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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
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On Air Next 9.26.18
This was an exciting week for music at Radio 1190. Three new records dropped from bands we’ve been spinning for a while now, and they’re all going on air this… more
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Blast from the Past: The Mars Volta “Frances the Mute”
A young man sits in his 1973 Chevrolet Corvette convertible, driving down a road in the middle of an outer-space desert. The road will not cease to unravel into a… more
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Blast from the Past: Paul McCartney “Wild Life”
Paul McCartney’s Wild Life is, to many, considered an iconic failure. By the standards of the day, it was. McCartney had just completed his run as front man for the… more
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On Air Next 9.19.18
This week at Radio 1190, we have a lot of great music to add, including “Hypnic Jerks” from The Spirit of the Beehive, “Small Car Big Wheels” from Enjoy and… more
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On Air Next 9.11.18
Here at Radio 1190, the school year is ramping up and we have a plethora of new volunteers and DJs getting involved. Our recent favorites around the station include “I… more
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Blast from the Past: Frank Zappa “We’re Only In It for the Money”
A lot can be said about Frank Zappa’s 1968 satire, “We’re Only in It for the Money”. For starters, if you look closely, Jimi Hendrix is on the cover, and… more