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KRLX Quizshow-down Week 4 Champion!By Ben on May 9, 2008 in production
You've been waiting for thisBy Allie S. on May 8, 2008 in mainThis Friday's Bandemonium is Avril Lavigne, during which Mitchell Lundin will expertly track her growth chronologically across her records. Her first album "Let Go" is a beautiful and haunting portrayal of a sad and lonely teenager, while her second album Under My Skin shows a stronger grasp of her identity yet vulnerability. In her third album “The Best Damn Thing,” she lets loose and just goofs off. When you come right down to it, Avril Lavigne is just fun. All three of her albums have reach number one on the Billboard charts and the has multitudes of adoring fans. I’m sure some might scoff at this top 40 intrusion into college radio, but do not even pretend you didn’t enjoy “Girlfriend.”
 More radio drama next week!By Jason Lee on May 6, 2008 in main Tipping the ScalesBy Jared Evans, Nathan Riemer, Eric Handler on May 5, 2008 in talkThis week on Heroes in a Half Hour, the Head to Head moves into the super heavy weight division, as we pit the Blob against Solomon Grundy. Then we've got a special giant-sized review of the blockbuster hit, Iron Man, followed by the latest news from the MMORPG franchise City of Heroes/Villains, as well as some choice tidbits from inside Marvel's secret headquarters, located miles above the earth's surface. And, of course, we've got more hype than the Teen Titans have pimples. Straight From the Racks (Record Library Album of the Week): House Arrest, Ariel Pink’s Haunted GraffitiBy Shannon on May 5, 2008 in main This album is an interesting mixture. There are weird noises. There are pop melodies. There are bits that sound like they are from the 60s or 70s. There are ridiculous lyrics. And then these elements are blended together (by the fuzzy sound quality?) into one more uniform texture. It sort of reminds me of a road trip in the Southwest- You see lots of things. Some of them are cool, some of them are funny and everything is sort of faded and dusty. Good music for the upcoming summer. Here are a couple choice tracks: The People I Am Not West Coast Calamities This is the first Ariel Pink’s Haunted Graffiti song I heard and still my favorite. It is on Worn Copy (also in the record libe). Immune to Emotion No AgeBy Michael M. on May 1, 2008 in mp3blog For me, No Age embodies what post-punk should be. From the fiery punk scene, No Age emerges as these L.A. DIY heroes. Experimental, artful, loud, noisy yet thoughtful – No Age is like sonic youth, mission of burma, and throbbing gristle rolled into a west cost duo. Songs range from the sublime, “Things I Did When I Was Dead” to the relentless “Ripped Knees.” No Age has a sonic-awareness that most noise/punk bands lack. They know exactly what level to put set the gain, when to blast you in the face with noise, and when the minimal sounds of guitar and drums are enough. It’s this perfect crafting that makes No Age so incredibly good. Nous is one of my favorite albums released all year. No Age is the standout group from the LA. Smell scene based around the smell, which is a downtown club that features experimental and noise music. It’s a vegan, DIY, indie paradise. Love these: No Age - Eraser No Age - Things I Did When I Was Dead No Age - Here Should Be My Home CBN: J Bardes, J Ostroff, E VelazquezBy Rob T on May 1, 2008 in cbnAfter a round one tie between Abs/Liz and Jim, the semifinal landscape is looking all the more uncertain. This week, three more nerds make the case as to why they should be Carleton's biggest nerd!
A place in the choirBy Allie S. on May 1, 2008 in main
Straight From the Racks (Record Library Album of the Week): Hello, Dear Wind, Page France {September 2006}By Kristina on April 27, 2008 in mainWalking back to campus from Econo Foods against bitterly cold 33 mph gusts, "dear" is the last word I would use to describe the wind. But in naming their 2006 sophomore release, Page France aptly captured the truly endearing quality of the album. Hello, Dear Wind, with its catchy folk-pop sound and songs titled as simply as “Dogs,” “Grass,” and “Feather,” is perfect for the lazy spring days we so anxiously await. Michael Nau charms the listener with balmy acoustic guitar adorned with bells, chimes, and the occasional clap or two. Though the album is rife with Christian references, it still maintains a certain universal appeal. The song “Jesus” imagines a resurrection of sorts, in which Jesus comes out of the ground “so dirty with worms in his hair,” a comical image that is far cry from the typical depiction of the resurrection.
 This album is definitely cute, but is it unbearably so? It’s a close call. Nau’s sugary and almost child-like lyrics walk the fine line between innocence and naiveté, but ultimately leave the listener nostalgic for those warm days of summers past. songs to check out: "Jesus" "Dogs" "Trampoline" Show of the Week: Salute Your ShortsBy Dan Sugarman on April 27, 2008 in mainThis week's Show of the Week selection veers into spoken word territory with Ben Kazez '07 and Colin Donahue '08's "Salute Your Shorts." During their time at KRLX, this duo's been making the kind of radio that harkens back to a time before television, families gathered 'round the living room getting their entertainment kicks for the evening via original radio programming. And that's no jab at Ben and Colin; the fact that this kind of thing is now found exclusively on college radio is exactly what makes it so fresh and compelling.
 Each week, Ben and Colin typically select several works of fiction--it could be Russian political allegories, Dr. Seuss, French fairy tales--anything goes--and present them live on the air, using their impressive vocal talents to lend original voices to each of the characters. Drunken cowboys, mad scientists, Irish police officers, dwarves, barbarians, mermaids, and southern belles are just some of the characters you might hear from week to week. And they add flavor to each show with their tasteful musical picks, using pieces like Tchaikovsky's "Nutcracker Suite"to create just the right atmosphere for their dramatic performances. This is the last term you'll get to hear "Salute Your Shorts" on KRLX, so make some time in your Wednesday morning schedule for the radio, 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. (I know the schedule says otherwise at the moment, but I'm going to ask you to take a leap of faith and, just this once, don't trust the schedule.) It's a perfect way to start off your hump day, and it goes down so, so easy. Whether you're interested in checking the show out, or you're a devoted fan eager to peruse the archives, all episodes of "Salute Your Shorts" since Spring 2007 are available on the web at http://www.benkazez.com/saluteyourshorts. A good starting place is Episode 2 of Spring 2008, or, for science fiction fans, Episode 4 of Winter 2008. But really, each episode is full of highlights, and is definitely worth your time. |
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I’d be happy to listen to 2 hours of Bill Staines any day, and this Friday’s bandemonium is no different. If you’re unfamiliar, Bill Staines is a pretty great guy and folk music is his thing. He’s been touring tirelessly since 1969, singing a lot of his own songs along with traditional folk and country tunes. In 1975 he won the national yodeling championship, which I think is pretty incredible. His songs tell stories about characters you wish you knew with wit and ease. I am confident that if you tune in to KRLX this Friday between 7:00 and 9:00 pm you will not be disappointed.
Very clever, Ben. Very clever.