SoundOff

Cults/Arctic Monkeys

WKNC 88.1 FM | NC State Student Radio — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 14:30:00 -0400

This week we discuss the impact of iCloud on the music industry and review new albums by Cults and Arctic Monkeys.

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Wild Beasts/The Rosebuds

WKNC 88.1 FM | NC State Student Radio — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 13:05:00 -0400

This week on SoundOff we take a look at twitter’s impact on musicians, Trent Reznor and Karen O’s upcoming soundtrack work, and we review new albums by Wild Beasts and The Rosebuds.

Man Man/My Morning Jacket

WKNC 88.1 FM | NC State Student Radio — Fri, 27 May 2011 14:20:00 -0400

After our month off we return with discussions over independent acts playing Late Night television as a growing trend, and we talk about a possible collaboration between Spotify and Facebook. We also review new music from Man Man and My Morning Jacket.

Bill Callahan/ Fleet Foxes

WKNC 88.1 FM | NC State Student Radio — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 10:35:00 -0400

This week we speculate on the announced collaboration between Modest Mouse and Big Boi. We talk about PJ Harvey’s latest video project. And we review new albums by Bill Callahan and Fleet Foxes.

The Kills/TV on the Radio

WKNC 88.1 FM | NC State Student Radio — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 15:00:00 -0400

This week we look at Johnny Marrs’ departure from The Cribs, that Coldplay fans allegedly have less sex, and we review new albums by both The Kills and TV on the Radio.

The Rural Alberta Advantage/The Mountain Goats

WKNC 88.1 FM | NC State Student Radio — Sat, 02 Apr 2011 14:00:00 -0400

This week K'nuckles joins DJ Ones to review new albums by The Rural Alberta Advantage and The Mountain Goats.

Lykki Li/Peter, Bjorn and John

WKNC 88.1 FM | NC State Student Radio — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 13:05:00 -0400

In SoundOff we discuss the news of the songwriting process of The Strokes, and we review new albums by Lykki Li and Peter, Bjorn and John.

The Dodos/Kurt Vile

WKNC 88.1 FM | NC State Student Radio — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 10:20:00 -0400

In this episode of SoundOff we question the legitimacy of Radiohead’s Newspaper edition of The King of Limbs, discuss the efforts by Indie artists to support Japan, and review new albums by Kurt Vile and The Dodos.

The Strokes/Noah and the Whale

WKNC 88.1 FM | NC State Student Radio — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 09:35:00 -0400

This week we talk a little bit about the trailer for the collaboration between Spike Jonze and Arcade Fire. We talk about the potential that SXSW brings young acts. We finish by reviewing new albums by Noah and the Whale and The Strokes.

PJ Harvey - Let England Shake

WKNC 88.1 FM | NC State Student Radio — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 10:40:00 -0500

In this episode we talk about Daft Punk’s Coke bottle, MTV’s new Supervideos project, and we review the new album from PJ Harvey.

James Blake

WKNC 88.1 FM | NC State Student Radio — Fri, 18 Feb 2011 15:50:00 -0500

After talking about the surprising album release by Radiohead, we recap the Grammys and review the debut album of James Blake.

Tennis/The Decemberists

WKNC 88.1 FM | NC State Student Radio — Fri, 11 Feb 2011 14:50:00 -0500

On this edition of SoundOff we return! DJ Shorty Shorts and DJ Ones breakdown the upcoming Grammys, the Gorillaz staying together, and the new collaboration between Danger Mouse and Jack White, while reviewing the latest from The Decemberists and Tennis.

Of Montreal/Ellie Goulding

WKNC 88.1 FM | NC State Student Radio — Mon, 04 Oct 2010 17:35:00 -0400

This week we talk about the latest Memories Tour by Weezer, the shoe design of Animal Collective, and review the debut album from Ellie Goulding and the latest release from Of Montreal.

Superchunk/Interpol

WKNC 88.1 FM | NC State Student Radio — Mon, 27 Sep 2010 15:55:00 -0400

This week we talk about Superchunk’s move to Warner Bros, Jack White’s new triple decker record, and we review new albums from Superchunk and Interpol.

Band of Horses/Magic Kids

WKNC 88.1 FM | NC State Student Radio — Fri, 17 Sep 2010 15:10:00 -0400

We talk about this year’s Mercury Prize winner, Morrissey’s controversial comments on the Chinese, and review new albums from Band of Horses and Magic Kids.

Ra Ra Riot/Jenny and Johnny

WKNC 88.1 FM | NC State Student Radio — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 18:00:00 -0400

This week we talked about the pending legal problems from Vampire Weekend, The X Factor banning Autotune, and we review new releases from Ra Ra Riot and Jenny and Johnny.

Best Coast/Arcade Fire

WKNC 88.1 FM | NC State Student Radio — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 18:00:00 -0400

We are back from the summer break and this week we focus on new releases from Arcade Fire and Best Coast.

Broken Social Scene - Forgiveness Rock Record

WKNC 88.1 FM | NC State Student Radio — Tue, 11 May 2010 14:25:00 -0400

This week’s rather short episode of SoundOff instead of talking news (weird scheduling of this week’s show) we talk about some of the latest things we’ve been listening to. This week we review the latest from Broken Social Scene, Forgiveness Rock Record.

The New Pornographers - Together

WKNC 88.1 FM | NC State Student Radio — Tue, 04 May 2010 06:55:00 -0400

This week we talk about Record Store Day sales, Xiu Xiu’s latest experiment, and Colin McCoy’s book deal. This week we reviewed The New Pornographer’s Together.

LCD Soundsystem - This is Happening

WKNC 88.1 FM | NC State Student Radio — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 15:00:00 -0400

This week we spoke about Broken Social Scene’s bonus EP, the official release of Dark Night of the Soul, Crystal Castles rush release, Phoenix scoring a film, and we reviewed LCD Soundsystem’s This is Happening.

MGMT - Congratulations

WKNC 88.1 FM | NC State Student Radio — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 18:55:00 -0400

This week we follow up on a couple of news stories that have since evolved including speculation over who would be playing Kurt Cobain, the Antlers free EP, we discuss the breakup of Supergrass, and we review MGMT’s Congratulations.

Dr. Dog - Shame, Shame

WKNC 88.1 FM | NC State Student Radio — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 08:20:00 -0400

In this episode Michael, Sarah, and Kirsten discuss MIA’s comments about Twilight and Lady Gaga, the rumor that Rob Pattinson will be playing Kurt Cobain in the upcoming biopic, Laura Marling’s thoughts on piracy. This week we reviewed Dr. Dog’s Shame, Shame.

Matt Pond PA - The Dark Leaves

WKNC 88.1 FM | NC State Student Radio — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 14:00:00 -0400

In our inaugural episode of SoundOff, Michael, Sarah, and Kirsten talk about Isaac Brock writing new material for a Cartoon Network show. They discussed The Libertines reunion and the impact of Pete Doherty’s criminal record. The three discussed what The White Stripes would have been without Seven Nation Army as their lead single. This week they reviewed the latest release by Matt Pond PA, titled The Dark Leaves.