SOUNDTRACK: Radio New York, WNYE, 91.5FM.
Radio New York is a fascinatingly diverse radio station. I have probably scanned right by it on many occasions because at the time I scanned onto it, the show was something that I had no interest in. And yet, several hours before or after, I would have found a great resource for good music.
Their website features a cool interactive page that describe the amazing diversity in their daily lineup from Alternative rock to Cypriot Shows, BBC World Service and Haitian Perspective, even the Voice of Bosnia. I admit I’m unlikely to listen to many of these programs, but it’s nice that they’re there.
The morning music, however (from 6AM-Noon) is often exactly what I like. Especially John in the Morning, whose description: “From the Pixies to Pela, M.I.A. to Massive Attack, JITM breaks new music, embraces old music and ties it all together” sounds exactly like what I’d do if I were a DJ.
[READ: May 21, 2009] “In the South”
This short story finds Salman Rushdie contemplating death on a personal level and a grand scale. The story concerns two old men: Junior and Senior (who is 17 days older than Junior). The men are not related, but they grew up in the same town. Both men also have the same first name (which they will reveal only as starting with the letter V), and nothing else in common. (more…)
SOUNDTRACK: GRUFF RHYS-Candylion (2006).
I’ve mentioned before that I really like Super Furry Animals. This is the lead singer’s solo album. It sounds very similar to an SFA album, although it’s a little less bizarre, a little less indulgent (which somehow seems odd for a solo album, but whatever.) Overall, it sounds somewhat more mellow, but it’s not exactly a mellow affair. The title song is a pretty little ballad. However, the album also has some great, if not rocking, then certainly rollicking songs that are great to sing along to like “Cycle of Violence” and “Now That the Feeling is Gone.” There’s lots of la la’s and Whooos! to add to the exictemnet.
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