A transfixing blend of psych-rock textures, funky groove and glam rock sounds, Toro y Moi’s latest album, What For?, is already one of my favorite albums of the year, reaching back … Continued
Show #107: Toro y Moi’s What For?
The ’59 Sound
Show #106: Neutral Milk Hotel’s In The Aeroplane Over The Sea
On the heels of their soul-stirring Cleveland show, the 106th episode of The ’59 Sound will focus on Neutral Milk Hotel’s In The Aeroplane Over The Sea – a masterpiece and easily … Continued
Show #105: Thin Lizzy’s Jailbreak – Telethon 2015
Donate and help support great college radio programs like The ’59 Sound by calling 216-368-2208 or visiting wruw.org! To put you in the giving mood for Telethon, the massively influential Jailbreak by … Continued
Show #104: The Replacements’ Tim
Embodying the soul of the willfully messy and massively influential 80’s rock band The Replacements, Tim is debatably the group’s finest album. It’s meant for an audience of outcasts and misfits, the … Continued
Show #103: Yes’s The Yes Album
Yes are the definitive British progressive rock band, painting vast musical tapestries filled with gorgeous melodies and virtuosic playing. The Yes Album is just one example; an essential musical touchstone for those … Continued
Show #102: Electric Citizen’s Sateen
Blending the best of classic metal with the sounds of modern psychadelia and protopunk, Cincinnati’s Electric Citizen is one of the most talent hard rock bands in music right now. … Continued
Show #101: The Lone Bellow’s Then Came The Morning
Released just this January, The Lone Bellow’s Then Came The Morning is a rich tapestry of 13 songs that blend the influences of roots music, gospel and blues into a great … Continued
WRUW DJs Happy Dog at the Euclid Tavern Feat. Hot Donna of That 70’s Show: Case Edition and Teddy of The ’59 Sound
Grab some dogs and dig some tunes with WRUW DJs every Thursday between 8 PM and midnight at the new Happy Dog at the Euclid Tavern! Up this week, Hot … Continued
Show #100: The Gaslight Anthem’s The ’59 Sound
After 100 shows, it is only fitting to revisit the album after which my show is named: The Gaslight Anthem’s The ’59 Sound. Dropping lyrical references and musical allusions to many … Continued
Show #98: Doug Gillard’s Parade On
Parade On is Doug Gillard’s third solo album, offering more of crisp guitar playing, deft soloing and pop song craft that we have come to know and love. This show precedes … Continued