On The Air In Denton" KERA Public Media. 21 July 2018. 

Granados, Mateo. "Photoset : KUZU Dimensions" The Dentonite. 12 Feb. 2018. Web.

Carter, Steve. "Radio, Radio!" Patron. 29 Nov. 2017. 

McDonald, Mazy. "New community radio station transmits Denton’s diversity to airwaves." North Texas Daily. 2 Sept. 2017. Web. 11 Nov. 2017.

MALLORY FRENZA. "DENTON JUKEBOX: KUZU Producer Edition." The Dentonite. 9 Oct. 2017. Web 19 July 2018.

Knecht, Lyndsay. "A Week in the Life of KUZU 92.9, Denton’s New Radio Station." D Magazine. 2 Aug. 2017. Web. 16 Sept. 2017.

Arauz, Pablo. "Spirit of Radio: KUZU Launches in Denton." The Dallas Observer. 25 July 2017. Web. 19 July 2018.

Wedding, Paul. "BIRTH OF A STATION: DENTON’S KUZU FINALLY LAUNCHES." Central Track. 25 July 2017. Web. 16 Sept. 2017.

Button, Sara. "KUZU Finally Has a Launch Date." The Dentonite. 21 July 2017. Web. 19 July 2018.

Button, Sara. "KUZU Signs a New Lease." The Dentonite. 23 Jan. 2017. Web 18 July 2018.

Payne, Matt. "Now on air, KUZU keen to turn up the volume." Denton Record Chronicle. 22 July 2016. Dentonrc. Web. 16 Sept. 2017.

Button, Sara. "KUZU is Fully Funded & Set to Launch 24/7 in July." The Dentonite. 9 May 2016. Web 18 July 2018.

Saeed, Sadia. "KUZUthon a communal effort to empower local radio station." North Texas Daily. 28 Apr. 2016. Web. 16 Sept. 2017.

Williams, Nathan. "KUZUthon!" We Denton Do It. 12 Apr. 2016.  Web. 16 Sept. 2017

Arauz, Pablo. "Denton Gets a New Radio Station, KUZU 92.9 FM, Thanks to Music Scene Vets." Dallas Observer. 6 Apr. 2016. Dallas Observer. Web. 16 Sept. 2017.

Button, Sara. "KUZU Brings Denton's First LPFM Radio Station." The Dentonite. 8 Mar. 2016. 16 Sept. 2017.

UNDERWRITERS

KEVIN HARRISON LAW (2015-present)

DENTON HOUSING AUTHORITY (2016-present)

BOLT PRODUCTIONS (2016-present)

DENTON INTERNET (2017-present)

PAN ECTOR INDUSTRIES (2017-present)

DWIGHT PUTNAM (2017-2019)

RECYCLED BOOKS & RECORDS (2018-2019)

SPIRAL DINER (2019)

HARVEST HOUSE (2016-2018)

EASTSIDE DENTON (2017-2018)

MELLOW MUSHROOM (2017)

OAK ST DRAFTHOUSE (2017)

MIDWAY MART (2017)

PETICOLAS (2017)

TEX'S TUBS (2017)

DAVE RUMMEL (2017)

FOUNDING DONORS

David Morales                 KJ Jones                        Isaac Hoskins                    Tex Bosley 

Christopher Walker            Karla Beaman                    Martin Iles                      Giny Allen

Sarah Jay                     Ryan Pivovar                    Kathy & Alberto Lopez            Gillian Murphy

Trevor Towers                 Caroline                        Lily Taylor                      Grahn Robinson

Karol Harrod                  Christopher Jones               Loren Moore                      Brian

Matt                          Tristan Bynum                   Ryan Polly                       Josef A Fritz

Michael Briggs                Jeff Ryan                       Sarah Cooke                      Brian O'Mara

Kevin Roden                   Patty Park                      Regina Willingham                Michelle Morris

Emma Fabian                   Stephanie Coleman               James Grandfield                 Rachel Yeatts

Richard Oram                  Noah Kardos-Fein                John Morley                      Matthew 

Cory Coleman                  Yancey Strickler                Corbin Childs                    Adam Trammell

Ryan Fuhrmann                 Nick Foreman                    Donald Martinez                  Jenny VanDivier

Leslie Tillman                Ashley Hanisko                  Gretchen Busl                    David Simpson

James Washington              Laurent                         Stephanie Lazcano                Christopher Davis

Tim Hurley                    David Howard                    Brendan Carroll                  Hannah Meylahn

Andrew K                      Bruce Burns                     Wesley Jensen                    Dave Sims

Mark Aaron Sharon             Brian Glenn                     Lee Ann Todd                     Nathan Pridemore

Chelsea Callahan              abeins                          Mary Durbin                      Mindy Arendt

Bailey Chapman                Frankie Richards                Matt Fisher                      Amanda Newton

Jessi Whitby                  Kyle                            Matt Quinette                   Darin Bradley  

Alexander Hughes              Topher Jones                    Scott Williamson                 Ty Stamp

Matthew Barnhart              Ryan Becker                     Andy Cox                         Scott Porter

Kelley Pound                  Travis Amiel                    Dan Franks                       Allison Wheeler

Michael Manning               Tyler Brownlee Brewer           Jack Montgomery                  Sara Button

Eric Salisbury                JoshaA                          Matt Rouser                      Mark Ryan

Paige Davidson                James Scoggin                   Marlys Lamar                     Sarah Jaffe

Robert West                   Jessica Trevino                 Matt Shasteen                    Julie McKendrick

Daniel Laabs                  Andy                            Clay Byington                    Sarah Alexander

Jenny Vogel                   Chuck Voellinger                Joey Skinner                     Lisa Townsend

Barak Epstein                 Stephanie Fields-Hawkins        David Huff                       Amy Morgan

Todd Spigener                 Ashley Givens                   Katey Margolis                   Walker Smart

Brian Lane                    Lisa Bush                       Gilert Gilland                   Matt Kernan

Keely Briggs                  Nate Peirce                     Alexander Moon                   Mariel Tam-Ray

Eric Pulido                   Judith Canole                   Charlotte May                    Lucinda Breeding

Jenice Murray                 Erin Elizabeth                  Eric Nichelson                   Jerrod Womack

Chadwick Withers              Cody Cantu                      DJ Williams                      Elida Tamez

Simon Raymonde                Corey Claytor                   Andy Knapik                      Eric Eisenmann

Andy Folmer                   Elyse Dara                      Wayland Christensen              Edie & Ralph Bender 

Alejandro                     Paul Taylor Morgeson            Holly Godfrey                    Ashley Cromeens  

Dan Minshew                   Jasmine Blake                   Aaron Leis                       Matt Leer

Lara Bryant-Campbell          Brittney Washington             Rebecca Bender                   Elizabeth Mott

Christopher Peterson          Susan Dodge                     Esther Rodriguez-Phelps          Chris Green

Amos Magliocco                Adam Love                       Ellen Chenoweth                  Betsy & Darold Beall

Kevin Gumienny                Joe Frank                       Greg Altuna                      Jennifer Dunn

Gary Anderson                 Alfonso Callejas                Katrina Elmasri                  Sean Durbin

Brock Miller                  Corn Mo                         Darci Ratliff                    Mike Cochran

Jim Burton                    Patrick McLeod                  Courtney Marie                   Meghan Kajihara

Tony & Margaret Salisbury     David Iles                      Wallace Campbell                 Mark Kaplan

John Williams                 Reece McLean                    David Krouse                     Chris Hawley

Monique Gulyas                Randall Jones                   Martin Wynne                     Leslie Hartman

Charles Burkett               Sean Fitzpatrick                David Coulter                    J Paul Slavens

Laura Polaski                 Erich Scholz                    Glen Farris                      Jason Reimer

Alice Whiteside               Alyssa Michelle                 Sarah Lynn                       Randy Parker

Josh Gilbert                  Nickie Blair                    Libia Lazcano                    Deborah Layne

Becky Sullivan                Chris Weber                     Andy Breit                       Nancy Nelson

John Bradley                  Dylan ORiley                    Lucas Holl                       Francis Chen

Jennifer Hudson               Benjamin Groves                 Cody Robinson                    Julie Libersat

Shawn Baker                   Jeff Stanfield                  Brent Frishman                   Jeff Doyle

Monet Robbins                 Raul                            Sashenka Lopez                   Peter & Erin

artists WHO SUPPORT KUZU

These bands/artists played KUZU Events and Donated their cut back to KUZU!

Wave Swinger Pearl Earl Daniel Markham Fishboy

New Science Projects FELT & FUR & THE FUNKMONSTERS (Pops Carter Tribute)

Thin Skin Paul Slavens Little Beards Alexandra Paul

KUZU PRESENTS : talent

Bands, Performers, Artists and Partnerships in the KUZU Presents series of fundraising events.

Revolution V: July 24, 2022. The Civic Center Pool.

The Denton Tarantinos. DJ: Wild in the Streets. Partnership: Frios

Revolution V: July 23, 2022. Lone Star Events & Sports.

StarParty. Lil Durt. Free Mode. DJs: The Number One Hits and their Stories / Hologramophone / Mechanical Breakdown / Through Space and Time - Chandler. Partnership: Jackie Mays Burger.

Revolution V: July 22, 2022. The Golden Triangle Mall.

ABBV. Botany. John Falvo & His Daggers. DJs: Radio Commune / In Praise of Covers / Intro-Climax-Outro / Power Popular Rock and Roll Hour.

KUZUthon V: June 5, 2022. KUZU.

Neon Rain. Little Beards. Kelly Upshaw of The Hope Trust. Alexandra Paul. AppleJackBerries. Curl. Paul Slavens. Bekah Naomi. R.Buttrum. Special Agent. Art Installation Lead: Heather Grace.

Revolution IV: July 25, 2021. Dans.

TONY FERRARO. NICOLE MARXEN (+ DANIEL MARKHAM). DIM LOCATOR. DJs: Reset / My Monkey & Me / Candy Floss. Partnership: DMAC.

Revolution IV: July 24, 2021. RGRS.

FELT & FUR. PSYCHIC KILLERS. SHINY AROUND THE EDGES. DJs: (She Lives) In a Time of Her Own / Cindy's Power Shower / One Hour Plateau / The Comfy Chair.

Revolution IV: July 23, 2021. Andy’s.

CYGNUS. HELIUM QUEENS. DJs: Journey Into Xanadu / New Sensations / NOS/OTRX / ESOTERIC EMISSIONS. Partnership: Denton’s Friends with Benefits.

KUZUthon IV: May 15, 2021. RGRS.

Arkatype. No Good Babies. Tarot : Rose K. Phlowerie. Pangs + Villanueva. Spiderweb Poets(Zachary H / Emily R). KACE. Rosemary Candelario + Sarah Ruth. Global Octopus. OIL SPILL. Art Installation: Colby & Stephanie.

Revoluntion III (in 3-D): September 19, 2020. RGRS.

KILL THE WORLD. PROSE & CONS. BREATHING RAINBOW. POLLEN. Artists: MATT BURGESS / Evan Henry / Martin Iles & Good/Bad Art Collective / Sallie Bowen / New Fumes / Chad Withers / MoMWoW

KUZU Presents: Drive-in Stories. June 12, 2020. RGRS.

Carl Finch Sound.

KUZUthon 3: Feb 1, 2020. RGRS.

Shiny Around The Edges. Blue GrassFire. MAPLE メープル. Levi Cobb & The Big Smoke. Maestro Maya. Stomach. Strays. Nigel Newton. Candy & The Suckers. Locations. CYGNUS.

Revolution II: July 20, 2019. KUZU.

Isaac Hoskins. The Birds of Night. Hey Cowboy. Cure For Paranoia. Strays. Starfruit. Heavy Pulp. Spiderweb Salon. DJs: Nancyland / Moonlight Mega Drive / Mechanical Breakdown / Time Captain / The Golden Hour / Dusty Grooves / Mixtape Soup / Vinyl Revival Hour. Artists: Oh Eye See Projects / James Washington / Julie Mckendrick / Grant Ring. Partnerships: AHK - the artist / Otter Illustration / Enchanted Botanica / Cahoots Handbags / Milpa Kitchen & Cantina / Frios Gourmet Pops.

KUZUthon 2: Feb 2, 2019 at 2 PM – 2 AM. KUZU.

Claire Morales. Other People's Energy. The Speedlights. Sunbuzzed. Jess Garland. FELT & FUR. Gay Cum Daddies. Eat Avery's Bones. Carl of Brave Combo. Spider Enchi Police. Leoncarlo. Def Rain.

KUZU presents: Kaleidoscope. Friday, October 5, 2018 at 7 PM – 12 AM. The Campus Theatre of Denton.

David Stout. Lorelei K. Jennifer Wester. Michael Morris. Lily Taylor / Sarah Ruth / Stephen Lucas. DJs: TONOTOPICALIA / THE REVEREND'S 78'S SHOW

Revolution I (Birthday Party). Saturday, July 21, 2018 at 8 PM – 2 AM. Andy’s Bar.

Mariachi Rosas Divinas. The Marked Men. Cygnus. William Austin Clay. Same Brain. DJs: Wicked & Wild Style / Intro-Climax-Outro / Phantom Crush / Brains of Paradise on KUZU LP 92.9 fm / Nighty Night / The Power Popular Rock and Roll Hour / Jasmine

KUZU presents: Hootenanny. Saturday, April 14, 2018 at 7 PM – 2 AM. Harvest House.

LEVI COBB & THE BIG SMOKE. DIM LOCATOR. & THE FUNKMONSTERS (Pops Carter Tribute). AM RAMBLERS. DJs: Granny Takes a Trip / allTX / Col Burns Honky Tonk Hour

KUZU presents: Light the Wick. Saturday, March 3, 2018 at 8 PM – 2 AM. Dan’s Silverleaf.

Biographies. New Fumes. Midnight Opera. Chelsey Danielle. Motorcade.

KUZU presents: Dimensions. Saturday, January 27, 2018 at 8 PM – 2 AM. Andy’s Bar.

Francine Thirteen. MAGIC BY RITCHY FLO & Vegas. MIND SPIDERS. New Science Projects. SUNBUZZED. Thin Skin. DJs: DJ Cue Music / Tiger D / Bandwidth TX / Sonic Assembly / Miracle Witness Hour / Zen Zone / Esoteric Emissions

KUZU Golden Triangle: Welcome to the Dentroplex. Saturday, October 7, 2017 at 7 PM – 2 AM. Backyard on Bell.

Dust Congress. Pinkish Black (Ft Worth). Rat Rios (Dallas). Felt & Fur. DJs: El Mundo / Good Housekeeping / Intro Climax Outro / Sound Creature / Murderation.

KUZU presents: Blastoff! Launch Party. Saturday, July 22, 2017 at 7 PM – 12 AM. Harvest House.

Joe Coffee, Leoncarlo, Character, Claire Morales, D-Mar, Crisis Actor, Fishboy, DJ Dreamlover, Def Rain (Austin), Mink Coats. DJ: DJ Dreamlover

KUZU presents: Meet & Greet. Sunday, May 21, 2017 at 2 PM – 6 PM. East Side.

Barbara Black. DJs: Colonel Burns Honky Tonk Hour / Low Fidelity / Snap Out Of It / Hot Rod Hour / Zen Zone / Meriwether Hour / The Buzz / El Mundo / Sound Creature / Granny Takes A Trip

KUZU Presents: Ethereal & the Queer Show Album Release. April 30, 2016. RGRS

Pleasure Principal, FILTH, Ethereal and the Queer Show, Vulgar Fashion.

KUZU presents: Pink Moon. Friday, April 22, 2016 at 6 PM. Harvest House.

Mariachi Águilas, Marathons and Unicorns, Scott Porter Quiz Marathon, Mike Luzecky Trio, Scott Danbom, Daniel Markham, The Dark Magician, Pearl Earl, Wave Swinger, Fab Deuce. DJ: Fake Parts.

KUZUthon I (Kickstarter). July, 2016. KUZU.

Jeffrey Barns, Dome Dwellers, Pearl Earl, Filth, Felt & Fur.

KUZU presents: Buzz Party. January 31. 2016. Sprockets.