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Every Wednesday, we've got a list of new music from some of our favorite artists right here on Never Mind the Mainstream. It's also a bit of a spoiler fest for our show Friday. This week is a little different, as we have some great new music videos for you to view. I know what you're thinking: "What are music videos?" Well maybe these can enlighten those confused. Enjoy the clips and tunes.From StereogumFrom Pitchfork (Videos)
March 26, 2010 (Playlist):"Our Forty-First Show!"The Stars Of Track And Field – The Breaking Of Waves
Radiohead – Electioneering
OK Go – This Too Shall Pass
The Hold Steady – Hurricane J
Jane's Addiction – StopTokyo Police Club – Breakneck SpeedPolaris – She Is Staggering
Rilo Kiley – With Arms Outstretched
Broken Social Scene – World Sick
The Good Life – I Am An Island
Fever Ray – When I Grow Up
*"Allen Reed Memorial Cover Of The Week": The Fruit Bats – Never Tear Us Apart (INXS Cover)
The Vaselines – Son Of A Gun
Weezer – Why Bother?*"Punk Trunk!": Nick Lowe – Heart Of The City
*"Punk Trunk!": The Clash – The Guns Of Brixton
The Radio Dept. – Heaven's On Fire
The National – Bloodbuzz Ohio
Screaming Trees – Nearly Lost You
*"The Mighty Mighty Boss-Tune": Bruce Springsteen – Adam Raised A Cain (Live)
Spoon – The Mystery Zone
Beat Happening – Indian Summer
The Smiths – Rubber Ring/What She Said (Live).*Background music consisted of various instrumental alternative rock tunes from the 1980s and 1990s. The list features acts the likes of The Meat Puppets, New Order, Pixies, R.E.M., and Sonic Youth.Old dogs can learn new tricks. This old saying could be said for Big Jim and myself, as our mighty tandem radio force took an unorthodox approach to our forty-first installment of NMTM. The approach: we planned nothing in advance. This is because of a few reasons. One being that we simply could not settle on a time and date earlier in the week to put the show together. Another being that I was too focused on comprehensive exams to give the show a fair amount of my week's attention. And last, we wanted to test ourselves, to see how we could manage a spur-of-the-moment playlist. Jim said it right when we were flying by the seat of our pants. The show, however, was stellar. It also started on time with the both of us ready for action (unlike an hour later, as predicted earlier in the week). Check out that list. We couldn't have added more variety, new music, and risky numbers if we had tried (Beat Happening isn't entirely radio friendly, but hey, that's why we're college radio). We spoke about how excited we are for the Spring because some of the biggest names in the world of independent music are releasing new material. That being said, we sampled some of that music this week: The Hold Steady, Tokyo Police Club, Broken Social Scene, and The National all shined on our program. We also spun a breed of alt-rock classics: Jane's Addiction, The Vaselines, Screaming Trees, The Smiths, and more. We also threw in some live tracks. And as always, our special segments were important in their own way. Thanks again for tuning in to most random show ever. Tune in next week for another great set.
Short and sweet, due to a hectic Friday schedule: Never Mind the Mainstream. LIVE, TONIGHT, 6-8 PM ET! Only on 88.3 KUR. Stream the show live @ kur.kutztown.edu. New music tonight from The Hold Steady, Broken Social Scene, OK Go, The Radio Dept., and more. Tune in! Studio line: (610)-683-4058. AIM: KURRequest.
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Currently listening to: Fever Ray - "When I Grow Up"
Thank you everyone for hanging tight as we get the blog updated with it's new look. How about that new banner? It's not exactly "new", but it is longer than the previous one. How about sourcing our pictures, adding bigger pictures, sticking fewer labels on posts, and jotting down what we're listening to at the moment? Just something new, we'll see how it works. I've been a big advocate of Blogspot-bashing and I'll continue to do so just because it's so primitive and restricting. However, and here's the kicker, it's free, so we'll deal with it. World keeps on spinning.We've got about five weeks remaining until we get into one of the most anticipated months of the year, music-wise. It's May. Here's a list of notable NMTM favorites that will be releasing albums in the month of May.
- Band Of Horses
- Broken Social Scene
- Josh Ritter
- Minus The Bear
- The Black Keys
- The Fall
- The Hold Steady
- The National
- The New Pornographers
- Tokyo Police Club
- UNKLE
- and maybe ... Arcade Fire? Radiohead? Who knows...
And if you can't wait until May, you don't have to worry about going insane or being a pirate to hear new material from some of the artists listed above. There's been some new music leaked this week on the blogs that have paid staff members. Here's what we've gathered. Enjoy the fresh tunes:From: StereogumFrom: Pitchfork
The blog looks a little different, right? Blogger doesn't give us many options, as this is free software. I just got fed up with YouTube videos cutting off our text. So right now things may look a little off-centered or in weird positions, but rest assured, we're on the case to make this page look better than ever. Hang in there with us.
March 19, 2010 (Playlist):"Our Fortieth Show!"Cold War Kids – Santa Ana WindsGuided By Voices – The Best Of Jill HivesShe & Him – In The SunNeko Case – Red TideGorillaz – Rhinestone EyesBroken Bells – VaporizeJosh Ritter – Change Of TimeHunters & Collectors – Throw Your Arms Around MeFionn Regan – Coat Hook*"The Mighty Mighty Boss-Tune": Bruce Springsteen – Loose EndsTeo Leo & The Pharmacists – The Mighty SparrowPaul Westerberg – Love You In The FallBig Star – ThirteenMeat Puppets – Served Goddess HandThe National – Terrible Love (Live)*"Allen Reed Memorial Cover Of The Week": The Autumn Defense – Paradise (Miracle Legion Cover)*"Punk Trunk!": Titus Andronicus – Titus Andronicus Forever*"Punk Trunk!": Dropkick Murphys – God WillingThe Tallest Man On Earth – Burden Of TomorrowMotion City Soundtrack – DisappearEcho & The Bunnymen – Lips Like Sugar (Live)The Strokes – ReptiliaThe Church – Another Earth*Background music consisted of various cult classic tunes from the 1980s. They ranged from The Cure to New Order, from cheesy to epic, covering multiple genres.Once again, NMTM proves its commanding validity by bringing new music to the masses, even on a medium like college radio. This week, the rock 'n' roll duo of Jim Adair and myself (but more Jim) spun a profusion of new tunes from some of the biggest names in the game: Cold War Kids, She & Him, Gorillaz, Broken Bells, Fionn Regan, Ted Leo & The Pharmacists, and much more. Older numbers had a strong showing, too: Hunters & Collectors, Meat Puppets, Echo & The Bunnymen, and The Church. We also felt it appropriate to honor a rock legend who passed away this week, Alex Chilton of The Box Tops, Big Star, and himself as a solo artist. Thank you for your years of great music, Mr. Chilton. Our return to the airwaves from Spring Break proved righteous to our fans, despite the beautiful northeastern weather that was calling so many of us away from our radios. Spring is now in session. Next week, Jim's got the show to himself for the first hour while I attend to a few graduation-required comprehensive exams. Weak. But we'll reunite for hour two and really kill it as we finish up the final show of March. Tune in next week for another great set.
The two stars of 88.3 FM KUR's Never Mind the Mainstream, Jim Adair and myself, have returned to the airwaves after a two week hiatus. We both survived separate Spring Break adventures to host NMTM once again. The vacation was much deserved, but now it's back to business. This week, we're celebrating 2010 with some new tunes from some of the year's greatest albums thus far. And trust me, there have already been some monumental records released in the last couple of months. Tune in to hear new singles from Cold War Kids, She & Him, Gorillaz, Broken Bells, and much more in the line-up throughout the show. Also, did anyone ask for some classic jangle pop jams? Well, we've got 'em. Guided By Voices, Hunters & Collectors, Meat Puppets, and The Church make their way onto the show tomorrow night. Along with that solid mix, we'll have our usual specials and segments, like the "Allen Reed Memorial Cover Of The Week", the "Mighty Mighty Boss-Tune", and the "Punk Trunk!". Do not miss our grand return to afternoon drive radio only on college radio. Tune in from 6-8 PM ET online @ kur.kutztown.edu. Call into the studio line at (610)-683-4058 or IM us on AOL Instant Messenger at KURRequest. Catch you then, fans.
Alex Chilton (1950 - 2010)
If he was from Mars, wouldn't that be cool?
Standing right on campus, would he stamp us in a file?
Hangin' down in Memphis all the while
Children by the million sing for Alex Chilton when he comes 'round
They sing "I'm in love. What's that song? I'm in love with that sound."
Cerebral rape and pillage in a village of his choice.
Invisible man who can sing in a visible voice.
Feeling like a hundred bucks, exchanging good lucks face to face.
Checkin' his stash by the trash at St. Mark's place.
Children by the million sing for Alex Chilton when he comes 'round
They sing "I'm in love. What's that song? I'm in love with that sound."
I never travel far, without a little Big Star.
Runnin' 'round the house, Mickey Mouse and the Tarot cards.
Falling asleep with a flop pop video on.
If he was from Venus, would he meet us on the moon?
If he died in Memphis, then that'd be cool, babe.
Children by the million sing for Alex Chilton when he comes 'round
They sing "I'm in love. What's that song? I'm in love with that sound." - The Replacements ("Alex Chilton")
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