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A Young Man’s Quest for Pump: “Jock Jams”
It was the Summer of 1995 and even at the the tender age of ten I knew something was wrong. I would wake up every day decidedly unpumped for the… more
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Album Review: Earl Sweatshirt “Some Rap Songs”
On Some Rap Songs, Earl Sweatshirt strives for simplicity. As he explained in an interview with Vulture earlier this week, “Incomplete sh*t is really stressful to me, and the concept… more
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Blast from the Past: Paul Anka “Rock Swings”
If you went to the Olive Garden recently and used the restroom, chances are you heard some nice, swinging tunes. If you listened carefully, you may have noticed that Paul… more
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On Air Next 11.29.18
As finals season approaches, Radio 1190 is packed with students diligently studying. To accompany our studies, we’re jamming to new albums from Lonnie Holley, Ian Sweet and Carbonas. Lonnie Holley is… more
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Blast from the Past: Seaside Lovers “Memories in Beach House”
Recently, I have been binging on City Pop and various other forms of 20th century Japanese genius. Although City Pop has taken on a larger than life status in popular… more
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On Air Next 11.14.18
By Max AskariAt Radio 1190, we love spinning our favorite music, new and old. This week, I’ll be looking back at an album DJs spin constantly: “The Lonesome Crowded West”… more
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Blast from the Past: Hiroshi Suzuki “Cat (1975)”
Few albums better illustrate the magic of YouTube as a music platform than Hiroshi Suzuki’s Cat. Many of my friends have a running joke about YouTube ‘classics’. That is, albums… more
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On Air Next 11.7.18
As the weather cools down, Radio 1190 continues to spin the hottest records. This week, you’ll be hearing fresh releases from a handful of new favorites. Part Time, a band… more
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Blast from the Past: DJ Shadow “Endtroducing”
Terror, introspection, and sheer rage. The mastery of DJ Shadow’s 1996 Endtroducing is its ability to create horror out of the mundane. This record has garnered the acclaim that it… more
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On Air Next 11.1.18
Kero Kero Bonito’s sophomore release, “Time ‘n’ Place,” continues their streak of catchy indie pop releases. Hailing from London, Kero Kero Bonito’s early releases were predominantly inspired by video game… more
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Blast from the Past: Compilation Spotlight
This week’s Blast from the Past is formatted a bit differently than usual. For listeners of my generation, compilations are an essential link between a culture that existed before we… more
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Blast from the Past: Joao Donato “Quem e Quem 1973”
Joao Donato’s 1973 masterpiece album Quem e Quem is sometimes forgotten among the tidal wave of classic Brazilian albums from the 1970’s. This is a terrible disservice to a record… more
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On Air Next 10.24.18
If you tune into Radio 1190 this week, you’ll be hearing plenty of soothing music. Here’s what we’re spinning right now. Goo Age is a Denver band making music that is… more
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On Air Next 10.17.18
This week on Radio 1190, we’re spinning two old favorites: “Smiley Smile” by The Beach Boys and “House Arrest” by Ariel Pink. The 12th studio album by The Beach Boys,… more
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On Air Next 10.10.18
This week on 1190, we’re spinning exciting new albums from drastically different genres. Here’s what you’ll hear when you tune in. Last week, Haterreleased their debut album “Siesta.” The band formed… more
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Blast from the Past: Herbie Hancock “Sunlight”
I have had a limited amount of knowledge about this album for a year or two, starting with the surreal portrait of a cheesed-out Herbie Hancock on the cover, complete… more
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Astronauts, Etc. Interview
I had the privilege of interviewing Anthony Ferraro of Astronauts, Etc. after their show at Lost Lake on September 19th. The show was a ton of fun and I would… more
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Austin City Limits 2018
Day 1: Music festivals always seem to deliver an electric atmosphere, great music, tasty food, and some of the most interesting fashion. Austin City Limits checked off all of those… more
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7th Circle 6th Anniversary Spotlight
The car drove thru Denver’s industrial district, past a rasta colored building and stopped at an intersection. Up and to the left stood a street sign implanted in concrete. The… more
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On Air Next 10.3.18
If you’re an avid reader of On Air Next, you’ll remember “Hypnic Jerks” by The Spirit of the Beehive. We love this record so much here at 1190 that we’re… more