Category: blog posts
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Radio 1190 @ CMCI Career Fair!
Radio 1190 is excited to say that we will be participating in the CMCI Career fair. It is on this upcoming Monday – March 14th in the UMC Ballroom from 5:30-7:30 PM. There will be 60+ employers there, particularly in the search for internships or jobs in media related industries. This will include advertising, PR,…
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CUration First Beginners Workshop!
As part of the CUration Documentary Challenge put on by the CU Art Museum, CMCI and Radio 1190, this first workshop’s topic will be about “Getting Started in Documentary Filmmaking”. Learn best practices for approaching a short-form documentary project. We’ll also touch on equipment choice and use and best practices for audio gathering. The Workshop…
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ALBUM REVIEW: Kendrick Lamar – untitled unmastered
Kendrick Lamar took a very interesting approach in promoting his latest surprise release, by performing several “Untitled” songs at different late-night and award shows ultimately resulting in a request by Mr. Lebron James himself. Lebron tweeted to Kendrick and Top Dawg Entertainment CEO Anthony Tiffith, “ Yo after that @kendricklamar Grammy performance , you have…
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CONCERT REVIEW: Vince Staples @ The Bluebird – 3.5.16
If you were a fan of Vince Staples’ most recent project, Summertime ’06, when it came out, then you were probably there for the first headlining show that he put on in Denver at Lost Lake. From their newly (at the time) renovated sound system, to the undeniably small venue space, that show was truly something to…
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March CD of the Month: Glenn Jones – Fleeting
Steel-string master Glenn Jones refrains from using his voice in his music, but has the ability to paint detailed pictures and tell complex stories through banjo and acoustic guitar. From note to note Jones gracefully glides through melodies that are undoubtedly American but have a masterful baroque feel. Though most American Primitive albums conjure images…
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On Air Next 2.25.16
This Thursday we have another stunning edition of Locals Live at Innisfree Poetry Bookstore and Cafe! On Feb 25th come hear the awesome electr0-acoustic styling’s of Boulder-based fingerpicker Effulgence. The show is free and presented by Radio 1190. The show starts at 6pm! Come drink great coffee, hang out with 1190 staff and support local…
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On Air Next 2.18.16
Radio 1190 has some very new and cool things posted on our social media outlets! We have videos of the session and interview we had with Georgia-based band FUTUREBIRDS last week and many more radical interviews, sessions and reviews! All you need to do is log into radio1190.org! After a long string of self-released EPs…
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CUration: Stories of Sight & Sound DOCUMENTARY CHALLENGE!
The CU Art Museum, CU College of Media, Communication & Information and Radio 1190 KVCU present the FIRST university-wide documentary short film competition open to all students! Come join us to learn all the details (including information about the prize!), including guest speakers, oppurtunities to network for the compeition and free food! It is a…
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Radio 1190 Valentine’s Week Vinyl Giveaway!
This year, you, our awesome listeners, are our valentines (who else could we possibly need?). In order to prove that, we’re giving away a bunch of cool vinyl and merchandise over the week to YOU! In order to win this cool stuff, you’ve gotta be listening in to the station. Below you’ll find a key…
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Anderson .Paak – Malibu
“I learned my lessons from the ancient roots, I choose to follow what the greatest do.” Anderson .Paak claims that “the dot in my name stands for detail” and his second studio album, Malibu, is certainly full of details. On a lyrical note, .Paak uses his gruff, soulful voice to tell his story of living…
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DIIV – Is the Is Are
If there’s one thing I’d like to get off my chest before starting this review, it’s that I would be lying to you if I said I had an extensive knowledge of DIIV’s work. Among the endless universe of new music, sometimes you miss stumbling upon a group that puts out work that really…
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On Air Next 2.4.16
This week Radio 1190 will be hosting another edition of Local’s Live at Innisfree Poetry Cafe on the hill! Stop by at 6pm this Thursday, February 4th for an awesome improvised set from Boulder-based pop experimentalist Jarocki! Come drink coffee, hang with 1190 and support local music! Halifax-based Nap Eyes may sound sparse and minimal…
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Jarocki @ Locals Live – Thursday 6PM
Radio 1190 is excited to announce that our latest installment of Locals Live will be happening this Thursday February 4th at Innisfree Poetry Bookstore on the Hill! Come kick it with us at 6pm and listen to the experimental workings of local musician Jarocki. Grab some coffee, read your poetry, talk with your friends and…
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Mutemath – Vitals
New Orleans-based alternative rock group Mutemath has made a name forthemselves thanks to their energetic live performances (the lead singer crowd surfs on a mattress wrapped in LEDs) and considerable musicianship. In terms of the progression of their sound, they’ve modified it with each new record. Their self-titled debut album in 2006 was standard…
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Makena Moore Live at Innisfree Thursday
We are excited to have Makena Moore performing at Innisfree Poetry Cafe as part of Radio 1190’s Locals Live. Join us at 5:30pm on Thursday January 28th at Innisfree Poetry Cafe on The Hill. http://www.makenamoore.com/
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Krewe de Louisianne’s Mardi Gras Party
Let the good times roll with Radio 1190’s Krewe de Louisianne Mardi Gras party, Saturday night, February 6th, at The Attic in downtown Boulder! The Attic will provide food & drink specials while Tony Trahan & the Blue Krewe will provide live Louisiana tunes starting around 9:30pm. The Krewe encourages everyone to bust out purple, green, &…
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On Air Next: 1/13
by James Calvet Welcome back students! It’s cold outside but there are exciting things happening in the UMC. We have a slew of awesome new DJ’s on the AM airwaves. Tune in to hear rad tunes from your next favorite DJ. For a full list of new DJ’s log on to radio1190.org. On January 10th…
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CD of the Month: David Bowie – Blackstar
On January 10th 2016 legendary musician, songwriter, actor and artist David Bowie passed away due to cancer. Through his nearly fifty-year career, Bowie created an unmistakable style that is poised, charismatic, inventive and unabashedly strange. Like a musical chameleon, Bowie utilized genres such as glam rock, electronic, experimental music and beyond. Albums such as The…
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We love you, David. Rest in peace.
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Radio 1190 Christmas Recap
RADIO 1190 CHRISTMAS MUSIC RECAP – This year’s holiday gave us new/unheard music music from LCD Soundsystem, Radiohead, Future Islands and Grimes! Listen to all of our new presents below: