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The Muslims In-Studio (04/30/2008) on Rainydawg Radio

Published on May 7, 2008 in Music, RainyDawg Radio, Seattle and The Big O. 9 Comments

When emailing Matty of The Muslims, I asked him how many microphones the band would need for a potential in-studio here at Rainydawg Radio. Matty gave me a speedy reply: A request for 10 microphones: Three for the amps, Three for Vocals, and Four on the drum kit (a very reasonable request). However, being the college radio station that we are, we did not have that amount of equipment to provide. Unfortunately, I had to email Matty back, saying that our studio would fall four microphones short of his request. I was certain that this would be at the very least, slightly annoying to the band. Then I got this shocking reply from Matty:

“Omar,

That’s no problem at all. We can make it work with the mics you have. Seriously, don’t worry about it. We like it like that anyway.”

In a sense, this quote is a microcosm for what The Muslims are: A laid back group of guys who love to have a good time. When I met them for the first time outside of the studio, they were taking in the fresh Seattle air and throwing around a football. I simply stood back and admired this scene for a few minutes before formally introducing myself.

The Muslims seem like they know how to have fun. This laid-back leisurely perspective on life is clearly translated into their music. And their music instills in the listener that same sense of perspective. It’s a breath of fresh air. In an age where looping, pedal work, and sampling is sometimes necessary to separate a band from the masses, The Muslims stick to simplistic rock riffs and vocals to form the foundation of their sound. And what a great sound it is.

Without keeping you any longer, I leave you with the recordings of The Muslims’ live set at Rainydawg Radio.

The Muslims — American (Live on Rainydawg Radio)
The Muslims — Beside Myself (Live on Rainydawg Radio)
The Muslims — Bright Side (Live on Rainydawg Radio)
The Muslims — Extinction (Live on Rainydawg Radio)
The Muslims — Nightlife (Live on Rainydawg Radio)
The Muslims — On My Time (Live on Rainydawg Radio)

My excessive gratitude goes out to The Muslims for joining me in the studio. You can pick up their record, which will surely be in my top 10 come the year’s end, here. Catch them on tour this summer, they’ll be hitting up the east coast.

The Muslims, in short, are worth the time and hype.

I Will Be Interviewing The Muslims on 4/30/2008 (Tomorrow!)

Published on April 29, 2008 in Music, RainyDawg Radio and The Big O. 2 Comments

Tomorrow at 5PM PST, 7PM CST, 8PM EST, I will be joined in the Rainydawg studio with The Muslims, the Indie-Rock band hailing from San Diego, CA. They will be joining me for an interview and a couple of songs. Be sure to tune in, and check back later for an archive of the songs/interview. It will certainly be worth listening to. Lately, this band has been blowing up. Get hyped!

The Muslims — Nightlife

Order their 7″ here.

The Big O (04.19.2008)

Published on April 28, 2008 in Music, RainyDawg Radio and The Big O. 0 Comments

Here’s my radio show for the week of April 19, 2008. Practically three months since my last one was uploaded. I sincerely apologize, but now I’m back on my A-Game. The first track I play comes in around the 9 minute mark of Hour 1 and it is Stay Home, by American Football. Playlist and Download Links:

1.) American Football — Stay Home (American Football LP)
2.) Why? — The Hollows (Alopecia)
3.) Donovan — To Sing For You (Colours B Side)
4.) Dr. Dog — Die Die Die (We All Belong)
5.) The Muslims — Nightlife (The Muslims)
6.) Tokyo Police Club — The Baskervilles (Elephant Shell)
7.) Cut Copy — Feel The Love (In Ghost Colours)
8.) Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin — You Could Write a Book (Pershing)
9.) City on Film — Aurora Galore (Owen/City on Film Split 7″)
10.) Colour Revolt — Naked and Red (Plunder, Beg, and Curse)
11.) Goldfrapp — A&E (Seventh Tree)
12.) Blitzen Trapper — Miss Spiritual Tramp (Wild Mountain Nation)
13.) The Get Up Kids — Hannah Hold On (On a Wire)
14.) Jesu — Lifeline (Lifeline EP)
15.) This Will Destroy You — I Believe In Your Victory (Young Mountain EP)
16.) The Kinks — This Time Tomorrow (Darjeeling Limited OST)
17.) Bob Dylan [Cover] — When The Ships Come In (I’m Not There OST)
18.) The Headlights — Everybody Needs a Fence to Lean On (Enemies EP)
19.) Stephen Malkmus & The Jicks — Gardenia (Real Emotional Trash)
20.) Elf Power — Owl Cut (In a Cave)
21.) Dodos — Eyelids (Visiter)
22.) Tokyo Police Club — Sixties Remake (Elephant Shell)
23.) Unwed Sailor — Copper Island (Little Wars)
24.) The Raconteurs — Broken Boy Soldier
25.) The Flamin’ Groovies — I Can’t Hide
26.) Owen — Places to Go (Self Titled LP)
27.) The Beach Boys — Sloop John B (Pet Sounds)
28.) Conor Oberst — Gone Gone From New York City (Live at the 400 Bar)

Hour 1

Hour 2

Georgie James Interview (04/11/2008) on Rainydawg Radio

Published on April 12, 2008 in Music, RainyDawg Radio, Seattle and The Big O. 4 Comments

Yesterday I had the pleasure of interviewing John Davis and Laura Burhenn of Georgie James. It was certainly a great experience. Both John and Laura are extremely authentic and kind people. I always get a breath of fresh air when I meet musicians who are down to earth and have a palpable love for music. When performing, you could tell both of them believed in their music and were shut off from the world, in their own personal alcoves. I leave you with the songs performed and the full interview I had with Georgie James.

Definitely check out their debut album Places, as well as the newly pressed Cake Parade 7″ off of Saddle Creek (A digital download of the single and B-Sides can be found on the iTunes store as well).

My extreme gratitude goes out to John and Laura for joining us in the studio at Rainydawg. I wish them the best of luck on their current acoustic tour.

Full Interview

Individual Songs:

Georgie James — Cake Parade (Live on Rainydawg Radio 04.11.2008)
Georgie James — Hard Feelings (Live on Rainydawg Radio 04.11.2008)
Georgie James — I Can’t Hide [The Flamin’ Groovies Cover]
Georgie James — Long Week (Live on Rainydawg Radio 04.11.2008)
Georgie James — More Lights (Live on Rainydawg Radio 04.11.2008)
Georgie James — Places (Live on Rainydawg Radio 04.11.2008)

The New Amsterdams Interview has been Postponed

Published on April 12, 2008 in Music, RainyDawg Radio, Seattle and The Big O. 0 Comments

Hey everyone. I’m sad to declare that The New Amsterdams interview will not be happening today. Matthew Pryor emailed me yesterday and let me know that their van broke down. Hopefully he’ll be able to make it out to the show tonight. I’ll try my best at getting in, despite it being 21+. Matthew and I will try to reschedule sometime early Fall while he is out promoting his new solo album. Sorry for the inconvenience. Thanks.

Georgie James Interview Today (April, 11, 2008) on Rainydawg Radio

Published on April 11, 2008 in Music, RainyDawg Radio and The Big O. 0 Comments

Hey everyone! Today is the big day. Laura and James of the band Georgie James will be joining me in the studio for an acoustic set. They’ll be playing several songs off of their debut album Places, as well as be taking questions from listeners. Be sure to tune in to Rainydawg Radio from 12PM-2PM PST (3-5PM EST) to catch the interview. If you miss out, I’ll post a download link to the individual songs and whole session on this site sometime this weekend. Take care. And thanks to Georgie James for granting this awesome opportunity!

High Stream Listen Link

Low Stream (Dial-Up) Listen Link

I Will be Interviewing The New Amsterdams on 4/12/08

Published on April 3, 2008 in Music, RainyDawg Radio, Seattle, The Big O and Uncategorized. 5 Comments

Yet another big break. Matt Pryor and I have been in touch the past few days, and he’s going to be out in Seattle next weekend playing at the Showbox. I am so very excited to have him swing through the studio. Pryor has been an inspiration for my love of music since the days of middle school with TGUK. More details to come in the following days. Hyped!

I Will Be Interviewing Georgie James on the 04/11/2008

Published on March 21, 2008 in Music, RainyDawg Radio and The Big O. 0 Comments

Yes. I had to re-read that title myself. I can’t believe I pulled this one off. Georgie James off of Saddle Creek have accepted my personal invitation to visit the studio here at University of Washington and do an exclusive Interview/Performance for the listeners of Rainydawg Radio. More details to come as information flows in. I will be offering exclusive photos/recordings through this site. My excessive gratitude goes out to the whole band in accepting my invitation.

Georgie James — More Lights (Places, 2007)

The Big O (01.23.2008)

Published on January 30, 2008 in RainyDawg Radio and The Big O. 0 Comments

Here’s the edition of The Big O when I took over for my friend Kim’s show last week. As always, the tracklist and links will follow:

1.) Justice — Phantom Pt. II [Soulwax Remix] (Phantom EP)
2.) Radiohead — 15 Step (Live at 93 Feet East, London UK)
3.) Grizzly Bear — Deep Blue Sea (Friend EP)
4.) Cat Power — Song to Bobby (Jukebox)
5.) The Shackeltons — Yellow Cadillac (S/T)
6.) Chris Walla — Geometry &C (Field Manual)
7.) Hot Chip — Shake a Fist [Diplo Remix] (Ready for the Floor)
8.) British Sea Power — All in it (Do You Like Rock Music?)
9.) Conor Oberst — Gone Gone From New York City (Live at the 400 Bar)
10.) Tender Forever — Tiny Heart and Clever Hand
11.) Final Fantasy — This is the Dream of Win & Regine (Has a Good Home)
12.) The Elected — Desiree (Sun Sun Sun)
13.) Maximo Park — Going Missing (A Certain Trigger)
14.) Moby — Porcelain (Play)
15.) Sigur Ros — Von (Hvarf Heim)
16.) Nick Drake — One of These Things First (Bryter Layter)
17.) Ida — Lovers Prayers (Lovers Prayers)
18.) Mogwai — Cody (BBC Sessions)
19.) British Sea Power — Waving Flags (Do You Like Rock Music?)
20.) Bob Dylan — Hurricane (Desire)
21.) Wreckless Eric — Whole Wide World (Stranger Than Fiction OST)
22.) The Snake The Cross The Crown — Electronic Dream Plant (Cotton Teeth)
23.) Grizzly Bear — Shift [Alternate Version] (Friend EP)
24.) Radiohead — Videotape (Live at 93 Feet East, London UK)
25.) Tender Forever — How Many? (Wider)
26.) Glen Hansard — Falling Slowly (Once OST)
27.) Paolo Nutini — Jenny Don’t Be Hasty (These Streets)
28.) Ben Gibbard — You Remind Me of Home (Live at KEXP)

Part I

Part II

The Big O (01.19.2008)

Published on January 30, 2008 in RainyDawg Radio and The Big O. 1 Comment

Sorry for the delay (omgz like the Grizzly Bear LP!). This was a long time overdue. Here’s my radioshow from Saturday, January 19th, 2008. You can find it split up into two parts at the bottom of this post. Enjoy! Here’s the tracklisting:

1.) Okkervil River — Red (Don’t Fall In Love With Everyone You See)
2.) The Good Life — A Little Bit More (Help Wanted Nights)
3.) Minus The Bear — Absinthe Party At The Fly Honey Warehouse (Highly Refined Pirates)
4.) Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin — Glue Girls (Pershing)
5.) The Mountain Goats — Sax Rohmer #1 (Heretic Pride)
6.) Aloha — The End (Light Works)
7.) The New Amsterdams — This Day is Done (At The Foot of My Rival)
8.) Dr. Dog — Die Die Die (We All Belong)
9.) Chris Walla — Everyone Needs a Home (Field Manual)
10.) Grizzly Bear — Sorry for the Delay (Sorry for the Delay)
11.) Sea Wolf — You’re a Wolf (Leaves in the River)
12.) Menomena — Wet and Rusting (Friend and Foe)
13.) Glen Hansard & Marketa Irglova — When Your Mind’s Made Up (Once OST)
14.) Rilo Kiley — Spectacular Views (The Execution of all Things)
15.) The Manchester Orchestra — Brother (Split Tour 7″)
16.) Elliott Smith — Say Yes (Either/Or)
17.) Bright Eyes — Going for the Gold (Don’t be Frightened of Turning)
18.) Feist — It’s Cool to Love Your Family (Monarch)
19.) The Long Winters — Pushover (Live at KEXP Vol. 3)
20.) The Weakerthans — Civil Twilight (Reunion Tour)
21.) Steel Train — Alone on the Sea (Trampoline)
22.) Animal Collective — Did You See The Words (Feels)
23.) Vampire Weekend — Cape Cod Kwassa Kwassa (S/T)
24.) Old 97’s — Rollerskate Skinny (Satellite Rides)
25.) Headlights — Words Make You Tired (Kill Them With Kindness)
26.) American Football — Stay Home (S/T)
27.) Dntel — Last Songs (Life is Full of Possibilities)