Headlights - live in studioMarch 21, 2006 5:06 PMThe Headlights are a quartet from Champaign, Illinois. They have an EP out and hope to get their first full length album released in late 2006.
Minnesota Opera singers compete in Met Opera NationalsMarch 21, 2006 4:37 PMBy John BirgeBefore they left for last weekend's semi-final round in the Metropolitan Opera National Finals, three area singers visited our studios for some music and conversation with Minnesota Public Radio's John Birge.
New Classical Tracks: Lang Lang's vivid "Memory"March 21, 2006 2:45 PMBy Julie AmacherThis new CD connects pianist Lang Lang to music that he strongly associates with his childhood. Some of these works he learned many years ago, and some he remembers first hearing as a child. Lang Lang takes us from thoughtful moments of quiet reflection to radiant displays of virtuosity.
We are Scientists - live from South by SouthwestMarch 17, 2006 10:46 AMA trio of tongue-in-cheek geek-rockers in the vein of The Strokes and Franz Ferdinand, We Are Scientists purvey a powerfully hooky brand of frenetic neo-punk.
The Mystery Jets - live from South by SouthwestMarch 17, 2006 10:44 AMMystery Jets like to incorporate such outlandish objects as hubcaps, colanders and suitcases into performance, whanging away on anything that makes just the right sound.
Magnet - live from South by SouthwestMarch 17, 2006 10:42 AMSurrealist folk outfit Magnet is mainly driven by singer-songwriter Even Johansen of Bergen, Norway. He merges ethereal melodies and soaring vocals with programmed beats and unusual instrumentation to create a warm, swirling, welcoming pop sound.
Sound Team - live from South by SouthwestMarch 17, 2006 10:26 AMSound Team's unique sound is a layer cake of traditional American folk music in the shape of a pop-song, and iced with the chunky spun sugar of early German synth music.
Portastatic - live from South by SouthwestMarch 16, 2006 10:30 AMA side project of Superchunk's Mac McCaughan, Portastatic's lo-fi indie rock retains some of its parent band's upbeat quirkiness, but explores quieter, acoustic sounds as well.
Jose Gonzalez - live from South by SouthwestMarch 16, 2006 10:21 AMComing from a varied musical background which spanned the realms of pop, punk, Latin, and folk music Jose's powerful ballads and soulful covers have garnered the attention of many in Europe.
Diamond Nights - live from South by SouthwestMarch 16, 2006 10:15 AMIt's said that nothing on the Diamond Nights album "Popsicle" sounds like it was made after 1978. And the band considers that a success.