Radio 1190 Blog

  Kendrick Lamar took a very interesting approach in promoting his latest surprise release, by performing several “Untitled” songs at different late-night and award shows ultimately resulting in a request by Mr. Lebron James himself.  Lebron tweeted to Kendrick and Top Dawg Entertainment CEO Anthony Tiffith, “ Yo after that @kendricklamar Grammy performance , you have… Read more

Steel-string master Glenn Jones refrains from using his voice in his music, but has the ability to paint detailed pictures and tell complex stories through banjo and acoustic guitar. From note to note Jones gracefully glides through melodies that are undoubtedly American but have a masterful baroque feel. Though most American Primitive albums conjure images… Read more

This Thursday we have another stunning edition of Locals Live at Innisfree Poetry Bookstore and Cafe! On Feb 25th come hear the awesome electr0-acoustic styling’s of Boulder-based fingerpicker Effulgence. The show is free and presented by Radio 1190. The show starts at 6pm! Come drink great coffee, hang out with 1190 staff and support local… Read more

Radio 1190 has some very new and cool things posted on our social media outlets! We have videos of the session and interview we had with Georgia-based band FUTUREBIRDS last week and many more radical interviews, sessions and reviews! All you need to do is log into radio1190.org! After a long string of self-released EPs… Read more

“I learned my lessons from the ancient roots, I choose to follow what the greatest do.”  Anderson .Paak claims that “the dot in my name stands for detail” and his second studio album, Malibu, is certainly full of details.  On a lyrical note, .Paak uses his gruff, soulful voice to tell his story of living… Read more

  If there’s one thing I’d like to get off my chest before starting this review, it’s that I would be lying to you if I said I had an extensive knowledge of DIIV’s work. Among the endless universe of new music, sometimes you miss stumbling upon a group that puts out work that really… Read more

This week Radio 1190 will be hosting another edition of Local’s Live at Innisfree Poetry Cafe on the hill! Stop by at 6pm this Thursday, February 4th for an awesome improvised set from Boulder-based pop experimentalist Jarocki! Come drink coffee, hang with 1190 and support local music! Halifax-based Nap Eyes may sound sparse and minimal… Read more

  New Orleans-based alternative rock group Mutemath has made a name forthemselves thanks to their energetic live performances (the lead singer crowd surfs on a mattress wrapped in LEDs) and considerable musicianship.  In terms of the progression of their sound, they’ve modified it with each new record. Their self-titled debut album in 2006 was standard… Read more

by James Calvet Welcome back students! It’s cold outside but there are exciting things happening in the UMC. We have a slew of awesome new DJ’s on the AM airwaves. Tune in to hear rad tunes from your next favorite DJ. For a full list of new DJ’s log on to radio1190.org. On January 10th… Read more

On January 10th 2016 legendary musician, songwriter, actor and artist David Bowie passed away due to cancer. Through his nearly fifty-year career, Bowie created an unmistakable style that is poised, charismatic, inventive and unabashedly strange. Like a musical chameleon, Bowie utilized genres such as glam rock, electronic, experimental music and beyond. Albums such as The… Read more

RADIO 1190 CHRISTMAS MUSIC RECAP – This year’s holiday gave us new/unheard music music from LCD Soundsystem, Radiohead, Future Islands and Grimes! Listen to all of our new presents below:   Read more