Matthew Sweet visits the WTMD studio to perform and performs "Byrdgirl" from his new album, "Sunshine Lies."
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
Vote Wilco
As Wilco prepares for a tour with Neil Young--as well as a sold-out, headlining show at the Lyric Opera House on December 14th--Jeff Tweedy and company are hitting the polls and handing out free downloads to promote everyone's civic duty.
Stop by Wilco's voting page to pick up a free download of the Wilco and Fleet Foxes' cover of Bob Dylan's "I Shall Be Released." And then send them photos of your polling place for an upcoming web feature.
Stop by Wilco's voting page to pick up a free download of the Wilco and Fleet Foxes' cover of Bob Dylan's "I Shall Be Released." And then send them photos of your polling place for an upcoming web feature.
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
The Flaming Lips "Chime In"
Get this: NBC is recruiting the B-52's, BB King and The Flaming Lips to record an eight-second version of their famous "bing-BING-bing" chimes, in celebration of the network's 75th anniversary.
The Lips seem to have a fondness for network television. Check out this video blast from teen tv past (OK, I was adult when I watched it).
The Lips seem to have a fondness for network television. Check out this video blast from teen tv past (OK, I was adult when I watched it).
Monday, October 27, 2008
An Old Joni Mitchell Performance
A friend of mine was kind enough to share this video and quote with me, I now share it with you...
"I play for free. I've played for money and it never amounted to anything really significant even though I made a lot of money. Playing for free is the best pay off/gift you can get or give and I don't play an instrument"
"I play for free. I've played for money and it never amounted to anything really significant even though I made a lot of money. Playing for free is the best pay off/gift you can get or give and I don't play an instrument"
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
WTMD's uncut interview with Alejandro Escovedo
John Mathews interviews the Real Animal Alejandro Escovedo for an Afternoon Drive. Here is the full, uncut interview for your enjoyment.
For more information, visit www.wtmd.org.
Tracy Chapman Transcends Time
A song that, unfortunately, could still be made today is Tracy Chapman's "Across the Lines."
I played it this morning for the first time in awhile and it struck me how, even though this song is 20 years old, it has relevance and resonance, now.
It also brought up the memory of attending the Amnesty International's "Conspiracy of Hope" tour at JFK Stadium in Philadelphia.
Man, I miss that place! I saw my best U2 show there, and seeing Tracy, Sting, Peter Gabriel and Bruce Springsteen that day and coming away very inspired to do something, is something I'll never forget. I still have a t-shirt from that show (doesn't fit)!
She's got a new one coming out November 10th called, Our Bright Future. Let's hope so.
I played it this morning for the first time in awhile and it struck me how, even though this song is 20 years old, it has relevance and resonance, now.
It also brought up the memory of attending the Amnesty International's "Conspiracy of Hope" tour at JFK Stadium in Philadelphia.
Man, I miss that place! I saw my best U2 show there, and seeing Tracy, Sting, Peter Gabriel and Bruce Springsteen that day and coming away very inspired to do something, is something I'll never forget. I still have a t-shirt from that show (doesn't fit)!
She's got a new one coming out November 10th called, Our Bright Future. Let's hope so.
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Indie Bands in the Strangest Places
Bandstand Busking, a British-based Web music series, frees artists from the cramped confines of studios and nightclubs for impromptu performances in and around aging London bandstands.
Recent highlights include Of Montreal in Regent's Park
and We Were Promised Jetpacks taking a spin in a teacup
Recent highlights include Of Montreal in Regent's Park
and We Were Promised Jetpacks taking a spin in a teacup
Friday, October 17, 2008
Adele - "Melt My Heart to Stone" Live at WTMD
British singer Adele stops by the WTMD studio on her way to Saturday Night Live and performs "Melt My Heart to Stone" as part of an upcoming Morning Sessions.
Adele - "Right as Rain" Live at WTMD
British singer Adele stops by the WTMD studio on her way to Saturday Night Live and performs "Right as Rain" as part of an upcoming Morning Sessions.
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Adele performs "Chasing Pavements" Live at WTMD
British singer Adele stops by the WTMD studio and performs "Chasing Pavements" as part of an upcoming Morning Sessions.
An 80's Zoo For Keane
Keane's third record Perfect Symmetry drops today. For 80's suckers and U2 fans like me, you gotta love songwriter/keyboardist Tim Rice Oxley's recall, especially on the single, "Spiralling."
Some of the record seems to embrace, or perhaps send up the fame they've been known not to crave- kind of a Zoo TV vibe, the video hints at.
And after his rehab issues, singer Tom Chaplin seems eager to put those golden pipes to grand use.
That's the thing about Keane- they always have something big to say, and it's just three guys and a lot of cool keyboard efffects that do the talking.
Some of the record seems to embrace, or perhaps send up the fame they've been known not to crave- kind of a Zoo TV vibe, the video hints at.
And after his rehab issues, singer Tom Chaplin seems eager to put those golden pipes to grand use.
That's the thing about Keane- they always have something big to say, and it's just three guys and a lot of cool keyboard efffects that do the talking.
Ringo Says No More Autographs after October 20th
Ringo Starr has a very peaceful and loving message for all you fans out there
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
WTMD on MSNBC.com
Contributing writer Tony Sclafani provides an overview of music sites in his article "Listen up! Music is everywhere on the Web," including WTMD:
"The problem is that for music buffs, terrestrial radio usually doesn’t offer much, unless you happen to be lucky enough to live near cool stations like eclectic indie mainstays KEXP in Seattle or WTMD in Maryland. Then again, you could just click on those links no matter where you are and hear everything from the Black Kids to the Gourds to the new Kings of Leon, served up by knowledgeable DJs. For free."
Check out the rest of the article while you're listening live at wtmd.org.
"The problem is that for music buffs, terrestrial radio usually doesn’t offer much, unless you happen to be lucky enough to live near cool stations like eclectic indie mainstays KEXP in Seattle or WTMD in Maryland. Then again, you could just click on those links no matter where you are and hear everything from the Black Kids to the Gourds to the new Kings of Leon, served up by knowledgeable DJs. For free."
Check out the rest of the article while you're listening live at wtmd.org.
Monday, October 6, 2008
Fiction 20 Down perform "Gossip & Gunplay" on Baltimore Unsigned
Fiction 20 Down (http://www.myspace.com/fiction20down) join us in studio for an episode of Baltimore Unsigned. Here they perform "Gossip & Gunplay" from their session.
For more information visit www.baltimoreunsigned.org or www.f20d.com.
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
Phish Will Reunite
According to phish.com in a video posted by the guys they will be reuniting for 3 shows in Virginia at Hampton Coliseum playing their first public show in 4 years, 6 months, 19 days on March 6...They plan on adding more dates
Watch the Announcement Video Here
Watch the Announcement Video Here
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