Arts & Culture
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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
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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