What music are the campuses of Princeton Review’s Top 20 Best College Radio Stations in 2008 buzzing about? New Music Nation surveys radio station and newspaper Web sites for these schools every week to find out. (Note: If the list skips a school it is because there was no Web site for the radio station or newspaper or no applicable content on either Web site.)
The buzz was not uniform this week. Highlights include reviews of new releases by not-so-new artists, such as The B-52s, Jonathan Richman and Moby. However, colleges were also buzzing about bands releasing albums for the first time, like Foals and Boyce Avenue.
1. St. Bonaventure University
You NEED to listen to: Foals Antidotes
2. Emerson College
New Music Forecast: Peter Moren The Last Tycoon
Top 30 Albums of the Week: Bon Iver For Emma, Forever Ago
Show Preview: Black Fortress of Opium
4. Ithica College
Review: The B-52s Funplex
Review: Boyce Avenue All You’re Meant to Be
5. Brown University
Show Review: WBRU’s Rock Hunt
7. Seton Hall University
Pirated Advance: Soilent Green Inevitable Collapse in the Presence of Conviction
Artist of the Week: Darkest Hour
11. Carleton College
Review: Jonathan Richman Because Her Beauty is Raw and Wild
13. The Evergreen State College
Top 30 Music Chart: 1. Marcia Ball Peace, Love and BBQ
17. Swarthmore College
Review: The Sugarcubes Life’s Too Good
20. Denison University
Review: Moby Last Night
Review: Mojo Nation Everybody Loves a Happy Ending
What music are the campuses of Princeton Review’s Top 20 Best College Radio Stations in 2008 buzzing about? New Music Nation surveys radio station and newspaper Web sites for these schools every week to find out. (Note: If the list skips a school it is because there was no Web site for the radio station or newspaper or no applicable content on either Web site.)
New albums by She & Him and The Raconteurs continue to get some college radio buzz, while the buzz has just begun for new releases by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, Man Man and Panic at the Disco.
1. St. Bonaventure University
You NEED to listen to: Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds Dig, Lazarus, Dig!!!
You NEED to listen to: The Ruby Suns Sea Lion
2. Emerson College
New Music Forecast: The Raconteurs Consolers of the Lonely
New Music Forecast: Man Man Rabbit Habits
Album Review: Putumayo Kids Brazilian Playground
Artist Interview: Sydney Wayser
For more artist interviews go to Feature Articles.
Show Preview: Stephen Malkmus Real Emotional Trash
4. Ithica College
Review: She & Him Volume One
Review: Rustic Overtones Light at the End
5. Brown University
12 Cuts Above the Rest: Death Cab For Cutie “I Will Possess Your Heart” Narrow Stairs
Review: Panic at the Disco Pretty. Odd.
7. Seton Hall University
Pirated Advance: The Sword Gods of the Earth
13. The Evergreen State College
Top 30 Music Chart: 1. Peru Negro Zamba Malato
17. Swarthmore College
Review: Fuck Buttons Street Horrrsing
Review: Ayub Ogada En Mana Kuoyo
Show Review, Artist Interview: Blitzen Trapper
20. Denison University
Review: Canobliss Liberation of Dissonance
Review: Anti-Flag Bright Lights of America
Review: Fear Nuttin’ Band Yardcore
Review: The Voyces Kissing Like It’s Love
What music are the campuses of Princeton Review’s Top 20 Best College Radio Stations in 2008 buzzing about? New Music Nation surveys radio station and newspaper Web sites for these schools every week to find out. (Note: If the list skips a school it is because there was no Web site for the radio station or newspaper or no applicable content on either Web site.)
Several schools were out for spring break this week, but there were some highlights. Ithica College gave a quick summary of Counting Crows’ new release, Saturday Nights and Sunday Mornings. Emerson College posted a passel of new artist interviews and reviewed Destroyer’s Trouble in Dreams (which Carleton College featured two weeks ago). And, DJ KC of Denison University put out his list of Top 25 hip hop and r&b tracks so far this year.
1. St. Bonaventure University
Cheap Trick Day
2. Emerson College
New Music Forecast: She & Him Volume One
New Music Forecast: Destroyer Trouble in Dreams
Artist Interview: Ingrid Michaelson
Artist Interview: Ryan Montbleau Band
For more artist interviews go to Feature Articles.
4. Ithica College
Review: Gnarls Barkley The Odd Couple
Review: Counting Crows Saturday Nights and Sunday Mornings
5. Brown University
Show Review: Taste of Chaos Tour
7. Seton Hall University
Pirated Advance: In Flames A Sense of Purpose
13. The Evergreen State College
Top 30 Music Chart: 1. Billy Bragg Mr. Love and Justice
17. Swarthmore College
Review: Various Artists Electric Gyspyland 2
20. Denison University
Review: The Teenage Prayers Everyone Thinks You’re the Best
Review: Plants and Animals Parc Avenue
DJ KC’s Top 25 New (Party) Singles: 1. Usher featuring Young Jeezy “Make Love”
What music are the campuses of Princeton Review’s Top 20 Best College Radio Stations in 2008 buzzing about? New Music Nation surveys radio station and newspaper Web sites for these schools every week to find out. (Note: If the list skips a school it is because there was no Web site for the radio station or newspaper or no applicable content on either Web site.)
New reviews and interviews abound, but there was no overlapping buzz this week. Interesting tidbits: Brown University’s WBRU says it was the first radio station in the country to play Death Cab for Cutie’s new single “I Will Possess Your Heart” from their album Narrow Stairs slated to release in May. Also, a Swarthmore College newspaper column says Vampire Weekend is overrated.
Some schools are catching up to others by reviewing new albums from artists mentioned in previous College Radio Buzz posts, including Goldfrapp, Nine Inch Nails, Flogging Molly and Beach House:
1. St. Bonaventure University
You NEED to listen to: Headlights Some Racing, Some Stopping
You NEED to listen to: City and Colour Bring Me Your Love
2. Emerson College
New Music Forecast: The Heavy Great Vengeance and Furious Fire
New Music Forecast: Lizz Wright The Orchard
Album Review: Rhymefest Man in the Mirror
Artist Interview: Chris Wilhem This Train’s Not Going Slow
Artist Interview: Ryan Montbleau Band Patience on Friday
Artist Interview: Action Verbs
Artist Interview: DJ Die Young
Review: Nine Inch Nails Ghosts I-IV
3. DePauw University
Review: Flogging Molly Float
4. Ithica College
Review: Goldfrapp Seventh Tree
Review: Snoop Dogg Ego Trippin’
5. Brown University
Show Review: Finger Eleven and Chevelle
News: WBRU FIRST to play New Death Cab for Cutie Single
News: The Raconteurs releasing 2nd album next week!
6. Guilford College
Current Top Thirty: 1. Drive by Truckers Brighter Than Creation’s Dark
13. The Evergreen State College
Top 30 Music Chart: 1. Dengue Fever Venus on Earth
16. Skidmore College
CMJ Top 30: 1. Yeasayer All Hour Cymbals
17. Swarthmore College
Review: The Dirtbombs We Have You Surrounded
Review: Vampire Weekend Vampire Weekend
19. Bates College
Show Review: Lissa Schneckenburger
Review, Show Review, Artist Interview: Zox Line in the Sand
Review: Morrissey Greatest Hits
20. Denison University
Review: Beach House Devotion
What music are the campuses of Princeton Review’s Top 20 Best College Radio Stations in 2008 buzzing about? New Music Nation surveys radio station and newspaper Web sites for these schools every week to find out. (Note: If the list skips a school it is because there was no Web site for the radio station or newspaper or no applicable content on either Web site.)
Many schools are out for spring break, so there was no consensus buzz. But, check out the Carleton College review of Destroyer’s upcoming Trouble in Dreams and download a few MP3 tracks:
1. St. Bonaventure University
You NEED to listen to: Los Campesinos!
Show Review: Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band
5. Brown University
Artist Interview: Trent Reznor of Nine Inch Nails on Ghosts I-IV
Review: Michael Jackson Thriller (re-release)
Show Preview: All Points West Music & Arts Festival
7. Seton Hall University
Pirated Advance: Meshuggah obZen
Artist of the Week: Modern Life is War
11. Carleton College
MP3 Blog: Destroyer Trouble in Dreams
16. Skidmore College
CMJ Top 30: 1. Yeasayer All Hour Cymbals
17. Swarthmore College
Top Artists and Tracks
19. Bates College
Show Review: Ryan Horne & Show Preview: Vox
What music are the campuses of Princeton Review’s Top 20 Best College Radio Stations in 2008 buzzing about? New Music Nation surveys radio station and newspaper Web sites for these schools every week to find out. (Note: If the list skips a school it is because there was no Web site for the radio station or newspaper or no applicable content on the Web site.)
Last week Vampire Weekend were the most buzzed about. Also, quite a few live shows were reviewed, including one by KISS guitarist Ace Frehley.
1. St. Bonaventure University
Show Review: Ace Frehley
2. Emerson College
New Music Forecast: Punch Brothers Punch
New Music Forecast: White Hinterland Phylactery Factory
Top 30 Albums of the Week: 1. Vampire Weekend Vampire Weekend
Review: Anarchy Club A Single Drop of Red (EP)
3. DePauw University
Review: Vampire Weekend Vampire Weekend
5. Brown University
Review: Flogging Molly Float
Review: Smashing Pumpkins American Gothic (EP)
Download: Nine Inch Nails Ghosts I-IV
12 Cuts Above the Rest: 1. MGMT “Time To Pretend” Oracular Spectacular
Review: Bon Iver For Emma, Forever Ago
6. Guilford College
Current Top Thirty on WQFS: 1. Black Mountain In the Future
7. Seaton Hall University
Pirated Advance: Cavalera Conspiracy Inflikted
Artist of the Week: Terror
8. Knox College
Show Review: Charlie King
11. Carleton College
MP3 Blog: The Stone Roses The Stone Roses
MP3 Blog: Beach House Devotion
13. The Evergreen State College
Top 30 Music Chart: 1. Moussu T E Lei Jovents Moussu T E Lei Jovents Invente A La Ciotat
17. Swarthmore College
Review: The Dodos Visiter
Show Review: Saturday Looks Good To Me
19. Bates College
Show Review: Corey Harris
20. Denison University
Review: Ladyhawk Shots
What music are the campuses of Princeton Review’s Top 20 Best College Radio Stations in 2008 buzzing about? New Music Nation surveys radio station and newspaper Web sites for these schools every week to find out. (Note: If the list skips a school it is because there was no Web site for the radio station or newspaper or no applicable content on the Web site.)
Last week Goldfrapp, MGMT and Nick Lowe were the most buzzed about.
1. St. Bonaventure University
Video Review: The Cool Kids
2. Emerson College
New Music Forecast: Brooke Waggoner Fresh Pair of Eyes
New Music Forecast: Goldfrapp Seventh Tree
Top 30 Albums of the Week: 1. Vampire Weekend Vampire Weekend
Artist Interview: The Motion Sick The Truth Will Catch You, Just Wait…
Review: Will Knox Buckled Knees
4. Ithaca College
CD Review: British Sea Power Do You Like Rock Music?
CD Review: Jason Collett Here’s to Being Here
5. Brown University
12 Cuts Above the Rest: 1. MGMT “Time To Pretend” Oracular Spectacular
Review: Nick Lowe Jesus of Cool – reissue of Pure Pop for Now People
6. Guilford College
Current Top Thirty on WQFS: 1. Black Mountain In the Future
7. Seton Hall University
Pirated Advance: Murder by Death Red of Tooth and Claw
8. Knox College
Review: MGMT Time to Pretend
10. Howard University
Interview: Day26
11. Carleton College
MP3 Blog: Cajun Dance Party
MP3 Blog: Why?
MP3 Blog: Nick Lowe Jesus of Cool – reissue of Pure Pop for Now People
13. The Evergreen State College
Top 30 Music Chart: 1. Cinnamon Girl: Women Artists Cover Neil Young for Charity
17. Swarthmore College
Review: Atlas Sound Let The Blind Lead Those Who Can See But Cannot Feel
19. Bates College
Show Preview: Crystal Castles
20. Denison University
Review: Ghostland Observatory Robotique Majestique
Review: Goldfrapp Seventh Tree
88.3 FM WSBU - St. Bonaventure, NY
Music Director: Mike Moretti
1 BAND OF HORSES Cease To Begin SUB POP
2 THRICE The Alchemy Index, Vol. 1 And 2 Vagrant
3 SLEEPING PEOPLE Growing Temporary Residence
4 NEW AMSTERDAMS At The Foot Of My Rival Curb Appeal
5 ALEXIS GIDEON Flight Of The Liophant Southern
6 FAR-LESS A Toast To Bad Taste Tooth And Nail
7 KENNA Make Sure They See My Face Interscope
8 WEEN La Cucaracha Rounder
9 EMERY I’m Only A Man Tooth And Nail
10 MOROS EROS Jealous Me Was Killed By Curiosity Victory
Top 5 Adds
1 METRO STATION Metro Station Red Ink
2 WOODS How To Survive In/In The Woods Fuck It Tapes/Release the Bats
3 TERRORDACTYLS The Terrordactyls Self-Released
4 JEREMY JAY Airwalker K
5 ZELAZOWA Polymorph Serenka
90.1 FM KUPS - Tacoma, WA
Alternative Music Director: Caitlin Boersma
1 RADIOHEAD In Rainbows Self-Released
2 BROKEN SOCIAL SCENE PRESENTS KEVIN DREW Spirit If… Arts And Crafts
3 IRON AND WINE The Shepherd’s Dog SUB POP
4 STARS In Our Bedroom After The War Arts And Crafts
5 BAND OF HORSES Cease To Begin SUB POP
6 BIRD AND THE BEE Please Clap Your Hands Blue Note
7 KATE NASH Foundations [EP] Geffen
8 BRUNETTES Structure And Cosmetics SUB POP
9 VELLS Integretron Imputor
10 HOLY FUCK Holy Fuck [EP]
Official Adds
1 SALLY SHAPIRO Disco Romance paper bag
2 LONEY, DEAR Sologne Rebel Group
3 ORBA SQUARA Sunshyness Res Freq
4 MONSTER BOBBY Gaps Hypnote
5 TREY HUGHES Poplar Street Demos
88.3 FM WSBU - St. Bonaventure, NY
Music Director: Mike Moretti
Top 5 Adds
1 LES SAVY FAV Let’s Stay Friends Frenchkiss
2 AS CITIES BURN Come Now Sleep Tooth And Nail
3 HIS NAME IS ALIVE Xmmer Silver Mountain
4 HOT HOT HEAT Happiness LTD Warner
5 GOOD LIFE Help Wanted Nights Saddle Creek
Top 10 Chart
1 DIVISION OF PLANES Trembling Wires Divided By
2 SIMIAN MOBILE DISCO Attack Decay Sustain Release Interscope
3 PINBACK Autumn Of The Seraphs Touch And Go
4 GO! TEAM Proof Of Youth Sub Pop
5 WILCO Sky Blue Sky Nonesuch
6 SHOUT OUT LOUDS Our Ill Wills Merge
7 CARIBOU Andorra Merge
8 WEAKERTHANS Reunion Tour Anti
9 INTERPOL Our Love To Admire Capitol
10 OKKERVIL RIVER STAGE NAMES, THE (REGULAR & DELUXE)
