Of all the endeavors indie-folk statesman Sufjan Stevens takes on—for better, for worse, or for those just simply out there—one thing is certain: the man thinks in epic proportions and partakes in grand ventures. Amid his multi-instrumental talents, exploratory themes, and concepts; Sufjan Stevens has embarked on an illustrious career path, earning a spot among
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I hesitate to discuss albums with an ‘obsessive’ perspective or in which one warrants ‘repeated’ listens, in part because I run the risk of potentially overusing hyperbolic language. Instead, my views are reserved when expressing such exuberance and enthusiasm about an artist, song, or album. In looking at music in such a skeptical, discerning manner,
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TV on the Radio stand as one of these rare visionaries who allow their music to surpass the boundaries that restrict so many other artists. The group’s 2006 work, Return to Cookie Mountain, is a statement of experimental excellence that only occurs when a band opts to take risks in making music and chooses to
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Sometimes you get bogged down. I know you do because we all do. I definitely do. The news: terror alerts and killings and kidnappings. But just when I feel terrible enough to say some nasty shit or swear off humanity, I put on some hip hop that really touches me. Artists like Nas, Outkast, and Brother Ali absolutely inspire me.
So get at me: via aim: getataudiocandy facebook: Paige Dearing skype: audiocandyradioline twitter: @audiocandyradio playlist 1. 100 days 100 nights, sharon jones and the dap kings [new year's eve 2010 w/ sharon jones & the dap kings, 9:30 club, get yo ticket noww] 2. breakin the chains of love, fitz and the tantrums 3. many
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Whereas fellow New Yorkers Interpol reawakened post-punk within the larger rock scene, The Strokes were largely responsible for this decade’s influx of garage-rock influenced bands. The Strokes’s debut album Is This It (2001) created a blueprint for what modern rock was to become in the following years after its release. Both simultaneously aggressive and laidback,
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The story behind The Hold Steady’s founding endures as my one of my favorite Rock and Roll myths of this decade. Soon-to-be founding Hold Steady members Craig Finn and Tad Kubler were previously members of the cult-Minneapolis rock band Lifter Puller. After this band’s demise in the early 2000s, the two were together watching The
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audiocandy+ will be on tonight from 6 to 9. here’s a sweet video to tide you over: It’s great to watch a video that more of a film than anything else. It’d be super cool if Small Black continued to do similar mini bio-pix for future songs.
In 1962, R&B legend Ray Charles’s Modern Sounds in Country and Western Music helped redefine Country music through his crossover from R&B. By breaking through social barriers, Charles entered a predominantly white genre and managed to sway Southern listeners into embracing his music. By breaking down this racial barrier, Charles managed to challenge the preconceived
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By far the best band at capturing the essence of its post-punk predecessors, Interpol has became recognized as this generation’s Joy Division through its hauntingly melancholic ambience and sense of impending doom embedded in their sound. And it is on their debut release Turn on the Bright Lights (2003) that this New York group lives
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Since their formation in 1998, My Morning Jacket has transformed their sound from a straight-forward rock tone toward a more experimental, spacier, and surreal style. Frontman Jim James and the rest of the Louisville-based group have not only become mainstays in modern rock since their inception, but are one of the last remnants of the
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2009 was my first season as a DJ for www.audiocandyradio.com. Listen in this spring for my shows on Sunday nights from 7-10 PM EST. No big surprises. It was a great year for music. I had moments where I was lost in just a handful of albums (see the top five) and other times where
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So it’s Thursday night once again and 20 Watts Radio is on Audiocandy. Christmas Day is just a few hours away and we have two solid hours of music to hold you over till midnight. Before you tear into those impeccably wrapped gifts, chill out and tune in to Audiocandy. We have the best of local
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I’M BACK! After a 3.5 month hiatus and a trip to Italy, I am ready to play some Amberjamz! We had a few technical difficulties and I couldn’t broadcast live, but I archived the show anyway. I’ll be on next Monday from 9PM-11PM! Download it here. (I apologize that you can barely hear me speaking
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Tonight is going to be a unique audiocandy+. I’m going to be playing two albums straight through and then re-playing Saturday’s snowed-in special. You’ll first be hearing Dr. Dog’s “We All Belong” followed by Local Natives’ “Gorilla Manor.” If you dig what you hear, please go pick up the albums. I hope you enjoy! xoxo,
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Lead Singer Justin Vernon has come quite a long way over the past couple years, and has weaved quite the tale surrounding his music. As the story goes, Vernon recorded his debut 2008 album For Emma, Forever Ago, while staying in his cabin up in northern Wisconsin by himself for four months. After breaking up
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Some rappers make great albums, and some thrive with hits. Jay-Z is a hit-maker—it is how he became a mogul, a star, an iconic figure—so to discuss him otherwise would do a disservice to him. Yet to leave off the most prolific artist in his genre today off of this list would simply be asinine.
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Lyrics that follow a linear narrative are some of the most difficult forms of poetry to write. 1st, 2nd, or 3rd person. Whatever the point of view, the difficulty remains. The tightness, the logic, the detail. These elements are all necessary to succeed in making sure people can follow your train of thought and that the world you attempt to construct is fully realized.
Only 5 days til Christmas! Requests? Skype: lsbevan10 Facebook: Lauren Bevan 1. So This is Christmas by John Lennon 2. Christmas (Baby Please Come Home) by Death Cab for Cutie 3. Run Run Rudolph by Chuck Berry 4. What You Want for Christmas by Dirty Boys 5. Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas by Ella
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In light of the blizzard, the Dearing sisters will host a special two-hour “snowed in” show starting at 12:30pm EST. Grab some hot cocoa and turn on ac+r while you hang with your family. Chelsea chose to make this a white themed show in honor of the winter wonderland outside. She’s a natural-born audiocandy+radio dj.
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1. Summertime Clothes – Animal Collective 2. E-Pro – Beck 3. Short Fuse- Black Lips 4. 11:59- Blondie 5. Alive in ’85- Broken Social Scene 6. I’ll Be Seeing You- Billie Holiday 7. Digital Love- Daft Punk 8. Take Five- Dave Brubeck Quartet 9. Little White Lies- Deertick 10. No one does it like you-
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(Check out more of this list at http://www.waronpop.com) Another mark of the 2000s occurred in the unexpected rise ethnic musical influences and its unification with indie-rock. From Sri-Lankan dance-fusion within M.I.A.’s sound to the frenetic gypsy-punk of Gogol Bordello, this decade has witnessed the formation of cultural fusion within indie circles. In my opinion, however,
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I’m live from 6pm to 9pm! I’d love to hear from youuuuu: So get at me: via aim: getataudiocandy facebook: Paige Dearing skype: audiocandyradioline twitter: @audiocandyradio playlist 1. soul sacrifice, santana 2. dyer maker, sheryl crow led zeppelin cover 3. staring at the sun, tv on the radio 4. lockdown shelter, kanye west vs rolling
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Most of my days start off with the big question, what will I listen to as I walk to class? I scroll through my iPod seeing some Mos Def, pause for a second, but move on to the top of my iPod where I choose The Black Keys. But choose no more, you can listen to
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While a neo-soul movement swept across mainstream music throughout much of this decade (culminating with Amy Winehouse’s Grammy award winning Back to Black), most people fail to acknowledge the true impetus of this revival—The Dap-Kings. Formed in 2000 by Daptone Records co-founders Gabriel Roth and Neal Sugarman, the group soon garnered a reputation as one
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(Check out more of this list at http://www.waronpop.com) Arguably the most recognizable group of decade—if not for their signature sleek black helmets and trademark pyramid DJ booth—Daft Punk remains one of the most influential, yet mysterious groups of recent years. The French duo of Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo and Thomas Bangalter emerged near the end of
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del.casual.domino.opio.phesto.a-plus.tajai.pep love. This is Hieroglyphics. Since the early 90s, this alternative, bass heavy, eclectic Hip-Hop crew has been laying the groundwork. And it has paid off in droves. Now, Hieroglyphics Imperium Recordings releases albums without anything except a distribution contract; in other words, they basically do it themselves.
The server works! I’m so giddy. I’m going to do an impromptu show from 10:30 until midnight, and then Evan is going to teach some hip-hop 101. So get at me: via aim: getataudiocandy facebook: Paige Dearing skype: audiocandyradioline twitter: @audiocandyradio playlist 1. ashley, the dodos 2. it doesn’t have to be beautiful, slow club
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Turn the Tables– live from Amherst. Requests? Skype:lsbevan10 Facebook: Lauren Bevan BIG thanks to Paige for the brand new audiocandy site! Beeecauseee it is a new site..I need to relearn how to do cool tricks…like music videos. ** If you can’t listen live now, I will post the recording ** 1. Get Over It by
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SO, technical difficulities on my part. It would be my luck. I’m so blown for anyone who is trying to have an audiocandy+radio party right now and all my faithful listeners itching for a good dance party. My internet isn’t working. Figures my parents would change the internet service a day before the big launch,
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