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Independent Music: A Basic History
by Quinn Marchese Many attribute the inception of independent music with the release of the Spiral Scratch EP, by Buzzcocks in 1977. This was the fist punk record to be… more
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Sounds of Autumn
Autumn is a pretty cool and a pretty season in general—the sunsets are beautiful and it’s so much more colorful! Not only is it the season of pumpkin spice, but… more
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On Air Next 10.19.16
Electronic music takes all sorts of shapes. It’s easy to write off the whole genre when you’re tired of hearing the same drops, wubs, and vocal samples blasting day-after-day from… more
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On Air Next 10.7.16
Radio 1190 KVCU is now on the FM dial! Tune into 98.9 FM in Boulder and hear your new favorite artist. Spinning this week are three hot contenders: we have… more
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October CD of the Month – IAN SWEET – Shapeshifter
Formerly the solo project of Jilian Medford, the Los Angeles-based trio IAN SWEET brings their A-game on their new record, Shapeshifter. Released September 9th via Hardly Art Records, the album… more
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Porches, Japanese Breakfast and River Grazer @ Larimer Lounge
Before departing for the European leg of their tour, New York synthpop band Porches made a quick stop at the Larimer Lounge with a set that was not to be… more
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Folksplosion!
If I asked my parents about their favorite folk music, it’s likely they’d rattle off a couple of the classics: Bob Dylan, Woody Guthrie, Emmy Lou Harris, John Prine… The… more
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Album Review: Preoccupations – s/t
It’s been many months since Viet Cong announced they were changing their name for the sake of overly sensitive people. Hailing from Calgary in the north, Viet Cong was born… more
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On Air Next 9.7.16
Midterms are right around the corner and many CU students are desperate for a moment to relax. Take it easy, give yourself a break, and check out these three new… more
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First Thursdays at the CU Art Museum + Mysterium Tremendum
Exploring how the worlds of visual art and auditory art collide, First Thursdays is a brand new, once-a-month collaborative event between Radio 1190 and the CU Art Museum. On September 1st, Radio 1190… more
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On Air Next 8.31.16
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… more
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On Air Next 8.24.16
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… more
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On Air Next 8.17.16
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… more
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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