World Class Rock Week-In-Review: 8/31/16

Bon Iver by D.L. Anderson

Bon Iver by D.L. Anderson

  • Bon Iver premieres new song “33 “GOD”” (CoS)
  • Bon Iver’s new song “33 ‘God’” samples Paolo Nutini (Pitchfork)
  • Hear Led Zeppelin’s previously unreleased song “Sunshine Woman” (UCR)
  • Listen to Wilco’s new Beatles inspired single, “Someone to Lose” (Paste)
  • Sting says his new album is inspired by the “immortal” David Bowie (NME)
  • John Lennon’s killer Mark David Chapman denied parole for ninth time (Rolling Stone)
  • Liam Gallagher confirms plans to release solo album (Spin)
  • Local Natives preview new album with soulful “Coins” (CoS)
  • Jimmy Eat World shares new song “Sure And Certain” (Stereogum)
  • Hamilton Leithauser and Rostam share new song “When The Truth Is…” (Pitchfork)
  • Bruce Springsteen breaks his record for longest U.S. show twice in one week (UCR)
  • Sleigh Bells detail Jessica Rabbit, share new track “It’s Just Us Now” (Paste)
  • Coldplay pay tribute to Gene Wilder with “Pure Imagination” cover (NME)
  • David Crosby plots fall tour behind Lighthouse LP (Rolling Stone)
  • Eddie Vedder joins Elvis Costello, Band of Horses and more at Ohana Festival (Spin)
  • Real Estate mixing fourth LP, share clip of new song (CoS)
  • Smash Mouth frontman Steve Harwell is recovering after falling on stage (A.V. Club)
  • Watch the National’s Matt Berninger and Andrew Bird cover Lou Reed (Pitchfork)
  • The Rolling Stones’ EXHIBITIONISM set to make its North American debut (Paste)
  • CRX, The Strokes’ Nick Valensi’s new band, announce debut album (NME)
  • Warren Haynes, Avett Brothers set for All-Star Jerry Garcia tribute (Rolling Stone)
  • CHVRCHES paid tribute to Harambe at Reading Festival this weekend (Spin)
  • Radiohead, Arcade Fire, Morrissey turned into Garbage Pail Kids (CoS)
  • Graham Nash opens up about rift with David Crosby, but won’t rule out reunion (UCR)
  • Pixies, Courtney Barnett and more releasing tapes for Cassette Store Day (Pitchfork)
  • Flea isn’t fazed by Fox News host (NME)
  • Reports say LCD Soundsystem canceled Asian tour to work on new album (Paste)
  • Remembering the Beatles’ final concert (Rolling Stone)
  • Dave Grohl and Prophets of Rage Covered MC5’s “Kick Out the Jams” (Spin)
  • Boxed In shares new song and video for “Forget” (Stereogum)
  • Jack White plays in celebrity baseball game (Pitchfork)

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Coldplay “A Head Full Of Dreams” (Official Video)

Angel Olsen “Shut Up Kiss Me” (Colbert)

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Free Download Of The Week: OJR

OJR

Known as the Acid Cowboy, musician OJR is starting to receive the attention he deserves. The Virginia born Nashville based singer-songwriter self released his third album, The Nashville Demos in 2015. He recorded the album in hotel bedrooms all over the world (Including London, Paris and New York) and produced each track himself on Apples free software Garage Band. The end result sounds like a well polished record that was recorded in a professional studio. Download “Numb” off The Nashville Demos and learn more about OJR at his Official Website, “Like” him on Facebook and follow him on Twitter.

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WTTS Indy Underground: August 29, 2016

Hamilton Leithauser + Rostam

Hamilton Leithauser + Rostam

Join Laura Duncan Monday and Saturday Nights at 8 for the best from the independent world of music on WTTS Indy Underground. This week…


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Jagwar Ma – “O B 1” (Official Video)

WTTS New Music Monday: August 29, 2016

Dawes

Dawes

We play lots of new music throughout the day on WTTS New Music Monday, and at 7 p.m., we play an hour of ONLY new releases. This week…

  • Dawes is back September 16th with a new album We’re All Gonna Die.
  • New music from Saint Motel’s October 21st release saintmotelevision.
  • Something else from the Red Hot Chili Peppers latest release, The Getaway.

New Music Monday is presented by Arni’s Restaurant. Meet you at Arni’s.

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Passenger – “Anywhere” (Official Video)

WTTS Labor Day Live Weekend

Labor Day Live Weekend 2016

The Head And The Heart (Left), The Lumineers (Middle) & Houndmouth (Right) Photos Courtesy Rhythm In Focus Photography.

Over the past few months, there have been a number of extraordinary concerts in Indianapolis and Bloomington. This weekend, we’ll play back three of the best concerts we’ve recorded. It’s a Labor Day Live Weekend on 92-3 WTTSFriday night at 7, we’ll air back The Head And The Heart’s WTTS Rock On The River show from July 25 at The Farm Bureau Insurance LawnSaturday night at 7, it’s The Lumineers in their sold-out WTTS show from June at the Old National Centre. Then Sunday at 7, we’ll hear Houndmouth in their WTTS Christmas Can Concert from last December at The Bluebird.

It’s a Labor Day Live Weekend, from 92-3 WTTS. View concert photos from The Head And The Heart, The Lumineers and Houndmouth courtesy of Rhythm In Focus Photography.



WTTS OverEasy: August 28, 2016

Photo by Jarrad Seng

Passenger Photo by Jarrad Seng

Join Brad Holtz this Sunday from 7 to 11 a.m. and p.m. for WTTS OverEasy, featuring a variety of laid back acoustic tracks and exclusives from Sun King Studio 92.  This week…

  • New music from Passenger’s Young as the Morning Old as the Sea, out September 23rd.
  • Norah Jones is back with her sixth studio album October 7th, Day Breaks.
  • Plus, the latest from Rock To Read artist Amos Lee. Pick up tickets to his show here.

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Norah Jones – “Carry On”

Free Download Of The Week: Ryley Walker

Ryley Walker

Ryley Walker recently released his fourth studio album Golden Sings That Have Been Sung. The record was written and recorded following an extensive ten month touring schedule in Chicago. Walker has personally described the project as his coming of age work and was made for the dewy magic hour when night and day have yet to met. Download “The Halfwit In Me” off Golden Sings That Have Been Sung and learn more about Ryley Walker at his Official Website, “Like” him on Facebook and follow him on Twitter.

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World Class Rock Week-In-Review: 8/24/16

Kings Of Leon

Kings Of Leon

  • Kings of Leon announce new album We Are Like Love Songs (Paste)
  • Dawes announce We’re All Gonna Die, share “When the Tequila Runs Out” (CoS)
  • Ringo Starr and Paul McCartney say The Beatles could have toured again (UCR)
  • Black Keys’ Dan Auerbach sued over Howlin’ Wolf documentary (Stereogum)
  • Empire of the Sun announce new album featuring Lindsey Buckingham (Spin)
  • Phantogram share new song “Cruel World” (Pitchfork)
  • Robert Plant to play Bill Wyman’s 80th birthday bash in London (Rolling Stone)
  • Arctic Monkeys not recording new album in the very near future (NME)
  • Counterfeit pills the most likely culprit in Prince’s overdose (Paste)
  • Temple of the Dog unleash lost demo “Black Cat” (CoS)
  • Science proves Sting has an unusual reaction to music (UCR)
  • Jimmy Eat World announces new album, shares new song “Get Right” (A.V. Club)
  • David Bowie now has a plaque dedicated to him in Berlin (Spin)
  • Listen to The Tallest Man on Earth’s new song “Rivers” (Pitchfork)
  • Watch Coldplay’s “Nothing Compares 2 U” cover with James Corden (Rolling Stone)
  • Listen to Jagwar Ma’s new track as they announce album release date (NME)
  • Aretha Franklin cancels concerts due to doctors’ orders (Paste)
  • Fox News calls Red Hot Chili Peppers the worst band on the planet (CoS)
  • Joni Mitchell makes first public appearance since hospitalization (UCR)
  • Sharon Van Etten shares new song “Not Myself” (Stereogum)
  • Watch Van Morrison’s lively “Too Late” video (Rolling Stone)
  • Sad13 (Speedy Ortiz’s Sadie Dupuis) tries to “Get a Yes” in new solo song (Spin)
  • Grateful Dead’s Bob Weir shares new song with The National members (Pitchfork)
  • KT Tunstall reunited with stolen tambourine (NME)
  • Sleigh Bells file lawsuit against Demi Lovato (Paste)
  • Pizza Hut is turning its delivery boxes into playable turntables (CoS)
  • Pink Floyd vinyl reissues continue with three pre-Dark Side of the Moon albums (UCR)
  • Feist will join Broken Social Scene on its new album (A.V. Club)
  • Neil Young, Metallica, My Morning Jacket playing Bridge School benefit (Pitchfork)
  • Tegan and Sara share synth-splashed “Fade Out” (Spin)
  • Faith No More reuniting with original singer Chuck Mosley for two shows (Rolling Stone)
  • Laura Marling announces new project Reversal Of The Muse (NME)
  • Car Seat Headrest share new song, “Does It Feel Good (To Say Goodbye?)” (Paste)
  • Courtney Love gave Chris Pratt and Anna Faris a private concert in their kitchen (CoS)
  • Watch Koko the gorilla play Flea’s bass (Pitchfork)

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Coldplay “A Head Full Of Dreams” (Official video)

Bastille – “Fake It”

Ben Folds – “Capable of Anything”

St. Vincent – “Star-Spangled Banner” (NFL Promo)

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WTTS Indy Underground: August 22, 2016

Bon Iver

Bon Iver 22, A Million Album Cover

Join Laura Duncan Monday and Saturday Nights at 8 for the best from the independent world of music on WTTS Indy Underground. This week…

  • New music from Bon Iver first album in five years 22, A Millon, out September 30th.
  • White Stripes track originally written for their 2005 album Get Behind Me Satan.
  • The latest from the Pixies September 30th release, Head Carrier.

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Okkervil River – “The Industry” (Official Video)

WTTS New Music Monday: August 22, 2016

Saint Motel

Saint Motel

We play lots of new music throughout the day on WTTS New Music Monday, and at 7 p.m., we play an hour of ONLY new releases. This week…

  • New music from Saint Motel’s October 21st release saintmotelevision.
  • Norah Jones is back with her sixth studio album October 7th, Day Breaks.
  • Something from Passenger’s Young as the Morning Old as the Sea, out September 23rd.

New Music Monday is presented by Arni’s Restaurant. Meet you at Arni’s.

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Passenger – “Anywhere” (Official Video)