WVUM host Gabriel Izaguirre revives Road to III Points for the 2026 festival season

Listeners of University of Miami station WVUM can expect a different format for the upcoming electronic music festival season. Instead of standard promotional clips, the station will air one-on-one conversations with artists performing at III Points. These segments include a live, one-hour DJ set that adheres to FCC radio guidelines.

Gabriel Izaguirre hosts the series, which airs on Electric Kingdom Live (EKL). The show focuses on alternative and underground EDM. Izaguirre specifically targets local performers, often selecting Latin artists to coincide with Hispanic Heritage Month. This approach aims to create a direct line between students and musicians who are active in Miami.

The connection between WVUM and III Points dates back to the early 2000s. However, the bond weakened during the 2010s and the pandemic. Izaguirre restarted the Road to III Points initiative in 2025 to mark the 30th anniversary of EKL. Past guests have included Max Stern, Shinobi, and Saturnsarii, who leads the collective Perreo Del Futuro.

EKL is the longest-running specialty show on the station. Alex Caso founded the program in 1993 under the name Outlands. It originally featured UK EDM before shifting to its current format of live performances and post-show interviews. The show follows a tradition started by Mary’s House in the 1980s, which also interviewed artists after their sets.

Izaguirre views the role as a way to preserve the station's musical history. He recently interviewed the duo L3AN during a special Art Basel edition. They discussed the Latin diaspora in Miami and how the community can support fellow minorities. He also brought in Pressure Point during Black History Month to discuss the Black roots of EDM and the need for proper recognition of black artists.

The DJ sets on EKL differ from club performances. Guests must keep their music family-friendly for radio. Izaguirre does not view this as a major restriction on creative freedom. He notes that DJing is an expensive hobby with a low return on investment, especially for emerging artists who may pay venues for exposure.

Many WVUM alumni have become DJs at Club Space, creating a pipeline between college radio and the local club scene. Izaguirre believes this relationship allows listeners to discover musicians before they reach major stages. He wants more people to support existing specialty shows to ensure they survive as legacy programs. The host plans to continue finding new artists for the series.