by Anna Conard | Sep 24, 2015 | Archive
Listen to the full podcast here: https://soundcloud.com/swooncity/ultimate-heartache-playlist I can’t help but wag my tail at the act of putting music into genres. It’s a somewhat vain and private pleasure to feel incisive enough to peel back the layers of...
by Adam Nick | Sep 23, 2015 | Archive
On today’s show, we will listen to tracks spanning across three decades of Charles Mingus’ career. The esteemed composer, conductor, and bassist saw himself as the heir to Duke Ellington’s dynasty, and few jazz fans today would disagree with him. His...
by Eric Walker | Sep 20, 2015 | Archive
Billie Holiday is often considered to be one of jazz’s most prominent and influential musicians. Her unique vocal sound and style “changed the art of American pop vocals forever,” according to John Bush. While her pre-musician years were plagued with hardships, her...
by Clare Zarker | Jun 18, 2015 | Archive
As soon as I learned that Glass Animals would be part of the Wakarusa press conference, I tried hard to come up with a way to phrase a question I’d had since first hearing their music: the inspiration behind their tongue-in-cheek sleazy, almost slimy sound. As...
by Anna Conard | Jun 15, 2015 | Archive
I think it’s fair to say that Reptar’s afternoon set at Wakarusa did not get off to a good start. After butting heads with the sound guys during the sound check, the band’s 4:00 show didn’t begin until 4:40. To make matters worse, just as the four band members were...
by Hannah Blevins | Apr 17, 2015 | Archive
The Music of Guardians of the Galaxy What can I say? Not only was Guardians of the Galaxy a wickedly awesome film, but the music featured in it was equally as amazing. Part of the reason I liked the movie so much was the soundtrack – it showcased some really great...
