Radio 1190 Blog
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Saint Motel Concert Review
Being a long time Denver resident I am used to seeing many shows at the Gothic theater in Englewood, Colorado. As usual I arrive on scene about fifteen minutes before the opening set. Walking around the Gothic theater it is easy to see why it is one of my favorite venues in the Denver Metro… Read more
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Happy Halloweek!
HAPPY HALLOWEEK! Get ready for this weekend’s festivities by listening to Radio 1190 – we will be giving away T-Shirts, Vinyl, and of course playing spooky music all week. Make sure to tune in at AM 1190 or stream us from the laptop/smartphone you’re on right now (at the top of the page!) Read more
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Heaters – Holy Water Pool Album Review
HEATERSHOLY WATER POOL (2015) Emerging out of seemingly nowhere, the Michigan born trio, Heaters, have bestowed us with a revolutionary psychedelic-rock album, Holy Water Pool. Over the course of 11 beautifully produced and perfectly placed tracks, you’ll find yourself wanting to trip acid with your best friends in some retro California beach town next summer. … Read more
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On Air Next 10.22.15
It’s finally starting to feel like fall and you know what that means…HALLOWEEN! But even though costumes, candy and parties are important, what is most important is Radio 1190’s Halloweek! Next Monday through Friday we will be playing very spooky tunes picked by staff and listeners as well as giving away vinyl, t-shirts and concert… Read more
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Death by Unga Bunga – Tell Me Why EP Review
Death By Unga BungaTell Me Why EP Top tracks: Stare At the Sun, Don’t Go Looking for My Heart Death By Unga Bunga makes fun music—no more, no less. Their humorous name and the nonsensical album art for their latest EP, Tell Me Why, indicate you probably shouldn’t take them too seriously. Tell Me Why… Read more
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IAMX Comes to Denver
Beautiful chaos. These are the only words to describe the live performance of IAMX, the solo project of Chris Corner. Formerly the front man of the 90’s trip-hop band Sneaker Pimps, Corner has created a self-proclaimed “all consuming beast” over the last 11 years with IAMX, with the latest chapter “Metanoia” releasing back in late… Read more
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2015 Mercury Prize Nominees
The nominees for the 2015 Mercury Prize for the best UK album have been announced! They are: Aphex Twin – Syro Benjamin Clementine – At Least For Now Gaz Coombes – Matador C Duncan – Architect Eska – Eska Florence and the Machine – How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful Ghostpoet – Shedding Skin Roisin… Read more
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An Interview with TAUK
Hi! Welcome to Denver and Boulder, excited to have you guys in town and thanks for the time…few things I wanted to ask: How did you discover your sound and are you more analog, or digital these days? How has that evolved? We started doing instrumentals almost as an accident. Charlie, AC, and myself would… Read more
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THANK YOU!
Radio 1190 would like to extend a great big thank you to our Fall Pledge Drive Sponsers: Cheba Hut, Boss Lady Pizza, Cosmo’s Pizza, Moe’s Bagels, Half Fast Subs, Illegal Pete’s and Buchanan’s Coffee Pub, as well as each and every one of our generous listeners and donors. Thank you for making our Fall Pledge… Read more
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Bollywood Life live in the Pledge Pit!
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Running Niwot performing live in the Pledge Pit
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October CD of the Month: Alex G – Beach Music
CD of the Month – October 2015Alex G – Beach MusicJames CalvetSept. 30th, 2015 Since independent artists have turned to using the online music platform Bandcamp to share their music, many incredibly great bands have gained popularity because of it. Most notably, bands such as Car Seat Headrest, Saint Pepsi/Skylar Spence and Teen Suicide have… Read more
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Radio 1190’s Favorite Fall Records
ABADABAD – The Wild Arcade Fire – Funeral Black Moth Super Rainbow – Falling Through A Field Bright Eyes – Every Day and Every Night Elliott Smith – Either/Or The Finches – Human Like A House Four Tet – Pause Hiss Golden Messenger – Bad Debt James Blake – James Blake Karen Dalton – In… Read more
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On Air Next 9.24.15
The deadline for submissions to Radio 1190’s t-shirt design contest is this Friday, Sept. 25th! Hurry up and e-mail your designs to dan@radio1190.org by Friday for your chance to win $100! Just remember to include a rendition of our logo and the four-color limit. It will be available to pledge for during our Fall 2015… Read more
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On Air Next 9.17.15
Radio 1190 and Buchanans Coffee Pub have recently teamed up and have a very special treat for you! Every other Friday at 7pm will feature a Live Local Musician at Buchanans Coffee Pub on the Hill. This week we have Boulder-based singer-songwriter Trevor Fett! Stop by at 7pm, grab some coffee and listen to some… Read more
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Radio 1190’s Favorite Albums
1. LCD Soundsystem – Sound of Silver 2. Sufjan Stevens – Illinoise 3. Brand New – Your Favorite Weapon 4. Waxahatchee – S/T 5. Electric President – S/T 6. The Go! Team – Thunder,Lightning, Strike! 7. Mutual Benefit – Love’s Crushing Diamond 8. Youth Lagoon – S/T 9. Modest Mouse – Moon & Antarctica 10.… Read more
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Radio1190’s Albums of the Year (So Far)
Dan: Bjork – VulnicuraKendrick Lamar – To Pimp a ButterflyNatalie Prass – Natalie PrassHop Along – Painted ShutGirlpool – Before the World Was Big Caden: Sufjan- Carrie and LowellTitle Fight- HyperviewDeath Grips – Jenny DeathMount Eerie – SaunaMountain Goats- Beat the Champ James: Lil Ugly Mane – Third Side of the TapeAmerican Culture – Pure… Read more