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On Air Next 3.1.17
Polyrhythms have been ruining my life. It probably started with Talking Heads. There was something about David Byrne’s lust for strange rhythmic patterns that set my brain on fire and… more
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On Air Next 2.23.17
We have three great new records spinning this week on Radio 1190. Tim Darcy normally fronts the Canadian post-punk band Ought, but his new record “Saturday Night” brings his voice… more
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Vinyl Valentine’s Interviews with DJs Owen and Natalie
Love is in the air…. and so is our FM radio signal! Ba dum tss! Even if corny jokes aren’t your thing, Vinyl Valentine’s Day Radio 1190 very likely will… more
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On Air Next 2.8.17
On Wednesday, Pitchfork posted an article titled “Does College Radio Even Matter Anymore.” If you haven’t read it yet, Kevin Lozano walks through the ins-and-outs of college radio history and… more
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On Air Next 2.1.17
Priests are a post-punk outfit from Washington D.C. Our nation’s capitol has a rich history of producing bands which fight the system with attitude and ferocity, (see Fugazi), and Priests… more
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An 80s Thanksgiving on Radio 1190
While you’re waiting for winter to be consumed by the never ending holiday season and consuming your celebratory Thanksgiving feast, check out the tunes that Radio 1190 is going to… more
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On Air Next 11.9.16
It’s been a long week. Everybody, from those always politically active to those sucked into the bureaucratic bog, has felt a lot this week. Whether or not your presidential candidate… more
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On Air Next 11.2.16
New records from La Femme, American Football, and Savoy Motel are spinning this week on Radio 1190. Recorded half in a French castle, half in Los Angeles, “Mystère” from La… 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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Panaderia on The Local Shakedown
Panaderia preforming Mas O Menos live on the Local Shakedown! Panaderia preforming Mas O Menos live on the Local Shakedown! 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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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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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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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
