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Stories for February 2009
Friday, February 27
U2 at Fordham? We think so!
It was all very hush-hush, except that these things always leak: U2, in New York March 2-6 for a week-long stand on "The Late Show with David Letterman," caps its stint in the Big Apple with a "secret" performance Friday, March 6, at Fordham University.
Top Ten Albums Of The Week - 2/27
Here are the Top 10 albums played on The Alternate Side this week. Make sure you listen to TheAlternateSide.org at work or while you're "spacing out" at home. If there's anything you want heard on The Alternate Side, email us at: tas@thealternateside.org
Thursday, February 26
New Music On The Alternate Side
If you listen to The Alternate Side here on the web or on WFUV-HD3 - you're bound to hear new music from:
The Alternate Side Weekend Report : Feb 26-Mar 1
This weekend everyone seems to have a case of diplopia! What’s diplopia you ask? Well my friends, it is the simultaneous perception of two images of a single object; a condition more commonly known as double vision. It makes sense that New York, New York would come down with such a malady. Diplopia has even spread into the city’s indie rock scene! Oh no! Oh yes. This weekend, don’t let that double vision get the best of you (thanks Foreigner) with the repetitive nature of these bands’ nomenclatures—they’re twice as fun!
Tuesday, February 24
Video:: In-studio with Matt & Kim Pt. 1
Video:: Does living in Brooklyn for 5 years give you the ability to say you're Brooklyn based band? With every band saying there from BK, we think after 4 1/2 years you're officially able to state your case. Matt & Kim have clocked in over 5 years so they pass our neighborhood checklist.
Monday, February 23
Video:: In-studio with The Heartless Bastards Pt 1
Exclusive:: The Heartless Bastards perform "Sway" in-studio on The Alternate Side. Ohio has a way of playing their instruments louder than everyone else. The Heartless Bastards (labelmates with The Black Keys) signed to Fat Possum Records back in 2004 after Patrick Carney from The Black Keys passed on a demo he received from lead singer Erika Wennerstrom. According to Erika, the name of the band comes from a question on a Mega Touch trivia quiz game at a bar.
The Alternate Side Welcomes: DEMOS!
Please join Team Alternate Side in welcoming Demos our staff of music geeks and malcontents. Demos has been a fixture on the NYC music & radio scenes for a decade now. What can we tell you about Demos that you don't already know?
Thursday, February 19
The Alternate Side Weekend Report : Feb 19-22
Remember “Variety Day” at the cafeteria back in high school? You know, when the lunch ladies would just re-heat all the leftovers from earlier in the week and pass them off as edible meals? Variety Day was gross.
Wednesday, February 18
Video:: In-studio with Xylos Pt.2
Exclusive:: Xylos, locals from Brooklyn perform "Wrapped In a Page" in-studio on The Alternate Side.
Monday, February 16
Major storefront wattage!
Yes, that is a humongous Vintage Modified Tube Amplifier. Well, sort of. This giant Fender Super Champ is the new façade of The Guitar Store: The Home of Tone Since 1987, in Southampton, England. This store is probably one of the hippest music gear destinations around.
Video:: In-studio with Xylos Pt.1
Exclusive:: Xylos, locals from Brooklyn perform "Yellow Flip-flop" in-studio on The Alternate Side.
Friday, February 13
Top Ten Albums Of The Week - 2/13
Here are the Top 10 albums played on The Alternate Side this week. Make sure you listen to TheAlternateSide.org at work or while you're "spacing out" at home. If there's anything you want heard on The Alternate Side, email us at: tas@thealternateside.org
Video:: In-studio with Asa Pt.3
Exclusive:: Asa performing "Fire on the Mountain" in-studio on WFUV/The Alternate Side.
Thursday, February 12
The Alternate Side Weekend Report : Feb 13-15
Love is in the air…and so is some great music! This weekend take your favorite guy or gal out to a show in the city. Don’t have a valentine? Fall in love with one of these fabulous bands!
Wednesday, February 11
New Music On The Alternate Side
Here are a few of our favorite new records at The Alternate Side. Be sure to listen to our online radio station, streaming right here on TheAlternateSide.org or on WFUV-HD3 if you do the HD radio thang.
Video : In-studio with Asa Pt. 2
Exclusive:: Asa performing "360 Degrees" in-studio on WFUV/The Alternate Side.
Tuesday, February 10
Video:: In-studio with Asa Pt.1
Exclusive:: Asa performing "Jailer" in-studio on WFUV/The Alternate Side.
The Music Slut
The Music Slut
Monday, February 9
Exclusive R.E.M. Video & iPod Winner!
Congratulations to Michael Smith of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He is the winner of The Alternate Side's R.E.M. iPod Giveaway. Michael will receive a brand new R.E.M. iPod Nano, with every R.E.M. album from "Murmur" to "Accelerate." Thanks to everyone who entered and to everyone who supported the Alternate Side during our first ever "FunDrive." To celebrate, here is an exclusive clip of R.E.M. live from Berkeley, CA from 5/31/08.
Friday, February 6
R.E.M iPod Nano Giveaway : Enter to Win!
It's The Alternate Side's first FunDrive EVER. To kick things off in style, we're giving YOU the chance to win a brand new iPod loaded with R.E.M.'s entire catalogue. The Rock n' Roll Hall of Famers have released 14 studio albums throughout their impressive career – and every one of those albums are on the iPod.
Alt-Insider Gift: Animal Collective
Become an Alt-Insider over the next 3 days and receive an Alternate Side t-shirt AND the brand new Animal Collective CD, "Merriweather Post Pavilion."
The Alternate Side's 1st FunDrive
Ladies and Gentlemen, indie rockers of all-ages - welcome to the 1st EVER Alternate Side FunDrive. If you've been listening to us over the first two months of our existence and the experience has been pleasing to your eyes and ears, we kindly ask for your support. Here's your opportunity to become one of the very first contributors to WFUV's brand new music and media experience - The Alternate Side.
Thursday, February 5
The Alternate Side Weekend Report: Feb 6-8th
This weekend, New York City is just one wild party after another, and you’re invited to all of them! Cancel your other plans and RSVP to these parties chock full of the best new bands around town.
Wednesday, February 4
Video:: In-studio with Bell X1 Pt.3
Exclusive: In-studio video performance of "The Ribs of a Broken Umbrella" from Bell X1.
Tuesday, February 3
Video:: In-studio with Bell X1 Pt. 2
Exclusive: In-studio video performance of "How Your Heart is Wired" from Bell X1.
Monday, February 2
Video :: In-Studio with Bell X1 Pt. 1
Exclusive: In-studio video performance of "Blow Ins" from Bell X1.
