Why did you choose Alex Turner?He is very prolific, consistently putting out good, well-finished albums, the brains behind the arctic monkeys and the last shadow puppets. And he has a big ego. What is your favorite story/tidbit about the artist?The Arctic Monkeys have been a a band since the boys were in high school and they […]
“Stand By Your Man” is one of the most iconic songs in country music history. When it was released in September of 1968 it was an instant hit, one that catapulted Tammy Wynette to superstardom. It’s ranked number #1 on Country Music Television’s 100 Greatest Country Songs of all time. This is because
Why did you choose The Replacements? I chose The Replacements because they have had a bigger impact on my life than any other band. Since third grade I have been a fan of punk rock, and all these artists, like Green Day, Operation Ivy, and The Clash taught me how to question authority and the
9 Dead Alive by Rodrigo y Gabriela RIYL Astor Piazzolla, Metallica, Muse The flamenco guitarist duo (arguably two of the greatest guitarists making music right now) Rodrigo y Gabriela’s third release manages to maintain its rhythmic and theme driven song writing style while avoiding rehash of previous albums. They bring great energy and beauty with each
I think I first met Chinedu (Emerald Ahymo) in the summer of ’09. He was practically a statue in Rittenhouse Square. If you were coming through, you couldn’t miss him, and you didn’t want to. Chin would start freestyling out of no where and it felt so crazy that such a talented rapper could be
Why did you choose Alex G? He reminds me of home and he’s a really good musician.Some people like to pick really popular artists for Bandemoniums, but I think they are a much more effective platform for exposing music enthusiasts to something they probably haven’t heard before. Alex G goes to Temple University in Philadelphia
Fujiya & Miyagi – Artificial Sweetners RIYL Hot Chip, Kraftwerk {source} <iframe width=”440″ height=”248″ src=”//www.youtube.com/embed/h05cqXcWq_o” frameborder=”0″ allowfullscreen></iframe> {/source} Artificial Sweeteners is an experience. It’d best be described as a Trance/Rock, but this description doesn’t do it justice. The album has a wide range of sound. Each song has different movements while staying comfortably
Why did you choose Animal Collective?Whenever I listen to music, I always (intentionally of not) try to deconstruct it into its parts, and find out how it was made and why it is so good. This helps me make music of my own, and helps me more deeply appreciate what I hear.
Reality Serum Dope. Dope. Dope. Psychedelic and experimental beats that have clearly been thought out and push the limits of what has been done. They carve out their own sound with the beats. The rapping feels old school though and pays homage to 90s legends like Tribe Called Quest and Wu Tang Clan. RIYL
Peep KRLX speaking with Har Mar Superstar and Gordon Voidwell before their show at the Cave on 4/11/14. {source} <iframe width=”560″ height=”315″ src=”//www.youtube.com/embed/Y2pctU3lfr0″ frameborder=”0″ allowfullscreen></iframe> <iframe width=”560″ height=”315″ src=”//www.youtube.com/embed/6GZ5i_m1-g8″ frameborder=”0″ allowfullscreen></iframe> {/source}
Tune in, or better yet, come to the Cave at 8PM on Wednesdays this spring for live music, performance poetry, panel discussions, game shows and more! Here’s an episode from this past winter featuring Carleton student band, “SUNSHiP.”
Check out this interview with Modest Mouse Bandemonium host, A. Noah Harrison: Why did you choose Modest Mouse? Modest Mouse have transformed my experience as a fan. I had no idea about the power of lyrics until I actually started listening to what Modest Mouse had to say. Over the course of a few
Check out this catchy track from an up and coming pysch-rock group out of Madison. They call themselves D o l o r e s. If you like this one, they even have a couple more tracks up on their soundcloud for your listening enjoyment!
Last Night on Parks and Recreation, Ben Wyatt (played by Adam Scott) admitted that he DJed a show on Carleton College radio called “Zoot Suit Wyatt” that aired on Tuesdays 3-5am. Check out the clip below, and be sure to tune in this term for more awesome 24/7 free form college radio. http://www.nbc.com/parks-and-recreation/video/prom-planning/2769053
Reflections on aspects of a good community featuring vibrant Northfield senior citizens. About the project: I spent much of the winter of 2014 going around Northfield, Minnesota, by taxi, carrying a voice recorder and a desire to share the opinions and stories of Northfield’s senior citizens. I had heard that Northfield is an excellent place
