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School of Seven Bells interview
Posted on 5/29/2009
Radio K DJ Dave had a chance to catch up with School of Seven Bells before their show with Black Moth Super Rainbow at the Triple Rock last Friday. Here's what they had to say!
Mayer Hawthorne guest DJ set on Radio K
Posted on 4/29/2009
Mayer Hawthorne stopped by Radio K last night before his show with Peanut Butter Wolf, James Pants and Dam-Funk to do a DJ set for us! He also chatted with the host of On The Corner (Radio K's jazz/funk/soul/r&b show), DJ Fizzy.
Battle of the Underage Underground!
Posted on 4/27/2009
Radio K is now reviewing submissions for our 9th Annual Battle of the Underage Underground! Applicants will be contacted by June 6th. The 7 winners will be performing at First Avenue's Mainroom on June 14th for their chance to win prizes. Thanks to all who applied!
Interview with Fucked Up
Posted on 4/10/2009
Radio K DJ Dave got to sit down with Damian (aka Pink Eyes...and a lot of other pseudonyms) from Canadian band Fucked Up before their show at the Triple Rock. They talked about the band's recent tour in China and the lost art of the 8-track. Listen here!
Jason of ...Trail of Dead at Radio K
Posted on 4/07/2009
Jason Reece from ...And You Will Know Us By The Trail of Dead was nice enough to stop by the Radio K studios and guest DJ for a while before their show at the Triple Rock Social Club. He talked about the new Trail of Dead record, why he loves Jay Reatard and his new side project, Midnight Masses.
Junior Boys DJ set on Radio K!
Posted on 4/04/2009
Matt and Jeremy (aka Junior Boys) stopped by the Radio K studios before their show at First Avenue on Friday to spin a live DJ mix and to chat with Kevin about their musical memories and the inspiration for their new record, Begone Dull Care. Listen here!
Radio K live from SXSW Day 3: Hot Lava
Posted on 3/20/2009
We topped off out three-day live broadcast here in Austin with a performance from Hot Lava. They talked about mummy beaches, how they got their name and the Richmond hardcore scene. Allison was a trooper and performed while sick! They were nice enough to write a Radio K jingle too!
Songs performed:
Blue Dragon
Lady Postman
Iggy
Mummy Beach
Itty Bitty Spaces
Radio K live from SXSW Day 3: These Arms Are Snakes
Posted on 3/20/2009
Perhaps the sweatiest and spittiest band we've had in, These Arms Are Snakes played an epic (and loud) set. They more than made up for the instudio they had to miss at Radio K in February when they were caught in a blizzard on the way to Minneapolis from Iowa City. They are heading home to Seattle soon after playing some shows on the west coast.
Songs performed:
Meet The Mayor
Woolen Heirs
Red Line Season
Ethric Double
Radio K live from SXSW Day 3: Turbo Fruits
Posted on 3/20/2009
Turbo Fruits were our third instudio of the day. Their session came at the end of their SXSW experience, and they'll be heading home soon to finish up their new 7" on Fat Possum and to work on their forthcoming second full-length. It's not really clear why they brought that can of pancake batter with them, or left this dirty band-aid, but...they did.
Songs performed:
Volcano
I Wanna Be Naked With You
Get Up Get On Down
Radio K live from SXSW Day 3: Javelins
Posted on 3/20/2009
Our second instudio session of the day came from Michigan natives Javelins. Dana and the crew chatted about their keyboard player's California Raisin shirt, touring, and all sorts of SXSW goodness. Here are some photos from the performance (see if you can spot the famous raisin...!)
Tune in later on today for performances from Turbo Fruits, These Arms Are Snakes, and Hot Lava. 104.5FM Mpls/St. Paul and streaming online at www.radiok.org.
Radio K live from SXSW Day 3: Midnight Masses
Posted on 3/20/2009
Day 3 of our SXSW broadcast has begun! HOORAY! We're looking forward to instudio performances from Javelins, Turbo Fruits, These Arms Are Snakes, and Hot Lava. We just finished up our first session of the day with Midnight Masses. Hailing mainly from Brooklyn, Midnight Masses features Jason of ...And You Will Know Us By the Trail of Dead (who happens to be the only member from Austin, TX). The gang formed last year around SXSW time right here in Jason's hometown. They're just wrapping up a tour with Trail of Dead. We were so fortunate to catch up with them here at SXSW.
Be sure to check back with www.radiok.org for a video of Midnight Masses' SXSW instudio performance, and stay tuned to Radio K all day for 4 more exclusive performances!
Radio K live from SXSW Day 2: All The Saints
Posted on 3/19/2009
All The Saints just wrapped up a LOUD session. They talked about their new EP (that they supposedly recorded Monday and Tuesday in their living room), complimented Jake on his mad station ID-reading skillz, discussed the differences between the Atlanta and Alabama music scenes, and debunked the nasty rumors going around that they are metal, AND the myth that they don't like to go by their last names.
Songs performed:
Closer, Owner
Farmacia
Regal Regalia
Half Red, Half Way
Radio K live from SXSW Day 2: Anni Rossi
Posted on 3/19/2009
Anni Rossi came in and performed a few songs for us today. When her drummer isn't with her (like today), she uses an old suitcase for a stomp box! She'll be coming back to Minneapolis soon - you can catch her in April at the 7th Street Entry. Here are pictures:
Songs performed:
Safety of Objects
Machine
Ecology
Wheelpusher
Radio K live from SXSW Day 2: Cotton Jones
Posted on 3/19/2009
Our 3rd performance of the day came from Cotton Jones. They arrived on the best. tour bus. ever. They've recently relocated to Michigan, and played at the Suicide Squeeze showcase the other night a SXSW. Here is a photographic journey:
Songs performed:
Gotta Cheer Up
Blood Red Sentimental Blues
Less Than Positive
Radio K live from SXSW Day 2: Superdrag
Posted on 3/19/2009
Our second instudio session today came from Superdrag. They did an acoustic performance and talked about their breakup/non-breakup of 2003. Here's a visual recap:
Songs performed:
Only Want a Place I Can Stay
Try
Everything'll Be Made Right
Radio K live from SXSW Day 2: Maserati
Posted on 3/19/2009
We made it to day 2 of our SXSW broadcast! Our first instudio performance of the day came from Maserati, an instrumental band. They played some new (and as yet untitled) songs, and were very good sports about having to load in at 8:30 in the morning. Their drummer, Jerry also sported a nice shirt with puppies on it. If you're into the instrumental jams, make sure to check out Now Like Photographs every Wednesday from 7-9pm on Radio K.
Songs performed:
No More Sages
Untitled 1
Untitled 2
Monoliths
Radio K live from SXSW Day 1: Future of the Left
Posted on 3/18/2009
Our last session of day 1 at SXSW in Austin, TX came from Future of the Left. They talked in pretty accents about not being able to say "Anglo Saxon language" on the radio. We didn't really understand the Welsh slang, but either way they behaved themselves for the performance. They're playing three shows in a row on Friday! And we thought WE had a packed schedule! Here's what they looked like:
Songs performed:
Arming Eritrea
Chin Music
Land of My Formers
Small Bones, Small Bodies
Radio K live from SXSW Day 1: Benjy Ferree
Posted on 3/18/2009
Benjy Ferree came in to play on Radio K's SXSW live broadcast on Wednesday and he brought his pal Drew along. Benjy and Drew shared some stories with us about growing up on gospel music and playing in church. Somehow the subject of whistling puberty came up - Benjy is a GREAT whistler. Here are some pictures from the session!
Songs performed:
I Get No Love
Big Business
The Grips
Fear
Radio K live from SXSW Day 1: Julie Doiron
Posted on 3/18/2009
Julie Doiron just played live on Radio K from SXSW in Austin, TX. Even though she broke a guitar string and got distracted by her cell phone ringing, her performance was awesome. She was so friendly and talkative that we barely even noticed. Time for some photos...
Songs performed:
Dark Horse
Tailor
Blue
Radio K live from SXSW Day 1: Rafter
Posted on 3/18/2009
Rafter just finished performing live from SXSW. He's quite the exuberant character! He brought a drummer, backup vocalist and a saxophone player with him...and apparently pretty much every song he performs is "about sex and love." Except for Zzzpenchant, which, according to Rafter, is about the end of the world. Here are some photos from the session for your viewing enjoyment:
Songs performed:
Fruit
Sampler
Noise
Zzzpenchant
Thunder
Sassy
