Tag: Vasant Ramamurthy
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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.
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Episode 1283: 2021 Favorites – Arooj Aftab, Kero Kero Bonito, Sean Rowe
2021 listener favorites continue. Vasant Ramamurthy tells us about Arooj Aftab’s “Vulture Prince” album. Tim Hoffman says his favorite album of last year was “Civilisation” by Kero Kero Bonito and his favorite song was “Squid Tattoo” by Sean Rowe.
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Episode 1260: Guest Episode – Weird Major Label Albums of the ’90s
Vasant Ramamurthy fills in for Jim & Patrick and discusses some unexpected major label albums from the ’90s, including works by Shudder To Think, Jawbox, Drive Like Jehu, Mercury Rev, Flaming Lips and Mike Watt.
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Episode 1257: Guest Episode – Early Fleetwood Mac
Mike Wagner and Vasant Ramamurthy fill in for Jim & Patrick and discuss the pre-Buckingham-Nicks work of Fleetwood Mac.