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Because I'm lazy and woke up ten minutes ago...
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 Band Of Horses, The Hold Steady, Stars, Titus Andronicus, and more. Tune in! Studio line: (610)-683-4058. AIM: KURRequest.
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It's been a while since I've done a straight forward news post, even thought I rarely do any hard reporting on this site anyway. You know, some the links I post here aren't even that specific to the term "indie rock". However, I do get most of these stories from web sites that appeal to an alternative rock audience, so I'll keep calling these posts "Indie Rock News". Some interesting developments have happened since last Thursday. Mainly a lot of buzz has been going around about this year's Coachella festival, which looks to have a better line-up than Bonnaroo. Sucks to be on the east coast. So there's that, and some unfortunate and untimely deaths, which isn't good. And hey, how about this volcano in Iceland? That thing really caused some travel problems. Okay, here are some of the headlines making waves in the world of popular music.
- Broken Social Scene to release a bonus EP with new record.
- The Flaming Lips bring Pink Floyd's "Breathe" to Fallon.
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Deciding to do this while I wait for my over-charged laundry to finish it's cycle at the laundromat up the street.
How was everybody's 4/20? What a weird holiday, you know? Not like it's an official "holiday", but some people I know really do take off from school and work to celebrate. G4 Network was playing a marathon of stoner flicks and I saw a lot of red-eyed and hungry people roaming around town like zombies. Hey, wasn't Hitler born on 4/20? Just saying.
The weather is still beautiful around these parts. There's nothing like sunshine and good music. A ton of album's have leaked on the internet since last week, including some of the big name albums we've been buzzing about here on NMTM. But for those who play by the rules, here are the legal newbies that came out in this week's New Music.
From Pitchfork From Stereogum Indie Rock News and the NMTM Weekly Update comes tomorrow. See you then.
April 16, 2010 (Playlist)"Our Forty-Fourth Show!"
The Black Keys – Next Girl
The Dead Weather – Die By The Drop
*"Allen Reed Memorial Cover Of The Week": The Bird & The Bee – Rich Girl (Hall & Oates Cover)
Julian Casablancas – Out Of The Blue
Death Cab For Cutie – We Looked Like Giants
Nick Drake – One Of These Things First
Van Morrison – And It Stoned Me
The Pretenders – My City Was Gone
The Coat Hangers – Gettin' Mad & Pumpin' Iron
Pete Yorn – Last Summer
Fionn Regan – Lord Help My Poor Soul
*"The Mighty Mighty Boss-Tune": Bruce Springsteen – Tunnel Of Love
*"Punk Trunk!": The Replacements – Lookin' For Ya
*"Punk Trunk!": The Adverts – One Chord Wonders
Weezer – Holiday
Toro Y Moi – Talamak
Jamie T – Rawhide (Feat. Lily Allen)
Slow Club – Giving Up On Love
The Twilight Singers – Bonnie Brae
Gin Blossoms – Found Out About You
Rilo Kiley – Glendora
The Thermals – Returning To The Fold
*Background music consisted of various instrumental alternative rock tunes from the 1980s and 1990s. The list features acts the likes of New Order, Pixies, R.E.M., The Replacements, and Sonic Youth.
Returning to our normal time-slot (Fridays, 6-8 PM ET), Jim Adair and myself (Mike Pop) brought the best of yesterday's, today's, and tomorrow's alternative and indie rock to the college airwaves, only on 88.3 FM KUR. Last week's Saturday shift was a fun one-off show, but we really love our two hours on Friday nights (and we know you do, too). It was one our first shows in a long time that we were not graced with beautiful, sunny Spring weather. Instead we got hit with a booming thunderstorm and a pounding downpour. Good thing we broadcast in a basement. This week's show was as vibrant and uppity as The Thermals concert in Philadelphia the night before (Jim and I both attended, met the band, and were treated to a great punk rock setlist). So we gushed for a bit and retold some tales from that evening. Music-wise, we brought you the standard "Grade A" college rock we bring every week. New music featured The Black Keys, The Dead Weather, Pete Yorn, Fionn Regan, Toro Y Moi, and Slow Club. The "Cover" brought guilty pleasure Hall & Oats into the scene, the "Trunk" opened with an early 'Mats demo, and the "Boss-Tune" was my personal favorite Springsteen single of all time ("Gotta learn to live with whatcha' can't rise above!"). Thanks to everyone who tuned in and called into the studio. Tune in next week for another great set.
Hey guys, after last week's special Saturday edition, we're back where we belong tonight: Friday nights, 6-8 PM ET, only on 88.3 FM KUR. Jim and I are still buzzing from The Thermals' show last night. Those guys really put on an amazing punk set in Philadelphia. This week, we've got a wide variety of newer and older tunes, some upbeat, some down-tempo, but a great line-up no matter what you're into. There's always something for everyone on NMTM. Some featured artists include The Black Keys, The Dead Weather, Weezer, Toro Y Moi, and more. Call into the studio line all show long: (610)-683-4058, or IM us on AOL Instant Messenger: KURRequest. Stream the show live @ kur.kutztown.edu. We hope to hear from you. It's going to be a great show!
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Another sunny Wednesday (so meet me at the cemetery gates). No, but really, this weather is really making for up for all the snow we took on in February here in the Northeast. It all seems like a distant memory now. Spring is in full bloom and now my groundskeeper wakes me up every Tuesday morning with his lawnmower. That's a clear sign that the seasons have changed. Things at KU are picking up academically, as I have my hands full with papers and projects and club events. Isn't senior year supposed to be easy? I guess not. Here's some great new music that came out at the end of last week/early this week.
From Pitchfork From Stereogum
From 88.3 FM KUR's website:- Thanks to everyone for making KUR's first large birthday party, celebrating 5 years on-air, the raging success it was! Thanks to all our supporters at KU, all the students, & community listeners, all of the KUR members who give the station personality, the decorating crew, to Mike McVicar & Brian Darling for pulling off an amazing remote broadcast, to the Fish Relics for an amazing show, and to anyone else we're missing. THANK YOU!
We're truly amazed at the stellar turnout and having a ton of people we didn't even know knew about us show up to say they are faithful listeners and fans of the station. We're bigger than we even realize and it couldn't be possible without all of you! Thank you!
We'll get some pictures of the great event posted soon.
Also, elections for the 2010-2011 Executive Board were held today during our Tuesday 11:00 AM General Members meeting. Here are the results:- NEW President: Jim Adair (!) (Senior; Production Director of KUR; Co-host of Never Mind the Mainstream. Congratulations, Big Jim.)
- NEW Vice President: Kevin Rose (Junior; Host of a blues and folk show on Thursday nights.)
- NEW Secretary: Enzo Carrante (Sophomore; Host of an oldies show on Friday afternoons.)
- Treasurer: Blake Kepner (Senior; Co-host of a variety show on Thursday nights.)
Congratulations to all the new leaders. It appears the males in the station will be running the machine next year. I, sadly, will be graduating. But this crew is great and I am expecting big things from them.Finally, there will be a KUR Car Wash, this Saturday (4/17) at The Kutztown Fire Company, from 9 AM - 3 PM. If you're a local, come by a get your car washed and ready for Spring, all for $5. Hope to see you there!
April 10, 2010 (Playlist)"Our Forty-Third Show!"Belle & Sebastian – Another Sunny DayDeath Cab For Cutie – PhotoboothThe New Pornographers – Your Hands (Together)Bloc Party – Rhododendrons*"Punk Trunk!": Johnny Thunders & The Heartbreakers – Chinese Rocks*"Punk Trunk!": Hüsker Dü – Celebrated SummerR.E.M. – So. Central Rain (I'm Sorry)Modest Mouse – BreakthroughThe Boat People – Born In The 80sDr. Dog – Unbearable Why*"Allen Reed Memorial Cover Of The Week": Nada Surf – Electrocution (Bill Fox Cover)*"The Mighty Mighty Boss-Tune": Bruce Springsteen – Crush On YouDoves – There Goes The FearThe Elected – Would You Come With Me?The Strange Boys – Be BraveHarlem – Gay Human BonesLocal Natives – Sun HandsManchester Orchestra – I've Got FriendsVampire Weekend – HolidayPixies – Debaser*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.
This weekend marked the first ever Never Mind the Mainstream Saturday edition and Jim and I could not have been more pleased with how this landmark show turned out. The reason this was held on Saturday from 2-4 PM ET was because Friday night from 4-9:30 PM was 88.3 FM KUR's 5th Anniversary Party, in which alumni, young and old, came together to celebrate KUR's success. It was a great experience and we want to personally thank all of those who came out to support us. The cake was delicious, by the way. Onto the show. This week featured a handful of new tunes from the likes of The New Pornographers, The Boat People, Dr. Dog, The Strange Boys, and more. The "Punk Trunk!" came in early with The Heartbreakers and Hüsker Dü and two of their greatest tunes ever. "Boss-Tune" crushed it and "The Cover" showcased Nada Surf's ability to create epic covers. Jim and I were graced with some of our closest friends who were eager to get on the airwaves and talk about anything and everything from obtaining teaching degrees to bar advice. And we closed out the show with a scrambled sing-a-long to "Debaser" and left the station with a great feeling of accomplishment. A big thanks to all our listeners, callers, and messengers. Our fans make the show what it is. Tune in next week as we'll be back on Friday nights (6-8 PM ET). Tune in next week for another great set (and a report on the live The Thermals concert the preceding night in Philadelphia!).
Because I'm lazy and woke up ten minutes ago...
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April 16, 2010 (Playlist)
From 88.3 FM KUR's website:
April 10, 2010 (Playlist)
