Music
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“Hey did you hear…?” Summer Album Reviews by Brian Kearney
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… more
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On Air Next 8.10.16
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… more
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On Air Next 8.3.16
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… more
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On Air Next 7.20.16
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,… more
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On Air Next 7.13.16
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… more
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July CD of the Month: Blood Orange – Freetown Sound
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… more
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On Air Next 7.6.16
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… more
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On Air Next 6.29.16
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… more
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On Air Next 6.25.16
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’… more
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Modern Baseball – A Photo Recap
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June CD of the Month: HOLY FUCK – Congrats
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… more
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Radiohead – A Moon Shaped Pool Album Review
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… more
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Spread The Word: a Photo Recap
All photos taken by Mitch Zonnefeld of KMGLife at Spread The Word Music Festival 2016. more
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Kontagium Live Shows – Dragondeer & Pigeons Playing Ping Pong
Kontagium have a few really awesome concert videos to check out! These are full shows, so kick back and enjoy (and don’t forget to listen to Kontagium on the station… more
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Prince of Power
Prince Rogers Nelson may be the most misunderstood musician of the latter half of the twentieth century. Conservative listeners thought of him as some perverted cousin of Michael Jackson,… 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 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,… 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… 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… 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… more