Radio 1190 Blog

Since Alan Vega’s passing in July, the influence of legendary protopunk duo Suicide has become especially apparent. In my opinion, almost every new release seems to have a touch of Suicide–whether intentional or accidental. The three records I’ll be discussing this week all have obvious connections to Suicide, but hey, I’m not complaining. Playing loud… Read more

Nothing is more impressive than a meticulous attention to detail. Whether it be pinterest-inspired art installations adorning freshman dorms or the complexity woven into sand-worn hieroglyphics, within details we see each other’s true creativity. The records this week decorate their sonic spaces differently, but each new release invites us into a different nook of our… Read more

Gonjasufi: Heavy, industrial elements, sauntering, apocalyptic, vocals a la tindersticks, moaning and writhing, middle eastern melodies, overdriven, compressed, glitchy, massive attack, trip hop, portishead, black metal elements, denver based echo beds, creeping, murderous, gut-wrenching carolyn shadows, delay feedback, dark with gritty textures, Sumach Ecks, yoga teacher actor, warp records AJJ: formerly andrew jackson jihad, folk… Read more

Albums that came out over the summer that do/don’t deserve to be talked about. Flume, Skin Flume’s sophomore album, Skin is an attempt to reach beyond one’s grasp. His lofty aspirations of making an album by “creating sounds that sound like the fabric of the universe tearing” sadly result in numerous tracks being skipped over.… Read more

Hailing from Grand Rapids, surfy psychy rock n rollers Heaters have just released their new record “Baptistina.” This record is a peek into the 60s, the group describes themselves as “heavy cream.” Revolver-era Beatles and Thee Oh Sees collide on “Baptistina”; this release is one of the best psych rock records I’ve heard this year.… Read more

Eric Copeland’s new record “Black Bubblegum” is about “glam holes, glitter dreams, money troubles, apocalypse paranoia, one hit wonders, manifest destiny, my family’s westward migration, body troubles (was passing kidney stones almost the entire time), LGBT disco parties, Jonathan Richman, Missing Foundation, Neil Diamond, New Orleans, poverty, getting pushed out of another Brooklyn neighbourhood… No… Read more

Kathleen Hanna is over her battle with Lyme disease, over feeling apologetic, and over her reputation with Bikini Kill. Her new record with The Julie Ruin “Hit Reset” isn’t nostalgic, it pushes confidently into the future. Hanna’s badass as ever, outspoken and brash with her lyrics. Backing her up is a formidable crew of musicians… Read more

This week, we’re spinning three incredibly lonely records. These new Releases from Told Slant, Guts Club, and JC Flowers all feel extremely personal and vulnerable. For Brooklyn-based Double Double Whammy Records, “Going By” by Told Slant is heartbreakingly sad. A deep baritone a la The National, Felix Walworth places his emotions front and center in… Read more

Freetown Sound isn’t just a statement but a rumination. A black couple embrace each other on a golden bedsheet in a sparse bedroom. The male’s eyes are downcast as he pulls her into his arms, a cigarette dangles from his hand, his arms are barred. Her dress is short – she looks defiantly into the camera.… Read more

by Elijah Jarocki This week, we’re spinning three fascinating records from Blood Orange, clipping., and Weaves. Our July CD of the Month is Blood Orange’s “Freetown Sound”. The alias of British writer/producer Dev Hynes, Blood Orange is widely regarded for his unique approach to R&B. Rather than using dubby drops and crystal clear vocal lines,… Read more

Since 2014’s “Bury Me At Makeout Creek,” Brooklyn-based Mitski has been on top of the indie rock world. A record named after an obscure Simpsons reference, “Bury Me At Makeout Creek” was incredibly personal, relatable, and successful. Last June, I saw Mitski with low-fi compatriots Elvis Depressedly and Eskimeaux. I was struck by the intensity… Read more

This week, I have two records which are very similar and one record which is completely different from the other two. Check out all three playing on Radio 1190. Easy-goin’ and stretched out, “Down in Heaven” from Chicago rockers Twin Peaks is a rad new record that sways like a perfect summer afternoon. The album starts… Read more

Shimmering drumbeat, noodling synth. The rhythm creeps in as a couple mantric vocal phrases slide through the mix. The track sways and spreads out, add hi-hat add overdrive. Within 5 minutes, “Chimes Broken”, the first track off of Holy Fuck’s new record Congrats, becomes an earsplitting call to action–get up and move. The album continues,… Read more

Radiohead album releases are always an enigma in themselves. In the past they have allowed fans to pay whatever price they like, have created strange companies before release dates, and with their ninth release, A Moon Shaped Pool, they took a retroactive approach by erasing their internet presence and resorting to the mail. After removing… Read more