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DJ Dad's Review of Bop English's Constant Bop
Join in on today's discussion of bop, be-bop, and Bop English in DJ Dad's review of Constant Bop. Read on to see how artist James Petralli of White Denim catapults himself from his sunny garage jazz of yore into this succinct and toe-tapping new sound.
What is this “Bop”?
Well traditionally, bop (or bebop) is a style of fast-paced jazz music pioneered by Kenny Clark. Clark invented the classic airy ride-cymbal beat that has come to typify the common idea of what jazz music is today. The ching ching-cha ching thing, you know what I’m talking about.
Dizzy Gillespie and Charlie Parker pushed this breakthrough to unforeseen lengths with harmonious compositions which relied on their virtuous skills for improvisation. Bebop ushered in a new era of jazz music that resulted in hard-bop, post-bop, re-bop, you-bop and me-bop, but what does this have to do… Read More
DJ Spotlight: DJ STORMBORN of Road Trip to Anywhere
Today, the spotlight is shining down on DJ STORMBORN of Road Trip to Anywhere! Read on to find out how she does it, and how she does it so well.
DJ name: DJ STORMBORN, First of her name, the unburnt, eater of burritos
Show title and time: Road Trip to Anywhere, 4-6 pm Fridays, Spring 2015
Hometown: SE Portland, OR
Show genres and/or description: Two hours of music connected not by genre or time period but by place, whether it’s the hometown of the artists‘ or a famous venue or the perfect soundtrack for driving at night in the city.
Artists commonly played on show: I play Kurt Vile’s Walking on a Pretty Day when I have to run and pee.
How long have you been a DJ? Since Summer of 2014
How did you get involved with KWVA?
I was friends with Oliver, the… Read More
Review of New Tallest Man On Earth Album
Today, DJ Colonial Donut has whipped up a fresh review of The Tallest Man On Earth's latest album, The Dark Bird is Home. While this isn't the lo-fi goodness you may be familiar with, it may turn out to be something you like even better. Scroll on to find out why.
The Tallest Man On Earth
The Dark Bird Is Home
Modern Folk Hero Kristian Matsson, aka The Tallest Man On Earth (ironically 5’7”) delivers a familiar sound with his fourth studio album, The Dark Bird Is Home. His melancholy lyricism accompanied by simple saccharin acoustic guitar is reminiscent of older folk stars such as Bob Dylan and Cat Stevens. But where Bob Dylan’s departure from fully acoustic music was abrupt and ground breaking, Matsson’s is much more… Read MoreKWVA Top 30, Week of May 20th, 2015
Top 5 Album Adds of the Week - Click for Artist Details!
UNKNOWN MORTAL ORCHESTRA - Multi-Love
HOT CHIP - Why Make Sense?
JOANNA GRUESOME - Peanut Butter
CROCODILES - Boys
HEARTLESS BASTARDS - Restless Ones
