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Sountrack Sunday
This is a your weekly, weekend soundtrack series on Saturday (sndtrksat) and Sunday (sndtrksun), in the form of free mp3 downloads. After download, these songs can be recorded to cassette and taken everywhere you go to be played at barbeques, pool parties or bridge games.
This week includes five bands that have been regular rotation on both the radio station and my headphones. All five songs are perfect for the soundtrack to your afternoon in the sun or drives to wherever your going. Enjoy and have a great day.
-Dave
**RIGHT CLICK SONG NAME TO DOWNLOAD. CLICK PLAY BUTTON TO LISTEN ON PAGE
AA Bondy is led by Scott Bondy, the former lead singer of Birmingham, AL’s Southern grunge darlings Verbena. American Hearts is stripped-down indie folk, that was recorded and mixed at a barn near his home the Catskills of upstate New York. The result is a record that is consistently amazing from start to finish. I seriously need someone to come and take this album away from me because it might just be the only way it gets a break. Check dates for a limited US tour during June.
- AA Bondy
- AA Bondy - American Hearts
- American Hearts
Fat Possum Records
Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros
A 12 piece outfit from Los Angeles fronted by Alex Ebert of Ima Robot, the band was one of the "super buzz" bands at SXSW this past year. We teamed up with Edward Sharpe for a 3 week residency to kick off the Regent Theater in downtown LA. With only two songs available anywhere, the band drew 700-900 each week for what can only be described as part musical extravaganza and part tent revival. The new EP is available on iTunes and is highly recommended. Small West coast tour and European dates currently. Look for a big opening tour soon. See them live if you have the chance, because few bands put on shows this fun and energetic.
- Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros
- Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros - 40 Day Dream
- EP
Community Music/Fairfax Recordings
As I fill in "Unsigned" for Dawes' record label, I can't help but think how short lived that should be. This band is one of my favorite examples of good American rock and roll in Los Angeles and made up of four great dudes. Every time they play a Little Radio event, I get new people telling me how awesome they are. With hints of 70's greats, these guys drive home the kind of music that would keep you company on a cross country drive. On tour with Deer Tick all summer and playing with us at the Regent this Thursday for Artwalk. Check the site Monday for set time.
John Joseph McCauley III's creation that was originally from Providence, Rhode Island. The band started as a two-piece (guitar/drum) and grew to include upright bass and an additional guitar. Deer Tick's sound has been described as everything from "Alt-Country" to "Freak-Folk", but is more simply a great band with rock, folk and country elements. They were another band at SXSW people were putting extra effort into seeing. Their live shows match and even surpass their studio recordings that, themselves, are full of life. Look for them on tour across the US (with Dawes) starting in about a week.
- Deer Tick
- Deer Tick - Art Isn't Real
- Born On Flag Day
Partisan Records
For fans of 90's great Archers of Loaf from Chapel Hill, Eric Bachmann's Denver based Crooked Fingers need no introduction. Following the breakup of Archers back in 1998, Eric began work with CF as a solo project that grew over the years. For me, the latest records by far my favorite, sharing all the guitar and vocal qualities that made Archers a favorite. Fun and all around great rock music. Not much in the way of touring besides about 5 dates right now. I'm personally trying to get them out to LA for an event soon.
- Crooked Fingers
- Crooked Fingers - Cannibals
- Forfeit/Fortune
Constant Artists
Sun Jun 7 2009 · Posted in Daily on littleradio.com
New Stream Links - Get Some!
In the past there have been people that have had trouble streaming the radio station because of firewalls and such. That is now sorted, as we've added a whole new setup that makes the stream available to everyone. We will have the new links plugged into the site shortly. In the meantime, here's all you need to know:
Winamp, I-tunes, and most others:
http://www.fast-serv.com/live/stream.pls?host=ic2178.c793.fast-serv.com&port=80&path=/littleradio
RealPlayer:
http://www.fast-serv.com/live/stream.ram?host=ic2178.c793.fast-serv.com&port=80&path=/littleradio
Windows Media Player:
http://www.fast-serv.com/live/stream.asx?host=ic2178.c793.fast-serv.com&port=80&path=/littleradio
QuickTime Player:
http://www.fast-serv.com/live/stream.qtl?host=ic2178.c793.fast-serv.com&port=80&path=/littleradio
Thu Jun 4 2009 · Posted in Daily on littleradio.com
Little Radio Austin 2009 presented by Topspin & Nudie Jeans
March 18, 19, 20, Little Radio returns to Red Eyed Fly with Topspin Media and Nudie Jeans for 3 days, jam-packed with great music. Also joining in on the fun is Cerwin Vega and Pabst Blue Ribbon. This is Little Radio's 5th anniversary at the Red Eyed Fly during SXSW. The inside and the outside stage will be trading off performances all day long with free bloodys and PBR tall boys while supplies last each day, coming at you starting right when the doors open at 12p. It's open to everyone 18 and over, with no list or wristbands required. Every year it fills to capacity early, so we do advise people to get there early.
For everyone not going to Austin, we'll be streaming live audio and video on the website. More info on that soon.
Here's the schedule with links to every one of the bands. If you don't know any of em, you should so go take a listen:
WEDS MAR 18
12:40-01:00 The Upside Down
01:20-02:00 Whispertown2000
01:50-02:20 Amanda Palmer
02:20-03:00 Evangelicals
02:50-03:20 Till We're Blue or Destroy
03:20-04:00 The Drones
03:50-04:20 Dawes
04:20-05:00 Megafaun
04:50-05:20 Tallest Man on Earth
05:20-06:00 Von Bondies
THURS MAR 19
12:30-01:30 All Star Austin Super Bloody Mary Jam hosted by Jack G from Tenlons Fort
01:20-02:00 J Tillman
01:50-02:20 Imaad Wasif
02:20-03:00 Afternoons
02:50-03:20 Freeland
03:20-04:00 Alberta Cross
03:50-04:20 Rumspringa
04:20-05:00 Viva Voce
04:50-05:20 Loch Lomond
05:20-06:00 Port O'brien
FRI MAR 20
12:40-01:00 Matt Ellis
01:20-02:00 Spindrift
01:50-02:20 Pity Party
02:20-03:00 Great Northern
02:50-03:20 MAdM
03:20-04:00 Horse Feathers
03:50-04:20 Henry Clay People
04:20-05:00 Phosphorescent
04:50-05:20 Restaurant
05:20-06:00 White Denim
Mon Mar 16 2009 · Posted in Daily on littleradio.com
Indie 103’s Mark Shovel today on Buzz Bands
As you've heard, Indie 103 is dead. You remember them. They're the station that threatened to sue Little Radio because we owned indie103.com. Oh yea, and because we had a logo with similar design to theirs before realizing that Shepard Fairey designed both. Yea, them.
Tune in today from 10a-12p where Music Director Mark Shovel will give us the straight dope. So if you're tired of the same 5 songs and that lame ass "non-corporate", corporate message, TUNE IN!
Fri Jan 16 2009 · Posted in Daily on littleradio.com
Fun Fun Fun Fest: IMPORTANT INFO
Hear ye, Hear ye:
This weekend, at long last, Transmission is ecstatic to present the annual Fun Fun Fun Fest.
Here's some important information you'll as you head down to the event in Austin's beautiful Waterloo Park (so pay close attention, as there will be a test afterward):
THE FESTIVAL PARKING MAP
Since Waterloo Park is downtown, parking is pretty limited. Here's a map of all nearby parking garages (first come, first served parking garages are in purple), in case you're driving:
GATE TIMES
Each day, gates will open at 11:30am and music stops at 10pm.
CARPOOL
This is highly encouraged, as (1) global warming is currently taking place and (2) parking around Waterloo Park will be limited.
BIKES
Ride your bike. It's easier, you'll get more exercise, and the Earth won't hate you.
BIKE RACKS
Lots and lots of bike racks will be available right out front of the festival gates on Trinity Street.
AGES
The festival is all ages, but if you plan on drinking, you'll need to present a valid ID at the gate. KIDS UNDER 10 YEARS OLD GET IN FREE.
PRICES
For those of you who haven't bought your passes this year's festival, you'd best hurry. You can get your tickets HERE.
Prices are as follows:
2 DAY PASS $59.99
STUDENT 2 DAY PASS $50.99
Single Day $34.99
STUDENT Single Day $29.75
*REMINDER TO STUDENTS: Don't forget to bring a valid Student ID with you to the festival to pick up your student ticket(s)!! Without proof of current enrollment, you will be asked to pay an additional $9 fee before entering the gates.
FILMING
We will be filming both the acts and crowd on both days of the festival. Please be aware that, by walking through the festival gates, you're saying "I'm okay with being filmed." The video footage will be used for promotional purposes only.
AFTERSHOWS
Oh, there's lots of these. Your festival wristband gets you into all of them for either 1/2 price or FREE. Go HERE for all afterparties info.
See ya there.
TRANSMISSION ENTERTAINMENT
Tue Nov 4 2008 · Posted in Daily
Fun Fun Fun Fest Preview - Frightened Rabbit
Frightened Rabbit
Performing Sunday at 2:45 on Stage One.
Frightened Rabbit’s The Midnight Organ Fight (Fat Cat Records)
is probably one of my favorite albums to come out this year. From start
to finish, every track on this full-length is absolutely brilliant;
soulful folk wrapped in richly layered production, songs that start
with nothing and build to foot-stomping, barn-burning anthems with
brutally honest lyrics every drunken and horny romantic can relate to.
Mon Nov 3 2008 · Posted in Daily
Fun Fun Fun Fest 2008 - AFTERPARTIES
Get ready. Fun Fun Fun Fest 2008 is coming.
And, once again, as part of the FFF experience, Transmission presents the FFF Afterparties, held Friday-Sunday of festival weekend (Nov. 7-9) in the Red River District.
Your FFF wristbands will get you into all of these events for either half-price or free. Here's the schedule:
Wed Oct 29 2008 · Posted in Daily
From The Mind Of Adi #7: R.I.P. The Metro.
From The Mind Of Adi #7: R.I.P. The Metro.
I'd be hard pressed to tell you the name of the bar that now occupies the space on 6th St. that briefly was The Metro.
In fact, I probably would not be able to tell you what the name of that
space has been through the years, except in 2001, when it was called,
well, The Metro, and it was home to some scintillating performances by
a few acts (literally). (And yes, the bands on display this week are
not too dissimilar from last week's.)
Two of the fine shows The two shows I witnessed at the self-proclaimed "Austin's Premier Live Music Venue" were Slash's Snakepit and a killer double bill featuring L.A. Guns and Faster Pussycat. Slash brought along the Snakepit for the Ain't Life Grand tour but naturally he was still the focus of attention. He proved his
mettle throughout in a stellar display of six-string wizardy even if
the polished rock sound of the band was a tad disappointing. I enjoyed
the latter concert a lot more; L.A. Guns' Cocked & Loaded was a bible for me in the 80's with pop-metal hits like "The Ballad Of Jayne" and "Never Enough" and my personal hits like "Slap In The Face" and "Showdown (Riot On Sunset)" on constant
rotation in my 80's bedroom. This was one of their first tours after
original singer Phil Lewis re-joined the band and they did not disappoint despite the inclusion of material from 2001's Man On The Moon. Faster Pussycat seemed to take forever to set up behind a huge curtain; they finally emerged with Taime Downe (now with jet black hair as opposed to his 80's bleached blonde look)
still as adept at being the showman he was back in the day. I was
treated to both, a goth and a glam version of "Bathroom Wall" and yes,
there was still no one home in Downe's "House Of Pain." Phil Lewis
signed some chick's boob during the Faster Pussycat set.
As always, the images below tell the story best. (No photograph of
autographed breast, sorry.)
Slash's Snakepit, 2001
Thu Oct 9 2008 · Posted in Daily
HOT OFF THE PRESS (#14) - Deerhoof & Megapuss
HOT OFF THE PRESS (#14) - Deerhoof & Megapuss
by Nick Courtright
It’s Wednesday, and that means it’s time for Nick Courtright’s weekly first glance at music discovered in the last seven days, whether it be just-released, just-leaked, or some long-lost gem that has remained under the radar. Click here for other recent editions of Hot Off the Press, featuring acts such as TV on the Radio, Cold War Kids, of Montreal, Juana Molina, Final Fantasy, Peter Bjorn & John, White Denim, and Grizzly Bear.
Deerhoof – Offend Maggie
released October 7 on Kill Rock Stars
Report Card: B
Despite their oft-indiscernible lyrics, the obscurity of their songs, and a distinct lack of sex appeal, Deerhoof has successfully built an adoring fan base eager for even the slightest scrap of new material. The fact that they’ve done it all with an uncompromising dedication to pushing the envelope sonically—an approach which has led them to one of the most unique and immediately recognizable (and delightful) sounds in contemporary music—makes them almost impossibly endearing. These realities make it all the more mystifying and disappointing that Offend Maggie lacks the spikes in extreme glee that their last couple albums have provided so willingly, as its overall uniformity results not in a fantastical dynamism but in a blandness the band’s fans have never experienced.
Wed Oct 8 2008 · Posted in Daily
MONDAY TRANSMISSIONS (#9)
Well, after a week off I am back like Air Jordan. Sorry regular Monday Transmission readers, the fun and festivities that surround Austin City Limits Festival frankly got the best of me and I just couldn’t get this damn column written last weekend. Must learn to say no to some things. No worries – here are your Monday Transmissions for the week of October 6th.
Monday: Shaking off the lengthy moniker and relentless angst of youth, Fear Before (formerly Fear Before the March of Flames) return to Austin Monday, headlining at Red7. The Equal Vision Records six-piece plays artsy, experimental indiecore in the vein of Portugal. The Man, Chiodos and Fall of Troy. Pretty stoked about this show – no, not just because my own band Consider the Source is opening, but because I’ve heard Fear Before have a pretty intense live show. Rounding out the bill are Exotic Animal Petting Zoo (I’ll take Absurd Band Names for $800, Alex), I am the Ocean and local chug-chuggers The Cabaret. Pretty solid lineup, cheap at $8 for 5 bands, and just about the only thing going on tonight worth checking out – I’ll be there, and so should you.
Mon Oct 6 2008 · Posted in Daily
From The Mind Of Adi #6: R.I.P. (the music venue that was) The Back Room
From The Mind Of Adi #6: R.I.P. (the music venue that was) The Back Room.
The Back Room in Austin brought many a rock act to town when live music on Red River St. was still in its infancy. I'd love to write up the plethora of shows I saw there but pictures tell the story best. Scope out some classic images I dug up from my personal archive below; also check out this great article on The Back Room written by the Austin Chronicle in 2006.