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On Air at KSVR: February 15, 2013 Playlist

Andy Fenstermaker
February 17, 2013May 5, 2023

I broke the rules this week on my very unoriginally titled radio show on KSVR Mount Vernon. The Indie Music Show featured a few tracks that are, quite distinctly, not even close to being indie. And one of them kicked off the show. It’s the new track by David Bowie called “Where Are We Now?” Shortly thereafter, I crossed the ocean for a set from France, where I played a track by famed singer and Masculin Feminin actress Chantal Goya and another by Serge Gainsbourg.

Andy Fenstermaker
February 15, 2013February 15, 2013

Everybody is freaking out about The Knife‘s forthcoming LP, Shaking The Habitual and it all makes perfect sense. Silent Shout, their most recent LP, not only wooed countless people to the band, it topped many year-end lists. That was back in 2006, seven years ago. In fact, it was seven years and two days ago that Pitchfork gave that record a whopping 8.6. Read More »The Knife: A Tooth For An Eye (Stream)

On Air at KSVR Mount Vernon: February 8, 2013

Andy Fenstermaker
February 13, 2013May 12, 2023

Before I took over, per the norm, host Chef Stuarto brought me on air to discuss the coming show. He asked if there was a highlight track I wanted to talk about. The discussion centered around the first track I would play that evening – Jacco Gardner’s “The Ballad of Little Jane”, which I likened to a modern rendition of The Beatles’ later-era.

Andy Fenstermaker
February 12, 2013February 9, 2013

“Dropla” is the first single to be released off Youth Lagoon‘s forthcoming sophomore LP, Wondrous Bughouse and it lives up to the greatness of Trevor Powers’ phenomenal debut. However, if you were expecting Powers to pick up right where The Year of Hibernation left off, you are mistaken. “Dropla” is substantially more sophisticated, deep and heartfelt. Read More »Youth Lagoon’s “Dropla” Brings Comfort After Sorrow

Jacco Gardner Releases Debut LP “Cabinet of Curiosities” Next Week

Andy Fenstermaker
February 8, 2013February 8, 2013

Jacco Gardner is a Dutch multi-instrumentalist whose baroque pop reminisces of late-era Beatles or anything by The Zombies. Adorned in hints of psychedelic pop, you’ll find everything from a harpsichord to a flute within Gardner’s new track “The Ballad of Little Jane”. This psych element comes through in his video for “Where Will You Go” as well; pairing vibrant colors with old footage. The sound is classic, for sure. Read More »Jacco Gardner Releases Debut LP “Cabinet of Curiosities” Next Week

On Air at KSVR Mount Vernon: February 1, 2013 Playlist

Andy Fenstermaker
February 7, 2013May 13, 2023

I’ve been in a weird place musically of late. I’m a bit scattered, all over the map. My affinity for light, soft and playful folk has returned, but I’m also crushing on slacker pop and dream pop at the moment. Pretty hard, thank to bands like Darlings and Indians. I shouldn’t be surprised at this disjointedness; I have always had diverse desires when it comes to music and varied playlists like this one are a common occurrence.

Andy Fenstermaker
February 4, 2013February 4, 2013

I recall my final months at KZUU, way back in mid-2006. What time I spent in the old studio allowed me to discover bands that even today remain among my favorites. Leaving was hard, as I felt so connected with the place. Why this reminiscence? Because Gathered Ghosts member Andreanna Wilson will be experiencing the same thing this year. Somewhat funny, then, that the first song I latch onto from their forthcoming LP Decoration Haze is “Stay Where You Are (pt. 2)”. Read More »Gathered Ghosts Return with LP “Decoration Haze”

Hey New York: Date Marnie Stern. Seriously.

Andy Fenstermaker
February 1, 2013

That scene in Hi Fidelity. You know the one — Rob, Dick and Barry are in the club listening to Marie De Salle play that Peter Frampton cover and they talk about dating/living with a musician. Hopeless romantics, the lot of ’em. Well, if you’re a single dude in New York and you can relate to this scene, the opportunity is here.

Marnie Stern, in partnership with her Kill Rock Stars kin, has created her own little indie rock dating show in which one lucky guy will join Stern as her date the night her fourth LP hits the street. Read More »Hey New York: Date Marnie Stern. Seriously.

Kinski: Conflict Free Diamonds

Andy Fenstermaker
January 24, 2013September 18, 2013

I’m a car guy. It’s pretty damn obvious. I gave up my 1974 BMW (sadly) back in December, but that makes my daily driver a jet black (interior and exterior) 1979 El Camino. The thing is beastly, with a 350 four barrel carb and dual exhaust. The torque gives me tingles. Likewise, I get that meaty, pedal-to-the-metal feeling when I listen to “Conflict Free Diamonds”, the latest from Seattle band Kinski. Read More »Kinski: Conflict Free Diamonds

An Interview with Shawn Fogel of Golden Bloom

Andy Fenstermaker
January 22, 2013February 12, 2022

Though we have never met in person, Golden Bloom front-man Shawn Fogel and I have known each other for about half a decade. Back when he created music under his own name rather than the Golden Bloom moniker. Fogel’s music has always had a more contemporary pop sound than you’re standard indie artist, and I think it’s fared him well. No more is this apparent than on his new EP, No Day Like Today, which is a notable leap forward for the artist. I had the pleasure of chatting with Fogel last weekend to discuss the new release, his plans for the future, and the changes the band has witnessed over the years.

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