Radio 1190 Blog
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Day Without Hate
Radio 1190 is EXTREMELY excited to assist in promoting our contributive “Day Without Hate”, which will take place April 29th in the Glenn Miller Ballroom from 5:00 pm- 6:15 pm. A Day Without Hate is a student led, grassroots organization that promotes nonviolence, unity, and respect in our schools. The event is going to feature… Read more
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Record Store Day!
Saturday is Record Store Day as many of you may know, and to get in on the fun, Radio 1190 is celebrating in a few fun ways! FRIDAY, APRIL 15TH Tomorrow, we will be spinning fun vinyl all day long! Make sure that you’re listening throughout the day because we will be pulling out some… Read more
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Skeletonwitch Interview
Check out an awesome interview with Scott Hendrick of Skeletonwitch here! https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?visual=true&url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Ftracks%2F257834868&show_artwork=true&callback=YUI.Env.JSONP.yui_3_17_2_1_1460076267977_25733&wmode=opaque Read more
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April CD of the Month: Japanese Breakfast – Psychopomp
Philadelphia-based band Little Big League recorded their first album in 2013. Soon after, the band felt creatively drained and progress came to a screeching halt. In that same period, the mother of singer/guitarist Michelle Zauner was diagnosed with cancer. Zauner then returned to her home in Oregon and began writing songs in her bedroom.… Read more
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Should We Be OK With LCD Soundsystem Returning?
Either you know and love them, or you don’t know them. Those seem to be the only two options available when it comes to New York’s prolific music outfit LCD Soundsystem. Over the course of a decade, the band broke genre conventions and had a great time doing it, releasing three (subjectively) near perfect… Read more
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Shadowtrash Astral Sleepover Party
We’re STOKED to bring you some very special programming while spring break is underway here at the station! Shadowtrash tape group, an audio-art cassette label formed by Nick Hranilovich & Ryan Wade Ruehlen in Boulder Colorado, will be temporarily taking over the airwaves on Radio 1190AM for a 48-hour, continuous broadcast, from March 22—24. … Read more
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Hangout Music Festival 2016
Head to Alabama’s Gulf Shores for an great time and excellent lineup of music. While you’re there, check out Hammock Beach, ride the MegaDrop, and even get married! Read more info at http://hangoutmusicfest.com/ and for media check out Hangout’s YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/user/HangOutFestival! Read more
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Glenn Jones Call In Interview!
This is an exciting one, folks! Thanks to the wonderful folks over at Thrill Jockey Records, we were able to host a call in interview with the artist of our CD of the month – Glenn Jones! Check out the interview below, in which Jones’ and our music director James discuss getting lost in the… Read more
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Featured Show of the Week 3.14.16
Hey all! Hope you’re ready for another exciting week of music here at the station! This week, our featured show is RPM – run by Dan Burney, this has an emphases on electronic music. The set will range from independently produced to more mainstream cuts. From Dan himself: “I play music made by electronic producers on… Read more
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Radio 1190 @ CMCI Career Fair!
Radio 1190 is excited to say that we will be participating in the CMCI Career fair. It is on this upcoming Monday – March 14th in the UMC Ballroom from 5:30-7:30 PM. There will be 60+ employers there, particularly in the search for internships or jobs in media related industries. This will include advertising, PR,… Read more
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CUration First Beginners Workshop!
As part of the CUration Documentary Challenge put on by the CU Art Museum, CMCI and Radio 1190, this first workshop’s topic will be about “Getting Started in Documentary Filmmaking”. Learn best practices for approaching a short-form documentary project. We’ll also touch on equipment choice and use and best practices for audio gathering. The Workshop… Read more
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ALBUM REVIEW: Kendrick Lamar – untitled unmastered
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
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CONCERT REVIEW: Vince Staples @ The Bluebird – 3.5.16
If you were a fan of Vince Staples’ most recent project, Summertime ’06, when it came out, then you were probably there for the first headlining show that he put on in Denver at Lost Lake. From their newly (at the time) renovated sound system, to the undeniably small venue space, that show was truly something to… Read more
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March CD of the Month: Glenn Jones – Fleeting
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
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On Air Next 2.25.16
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
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On Air Next 2.18.16
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
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CUration: Stories of Sight & Sound DOCUMENTARY CHALLENGE!
The CU Art Museum, CU College of Media, Communication & Information and Radio 1190 KVCU present the FIRST university-wide documentary short film competition open to all students! Come join us to learn all the details (including information about the prize!), including guest speakers, oppurtunities to network for the compeition and free food! It is a… Read more
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Radio 1190 Valentine’s Week Vinyl Giveaway!
This year, you, our awesome listeners, are our valentines (who else could we possibly need?). In order to prove that, we’re giving away a bunch of cool vinyl and merchandise over the week to YOU! In order to win this cool stuff, you’ve gotta be listening in to the station. Below you’ll find a key… Read more
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Anderson .Paak – Malibu
“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
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DIIV – Is the Is Are
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