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World…er…UNIVERSE Class Rock
Want to be a part of history? NASA needs your help! During the upcoming missions to the International Space Station, the astronauts need music. Specifically, wake up music. Vote for your favorite song and it could be the tune used to wake up the crew on the 133rd and 134th space shuttle flights.
Continue ReadingThe Promise: The Making of Darkness on the Edge of Town
Little Steven is only one of many people interviewed forThe Promise, a new documentary on the recording of The Boss’s fourth studio album. It premieres at the Toronto Film Festival in September and comes to HBO in October. Or, you can pick it up on DVD in November when it’s included in the Deluxe Reissue [...]
Continue ReadingWTTS Indy Underground — August 30, 2010
WTTS Indy Underground is back with the best music from the local, independent and underground music scenes. Sufjan Stevens had three big announcements last week. And no, he isn’t going to finish his 50 states project. Sufjan and crew released a new EP with no prior announcement or publicity, his new album, Age of the Adz, [...]
Continue ReadingAshes to Ashes, Dust to…Vinyl?
As WTTS prepares to spin another Album Side Saturday, comments to wttsfm.com show that your affection and nostalgia for those shiny black discs is strong. But, is it strong enough to last for all eternity? andvinyly.com offers to press your ashes into a vinyl record. What’s on the recording is up to you. Details beyond [...]
Continue ReadingWTTS New Music Monday — August 30, 2010
This week on WTTS New Music Monday, we’ll introduce you to English band Florence and the Machine: Their critically acclaimed album Lungs earned them a spot on the soundtrack for the upcoming Twilight movie, and songs from that album can be heard on shows like Grey’s Anatomy and The Vampire Diaries. Listen this Monday to [...]
Continue ReadingWTTS OverEasy — August 29, 2010
This week, we’re revisiting a recently released album, chock full of good stuff: We were initially fooled a little bit by the song “Beg, Steal or Borrow” by Ray LaMontagne, when it came to us a few weeks ago. The song itself appeared to be something of an homage to Neil Young’s Harvest period material, sounding [...]
Continue ReadingNorah Jones Featuring…
Norah Jones has a lot up her sleeves for her next album, including an eclectic group of musicians joining her in the studio like OutKast, Foo Fighters, Dolly Parton, and M. Ward. The album titled Featuring… comes out November 2nd.
Continue ReadingWTTS New Music Monday — August 23, 2010
This week on WTTS New Music Monday, Ben Folds returns with help from author Nick Hornby (High Fidelity, Fever Pitch). The two have collaborated (Ben with the music, Nick with the lyrics) to create Lonely Avenue, and we’ll have a taste for you. Much like Mr. Folds, The Arcade Fire are also capable of rockin’ The Suburbs: The [...]
Continue ReadingThe WTTS Groove Show — August 21, 2010
String Cheese Incident covering KC & The Sunshine Band? New music from JJ Grey & Mofro and Widespread Panic? Live Keller Williams? Michael Franti & Spearhead with backstage music from Bonnaroo? It’s all a part of this week’s WTTS Groove Show – Saturday night from 10pm – Midnight. Tune in for two hours of jam [...]
Continue ReadingDave and Roger’s Floyd Reunion Fundraiser Video
Several weeks ago, we told you about David Gilmour’s plan to join Roger Waters on stage for a one-off reunion show. That plan was sparked by a fundraising gig the two played together. Now, the Hoping Foundation has made the video of that performance available in all its nearly 30-minute glory. The performance kicks off with [...]
Continue ReadingPaul Talks to Mountaineer Conrad Anker
Paul talks with mountaineer Conrad Anker who is featured in the new IMAX film The Wildest Dream, which is currently showing at the Indiana State Museum. George Mallory was obsessed with becoming the first person to conquer the untouched Mount Everest. Last seen 800 feet below the summit in 1924, the clouds rolled in and he [...]
Continue ReadingBluesman Biopic
It would not be the first film of John Belushi’s life, but it would be the first Belushi’s widow, Judith, supports, and is even participating in as the executive producer. In 1989, just seven years after Belushi’s overdose, the first film of the comedians life was released against the will of his family. Now, Todd [...]
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Best Seats in the House — Black Crowes
The Black Crowes say it’s time for some extended time off and we want to put you in the best seats in the house for their reunion/farewell-for-now tour. Listen to the Morning Music Mindbender weekday mornings with Paul and Todd on the WTTS Morning Show for your chance to win tickets to see the Black [...]
Continue ReadingWTTS Indy Underground — August 16, 2010
Between touring with Radiohead and recording with Radiohead, drummer Phil Selway found time to write and record an album’s worth of material over the course of ten years. His first solo album Familial sees an August 30 release in the UK, but we’ll have your first listen tonight on WTTS Indy Underground. Check out this wild [...]
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