Category: blog posts
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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…
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On Air Next 11.1.17
I would like to tell you all that I am originally from northwest Indiana. My home region features Lake Michigan, steel mills, The Gary SouthShore RailCats, farmland and a really bangin’ punk scene. In honor of me recently booking a plane ticket home for the holidays, I thought I’d share a little about everything wonderful…
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Cocordion on Local Shakedown
Cocordion playing their track “Polar Bear” live on Radio Local Shakedown on October 27th, 2017. Filmed by Hannah Morrison & Zack Marshall.
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On Air Next 10.25.17
We’ve been trying to refocus our sound a little bit over at Radio 1190. And what we’ve generally concluded is that we want to be more selective about the big-time, bigger-label artists we play. That being said, here are two big-time artists who really make the cut, both of them capable of playing a critical…
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Concert Review: Tera Melos @ Larimer Lounge
Last night, I had the chance to see one of my favorite bands, Tera Melos, alongside Speedy Ortiz and Holophrase at the Larimer Lounge. As expected, each one of these bands delivered very eclectic, experimental, and interesting sets that still had a great deal of personality and energy. A local act, Holophrase, opened the show…
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On Air Next 10.18.17
School is hard. Midterms suck. And the hardest part of it all is finding the willpower to continue. Luckily for you, I have the one true answer: Music! Which is what this column is about. Sometimes you need to be stressed and listen to stressful music. Get it out of your system. Do that when…