Hank III – Still Going for Adds
Thank you to all of the stations that have supported Hank III thus far. We’re happy to share with you this awesome neotraditional country artist. Hank III has released seven studio albums, including five for Curb Records, and comes from a long line of legendary musicians (his grandfather is Hank Williams and his father is Hank […]
Also At Radio
Everest – On Approach (Vapor – Warner Bros) The Black Keys – Brothers (Nonesuch) The Dead Weather – Sea of Cowards (Third Man / Warner Bros) The Flaming Lips – Dark Side of the Moon (Warner Bros) Bell Gardens – Hangups Need Company (Failed Better) David Byrne & Fatboy Slim – Here Lies Love (Nonesuch) Carolina Chocolate Drops – Genuine Negro Jig (Nonesuch) COMING TOMORROW: Rose’s Pawn Shop – Dancing on the Gallows
Laurie Anderson – Coming This Week
We’re so excited to share Laurie Anderson’s latest release, Homeland, with you in only a few short days. Anderson just received a rave review in PopMatters (9 out of 10). Interviewer Ron Hart states, “…regardless of where you stand politically, theologically or environmentally, or even with regards to the challenging, avant-garde nature of her sound, you cannot deny […]
Dead Weather – Still Going for Adds
Thanks to the following stations for charting the Dead Weather’s Sea of Cowards in the CMJ Top 5 last week: Bearcast, KCSS, KFSR, KLMU, KRSC, KUWS, KWCR, M3 Radio, Riddle/KFLI, WCWP, WDWN, WFWM, WHLS, WLVR, WMSE, WRSU, WSBU, WSGR, WSIA, WTTU, WXAC, WXAV, WXLV Fronted by Allison Mosshart of the Kills and Jack White of the White […]
Also At Radio
Everest – On Approach (Vapor – Warner Bros) Hank III – Rebel Within (Curb) The Black Keys – Brothers (Nonesuch) Bell Gardens – Hangups Need Company (Failed Better) The Flaming Lips – Dark Side of the Moon (Warner Bros) David Byrne & Fatboy Slim – Here Lies Love (Nonesuch) Carolina Chocolate Drops – Genuine Negro Jig (Nonesuch) COMING SOON: Rose’s Pawn Shop – Dancing on the Gallows (self-released)
Catching Up With Graham
I just got back from a great weekend out in Boston. Thanks to Steve, Doug, and Canada from Pirate! for showing me a good time on my first trip to the city. Most of our days were spent watching sports. Besides our daily intake of World Cup we went to two games at Fenway Park, […]
Going For Adds – Punch Brothers Antifogmatic
Last week you should have received the sophomore album from Punch Brothers, Antifogmatic. From their stellar appearance at Bonnaroo (stream the set here) to the performance of their song “Rye Whiskey” on the Tonight Show with Jay Lenolast week, the guys are celebrating the release of their new Nonesuch record everywhere. If you haven’t had a chance to check out this genre-bending string […]
New Music From Punch Brothers Antifogmatic
We’re thrilled to finally share the Punch Brothers’ sophomore album,Antifogmatic, with all of you. This follow up to 2008’s highly praised Punch, features Chris Thile (Nickel Creek) on mandolin and lead vocals, Gabe Witcher (fiddle/violin), Noam Pikelny (banjo), Chris Eldridge (guitar), and Paul Kowert (bass). Produced by Jon Brion (Brad Mehldau, Of Montreal, Elliott Smith, Kanye […]
Laurie Anderson – Coming Soon
“Anderson’s performance pieces can be mind-altering; when they work, they can change the way you see the everyday. It’s not an everyday record, butHomeland does draw on the everyday, in new and inventive ways.” – NPR’s Bob Boilen Laurie Anderson is one of America’s most daring artists, working in music, visual art, poetry, film, and photography. […]
Rose’s Pawn Shop – Coming Soon
“Rose’s Pawn Shop brings something new (and quite lacking) to the current musical scene – originality. Not quite country, not quite bluegrass, but a wonderful mix of genres that results in a wonderful treat for the ears…Discard what you know, or think you know, about country music and bluegrass and listen. You’ll be a fan […]
New Music From Punch Brothers Antifogmatic
The Black Keys – Brothers (Nonesuch) The Dead Weather – Sea of Cowards (Third Man / Warner Bros) The Flaming Lips – Dark Side of the Moon (Warner Bros) Everest – On Approach (Vapor – Warner Bros) Hank III – Rebel Within (Curb) Bell Gardens – Hangups Need Company (Failed Better) David Byrne & Fatboy Slim – Here Lies Love (Nonesuch) Carolina Chocolate Drops – Genuine Negro Jig (Nonesuch) Caetano Veloso – zii e zie (Nonesuch) The White Stripes – Under Great White Northern […]
Everest on “Morning Becomes Eclectic”
After a weekend performance at the Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival in Manchester, TN, Neil Young’s hand-picked band Everest is headed to Los Angeles to appear live on KCRW’s “Morning Becomes Eclectic.” Tune into the show this Wednesday, June 16th at 11:15am on 89.9FM in Los Angeles or watch it live at KCRW.com. Following their Wednesday appearance on “Morning Becomes Eclectic,”Everest will perform live at Amoeba Hollywood. […]
Jack White Performs with Conan O’Brian
This past Thursday, The Dead Weather and late night television host Conan O’Brian recorded a rock-heavy show at Jack White’s Third Man Records.Third Man has a concert space as well as reel-to-reel recording equipment and their Thursday night performance featured comedic renditions of rock classics like Elvis Presley’s “Blue Moon” to Willie Nelson’s “On The Road Again.” Whiteand O’Brian plan to release a vinyl […]
Black Keys – Thanks for making Brothers #1
Thanks to everyone who helped get the new Black Keys album, Brothers, to #1 at college radio this week. If you haven’t had a chance yet to find out whyRolling Stone Magazine calls the album “A masterpiece…” please give it a spin. If you’re missing the download link, let us know, and we’ll get a new one out […]
Bell Gardens – Still Going for Adds
Thanks to KSJD and KSSU for charting Bell Gardens last week. We’re excited to educate listeners about this new band, featuring members of Stars of the Lid & Furry Things. If you haven’t already, we’d really appreciate it if you could take the time to check out the EP and find out why the LA Weekly describesHangups Need Company as “…gorgeous, […]
Hank III – Vampires and Live Dates
Did you recognize Hank III’s music on last night’s season opener for HBO’s“True Blood”? Hank’s currently on tour in Canada and heads back to the U.S. on June 20th. Upcoming dates below: Hank III / Assjack June 14 – Distrikt – Regina, SAS June 15 – Whiskey – Calgary, AL June 16 – Starlite – Edmonton, […]
The Flaming Lips – Video Premiere
Today marks the premiere of The Flaming Lip‘s latest video, for Embryonicalbum track “The Sparrow Looks Up At The Machine.” The video, whichPitchfork rightfully dubs NSFW (not safe for work), features a scarcely clad girl being tortured by mysterious hooded figures… oh, and a monkey. For those of you with a high tolerance for blood, check out the […]
David Byrne’s TEDTalk released
Back in February, musician, arist and author David Byrne gave a talk at the eclectic TED conference in Long Beach. The talk, titled “How Architecture Helped Music Evolve,” was posted online just last week. Byrne, who released the album Here Lies Love with Fatboy Slim back in April, spoke about how the architecture of a venue affects the music that is played in it. […]
Catching Up With Graham
Hope you all had a good weekend. Much of mine revolved around the World Cup. I’ve yet to get up in time to see the 4:30 AM PST games, but I’ve been watching most of the others. I have to be satisfied with the outcome of the USA-England match, although now the pressure is on […]
Also At Radio
Everest – On Approach (Warner Bros / Vapor) Hank III – Rebel Within (Curb) The Flaming Lips and Stardeath and White Dwarfs – Dark Side of the Moon(Warner Bros) Carolina Chocolate Drops – Genuine Negro Jig (Nonesuch) Caetano Veloso – zii e zie (Nonesuch) David Byrne & Fatboy Slim – Here Lies Love (Nonesuch)
