September 25, 2009 (Playlist)

September 25, 2009 (Playlist):
"Our Twenty-Fifth Show!"

Pearl Jam – The Fixer
Built To Spill – Center Of The Universe
The Temper Trap – Sweet Disposition
Julian Plenti – Fun That We Have
*”Allen Reed Memorial Cover Of The Week”: The Books (Feat. José González) – Cello Song (Nick Drake Cover)
Fionn Regan – The Ballad Of The Toad Eaters
Vampire Weekend – Ottoman
Cold War Kids – I’ve Seen Enough
Jenny Lewis – See Fernando
St. Vincent – Marrow
The Airborne Toxic Event – Sometime Around Midnight

The Thermals – When I Died
*”Punk Trunk!”: Nirvana – Breed
The Dead Milkmen – Punk Rock Girl
Dirty Projectors – Cannibal Resource
Santigold – L.E.S. Artistes
Rogue Wave – Fantasies
*”The Mighty Mighty Boss-Tune”: Bruce Springsteen – The Wish (Live)
(Indie News): New Moon OST, Ben & Zooey Marriage, Rock ‘N’ Roll Hall Of Fame Nominees, Birthdays (Bruce Springsteen, Santigold, T.I., Tegan & Sara, and Will Smith)
Pixies – Wave Of Mutilation
Arcade Fire – Wake Up

*Background music consisted of various cult classic tunes from the 1980s. They ranged from The Beastie Boys to Van Halen, from cheesy to epic, covering multiple genres.

Our second show of the semester (25th in total) came and went this past Friday, but not before we tore it up with some great alternative tune-age. I took the board and Jim took the main microphone. With our powers combined, we put on one epic edition of NMTM. Again, our show was dominated by fresh music; this week featured songs from Pearl Jam, The Temper Trap, Julian Plenti, St. Vincent, Dirty Projectors, and more. A lot of the music we played was released in the month of September, varying in years of course, but still, we thought it would a be nice way to send off the month and the summer. Get this: we've added 2 new segments!: ”The Mighty Mighty Boss-Tune” and ”Indie News”. Four segments in a two-hour program might be a little too much for any college radio show, but we're not just any ordinary duo! Sound effects and introductions for these segments are coming soon. ”Punk Trunk!” hit you hard with the likes of The Thermals, leading into Nirvana and The Dead Milkmen. Then finally, we closed up shop with The Pixies and Arcade Fire. Our phones were working once again and we thank our numerous callers. If you didn't get on the air this week, we assure you, that you will next week. Tune in next week for more new music, some more of our witty banter, and of course: another great set!

Pearl Jam - "The Fixer"


Santigold - "L.E.S. Artistes"


Arcade Fire - "Wake Up"

August 25, 2009: New Music/Videos

Today is August 25, 2009. And there are some new releases, along with new music. All of which you should take into consideration. They will be listed - now.

Arctic Monkeys released their latest record (third LP): Humbug. After 2007's Favourite Worst Nightmare, you can expect great things from what many legit music journalists claimed to be "The Next Big Thing". As noted in our many recent posts about the Monkeys, this record is expected to reveal a bit of a darker side of the band. I'm sure it's going to be rad. Out now, via Domino.

Imogen Heap released her latest record (third LP): Ellipse. Again, she did this one all by herself: sang it, played it, produced it, and pretty much advertised it during her eBay stunt, in which someone tried to sell a bootleg too early and she got the world to raise the bid to 3 million dollars. Nicely done. Out now, via Megaphonic.

New music from Pearl Jam: "Supersonic". (An Oasis cover? Gnarly!). No. But it is off their upcoming record Backspacer. I think it's pretty fundamental rock 'n' roll for the most part. Real spiky guitar riffs at some points, then straight up blues-root's rockin' at others. 2:37 in length. Check it out on YouTube below:

Pearl Jam - "Supersonic"

New video from R.E.M: "Living Well Is The Best Revenge (Live)". A great quote with a great song to back it up. The hall of famers are set to release Live At The Olympia, a double-disc compilation that captures a whopping 39 songs from the band's five-night Dublin stand back in late June and early July 2007 (which led to the making of their latest record, Accelerate; and "Living Well" is the lead track). Many critics like to throw around that R.E.M. has returned to form. I just like to say, "Let's forget about the early 00's and live in the present". Here's the video:

R.E.M. - "Living Well Is The Best Revenge (Live)"
Living Well Is The Best Revenge

I think it's safe to say what my paycheck it going towards. And that's new music. Enjoy.

New Music Video: Pearl Jam - "The Fixer"

If you've been reading this blog this summer, or any other music blog on the world wide web, then I'm sure you've heard the news that alternative rock powerhouse Pearl Jam is preparing the release of their latest album Backspacer, due out in late September. Well low and behold, the first single off Backspacer now has a video to go with it: "The Fixer". The video itself a glorified concert scenario, but its straight to the point: it's the rock 'n' roll experience. Live. In your face. A bit shaky. Surrounded by fans who love the music as much as you do. Check it out:

Pearl Jam - "The Fixer"

I'm looking forward to the release. Are you? Backspacer is out September 20th, via Universal.

New Pearl Jam - "The Fixer"

In the midst of some of alternative rock's most notable player's putting out new material (Beck, Foo Fighters, Jack White, etc.), 90's grunge lords Pearl Jam is gearing up to release their upcoming record Backspacer in late September. The legendary Seattle band recently re-released Ten, a definitive record that I'm sure anyone who's reading this has already heard of. But prior to the anniversary of their debut record, the most recent Pearl Jam release was in 2006, with their self-titled LP. So needless to say, it's been awhile since we've heard some new PJ music (other than Eddie Veder's solo projects).

So now we're faced with "The Fixer", lead single off the new one. It world-premiered not too long ago on the radio/internet and it's getting steady airplay (as it should). I was always a late bloomer to the grunge bands of the early 90's, but the new material put out by bands like Dinosaur Jr. and Jane's Addiction are making me wish I jumped on sooner. This new song is solid, folks. Nothing monumental, just a steady reminder that one of the most popular bands of the past 25 years can still make great music and put newer bands to shame.

Pearl Jam - "The Fixer"

Backspacer is out on September 20th via Universal.