October 10, 2008 (Playlist)

October 10, 2008 (Playlist):
“Our (Prerecorded) Fifth Show”

*Jim's songs are indicated by the "J", and my (Mike's) songs are indicated by the "M".

1. J: Smoking Popes – Megan.
2. M: New Order – Age Of Consent.
3. J: Jenny Lewis – Acid Tongue.
4. M: Sleater-Kinney – Modern Girl.
5. J: Pattern Is Movement – Bird.
6. M: Hot Chip – One Pure Thought.
7. J: The Smiths – Sheila Take A Bow.
8. M: The Decemberists – O Valencia!
9. J: Band Of Horses – No One’s Gonna Love You.
10. M: Bloc Party – Signs.
11. J: The National – Mistaken For Strangers.
12. M: Editors – An End Has A Start.
13. J: Metric – Monster Hospital.
14. M: The Sex Pistols – God Save The Queen.
15. J: Conor Oberst – I Don’t Want To Die In The Hospital.
16. M: Stephen Malkmus & The Million Dollar Bashers – Maggie’s Farm (Bob Dylan Cover).
17. J: Built To Spill – Car.
18. M: Bob Mould – It’s Too Late.
19. M: The Postal Service (Feat. Jen Wood) – Nothing Better.
20. J: Big Star – Thirteen.
21. M: Streetlight Manifesto – Day In, Day Out.

*Background music consisted of various Gorillaz songs from the following albums: "Gorillaz", "Demon Days", "Laika Come Home", & "D-Sides".

A BIG thanks to all who listened, even though we were not officially live. Next week will sadly be prerecorded as well, for we are going to see Cold War Kids live in Philadelphia - it should be sick. But nevertheless, tune in next week for the show and some more great tunes of yesterday, today, & tomorrow!

Tuesdays on the 'Tube - THE RETURN

Reason #10,456 why I love my birth city of Philadelphia:

Sarah Palin boo'ed at Flyers Game.

New Blog Banner?

First of all, you digging the new blog? We think it's cooler and neater than the blue eyesore it used to be.

How about these banners (because the current one is blurry and Blogspot is difficult):

The fun Photoshop things I do when I wait for food. Peace.

Stuck In My Head: Does It Offend You, Yeah - Dawn Of The Dead

No, it does not offend me. In fact, I rather enjoy it.

I had the priveldge of seeing this electric pop, post-punk, (present-dance?) group open for Bloc Party back in August. I didn't know much about them at the time, other than their single "Let's Make Out" and how irresstible and yet annoying and repetitive it was. They played that during their set, as well as fooled around in a silly British, awkward-to-Americans style and banter. More importantly, they played this little number. Sythn be praised!

Does It Offend You, Yeah - Dawn Of The Dead

What's this song about? Hmm. I'll take a stab at it. (Stab).

First, the lyrics are great. Kind of paranoid. Trying to get over a bloody awful experience. He doesn't want to end up "dead" in any sense that seems fit. He's trying to escape. But the harsh lyrics that you hear almost everywhere are hidden by such a fun riff. So cheer up!

The video itself is cool. I like zombie music videos. Check out Aesop Rock's "Coffee". That's another good one. It seems like no one can do a serious zombie music video without it being very humorous.

DIOYY is a band on the rise. If not the States (okay, definitely NOT the States - our charts wouldn't show good music if it could save the depression), then definitely in the UK. They opened for Bloc! That's like, Jesus coming out to play before God speaks! Maybe not so dramatic.

Their 1st LP "You Have No Idea What You're Getting Into" is out now on Virgin Records.

"I Plead The 'Fif'!"...Our Fifth Show (Prerecorded)!

Well look at us getting lazy already...

No. Hey everybody, the truth is that we're both busy on Friday night and can't do "Never Mind the Mainstream" live. But wait, stop your crying: it will be prerecorded! So you'll still hear great alternative and indie rock on Friday at 6 PM on KUR. Listen via our webstream: kur.kutztown.edu. It makes you cooler.

Here's who we got this week (it's all new!): Jenny Lewis, Hot Chip, Band Of Horses, Conor Oberst, & Stephen Malkmus & The Million Dollar Bashers!

Sorry for being busy. But hey, I'm going to see Streetlight Manifesto in the great state of New Jersey on Thursday night! Smell that garden-fresh glory.

So that's something special! Enjoy the show at it's regular time!

PODCAST!!!!

Show #4 is now up and ready for download in it's entirety.

Enjoy!

DOWNLOAD HERE. (Sendspace)

October 3, 2008 (Playlist)

October 3, 2008 (Playlist):
"Our Fourth Show"

*Jim's songs are indicated by the "J", and my (Mike's) songs are indicated by the "M".

1. M: Kings Of Leon – Sex On Fire.
2. J: We Are Scientists – Lethal Enforcer.
3. M: Sonic Youth – Kool Thing.
4. J: Clap Your Hands, Say Yeah – Yankee Go Home.
5. M: dios (malos) – I Want It All.
6. J: They Might Be Giants – Don’t Let’s Start.
7. M: Rogue Wave – Chicago X 12.
8. J: Tilly & The Wall – Fell Down The Stairs.
9. M: Nine Inch Nails – Head Like A Hole.
10. J: Violent Femmes – Kiss Off.
11. M: My Morning Jacket – Touch Me, I’m Going To Scream (Part 1).
12. J: TV On The Radio – Dancing Choose.
13. M: Oasis – Shock Of The Lightning.
14. J: Pela – Tenement Teeth.
15. M: Cold War Kids – Something Is Not Right With Me.
16. J: Color Revoult – Mattresses Under Water.
17. M: Miracle Legion – Academy Fight Song (Mission Of Burma Cover).
18. J: Illinois – Headphones.
19. M: Albert Hammond Jr. – GfC.
20. J: Weezer – Falling For You.
21. M: The Wombats – Let’s Dance To Joy Division.
22. J: R.E.M. – It’s The End Of The World As We Know It (And I Feel Fine).

*Background music consisted of various Daft Punk songs from the following albums: "Homework", "Discovery", & "Human After All".

Thanks to all who listened! We had a great show of awesome new music and an even better time talking to our listeners and special quests! You can be on the show, too! Call in: (610)-683-4058 or IM us at KURRequest using AOL Instant Messenger. Tune in next week for our prerecorded show and another great set!

The Fourth...on the 3rd!

Freak out! It's NMTM!

Hey everybody, be sure to catch the fourth installment of "Never Mind the Mainstream" tonight at 6 PM on Kutztown University Radio. Once again, to catch the live web-stream, go here: kur.kutztown.edu.

The show goes on 'til 8 and we have a stacked playlist of new tunes and premieres: Kings Of Leon, We Are Scientists, My Morning Jacket, TV on the Radio, Oasis, Cold War Kids, and much more!

Tell a friend! Hope to hear from you! (IM us at KURRequest or call in at (610)-683-4058).