Tag: Vasant Ramamurthy
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Episode 1807: January 2024 New Music 7: Office Dog, DC Does Dischord
There is a grungy, punky, garage-y feeling on the January 2024 New Music train today, as Vasant Ramamurthy and Patrick are at the helm. Vasant discusses a record from Office Dog, while Patrick is on a double-album compilation of local artists paying homage to the legendary Dischord Records label.
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Episode 1794: Rest in Power: Wayne Kramer of the MC5
We pay tribute to the iconic guitarist and founder of the MC5. News of Wayne Kramer’s passing at the age of 75 broke this weekend. Patrick is joined by Vasant Ramamurthy to discuss his career and legacy.
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Episode 1786: Listeners Pick the Best Music of 2023, Part 16
We are down to a handful of best of 2023 episodes and today, listeners Vasant Ramamurthy and Sunny Varney give us their choices. We’ll hear how music from Hayden Pedigo, Sweat, Soul Kitchen Band (and you guessed it) Jason Isbell & the 400 Unit impacted Sunny and Vasant last year.
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Episode 1614: More Songs About Trees and Trees
On a recent pod about Arbor Day (episode 1601), we left the door open for listeners to make their own show about trees. Vasant Ramamurthy just walked through that door. He picks seven tree-related tunes for your listening pleasure.
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Episode 1581: More on Lee Scratch Perry’s Catalog
Listener Vasant Ramamurthy calls in with some thoughts on Lee Scratch Perry’s recorded work, as well as some important listening suggestions.
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Episode 1448: Reactions to Suburbs Fest Midwest Episodes
We kick off the week with some reactions to the episodes recorded at Suburbs Fest Midwest. Paul Trap, Vasant Ramamurthy and Kevin Clement all weigh in on real life musician encounters, Spinal Tap moments and more.
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Episode 1447: August New Music Part 4: Amanda Shires, Danger Mouse & Black Thought, Panda Bear & Sonic Boom, Hellrazor
It’s the final day of new music from August and Vasant Ramamurthy chimes in with two great picks, while Patrick adds a couple to the list. In this episode, you’ll hear music from Amanda Shires, Danger Mouse & Black Thought featuring MF DOOM, Panda Bear & Sonic Boom and Hellrazor.
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Episode 1387: Fan Mail: Boston Spaceships, Touch & Go Records
We hear from Chris from Oakland about a band related to Boston Spaceships. Vasant Ramamurthy chimes in with some memories related to Touch and Go Records.
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Episode 1372: April New Music Mega Blast!
They said it couldn’t be done. They said it would be foolish to try. They called it flying too close to the sun. Did we listen? Heck no. Here is the first-ever, one-of-a-kind, super spectacular April New Music Mega Blast!
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Episode 1322: Radio Songs – Nirvana, Bikini Kill, Slim Dunlap, Josh Ritter, Guided By Voices
We conclude Radio Week by showcasing Friday and weekend DJs you’ll hear on Rockin’ the Suburbs Radio: Mackensi Crenshaw, Keith Jacobsen, Vasant Ramamurthy, Jim Lenahan, Kevin Bartlett, Mike Kohli and Scott Parks.