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The amazing NYC and newly Nashville, TN based saxophonist and composer Joel Frahm talks about his new album The Bright Side.
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Black Nash is the bedroom-pop recording project of Jody Smith, a Brooklyn-based songwriter whose work reflects on his five years in the U.S. Army. Here he delivers an exclusive performance for BTR Live Studio at Home.
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Plus Tom Brady trolling Trump, a major league name change, doomsday scenes, and more.
The internet is always gonna have fun with a rebrand, even one as solid and necessary as this one.
An upbeat power-pop thrasher—this relatable song is one you can listen to non-stop on repeat.
After a brief reprieve with vaccine rollout this spring, the number of COVID cases in the U.S. is on the rise with breakthrough infections, including those caused by the delta variant which is spreading rapidly, especially to those who are unvaccinated. MJ Knefel comments on the best way to move forward while also balancing all the relevant factors.
Brian Kilmeade's said plenty of batshit things on Fox and Friends, but his words Monday might take the cake.
It's hard to say whether Trump's gone full anti-vax with his latest statement, but it's a humorous moment of cognitive dissonance for the former president.
If you were too scared to stand up for yourself before, watch this and you'll be ready to throw down.
During a CNN town hall that featured a few flubs, the president provided a business owner with a simple strategy to get people back to work.
Brady toed the laughing with/laughing at line perfectly, and you have to assume it was on purpose.
While attending a teaching program in Israel, Ari was overcome with anxiety and depression. Not usually one to be homesick, she was confused by her new emotions. After a little over a month, she cut her planned year-long trip short and returned to New York. She revisited her therapist whom she hadn’t seen since she was a teenager and was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Ari shares what it has been like living with the disorder and how it is not something to be ashamed about.
NOVA ONE is the current project of Providence, Rhode Island-based musician Roz Raskin and various friends, begun in 2017. Here, Roz delivers a solo take on their hazy, dreamy indie pop songs.
Mario Gutierrez is a Brooklyn-based musician originally from Miami. Known for his drumming in several great NYC bands, niecesandnephews is his experimental pop project where he stretches his musical wings in all directions - with hints of indie rock, ambient folk, americana, and electronic music, Mario ties it all together with a hazy, dreamlike aesthetic. Here, he presents a lush, solo performance from home. Stay tuned for the followup videos, which see present a bit of a departure in sound and vision.
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Maple Glider takes the top spot on this week’s BTR Top 10! Our hosts are spinning her new album, To Enjoy Is The Only Thing (Partisan) the most this week!
Debuting on the countdown: Helvetia, John Grant, Mykki Blanco, Half Moon Run, Anna Ash
Find your favorite album in the mix and support the artist by buying an album or some merch!
Here’s The Full List:
1. MAPLE GLIDER, To Enjoy Is The Only Thing (Partisan)
2. HELVETIA, Essential Aliens (Joyful Noise)
3. JOHN GRANT, Boy From Michigan (Bella Union)
4. VEPS, Open The Door (Kanine)
5. MYKKI BLANCO, Broken Hearts And Beauty Sleep (Transgressive)
6. SQUIRREL FLOWER, Planet (i) (Polyvinyl)
7. SILVER FIRS, Lake Hypoxia [EP] (Oh, Sister)
8. HALF MOON RUN, Inwards & Onwards [EP] (Crystal Math/Glassnote)
9. ANNA ASH, Fire Season (Self-Released)
10. 2ND GRADE, Wish You Were Here Tour Revisited (DDW)
An Impulse Genre Mix in the Listening Booth: rock w/The Tin Can Collective, electro via The Zolas, folk w/Steph Wall, & beats with A.G!
Crank up your speakers & enjoy wicked new riddims by Jahvillani, Lyrikal, Gyptian, Christopher Martin, Skillibeng, Sekon Sta, Lil Kerry!
Lots of great music came out in the first half of the year, so we’re getting together to talk about our favorites. Plus music by Will Stratton.
Today we premier the music video for "Chicken Flew the Coop" from Ben Stalets. The track is from his forthcoming album, 'Everybody’s Laughing.'
Black Nash is the bedroom-pop recording project of Jody Smith, a Brooklyn-based songwriter whose work reflects on his five years in the U.S. Army. Here, he joins Jen Meller for a conversation about his self-titled album, the musical process, and the making of the music video for "Alligator," along with an exclusive performance for BTR Live Studio at Home.