Category: blog posts
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On Air Next 3.7.18
This week features a weird jumble of tunes. From a super catchy indie-pop record to two great local releases, we are really mixing things up this week, so let’s just get into it. Cuckoo, formerly knows as Coo Coo Bad Brains, is a Boulder/Denver-based indie pop-rock, slow-core trio that just released its latest album “Big”…
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Neue Haus 025: A summery house party
This week on Neue Haus, enjoy an hour full of light, carefree house music! I’ll be drawing from disco, acid house, dub, and everywhere in between to stitch together a DJ set in celebration of the upcoming spring. No featured albums this week – just a collection of exciting new artists and labels, all released…
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Neue Haus 024: Immersive, inventive sound worlds
This week: an almost completely percussion-free journey into the many worlds of ambient music.
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On Air Next 2.28.18
Midterms have been hitting me hard this semester. When school has me really stressing, it’s always hard to find that perfect balance with music: uplifting, but not so happy it reminds you of how unhappy you are; relaxed, but not too calm as to make you lazy. It’s a difficult balance. Luckily for you, I’ve…
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On Air Next 2.21.18
The past few weeks have seen the release of a ton of rockin’ new music. From Palm’s “Rock Island” to the re-recording and release of Car Seat Headrest’s “Twin Fantasy,” there’s a lot going on. That being said, you’ve likely heard of these albums already, or if you haven’t, you could look them up and…
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Neue Haus 023: Frosty Techno and Oddball Dancehall
DJ Owen Zoll’s show Neue Haus is Radio 1190’s show of the month – check out this column every Wednesday morning to see what he plays that afternoon. This week, get ready for a treatise on inventive British techno.
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On Air Next 2.14.18
A lot of great music has come out in the past couple of weeks. A couple of new records have me excited because they both seem to draw something from the ’80s but still manage to sound like themselves. If you’re in the mood for a little something retro or just want a dance fix,…
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Neue Haus 022: Icy British techno expressionism
This week on Neue Haus we’re exploring some of the wonkier, more abstract and more artistic interpretations of techno that have emerged in recent months. Techno is built upon the ideas of steady rhythm and repetition; it’s super exciting, then, to see that there is a massive movement of techno musicians who turn these conventions…
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On Air Next 2.7.18: On Air Next: New music from Hovvdy, No Age and Porches lives up to the hype
All three of the albums I’m talking about today are albums that I, and everyone else, have been talking about for a while. They’ve been much anticipated and for very good reason. I’m here to tell you that they all live up to the hype. Hovvdy have been a station favorite with a cult following…
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February Show of the Month: Neue Haus
Radio 1190’s Show of the Month for February is Neue Haus, a weekly spotlight of the best new electronic music and live mixes. DJ Owen Zoll was kind enough to answer some questions for us below, and we’re stoked to be highlighting his efforts this month! Tune in every Wednesday at 3pm to listen. What’s…
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On Air Next 1.31.18: February CD of the Month
Popcorn of Fear’s self-titled record is Radio 1190’s CD of the month. The album is a blend of light, intricate pop. While mellow synths dominate, the record is laden with tiny pockets of flute, violin and guitar playing. The whole thing is a gosh darn gift that keeps on giving, with each listen revealing another…
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On Air Next 1.24.18
While I could use this column to write about another big-budget fake independent record that Pitchfork gave an 8.5 or that some dude recited the Anthony Fantano review of to you at a party, I’m trying to promote music that’s a little different. And for entirely selfish reasons, I want Radio 1190 to sound better,…
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On Air Next: Jello Biafra on Fashion, Electronic Music, and “Terminal City Ricochet.”
I had the chance to chat with Boulder native, ex-Dead Kennedys singer, Alternative Tentacles founder, and all-around freak, Jello Biafra. He’s showing the film “Terminal City Ricochet” at the Boulder Public Library this Friday at 6pm and it’s FREE! We talked about a ton and I can only fit so much into 600 words. For…
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Wrinkle on Local Shakedown
Wrinkle performing “Fireworks for Dogs” and “Brighter” on Local Shakedown on November 17th. Filmed by Hannah Morrison, Jen Keller, and Zack Marshall.
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Jacob Banks @ Fox Theatre
Jacob Banks is nothing short of inspiring. As soon as he came on, I couldn’t believe how talented Jacob and his band were. The crew hit it perfectly with richly textured beats and a sound starting off with 808s and ranging to African inspired synths that kept the crowd energetic and moving side to side…
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Terremoto on Local Shakedown
Terremoto playing “Dollar Store Cover Up” and “Ayn Rand Paul Ryan” on Local Shakedown on 11/3/17. Filmed by Hannah Morrison, Jen Keller, and Megan Mackey. Edited By Hannah.
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Album Review: Arcade Fire “Everything Now”
The new Arcade Fire record has a lingering bad taste to it. Your mileage may vary, and at this point any hesitancy to approach a new Arcade Fire album could easily feel warranted, but their effect on the music landscape, both popular and independent, is undeniable. Come with me as I make sweeping generalizations about…
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On Air Next 11.8.17
DFA Records has long been known as one of independent music’s most reputable and influential record labels, with one of its cofounders being James Murphy of LCD Soundsystem. If you’re an LCD fan, you would probably dig a lot of what DFA puts out, but they’ve got their fingers in many pies — dance-punk just…
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Concert Review: Turnover @ Summit Music Hall
Admittedly, I didn’t know Turnover before getting tickets to this show. The band that caught my eye was Elvis Depressedly, one of the opening acts of Turnover’s tour. In preparation for the concert, I checked out Turnover’s new record, Good Nature, and it made a good impression, so I was excited to see how they…
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Concert Review: Slowdive @ Ogden Theatre
Since their revival in 2014, Slowdive has come back into the spotlight. Their self-titled 2017 release was well received by critics and fans alike. When I found out I had the opportunity to see their live show I was very excited. Fortunately, they did not disappoint. A large sound and extravagant light set-up helped exaggerate…