WBRU’s November Playlist

November 25th, 2008 @ 7:37 pm :: Filed Under: Coldplay, Death Cab for Cutie, Franz Ferdinand, Front Page, Jack White, Monthly Playlist, Music, One Day as a Lion, Smashing Pumpkins, The Killers, The Raconteurs, Weezer ::

Announcing the next installment of WBRU’s monthly playlist - because turkey and mashed potatoes go best with a side of brand-new alt rock.

Kings of Leon - Sex On Fire

  • After over the month at the top of our playlist, apparently Caleb Followill’s sex is still on fire. No word yet on whether or not he’s getting that checked out.

Coldplay - Lost!

  • One of the best tracks from Coldplay’s latest LP that is finally getting some attention. The awesome percussion throughout should be enough to help you find your way back to this song no matter what else you’re listening to. Read the rest » »

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Turkey News

November 21st, 2008 @ 5:22 pm :: Filed Under: Birthday Bash, Concerts, Entertainment News, Franz Ferdinand, Front Page, Music, Radiohead, TV on the Radio, Vampire Weekend, WBRU ::

Have the leaves on the trees fallen already? Have you had to get your big winter jacket out of the closet? If yes, then you know that means THANKSGIVING is coming up, and you deserve a treat with a some interesting/hilarious info from the music world!

Let’s start it off with anniversaries, as Saturday, Scarlett Johansson and Miley Cyrus (!) will be 24 and 16. Although one does not deserve to be talked about after all that we hear from her already, the other definitely should be mentioned as her release from last May is pure bliss in this autumn weather. Anywhere I Lay My Head features covers of her friend Tom Waits’ songs, with a few collaborations from producers Dave Sitrek (TV On The Radio) and David Bowie. The album, despite meeting mixed reviews (1/5 from The Times?!), is simple and beautiful in a non-descript way, and it makes you appreciate even more the wait until winter snow. Read the rest » »

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WBRU’s October Playlist

October 26th, 2008 @ 9:35 pm :: Filed Under: Arctic Monkeys, Beck, Coldplay, Death Cab for Cutie, Franz Ferdinand, Front Page, Music, One Day as a Lion, Paramore, Smashing Pumpkins, WBRU, Weezer ::

After a week of numerous new releases, and before Christmas shopping (OK maybe not yet, but still), here is WBRU’s playlist of the month, full of all our favorite songs, for your own enjoyment!

Kings of Leon- Sex on Fire

  • Although the lyrics are slightly repetitive, this is some great passionate alt-rock. If the guitars don’t get you jumping, then Caleb Followill’s voice will entrance you.

The Offspring- You’re Gonna Go Far, Kid

  • What a comeback! After “Hammerhead”, the band hit the airwaves hard once again with their unchanging, inimitable, unforgiving style.

Weezer- Troublemaker

  • Lead singer Rivers Cuomo said this song was heavily influenced by Eminem, but rock fan out there, do not fret : “Troublemaker” is so powerful you will want to make some of your own.

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Podcast: Nick from Franz Ferdinand Interview with Spencer

October 15th, 2005 @ 12:29 pm :: Filed Under: Franz Ferdinand, Music, Podcasts, WBRU ::

DJ Spencer interviews Nick from Franz Ferdinand

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