Interested in becoming a DJ for WKNC this summer? You might have heard about them here, in a previous blog post.
The time is upon us! You need only attend one meeting:
Wednesday June 29 in Cox 206 at 5:30 p.m.
Thursday June 30 in Riddick 321 at 5:30 p.m.
The meetings will be about an hour. After the meeting, you will receive a short packet that you to fill out and turn in by Friday, July 1 at 5PM to the general manager's office (Witherspoon 345). By Monday July 4 at 5p.m., all who have been chosen (and not chosen) will be notified by e-mail. The training class begins July 5 and will be every Tuesday for 5 weeks from 5:30p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
If you can't make it to these times, do not fret, there will be another chance to become a DJ in the fall. Stay tuned to the blog, facebook, and twitter.
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
The 88 Hottest Men In Indie Rock
The summer is here, and that means that the men are hot, hot, hot.
Two years ago, we had our list of hot women, and the temperature is now ripe for the opposite sex. Here are our list of the 88 Hottest Men in Indie Rock (we love you Jack White!).
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uceNZtKZAnc
Our WKNC djs had bellowing arguments and fisticuffs to put Sufjan Stevans on top. Ever since he invited us to “Come on feel the Illinoise!”, his soft, luring voice only complimented his angelic good looks. If only he felt the way about us as he does about the fifty states. And it doesn’t hurt that he played a cover of The Innocence Mission’s “Lakes of Canada” with a banjo ON TOP OF A ROOF! Could you get hotter than that? We didn’t think so.
2. Andrew Bird
There’s a reason why his last name is “bird”.
Andrew Bird is well versed in violin, guitar, and the glockenspiel. But his greatest instrument is that fabulous whistle. That croon could attract many an avian creature and delighted female alike. His classic countenance combined with his folky and eclectic sound makes him number two on our list.
3. Phil Moore (Bowerbirds)
Moore comprises half of Raleigh favorites, The Bowerbirds. Even though the band is very in-touch with Mother Nature (“In our Talons”; also both Moore and Beth Tacular currently reside in a trailer in the woods of Pittsboro), this mountain man could not bathe for weeks on end and still be hot. Recently he has been sprouting a long ponytail, and he still looks prettier than most women.
4. Ezra Koenig (Vampire Weekend)
What band is Ezra Koening not in? He played saxophone for the Dirty Projectors, interned with The Walkmen, recorded with MIA and The Very Best, and provided vocals on Discovery’s LP, not to mention front. A graduate of Columbia, Koening is intelligent enough to woo you with talk about unnecessary punctuation and sweet enough to teach your little sister’s class room. What a pile of sugar, spice, and everything adorable.
5. Chris Chu (Morning Benders)
The lead singer of Morning Benders looks like me if I were a male, but that is not the sole reason he makes a top slot in our hot list. Plus he piled in massive amounts of musically inclined in the studio to record the Yours Truly Recording of the epic ”Excuses”.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7jgmgE-QDzA
6. Sondre Lerche
Countless Viking blood must have been shed to make this Norwegian hottie. So pale, so gorgeous. Only the warmth of his delicate voice will save you from the cold of his country.
7. Will Hackney (Midtown Dickens, Mount Moriah, Lost in the Trees)
I remember seeing the keyboard man in Mount Moriah and commented to myself, “Hot damn. That keyboard man is ridiculously attractive.” He was so attractive, it was ridiculous. As it turns out, the man behind the keys is actually the co-owner of Trekky Records and partakes in what seems like every single local band.
8. Christopher Bear (Grizzly Bear)
Despite the fierce moniker of his last and band name, Christopher Bear has a baby face. I wish I had the right to bear his hands.
9. Kristian Matsson (Tallest Man on Earth)
With a voice like Bob Dylan, the Tallest Man on Earth is actually of average height. And he’s from Sweden! But that rough voice is only a front for his soft, story-spinning heart. I want to be the Queen of Spain.
10. Matt Berninger (The National)
That deep set baritone contributed the soundtrack to Obama’s campaign video and probably bedded a lot of women.
11. Paul Banks (Interpol)
My love for Interpol is for one of those bands that I will consistently love and support despite the fact that their recent releases have been subpar. One of the reasons for this is because of Paul Banks, his bilingual vocals, and his smashing attractiveness. I don’t think I can ever have enough of this Julian Plenti.
12. Damian Kulash (OK GO)
When OK GO toured Raleigh last year, Damian Kulash lauded Raleigh for the homeplace of his grandfather, the one who invented a species of beetle. His other grandfather invented the Fish Stick. Good genes apparently pour into this sex creature.
13. Andrew Vanwyngarden (MGMT)
This adorable cutie from MGMT looks so young and innocent, I feel almost shameful for putting him on this list.
14. James Blake
The cover of James Blake’s eponymous album is blue and distorted and basically obscures James Blake’s beauty. Why hide behind a blue blob, James Blake? Maybe he didn’t want his “pretty boy” countenance to be the deciding factor in his music, which is commendable, but it doesn’t hurt that he is a’smokin’.
15. and 16. Flight of the Conchords (Bret McKenzie and Jemaine Clement)
In this New Zealand duo’s rap ballad, “Hiphopopotamus vs Rhymenoceros”, McKenzie and Clement proclaim that their “rhymes are so potent that in this small segment / [they]I made all of the ladies in the area pregnant,” which is a fairly accurate description.
17. Kele Okereke (Bloc Party)
Not only is he on our hot list, but last year, Kele Okereke was named the
Sexiest Out Gay Male Artist by music website LP33. Quite an accomplishment. Kele is known for being very political in his songs, and we commend that kind of fortitude.
18. Johnny Flynn
He may be the Justin Bieber of Indie Rock, but Johnny Flynn is one promising hot young artist. He writes his own poetry, and cites Yeats and Shakespeare in his lyrics. A man that well-versed deserves a spot in our hot list.
19. Robin Pecknold (Fleet Foxes)
The founder of Fleet Foxes has this shy, coy look about him, like an animal emerging from the forest about to be hit by a car. But when he opens his mouth, out bursts the love child of Crosby, Stills, Nash and / or Young. Not to mention that beard completes this fox’s face.
20. M. Ward
M. Ward is the Him of She and Him but don’t let Zooey Deschanel (#2 on our Hottest Women of Indie Rock list) distract you from how hot he is. Take a gander at “Poison Cup” and his intense longing croon will win any girl over.
21. Carter Gaj (Max Indian)
Carter of Max Indian wore sunglasses during his performance in Double Barrel Benefit, and he is the only man who can pull off doing so at night. His cool attitude could only be the product of some magical force that drifted from Aphrodite’s sea foam waves.
22. Kevin Drew (AC Newman, Broken Social Scene)
A founding member of a Canadian supergroup, Kevin Drew has dated hot indie women, Feist and Emily Haines. We can tell why of course. With talent like that, it’s hard to resist.
23 and 24. The Dodos (Meric Long and Logan Kroeber.)
A dodo is an endangered bird but “The Dodos” are two fetching men who rock out with the intensity of gods.
25. Thomas Mars (Phoenix, Air)
Mars is the baby daddy of Academy Award-winning director Sophia Coppola’s baby. What a father. Here we have a lead of the Grammy-award winning French dance pop band Phoenix, and my, is he hot. I hope he runs into me with a lasso.
26. Spencer Krug (Frog Eyes, Sunset Rubdown, Wolf Parade)
27. Thom Yorke (Radiohead)
28. Alex Ebert (Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros)
29. Bon Iver
30. Jens Lekman
31. Ryan gosling (Dead Man’s Bones)
32. Matt Johnson (from Matt and Kim)
33. Brian Corum (Lonnie Walker)
34. Dan Whitford (Cut Copy)
35. Dave Monks (Tokyo Police Club)
36. and 37. Ratatat (Mike Stroud, Evan Mast)
38. Villagers
39. Ben Bridwell (Band of Horses)
40. Tunde Adebimpe (TV on the Radio)
41. Chris Keating (Yeasayer)
42. John Paul Pitts (Surfer Blood)
43. Patrick Stickles (Titus Andronicus)
44. Stephen Malkmus (Pavement)
45. Beck
46. Bill Callahan
47. Dan Auerbach (Black Keys)
48. Sam Herring (Future Islands)
49. Stu Mclamb (The Love Language)
50. Noah Lennox (Animal Collective, Panda Bear)
51. Julian Casablancas (The Strokes)
52. Wayne Coyne (Flaming Lips)
53. Jose Gonzales
54. Hamilton Leithauser (the Walkmen)
55. and 56. Seth and Scott Avett
57. Jack Beva (Foals)
58. Dave 1 (Chromeo)
59. Robert Schwartzman (Rooney)
60. Twin Shadow
61. Yoni wolf (Why?)
62. Owen Pallet
63. Calvin Harris
64. Chuck Chriss (Freelance Whales)
65. Alex Scally (Beach House)
66. Britt Daniel (Spoon)
67. Dougy Mandagi (Temper Trap)
68. Michael Angelakos (Passion Pit)
69. Patrick Phelan (Luego )
70. Win Butler (Arcade Fire)
71.Rostam Batmanglij (Vampire Weekend)
72. Ivan Howard (The Rosebuds)
73. J.Roddy Watson
74. Colin Meloy (The Decemberists)
75. Jack Penate
76. John Darnielle
77. Ari Picker
78. Brett Harris
79. Django Haskins (The Old Ceremony)
80. James Mercer (Shins, Broken Bells)
81. Conor Oberst
82. Ben Gibbard
83. Matt Voorhis (SNMNMNM / Rooster for the Masses)
84. Ash Bowie of Polvo
85, 86, and 87. The beards of Megafaun (Phil and Brad Cook, Joe Westerlund)
88. Jack White
Two years ago, we had our list of hot women, and the temperature is now ripe for the opposite sex. Here are our list of the 88 Hottest Men in Indie Rock (we love you Jack White!).
- Sufjan Stevens
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uceNZtKZAnc
Our WKNC djs had bellowing arguments and fisticuffs to put Sufjan Stevans on top. Ever since he invited us to “Come on feel the Illinoise!”, his soft, luring voice only complimented his angelic good looks. If only he felt the way about us as he does about the fifty states. And it doesn’t hurt that he played a cover of The Innocence Mission’s “Lakes of Canada” with a banjo ON TOP OF A ROOF! Could you get hotter than that? We didn’t think so.
2. Andrew Bird
There’s a reason why his last name is “bird”.
Andrew Bird is well versed in violin, guitar, and the glockenspiel. But his greatest instrument is that fabulous whistle. That croon could attract many an avian creature and delighted female alike. His classic countenance combined with his folky and eclectic sound makes him number two on our list.
3. Phil Moore (Bowerbirds)
Moore comprises half of Raleigh favorites, The Bowerbirds. Even though the band is very in-touch with Mother Nature (“In our Talons”; also both Moore and Beth Tacular currently reside in a trailer in the woods of Pittsboro), this mountain man could not bathe for weeks on end and still be hot. Recently he has been sprouting a long ponytail, and he still looks prettier than most women.
4. Ezra Koenig (Vampire Weekend)
What band is Ezra Koening not in? He played saxophone for the Dirty Projectors, interned with The Walkmen, recorded with MIA and The Very Best, and provided vocals on Discovery’s LP, not to mention front. A graduate of Columbia, Koening is intelligent enough to woo you with talk about unnecessary punctuation and sweet enough to teach your little sister’s class room. What a pile of sugar, spice, and everything adorable.
5. Chris Chu (Morning Benders)
The lead singer of Morning Benders looks like me if I were a male, but that is not the sole reason he makes a top slot in our hot list. Plus he piled in massive amounts of musically inclined in the studio to record the Yours Truly Recording of the epic ”Excuses”.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7jgmgE-QDzA
6. Sondre Lerche
Countless Viking blood must have been shed to make this Norwegian hottie. So pale, so gorgeous. Only the warmth of his delicate voice will save you from the cold of his country.
7. Will Hackney (Midtown Dickens, Mount Moriah, Lost in the Trees)
I remember seeing the keyboard man in Mount Moriah and commented to myself, “Hot damn. That keyboard man is ridiculously attractive.” He was so attractive, it was ridiculous. As it turns out, the man behind the keys is actually the co-owner of Trekky Records and partakes in what seems like every single local band.
8. Christopher Bear (Grizzly Bear)
Despite the fierce moniker of his last and band name, Christopher Bear has a baby face. I wish I had the right to bear his hands.
9. Kristian Matsson (Tallest Man on Earth)
With a voice like Bob Dylan, the Tallest Man on Earth is actually of average height. And he’s from Sweden! But that rough voice is only a front for his soft, story-spinning heart. I want to be the Queen of Spain.
10. Matt Berninger (The National)
That deep set baritone contributed the soundtrack to Obama’s campaign video and probably bedded a lot of women.
11. Paul Banks (Interpol)
My love for Interpol is for one of those bands that I will consistently love and support despite the fact that their recent releases have been subpar. One of the reasons for this is because of Paul Banks, his bilingual vocals, and his smashing attractiveness. I don’t think I can ever have enough of this Julian Plenti.
12. Damian Kulash (OK GO)
When OK GO toured Raleigh last year, Damian Kulash lauded Raleigh for the homeplace of his grandfather, the one who invented a species of beetle. His other grandfather invented the Fish Stick. Good genes apparently pour into this sex creature.
13. Andrew Vanwyngarden (MGMT)
This adorable cutie from MGMT looks so young and innocent, I feel almost shameful for putting him on this list.
14. James Blake
The cover of James Blake’s eponymous album is blue and distorted and basically obscures James Blake’s beauty. Why hide behind a blue blob, James Blake? Maybe he didn’t want his “pretty boy” countenance to be the deciding factor in his music, which is commendable, but it doesn’t hurt that he is a’smokin’.
15. and 16. Flight of the Conchords (Bret McKenzie and Jemaine Clement)
In this New Zealand duo’s rap ballad, “Hiphopopotamus vs Rhymenoceros”, McKenzie and Clement proclaim that their “rhymes are so potent that in this small segment / [they]I made all of the ladies in the area pregnant,” which is a fairly accurate description.
17. Kele Okereke (Bloc Party)
Not only is he on our hot list, but last year, Kele Okereke was named the
Sexiest Out Gay Male Artist by music website LP33. Quite an accomplishment. Kele is known for being very political in his songs, and we commend that kind of fortitude.
18. Johnny Flynn
He may be the Justin Bieber of Indie Rock, but Johnny Flynn is one promising hot young artist. He writes his own poetry, and cites Yeats and Shakespeare in his lyrics. A man that well-versed deserves a spot in our hot list.
19. Robin Pecknold (Fleet Foxes)
The founder of Fleet Foxes has this shy, coy look about him, like an animal emerging from the forest about to be hit by a car. But when he opens his mouth, out bursts the love child of Crosby, Stills, Nash and / or Young. Not to mention that beard completes this fox’s face.
20. M. Ward
M. Ward is the Him of She and Him but don’t let Zooey Deschanel (#2 on our Hottest Women of Indie Rock list) distract you from how hot he is. Take a gander at “Poison Cup” and his intense longing croon will win any girl over.
21. Carter Gaj (Max Indian)
Carter of Max Indian wore sunglasses during his performance in Double Barrel Benefit, and he is the only man who can pull off doing so at night. His cool attitude could only be the product of some magical force that drifted from Aphrodite’s sea foam waves.
22. Kevin Drew (AC Newman, Broken Social Scene)
A founding member of a Canadian supergroup, Kevin Drew has dated hot indie women, Feist and Emily Haines. We can tell why of course. With talent like that, it’s hard to resist.
23 and 24. The Dodos (Meric Long and Logan Kroeber.)
A dodo is an endangered bird but “The Dodos” are two fetching men who rock out with the intensity of gods.
25. Thomas Mars (Phoenix, Air)
Mars is the baby daddy of Academy Award-winning director Sophia Coppola’s baby. What a father. Here we have a lead of the Grammy-award winning French dance pop band Phoenix, and my, is he hot. I hope he runs into me with a lasso.
26. Spencer Krug (Frog Eyes, Sunset Rubdown, Wolf Parade)
27. Thom Yorke (Radiohead)
28. Alex Ebert (Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros)
29. Bon Iver
30. Jens Lekman
31. Ryan gosling (Dead Man’s Bones)
32. Matt Johnson (from Matt and Kim)
33. Brian Corum (Lonnie Walker)
34. Dan Whitford (Cut Copy)
35. Dave Monks (Tokyo Police Club)
36. and 37. Ratatat (Mike Stroud, Evan Mast)
38. Villagers
39. Ben Bridwell (Band of Horses)
40. Tunde Adebimpe (TV on the Radio)
41. Chris Keating (Yeasayer)
42. John Paul Pitts (Surfer Blood)
43. Patrick Stickles (Titus Andronicus)
44. Stephen Malkmus (Pavement)
45. Beck
46. Bill Callahan
47. Dan Auerbach (Black Keys)
48. Sam Herring (Future Islands)
49. Stu Mclamb (The Love Language)
50. Noah Lennox (Animal Collective, Panda Bear)
51. Julian Casablancas (The Strokes)
52. Wayne Coyne (Flaming Lips)
53. Jose Gonzales
54. Hamilton Leithauser (the Walkmen)
55. and 56. Seth and Scott Avett
57. Jack Beva (Foals)
58. Dave 1 (Chromeo)
59. Robert Schwartzman (Rooney)
60. Twin Shadow
61. Yoni wolf (Why?)
62. Owen Pallet
63. Calvin Harris
64. Chuck Chriss (Freelance Whales)
65. Alex Scally (Beach House)
66. Britt Daniel (Spoon)
67. Dougy Mandagi (Temper Trap)
68. Michael Angelakos (Passion Pit)
69. Patrick Phelan (Luego )
70. Win Butler (Arcade Fire)
71.Rostam Batmanglij (Vampire Weekend)
72. Ivan Howard (The Rosebuds)
73. J.Roddy Watson
74. Colin Meloy (The Decemberists)
75. Jack Penate
76. John Darnielle
77. Ari Picker
78. Brett Harris
79. Django Haskins (The Old Ceremony)
80. James Mercer (Shins, Broken Bells)
81. Conor Oberst
82. Ben Gibbard
83. Matt Voorhis (SNMNMNM / Rooster for the Masses)
84. Ash Bowie of Polvo
85, 86, and 87. The beards of Megafaun (Phil and Brad Cook, Joe Westerlund)
88. Jack White
Mason and DJ Ones discuss Google Music Beta
As more companies invest their time and efforts into cloud computing, it seemed only fit that we dissect the latest iteration that is attempting to transform how individuals gain access to their music library, namely, Google Music. The service, which is still in beta and currently only available for those that submit themselves for an invite to the beta, is completely free for users to try at this point. How that will change, well, no one is sure just yet. Regardless, Mason and myself, DJ Ones, took a moment to sit down and talk about our experiences with the service thus far. If you ever wanted an idea of what the service is like, or you are still waiting for that invite to show up in your inbox, listen to the full discussion.
GoogleMusicReviewBlog.mp3
Monday, June 27, 2011
deja Mi Releases deja Fest Schedule
The mini-festival, which will hit Raleigh July 22 and 23, will be bringing some huge names in both Local and nationwide artists to the area. Working alongside the fine people at Hopscotch Music Festival, the free two-day event will bring the likes of Hooray for Earth, Free Energy, Wye Oak, Surfer Blood, and much more.The events kick off on Friday starting at 6pm with acts playing venues including Kings, The Pour House, Tir Na Nog, Slim's, and Neptunes. Saturday acts play from 1pm to 11pm with outside of Lincoln Theatre with the after party taking place inside the venue.
For more information visit hopscotchmusicfest.com
Saturday, June 25, 2011
DJ Ones interviews Sarah Jaffe
Recently I had the chance to talk to Sarah Jaffe before her show at Local 506. We discussed everything from her current tour, to the recent re-release of her 2008 EP Even Born Again. Sarah mentioned everything from how she started, to her time with Kirtland Records, and labels reaction to the success of her debut album Suburban Nature. We also had the chance to talk about the process behind recording her upcoming EP The Way Sound Leaves a Room and her next full length. Listen to the full interview below!
Sarah Jaffe Interview
Sarah Jaffe Interview
Thursday, June 23, 2011
Liz Janes in-studio interview coming up 6/25!
Soulful singer-songwriter Liz Janes will be stopping by WKNC this Saturday, June 25th at 2pm for an in-studio interview with DJ Elly May. Janes began her interest in music at a young age and then went from being involved in the Northwestern noise scene to making her own bluesy folk music; now she has made a splash at WKNC with her new album Say Goodbye. Despite its title, it certainly is not a goodbye from the artist who is in fact saying hello to the Triangle through two performances this weekend besides her on-air interview. She'll be performing Friday at the Wild Goose Festival taking place at Shakori Hills this weekend and will be following up her interview with us with a show at Open Eye Café in Carrboro. Be sure to tune in to find out more about this artist and be sure to leave a comment below if there's a question you'd like asked during the interview.
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Cannibal's Corner V: Do You Like Anaal (Nathrakh)?
I sure as hell do! Anaal Nathrakh has released another ear-shattering gut-pulverizing mind-munching limb-decapitating lung-popping skull-smashing brain-bursting intestinal-disemboweling album, Passion.
This album is to family friendliness as loaded guns are to baby pacifiers. Unless you're the Manson family. The guitars are raw and brutal, but never approach blandness as they're broken up with slight melodies, industrial undertones, guitar solos, and even growling solos! Their songs encompass a certain stand-alone uniqueness missing amongst the more grind core-oriented bands. This does mean that there are clean vocals, which at first put me off like an undefiled grave. However, upon listening to the entire album, it's clear that they're a great juxtaposition against the pure, raw, and grotesque microphone-swallowing exercises these guys do. And it doesn't take away from the horn-rising head-banging factor at all.
In totality, this is one ear-splitting album with many differing embellishments that are sparsely used to recreate the old "put this album on repeat" syndrome, thought to have been eradicated by its bastard cousin "put this song on repeat" syndrome that big music industries have let flourish.
If anyone looks at you funny for listening to this album, such as family, friends, or significant others, just be sure to tell them that there is nothing wrong with liking Anaal.
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Triangle locals take the stage at Kings
By C Creature
Saturday night at Kings Barcade brought a packed house and good tunes from the killer line-up of headliner Annuals, Luego and Jenna & the Jintlemen. I was super excited about Luego as I saw them a few months ago and knew they put on a good show. I had heard good things about Jenna & the Jintlemen and after meeting the lead, Jenna Smith, a few weekends ago while out with friends, I was excited to see her and her "Jintlemen" do their thing. Headliner, Annuals, had their national debut on Late Night with Conan O'Brien, so having never seen them perform, my expectations were high.
When I got there Jenna & the Jintlemen were just finishing up with two songs left in their set; however, I only needed to hear about 30 seconds to know that I loved her voice and band. She's got a sweet, dreamy and delicate voice, which makes listening to her easy and ever-so-pleasant. Since I was late, I'm not sure if she played "Marcello, Marcello," but that is one of my favorites by her and it showcases her voice beautifully.
After Jenna & the Jintlemen exited stage left, Luego took the spotlight to bring us some indie/alternative country rock, a few of the songs laced with a soft Spanish influence (especially those from the Ocho album). Lead, Patrick Phelan, has a unique voice and is unmistakable for anyone else's in the Triangle and definitely makes you think of voices like Paul McCartney's and Bob Dylan's...maybe a little Rod Stewart. Dressed in a simple white v-neck decorated only by an ambiguous rectangle rolled into his sleeve (he claimed they weren't "real" cigarettes), grey Levi's and cowboy boots, he convinced me we were in years bygone. His songs have lyrics that are simple and melodic with out being kitschy. Supported by Peter Holsapple, William Moose, Mark Connor, Cameron Lee, Charles Cleaver, Jeff Crawford and Will Goodyear, Luego is a collective band of friendly, endearing outlaws just singing about what they know. I'm honestly struck by how classic the themes of their songs are and how good they pull it off. Some bands try and seem like they can sing songs like "You Better Run," or "Atta Boy," or "Jesse James," or "How 'Bout Them Rules," but can't with out sounding painfully cliche. Luego has a great talent for using their inspirations to make fresh songs that only later make you think, "Wow, that sounded kind of like '_______'."
Standing in the crowd officially feeling like if I walked out side I'd see cacti, tumbleweeds and maybe a sheriff, Luego finished and was rewarded with gracious applause from the crowd. Luego smiled, said thanks and introduced headliners, Annuals.
Now, as I previously stated, I've never seen Annuals perform before; however, I've heard nothing but great things from people whose music taste I respect AND they've played on Conan twice. While they were setting up, people continued to pour into the venue, showing me just how serious of a fan base they have and just why they headlined: people love them.
However.
I do not, I found out. I was actually really disappointed because I just knew that after Jenna & and the Jintlemin and Luego, two groups I love, Annuals would only further my "I'm at such a great show" high, but as it turned out, they did quite the opposite and sobered me up. Led by Adam Baker and supported by Kenny Florence, Mike Robinson, Zach Oden, Anna Spence and Nick Radford, they sang a bunch of songs I couldn't understand the words to and really didn't care to find out. I was reminded of too many songs I listened to when I was 16 and add that to Adam's "yell-singing" as I call it, I just had to shake my head. I expressed my concern and confusion to a compadre of mine at the bar and he looked at me like I was crazy and went on to tell me how much he just "loved, loved, loved" Annuals and why they were so great. For the rest of the night he and many of my other friends witnessed to me and tried to convert me into a fan because apparently if you don't like Annuals, you're going to musical hell where Rebecca Black reins supreme.
In any case, none of them convinced me and since then I've tried to find a song I at least kind of like, but I just can't. My ears do not like them and here is why: there is no real melody just a lot of yelling, loud guitars and drums.
That being said, are they talented? Yes. Do they know how to put on a show? Yes, very much so. Did they pack the house? Yes. Do I understand their appeal? Yes. So there it is, I can 100% endorse the fact that they did a great job at Kings, tickling the fancy of all their fans and never made a mistake that I could tell.
So IN CONCLUSION, anyone who went to Kings Saturday night had no excuse to not have a freakin' awesome time. Every band rocked it out with their respective fans loving it. It was definitely one of my favorite shows of June and flawlessly executed by all groups involved.
Saturday night at Kings Barcade brought a packed house and good tunes from the killer line-up of headliner Annuals, Luego and Jenna & the Jintlemen. I was super excited about Luego as I saw them a few months ago and knew they put on a good show. I had heard good things about Jenna & the Jintlemen and after meeting the lead, Jenna Smith, a few weekends ago while out with friends, I was excited to see her and her "Jintlemen" do their thing. Headliner, Annuals, had their national debut on Late Night with Conan O'Brien, so having never seen them perform, my expectations were high.
When I got there Jenna & the Jintlemen were just finishing up with two songs left in their set; however, I only needed to hear about 30 seconds to know that I loved her voice and band. She's got a sweet, dreamy and delicate voice, which makes listening to her easy and ever-so-pleasant. Since I was late, I'm not sure if she played "Marcello, Marcello," but that is one of my favorites by her and it showcases her voice beautifully.
After Jenna & the Jintlemen exited stage left, Luego took the spotlight to bring us some indie/alternative country rock, a few of the songs laced with a soft Spanish influence (especially those from the Ocho album). Lead, Patrick Phelan, has a unique voice and is unmistakable for anyone else's in the Triangle and definitely makes you think of voices like Paul McCartney's and Bob Dylan's...maybe a little Rod Stewart. Dressed in a simple white v-neck decorated only by an ambiguous rectangle rolled into his sleeve (he claimed they weren't "real" cigarettes), grey Levi's and cowboy boots, he convinced me we were in years bygone. His songs have lyrics that are simple and melodic with out being kitschy. Supported by Peter Holsapple, William Moose, Mark Connor, Cameron Lee, Charles Cleaver, Jeff Crawford and Will Goodyear, Luego is a collective band of friendly, endearing outlaws just singing about what they know. I'm honestly struck by how classic the themes of their songs are and how good they pull it off. Some bands try and seem like they can sing songs like "You Better Run," or "Atta Boy," or "Jesse James," or "How 'Bout Them Rules," but can't with out sounding painfully cliche. Luego has a great talent for using their inspirations to make fresh songs that only later make you think, "Wow, that sounded kind of like '_______'."
Standing in the crowd officially feeling like if I walked out side I'd see cacti, tumbleweeds and maybe a sheriff, Luego finished and was rewarded with gracious applause from the crowd. Luego smiled, said thanks and introduced headliners, Annuals.
Now, as I previously stated, I've never seen Annuals perform before; however, I've heard nothing but great things from people whose music taste I respect AND they've played on Conan twice. While they were setting up, people continued to pour into the venue, showing me just how serious of a fan base they have and just why they headlined: people love them.
However.
I do not, I found out. I was actually really disappointed because I just knew that after Jenna & and the Jintlemin and Luego, two groups I love, Annuals would only further my "I'm at such a great show" high, but as it turned out, they did quite the opposite and sobered me up. Led by Adam Baker and supported by Kenny Florence, Mike Robinson, Zach Oden, Anna Spence and Nick Radford, they sang a bunch of songs I couldn't understand the words to and really didn't care to find out. I was reminded of too many songs I listened to when I was 16 and add that to Adam's "yell-singing" as I call it, I just had to shake my head. I expressed my concern and confusion to a compadre of mine at the bar and he looked at me like I was crazy and went on to tell me how much he just "loved, loved, loved" Annuals and why they were so great. For the rest of the night he and many of my other friends witnessed to me and tried to convert me into a fan because apparently if you don't like Annuals, you're going to musical hell where Rebecca Black reins supreme.
In any case, none of them convinced me and since then I've tried to find a song I at least kind of like, but I just can't. My ears do not like them and here is why: there is no real melody just a lot of yelling, loud guitars and drums.
That being said, are they talented? Yes. Do they know how to put on a show? Yes, very much so. Did they pack the house? Yes. Do I understand their appeal? Yes. So there it is, I can 100% endorse the fact that they did a great job at Kings, tickling the fancy of all their fans and never made a mistake that I could tell.
So IN CONCLUSION, anyone who went to Kings Saturday night had no excuse to not have a freakin' awesome time. Every band rocked it out with their respective fans loving it. It was definitely one of my favorite shows of June and flawlessly executed by all groups involved.
Sunday, June 19, 2011
WKNC's Chainsaw Metal Weekly Top Ten Albums 6/14
Here are the chainsaw top ten this week, as compiled by Chainsaw Music Director, Cory Slep.
Rank
Artist
Recording
Label
1
SEPTICFLESH
The Great Mass
Season Of Mist
2
DEVIN TOWNSEND PROJECT
Deconstruction
Inside Out
3
AMON AMARTH
Surtur Rising
Metal Blade
4
BELPHEGOR
Blood Magick Necromance
Nuclear Blast
5
KAMPFAR
Mare
Napalm
6
TOMBS
Path Of Totality
Relapse
7
ARCH ENEMY
Khaos Legions
Century Media
8
BECOMING THE ARCHETYPE
Celestial Completion
Solid State
9
IKILLYA
Recon
Lekberg
10
MORBID ANGEL
Illud Divinum Insanus
Seasons of Mist
WKNC’s Top 30 indie rock albums – 6/14
Enjoy these albums, compiled by The DJ Ones. [editors note: Those Darlins' album art is quite interesting!]
| Artist | Album | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Those Darlings | Screws Get Loose | Oh Wow Dang |
| #2 | Seapony | Go With Me | Hardly Art |
| #3 | Amor De Dias | Street Of The Love Of Days | Merge |
| #4 | Donkeys | Born With Stripes | Dead Oceans |
| #5 | Kids on a Crime Spree | We Love You So Bad | Slumberland |
| #6 | Vaccines | What Did You Expect From The Vaccines? | Columbia |
| #7 | Cults | In The Name Of | Columbia |
| #8 | Sallie Ford and the Sound Outside | Dirty Radio | Partisan |
| #9 | Thao and Mirah | Thao And Mirah | Kill Rock Stars |
| #10 | Tiger Darrow | Tiger Darrow | You Know Who You Are |
| #11 | Arctic Monkeys | Suck It And See | Domino |
| #12 | Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr. | It's A Corporate World | Quite Scientific |
| #13 | Gardens and Villa | Secretly Canadian | Secretly Canadian |
| #14 | Girls Names | Dead To Me | Slumberland |
| #15 | tUnE-YarDs | WhoKill | 4D |
| #16 | Rosebuds | Loud Planes Fly Low | Merge |
| #17 | Liam Finn | FOMO | Yep Rock |
| #18 | My Morning Jacket | Circuital | ATO |
| #19 | Friendly Fires | Pala | XL |
| #20 | Hooray For Earth | True Loves | Dovecote |
| #21 | Death Cab For Cutie | Codes And Keys | Columbia |
| #22 | Foster the People | Torches | Columbia |
| #23 | Balkans | Balkans | Double Phantom |
| #24 | Vetiver | The Errant Charm | SubPop |
| #25 | Black Lips | Arabia Mountain | Vice |
| #26 | Thurston Moore | Demolished Thoughts | Matador |
| #27 | David Bazan | Strange Negotiations | Barsuk |
| #28 | Danger Mouse and Danielle Luppi | Rome | EMI |
| #29 | David Fonseca | Between Waves | Castle Of The Amazing Cats |
| #30 | Matt Pond PA | Spring Fools | Altitude |
Thursday, June 16, 2011
WKNC RPM charts 6/7
Here are the top ten albums in Afterhours.
| Rank | Artist | Recording | Label | |
| 1 | Friendly Fires | Pala | XL | |
| 2 | Austra | Feel It Break | Domino | |
| 3 | Toro y Moi | Underneath the Pine | CarPark Records | |
| 4 | Gold Panda | Companion | Ghostly International | |
| 5 | Bibio | Mind Bokeh | Warp Records | |
| 6 | Borgore | Delicious EP | White Label Nation | |
| 7 | Moby | Destoyed | Mute | |
| 8 | Blue Sky Black Death | Noir | Fake Four Inc. | |
| 9 | Daft Punk | TRON: Legacy RECONFIGURED | White Label Nation | |
| 10 | Gorillaz | The Fall | Virgin |
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
WKNC DJs Admit the First Album they Ever Bought
Recently inspired by an NME post that had their staff discuss what the first albums they every bought were, I thought it would be interesting to figure out what the WKNC kids had first picked up. After a bit of work this is what they sent me!
Professor X
Spice Girls- Spice
Spice Girls- Spice
DJ Elly May
Natalie Merchant- Tigerlily
Natalie Merchant- Tigerlily
The first album I ever bought with my own money was Natalie Merchant's 'Tigerlily.' Laugh if you dare.
Dr. J
Billy Ray Cyrus- Some Gave All
Billy Ray Cyrus- Some Gave All
Back in 1992 or 1993, before most of the staff had started kindergarten, a young Jamie Lynn saved up her allowance to purchase a CD player and one CD to go with it: Billy Ray Cyrus's "Some Gave All," featuring the hit single "Achy Breaky Heart."
K'nuckles
Queens of the Stone Age- Songs for the Deaf
From Walmart aw yea.
.jose jose.
System of a Down- Toxicity
System of a Down- Toxicity
Velvet Underground- Velvet Underground and Nico
The Beatles- Rubber Soul
Real original, I know.
D-Cutta
Run-D.M.C.- Raising Hell
DJ Ones
Michael Jackson- Thriller
Michael Jackson- Thriller
I used to dance my ass off to some Thriller, still do when given the opportunity.
The Chancellor
Franz Ferdinand- Franz Ferdinand
Franz Ferdinand- Franz Ferdinand
DJ Switch
Led Zeppelin- Best of Led Zeppelin
Still listen to it once a month or more.
Chuck
The Smashing Pumpkins- Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness
Smashing Pumpkins- Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness
The Voice of Reason
Sum 41- All Killer, No Filler
Sum 41- All Killer, No Filler
I bought Sum 41's All Killer No Filler. Embarrassing now, totally radical back then.
Mayday
Baha Men- Who Let the Dogs Out
Baha Men- Who Let the Dogs
I saved up my lunch money to buy this.
Cannibal Cory
Metallica- Master of Puppets
Bigfatsac
Ray Parker Jr.- Ghostbusters
Ray Parker Jr.- Ghostbusters
It was the 45 single. I was 6 years old and I believe I used my birthday money.
DJ Shorty Shorts
Dashboard Confessional- A Mark, a Mission, a Brand, a Scar
Dashboard Confession- A Mark, a Mission, a Brand, a Scar
Spaceman Spiff
Smash Mouth- Astro Lounge
Smash Mouth- Astro Lounge
Rian Regal
Spin Doctors- Pocket Full of Kryptonite
Spin Doctors- Pocket Full of Kryptonite
Professor X
Spice Girls- Spice
Spice Girls- SpiceDJ Elly May
Natalie Merchant- Tigerlily
Natalie Merchant- TigerlilyThe first album I ever bought with my own money was Natalie Merchant's 'Tigerlily.' Laugh if you dare.
Dr. J
Billy Ray Cyrus- Some Gave All
Billy Ray Cyrus- Some Gave AllBack in 1992 or 1993, before most of the staff had started kindergarten, a young Jamie Lynn saved up her allowance to purchase a CD player and one CD to go with it: Billy Ray Cyrus's "Some Gave All," featuring the hit single "Achy Breaky Heart."
K'nuckles
Queens of the Stone Age- Songs for the Deaf
From Walmart aw yea.
.jose jose.
System of a Down- Toxicity
System of a Down- ToxicityAdam Kincaid
Velvet Underground- Velvet Underground & Nico
Sex Pistols- Filthy Lucre Live
Harry Belafonte- Calypso
Velvet Underground- Velvet Underground and NicoI actually bought three albums at the same time on my first record store trip when I was 12. I still have them all. My parents thought I was absolutely nuts to spend my money on these.
Mollypop
The Beatles- Rubber Soul
The Beatles- Rubber SoulReal original, I know.
D-Cutta
Run-D.M.C.- Raising Hell
DJ Ones
Michael Jackson- Thriller
Michael Jackson- ThrillerI used to dance my ass off to some Thriller, still do when given the opportunity.
The Chancellor
Franz Ferdinand- Franz Ferdinand
Franz Ferdinand- Franz FerdinandDJ Switch
Led Zeppelin- Best of Led Zeppelin
Still listen to it once a month or more.
Chuck
The Smashing Pumpkins- Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness
Smashing Pumpkins- Mellon Collie and the Infinite SadnessThe Voice of Reason
Sum 41- All Killer, No Filler
Sum 41- All Killer, No FillerI bought Sum 41's All Killer No Filler. Embarrassing now, totally radical back then.
Mayday
Baha Men- Who Let the Dogs Out
Baha Men- Who Let the DogsI saved up my lunch money to buy this.
Cannibal Cory
Metallica- Master of Puppets
Bigfatsac
Ray Parker Jr.- Ghostbusters
Ray Parker Jr.- GhostbustersIt was the 45 single. I was 6 years old and I believe I used my birthday money.
DJ Shorty Shorts
Dashboard Confessional- A Mark, a Mission, a Brand, a Scar
Dashboard Confession- A Mark, a Mission, a Brand, a ScarSpaceman Spiff
Smash Mouth- Astro Lounge
Smash Mouth- Astro LoungeRian Regal
Spin Doctors- Pocket Full of Kryptonite
Spin Doctors- Pocket Full of Kryptonite
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