September 2011
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Watch“Puzzle Pieces” by Saint Motel - BTR Live Studio [ep60] (by btrlivestudio)
The indie-pop gems of Los Angeles group Saint Motel shimmer brightly and sweetly, with a radio-ready polished sound. Recalling the inviting keyboards of Keane, the whimsical tone of The Morning Benders, and the pitch-perfect harmonies of Local Natives, “Puzzle Pieces” is a rollicking anthem that swells up and...
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Watch“A Crime” by Carnivores - BTR Live Studio [ep59.5] (by btrlivestudio)
Atlanta foursome Carnivores play the kind of lo-fi, brooding rock native to the corners of a gritty, abandoned garage. Here they play, “A Crime,” from their 2010 album, All Night Dead USA /// Carnivores’ sophomore album, If I’m Ancient, is out now on Double Phantom Records. /// Complete radio broadcast...
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WatchWall Street Occupation - BTR Pulse [ep45] (by btrpulse)
A group calling themselves “Occupy Wall Street” has taken over Zuccotti Park in the financial district with hopes of bringing attention to an array of causes and issues. And after a weekend that included NYPD use of pepper spray and, allegedly, other tactics some might deem questionable, we headed down to ask some of the occupier...
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Watch“Old Form” by Pree - BTR Hear & There [ep43] (by btrhearandthere)
After leaving indie band Le Loup, guitarist May Tabol started a new project called Pree. Their name a reference to the Neutral Milk Hotel song, “A Baby for Pree,” the D.C.-based group play charming and quaint folk. The instrumentation is warm and rustic, showered with the occasional bright tinkling of bells and...
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Watch“Prom Night” by Carnivores - BTR Live Studio [ep59] (by btrlivestudio)
Atlanta foursome Carnivores play the kind of lo-fi, brooding rock native to the corners of a gritty, abandoned garage. Though hints of softer melodies peek through occasionally on “Prom Night,” the song is mostly blanketed in a prickly, thrilling layer of ominousness — especially when Caitlin Lang’s vocals...
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WatchViolent Bullshit - Serious Business on BTR [ep45] (by seriousbusinessonbtr)
Brooklyn hardcore band Violent Bullshit can launch from a standing start into a raucous barrage of guttural shrieking and razor-edged riffs in no time, shaking loose the floorboards as they go. Here they lead off with their own introductory theme song, frontman Jayson Green ferociously howling “Violent Bullshit! Violent...
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WatchBTR’s Month In Review - August 2011 (by BreakThru Radio TV)
POLITICS! WAR! DANCING! BreakThru Radio’s Month In Review has it all!
Join host Chaz Mannenheim for an unbiased, unbridled look at yesterday’s top stories. None of the pandering and drama of “network” news; Mannenheim’s elegant tongue transports you to the heart of the US Presidential competition; the harsh, yet subtly poetic...
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Watch“The Middle” by Nik Freitas - BTR Live Studio [ep58] (by btrlivestudio)
Los Angeles singer-songwriter Nik Freitas has opened for acts such as Bright Eyes and Rilo Kiley and toured as a part of Broken Bells’ live band. Playing every instrument on each one of his five albums, Freitas’ brand of indie-pop is homey, light and sweet, with an easy-going, Beatlesesque tone. His performances...
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WatchIs The Smoking Ban Just Hot Air? - BTR Pulse [ep44] (by btrpulse)
As reported in NY Metro, the recently instituted smoking ban for NYC parks has barely been enforced, so BTR Pulse went out and asked park-goers if they were aware of the band, whether they still see smoking in parks, and what they think of the situation. Featured song: “Just a Creep” by the Dum Dum Girls
Also on Vimeo...
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Watch“So Long, So Long” by Luke Temple - BTR Live Studio [ep57] (by btrlivestudio)
When not playing in the Brooklyn-based psychedelic group Here We Go Magic, Luke Temple channels a more stripped-down, introspective singer-songwriter spirit. His songs, stained with painful memories of broken love and haunting tales of regret, are perfectly devastating. In his performances, Temple’s raspy...
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Watch“Shellfish Beach” by Son of the Granite State - BTR Hear & There [ep42] (by btrhearandthere)
New Hampshire-born singer-songwriter Andrew St. Aubin, formerly of the indie-pop band Aldenbarton, is now embarking on a new project called Son of the Granite State. A talented multi-instrumentalist, here he demonstrates his masterful piano chops and ability to croon out a contemplative...
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“You take Mr. Chips and turn him into Scarface.”
– Vince Gilligan’s original pitch to AMC for Breaking Bad. [complete interview here] (via nprfreshair)
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WatchClouder - Serious Business on BTR [ep44] (by seriousbusinessonbtr)
Hailing from Brooklyn, Clouder produce roaring, guitar-driven music reminiscent of ‘60s and ‘70s rock & roll. The complex guitar work (sometimes alongside the Dan Bau, a Vietnamese monochord) wails and shrieks, giving rise to epic walls of sound that wind throughout each song. Clouder’s distinct vocals act as their own crazed...
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Watch“Gur Nalp Isha Mitha” by Malkit Singh - BTR Live Studio [ep56] (by btrlivestudio)
Born and raised in Punjab, India, Malkit Singh celebrates the ornate and high-energy stylings of Bhangra — music that’s heavily influenced by traditional Punjabi culture, but also infuses elements of Western pop. He was propelled to the international stage in 2002 after his music was featured in...
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Watchsenorsmusic:
— BANDS WE LIKE —
PREE.
have to work, but if i didn’t, i’d very much like to see their show tomorrow.
We’re shooting their in-store performance at Permanent Records in Brooklyn tomorrow.
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Watch(via PROMO: Clouder, 9/19/11 - Serious Business on BTR on Vimeo)
Brooklyn rock band Clouder will be featured on the Monday, September 19, 2011 episode of Serious Business on BTR. Here they are offering their own rendition of the show’s theme song.
Watch Serious Business on BTR: http://blip.tv/seriousbusinessonbtr
Clouder on Bandcamp: http://clouder.bandcamp.com/
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WatchHeightened Security on 9/11/11 - BTR Pulse [ep43] (by btrpulse)
BTR’s Lauren Hawker visited ground zero to explore the new memorial and ask people how they felt about security measures around the city the weekend of the tenth anniversary of the attacks of September 11, 2001 /// Featured song: “Make it Good To Me” by Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings
Also on Vimeo and YouTube:...
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Watch“Invisible Kites” by Octant - BTR Hear & There [ep41] (by btrhearandthere)
Octant is a synth-pop project comprised entirely of mastermind Matthew Steinke and a merry band of robotically-played instruments. The homemade blip-bleeping creations are genius and a sight to see, especially in a place like Sycamore — a Ditmas Park, Brooklyn, bar that also happens to double as a...
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Watch“Headphones On” by Melissa Ferrick - BTR Live Studio [ep55] (by btrlivestudio)
Melissa Ferrick is a singer-songwriter unafraid to bare all through music. With songs that tell stories evoking a raw vulnerability, her performances are full of spark and conviction, revealing her as a woman intensely connected, emotionally and intimately, to her art. In a career stretching over two...
Silent Barn Reaches Fundraising Goal →
villagevoice:
YAY! Unfortunately, there doesn’t seem to be any room in the budget for updating the bathrooms. That’s cool though, keeps it feeling super-DIY.
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Adam Scott Says 'Party Down' Movie Could Shoot... →
popculturebrain:
Here’s his quote to The Playlist…
We’re like 90% there, we’re hoping to do it maybe next summer, if everyone’s schedules work out and the guys get time to write a script… They have kind of a skeleton of a story worked out so we know where it’s going to go but we just have to kind of cross the t’s and dot the i’s, or something. But Starz are being super cool and they’re going...
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WatchChris Buckridge and the Last Friend - Serious Business on BTR [ep43] (by seriousbusinessonbtr)
Originally from Canton, OH, multi-instrumentalist Chris Buckridge has called Brooklyn home since 2000. His sprawling music catalog features seven albums — some solo work, some with his band, the Ne’er Do Evers — full of lo-fi, psychedelic rock in the vein of staple ྖs indie rockers Guided by Voices and...
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Watch“Levrolution” by American Royalty - BTR Live Studio [ep 54] (by btrlivestudio)
Los Angeles-based American Royalty is an energetic young trio that packs soul, synths and rock & roll swagger into a single neat package. On their single “Levrolution” (from the EP El Ardemo), watch out for harmonies that ooze blues, electronic beats that swell and surge, and classic guitar...
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WatchMaia & Travis Discuss “Dad Rock” - Serious Business on BTR [ep42.5] (by seriousbusinessonbtr)
Here’s a bit of extra conversation from the recent ‘Maia Vs. Travis’ episode where the duo discusses the concept of the so-called “Dad Rock” genre.
Also on Vimeo and YouTube: http://vimeo.com/28746005 http://youtu.be/z8nYqBp8rQY
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WatchUnemployed In America - BTR Pulse [ep42] (by btrpulse)
Just in time for President Obama’s speech regarding his plan to improve the unemployment situation in the country, BTR has correspondents Lauren Hawker and Jess Westberg on the streets of Washington, DC, and New York City this week to ask people about their personal experience with finding and keeping a job. Featured Song: “Harsh...
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Watch“Tikka Masala” by the Two Man Gentlemen Band - BTR Hear & There [ep40] (by btrhearandthere)
The Two Man Gentlemen Band has a new two-song 7” vinyl being released on September 20th. One of those songs is “Tikka Masala,” which they played for us at the Jalopy Theatre in Red Hook, Brooklyn. The Gents play retro music that harkens back to decades past — but not...
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Vote for Mitten!
mynameismitten:
Mitten was nominated for The Deli Magazine’s artist of the month and Mitten is VERY EXCITED.
Feel free to vote right over here!
xo, Mitten
“It distresses us to return work which is not perfect.”
– Peter O’Toole, on what he wants written on his gravestone.
(source)
Damn right.
(via mikehudack)
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WatchMaia Vs. Travis (aka: Smash Hits, Vol. 3) - Serious Business on BTR [ep42] (by seriousbusinessonbtr)
For this episode of Serious Business on BTR, Travis is the guest on his own show as we welcome guest-host Maia — host of BTR Live Studio — in to quiz Travis on some rock n’ roll subjects near and dear to his dude-heart. Special thanks to El Jezel’s George Flanagan for...
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Watch“My Fear #2” by Cloud Control - BTR Live Studio [ep53] (by btrlivestudio)
Australian band Cloud Control plays guitar-and-keys-driven music reminiscent of early 80s pop and college rock. Here they play “My Fear #2” from their album, ‘Bliss Release.’ /// Complete radio broadcast and playlist: http://bit.ly/oHCauV /// Official Website for Cloud Control:...
Migrate Music Premiere and Download: Lightouts –... →
Thanks to Migrate Music News for posting today’s BTR Live Studio video featuring Lightouts!
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