Are You Feeling This: Atmosphere, Spiral Stairs, Reverie Sound Revue and The Gossip

Posted on July 6, 2009 by Tarik (aka the Architect)

Lots of songs never make it to the radio that are getting lots of attention online. Live tracks, sanctioned and unsanctioned remixes, mash-ups, overlooked gems by unsigned artists. Every week on “Are You Feeling This,” we invite you to hear what the buzz is all about. You tell us what you think. Vote in the Are You Feeling This poll, leave a comment, send us an e-mail.

The Last winner of Are You Feeling This The Very Best

This week on ”Are You Feeling This” I now have a co-host. Our own producer Adam Carr helps me present the most cutting edge music on Are You Feeling This.  Check out Unified Milwaukee for all the  great content that Adam has produced. This week we have music from Atmosphere’s Free EP, Pavement’s Scott Kannberg AKA Spiral Stairs, Canadians Reverie Sound Review and an Aaliyah cover by The Gossip.

Take a listen below and let us know what you think by voting in the “Are You Feeling This” listener poll.

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Atmosphere – “Millie Fell off the Fire Escape” from Leak at Will (Download)

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Spiral Stairs – “Maltese Terrier”(download)

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Reverie Sound Revue – “An Anniversary Away”

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The Gossip – “Are You That Somebody?” (Aaliyah Cover) (download)

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Don’t Sleep On: Piper Davis

Posted on July 6, 2009 by Tarik (aka the Architect)

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It has been a while since I have done one of these “Don’t Sleep On” posts.  If I were to start my own label, I would sign the Atlanta band The Constellations, UK’s Valentina and Vancouver’s Piper Davis. Of course you can here The Constellations and Valentina on 88Nine RadioMilwaukee, but who is Piper Davis? She is an artist whose voice and music I’m falling more in love everytime I hear it.  She is a singer, songwriter, and producer from our neighbors to the north in Vancouver. She was also a participant in 2008’s Red Bull Music Academy in Barcelona.  Think of her sound as electro-funk and even a 21st century Betty Davis.  She is also currently working on some material with another amazing artist out of Mexico by the name of Natalia Lafourcade. Check out the video below to get to know Ms. Davis (courtesy of Winnie Cooper) and also check out some amazing tunes from this up and coming artist.

Piper Davis – “Academics”

Piper Davis – “New Machine“

Piper Davis – “Hotel Bedset“

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The Weekly Top 5: Summerfest’s Best: Live!

Posted on July 3, 2009 by Marcus

imagesA new week, another Top 5 Countdown with Scott Mullins and I as we got to reminiscin’ about Summerfests of yore (or at least the ones which we were at,) and served up a testament to those rites of summer’s passage in the form of this list I have here…

#5

Thievery Corporation “Sound the Alarm feat. Sleepy Wonder” Radio Retaliation

#4

Son Volt “Driving the View” Wide Swing Tremolo

#3

Stevie Wonder “Boogie On Reggae Woman”

#2

Amadou & Mariam “Compagnon de la Vie” Welcome To Mali

#1

Steel Pulse “Sound System 12″”

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Summerfest Journal: 88Nine Picks for the final weekend of Summerfest

Posted on July 2, 2009 by Tarik (aka the Architect)
Milwaukee's The Championship performing at the Mid-Gate Stage at Summerfest

Milwaukee's The Championship performing at the Mid-Gate Stage at Summerfest

Well it is coming close to the end of Summerfest. There has been a lot of great shows and there are still more show to come especially this weekend.  Here are some of our picks for the final weekend of Summerfest.  Share some of your picks in the comment section.

Friday, July 3rd

Milwaukee’s KHB will be performing at the Briggs & Stratton Big Backyard at 7:30pm
Milwaukee’s Rusty P’s will be following KHB on the same stage at 8:30pm
The Roots closed out the night on the Briggs & Stratton Big Backyard stage at 10pm

Milwaukee’s Into Arcadia will be performing on the U.S. Cellular Stage at 4:15pm
Atlanta’s Gringo Star(good friends with The Constellations) will be performing on the U.S. Cellular Stage at 6:45pm

Milwaukee’s Figureheads will be performing at the Children’s Theater and Playzone at 6:15pm

note: there will be a after-set with The Roots’ Questlove at Moct at 10:30pm

Saturday, July 4th

Some great Milwaukee bands will be perfroming on the Cascio Interstate Music Groove Garage stage.

Pezzetino at 7:30pm
Brief Candles at 8:30pm
Invade Rome at 9:30pm

Dear and the Headlights will be performing at the U.S. Cellular Stage at 4:15
Jet closes out the Briggs and Straton Stage at 10pm

Sunday, July 5th

Soul singer Anthony Hamilton will be performing at the Harley Davidson Roadhouse at 9:30pm
The English Beat bring their infectious music to the Miller Lite Oasis at 6:30pm
G. Love and Special Sauce will be closing out the U.S. Cellular Stage at 10:00pm
Elvis Costello and The Impostors will be closing out the M&I Classic Rock Stage at 9:00pm

Milwaukee’s Figureheads will be performing at the Children’s Theater and Playzone at 4:45pm

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Paul and Michael get HI TACK’d

Posted on July 2, 2009 by jordimack

This morning on the Seven O Clock Sample, I continue to celebrate the music of the late-great KING OF POP, Michael Jackson.
In the winter of 1981, Michael headed to the UK to record some music with the legendary Paul McCartney. While working at Abbey Road studios together, they recorded “The Girl Is Mine” which appeared on Jackson’s 1982 album THRILLER. They also recorded a track which would later be released on McCartney’s solo album PIPES OF PEACE, entitled “Say Say Say”

“Say Say Say” was a number one hit in the US and peaked at number two in the UK. Number one in Canada, Finland, Italy, Norway and Sweden, the single peaked within the top ten of Austria and New Zealand.

Years later, “Say Say Say” was sampled by the Dutch music group Hi-Tack. They took the song to number four on the UK singles chart, with their hit “Say Say Say ( Waiting for You )

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New Music Wednesday: Spoon, The Constellations, Anya Marina, and Andrew Bird

Posted on July 1, 2009 by Tarik (aka the Architect)

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For New Music Wednesday 7/1/09, we have new music from Spoon, The Constellations, Anya Marina and Andrew Bird. Listen to the tracks below and then let us know what you think by voting for your favorite tune. We’ll announce the winner next week.

You can also grab this week’s picks in our iTunes store!

Spoon – “Got Nuffin”

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The Constellations – “Perfect Day”

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Anya Marina – “All The Same To Me”

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Andrew Bird – “Oh No”

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Sound Travels Monday… Global Summerfest!

Posted on June 30, 2009 by Marcus

soundtravels_logoSound Travels online with a the details on a set that was centered around the global position of Milwaukee’s own Summerfest. And though it can be hip at times to deride it, the fact remains that Summerfest is the world’s largest of it’s type, and with it come some global implications as well as some surprising local inclinations. Today’s set was a reflection of that fact.

With the start of this week’s series beginning on Monday, today served as a bit of a recap as well as a highlight of artists yet to take the stage at Summerfest. I happened to be down there on the Festival Grounds throughout the opening days, and on Sunday in particular, caught a pair of acts who are also in today’s run-down that inspired this excursion: Milwaukee’s own De La Buena and Mexico City’s Rodrigo y Gabriela. This after also discovering a cool Andean band from Ecuador, Ecuador Manta, that have been working a tiny stage over by the lagoon like they own it; seamlessly romping some South American mountain music into funky cumbias and slow, rolling boleros. That’s when it caught me, why not share some of these experiences with thte people, maybe get some to revise their plans and come out to support the presence of acts who have travelled an incredible distance to perform for us as well as those that are local, but looking for support at the world’s largest music festival.

Although De La and Rodrigo y Gabriela performed on Sunday, there are others that made the set whose time is yet to come at the Big Gig. KT’s Universal Love Band,who started the set today will be performing on Thursday at The Brigg’s & Stratton Big Backyard starting the action on a stage that features Matisyahu later in the day. Oumar Sagna & Sindoolaa, will in a way, be opening up for Femi Kuti on that same Thursday with an energetic and crowd-pleasing set at 8pm on The Potowatomi Bingo Casino Rock Stage.

Stay tuned for Wednesday’s edition when I’ll be playing some tunes from more artists, those whose shows have yet to happen… I’ll be getting at Matisyahu, Femi, The Wailers and a few others. Here is the rundown from the set…

1. KT’s Universal Love Band “Xile(child)”

2. Oumar Sagna & Sindoolaa “Sindoolaa”

3. Ecuador Manta “Mosiaco De Cumbias #3″

4. Rodrigo y Gabriela “Satori(Live)” Live In Japan

5. De La Buena “Dapper Dan” En Vivo y Directo

**Don’t forget! Sound Travels on Sunday! Starting this Sunday at 7pm. I’ll be wrapping up an hour-long mix of music from all over the world. A liberal dose of international music in a party mix defying definition and crossing borders with impunity.

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Michael Jackson until the Breakadawn

Posted on June 30, 2009 by jordimack

With the King’s passing this past week, I decided to explore some of the songs that have sampled MJ.

In 1993, Prince Paul joined up with De La Soul to produce one of the best Hip Hop albums of that year; Buhloone Mind State.

This song includes an impressive list of popular samples. From Smokey Robinson, The Bar Kays, and The Pointer Sisters all the way to the King of Pop, MICHAEL JACKSON.
From his debut solo album, OFF THE WALL, here is I Can’t Help It.

UNOFFICIAL VIDEO: ( but it does the trick )

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Summerfest Journal: 88Nine Picks Tues 6/30 – Fri 7/3

Posted on June 30, 2009 by Sam Van Hallgren

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Come say hello to 88Nine this week at Summerfest.  You can find us at the Mid-Gate Stage at the Potawatomi Bingo Casino Pavilion with Miller High Life.  Tues & Wed this week, Tarik (aka The Architect) will be broadcasting live from the 88Nine tent from 2pm to 6pm.  Thurs & Fri from 2 to 6, Scott Mullins takes the mic.

You can also check our twitter and facebook for quick updates from Summerfest.  Submit your own pictures from Summerfest – do it from our facebook page!

Here are some of our picks for this week @ The Big Gig:

Tuesday, June 30th

Chicago with Earth, Wind & Fire | 7:30pm @ Marcus Amphitheater
The Wailers | 10pm @ Miller Lite Oasis
Buddy Guy | 10pm @ Harley Davidson Roadhouse
The Buskers (MKE Music) | 4:30pm @ 88Nine’s Mid-Gate Stage
The Lackloves (MKE Music) | 6pm @ 88Nine’s Mid-Gate Stage
The Championship (MKE Music) | 7:30pm @ 88Nine’s Mid-Gate Stage
Willy Porter (MKE Music) | 9pm @ 88Nine’s Mid-Gate Stage
Fresh Cut Collective (MKE Music) @ Cascio Groove Garage

Wednesday, July 1

Bob Dylan with Willie Nelson | 7:30pm @ Marcus Amphitheater
Will Phalen & The Stereo Addicts (MKE Music) | 12noon @ Harley Davidson Roadhouse
The Constellations | 5:30pm @ US Cellular Connection Stage
The Scarring Party | 5:30pm @ Potawatomi Bingo Casino Rock Stage
Los Lonely Boys | 10pm @ Potawatomi Bingo Casino Rock Stage
DJ Dion |4:30pm @ 88Nine’s Mid-Gate Stage
Red Bull Beat Sessions featuring Why B | 6pm @ 88Nine’s Mid-Gate Stage
Red Bull Beat Sessions featuring The Glamour | 6:45pm @ 88Nine’s Mid-Gate Stage
Red Bull Beat Sessions featuring FORtUne | 7:30pm @ 88Nine’s Mid-Gate Stage
Red Bull Beat Sessions featuring John Hawley | 8:30pm @ 88Nine’s Mid-Gate Stage
Red Bull Beat Sessions featuring Derrick Carter | 9:30pm @ 88Nine’s Mid-Gate Stage
The Delta Routine | 2:30pm @ Cascio Groove Garage
1956 | 4:30pm @ Cascio Groove Garage

Thursday, July 2

Chester French | 7pm @ Miller Lite Oasis
KT’s Universal Love Band | 12noon @ Briggs & Stratton Big Backyard
Kojo | 4pm @ Briggs & Stratton Big Backyard
King Solomon | 6pm @ Briggs & Stratton Big Backyard
HoneyHoney | 8:30pm @ Briggs & Stratton Big Backyard
Matisyahu | 10pm @ Briggs & Stratton Big Backyard
Oumar Sagna & Sindoolaa | 8pm @ Potawatomi Bingo Casino Rock Stage
Femi Kuti | 10pm @ Potawatomi Bingo Casino Rock Stage
Red Bull Beat Sessions featuring DJ Devast8 & Kenny Perez | 4:30pm @ 88Nine’s Mid-Gate Stage
Red Bull Beat Sessions featuring Projekt Soundsystem | 6pm @ 88Nine’s Mid-Gate Stage
Red Bull Beat Sessions featuring Ambivalent from M-nus | 7:30pm @ 88Nine’s Mid-Gate Stage
Red Bull Beat Sessions featuring Barem | 8:30pm @ 88Nine’s Mid-Gate Stage
Red Bull Beat Sessions featuring Richie Hawtim | 9:30pm @ 88Nine’s Mid-Gate Stage

Friday, July 3

Gringo Star | 6:45pm @ US Cellular Connection Stage
Rusty P’s | 8:30pm @ Briggs & Stratton Big Backyard
The Roots | 10pm @ Briggs & Stratton Big Backyard

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Are You Feeling This: The Very Best, Wye Oak and Two Michael Jackson Remixes

Posted on June 29, 2009 by Tarik (aka the Architect)

Lots of songs never make it to the radio that are getting lots of attention online. Live tracks, sanctioned and unsanctioned remixes, mash-ups, overlooked gems by unsigned artists. Every week on “Are You Feeling This,” we invite you to hear what the buzz is all about. You tell us what you think. Vote in the Are You Feeling This poll, leave a comment, send us an e-mail.

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This week on ”Are You Feeling This” I now have a co-host. Our own producer Adam Carr helps me present the most cutting edge music on Are You Feeling This.  Check out Unified Milwaukee for all the  great content that Adam has produced. This week we have music from The Very Best, Wye Oak and two Michael Jackson remixes.

Take a listen below and let us know what you think by voting in the “Are You Feeling This” listener poll.

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The Very Best – “Warm Heart of Africa ft. Ezra Koenig from Vampire Weekend” (download)

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Wye Oak – “Take It In”(download)

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Michael Jackson – “History (J Dilla Remix)” (Download)

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Michael Jackson vs. James Brown – “The Way You Got Me That Feeling” (Download)

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