Radio Indie Rock

Wow, it's been a gazillion years since I've done an update. But I've updated the 365 playlist, and since we had a bunch of "adds", as we say in the business, I thought I'd do a shout-out. I picked up some new stuff from Steve Malkmus, Gnarls Barkley, the Kills, and newcomers Times New Viking. I initially resisted TNV - I thought they were one of those bands like Vampire Weekend that I feel like I'm supposed to like but can't really get into. As it turns out, they're the real deal. Fuzzed-out hooks, male-female harmonies - what more could anyone possibly want? How 'bout some more fuzzed-out hooks from the Dirtbombs (pictured)? 'Cause they've got a new one out too.

On a personal note, kid #2 is due in just a couple of weeks - another boy. We still haven't decided which one of the Ramones to name him after; stay tuned. Of course, two kids means I'll have even less time to scour the world for good new songs. But it also means that, in 14 years or so, I'll have a full roster of DJs again! "Son, what did I tell you about dead air?" "Dad! I don't wanna play Bikini Kill again!"

# posted by schroeder @ 8:26 PM

4.15.2008