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KTSW's Hady M. attended the Portugal. The Man sound check hosted by Grammy Camp earlier this month. Here's what he had to say!
October 6, 2011
Austin— It’s a beautiful Thursday afternoon and just outside the gate of Stubbs’ amphitheatre there is a small crowd of anxious teenagers waiting to be let inside. These groups of kids have come from all around the Central Texas area today for a special opportunity afforded to them by The Recording Academy and a program called Grammy Camp.
Grammy Camp is a summer program “that works to make a difference in people’s lives through music.” They host camps in New York, Los Angeles and a few other cities and they teach kids about their musical interest. So, if you are a musician you will work with other musicians and learn how better at your craft. Take Dertrick Winn Jr. as an example, he has attended Grammy Camps in both L.A. and N. Y. and believes that he has become a more well rounded person as well as a better music writer because of his experiences at Grammy Camps. But Grammy Camp doesn’t just host camps, they also host events during the year that allow the youth to learn about music, and that is why these kids are waiting outside Stubbs. They have shown up to watch the sound check of a young band on the rise—Portugal. The Man.
Portugal. The Man is a psychedelic rock band based out of Portland, Oregon, but originally from Wasilla, Alaska. They have been putting out an album every year since 2006, but have really been exploding onto the mainstream with their latest album “In the Mountain in the Cloud.” In the Mountain in the Cloud” is their first album since signing with Atlantic Records and the partnership has been working well for both parties.
Today Portugal. The Man has opened their sound check up to these youngsters in hopes to entertain and educate. They are giving the groups a look at what goes into putting on a show by allowing them to watch as they prepare the sound, the stage and the instruments necessary for their big show later this evening. Portugal. The Man will also take questions from the kids after the sound check.
Interview: Paul Goldschmidt
In case you missed it on Bobcat Radio, here's Matt Southall's interview with this year's Minor League Player of the Year and former Texas State 1st Baseman Paul Goldschmidt!
Latest Music Review: The Rapture
Review By: Frank Makri
In the Grace of Your Love finds The Rapture reclaiming their spot atop the dance-punk genre that they helped begin in the early 00’s. This is their first record in 5 years, and during that time span, the band has undergone a few lineup changes. It is inevitable that their sound has changed over that time, yet they have stayed true to their original sound. Those who loved their 2003 hit- “House of Jealous Lovers” need not worry because some of the new songs will take them back to a time when dance-punk was considered a novelty and didn’t receive the amount of slack that it does now within the indie community.
One of the standout tracks entitled, “Children,” shows the band delivering their trademark sound: the off-kilter synths, the emotive vocals, and the pulsating rhythms that make you want to dance and let loose. The title track shows the bands lyrical outlook exude a more positive light as Luke Jenner croons, “In the grace of your love/I know we can find a way/In the grace of your love/we can find a brighter day.” This album certainly has a spiritual component to it, and succeeds in transcending the listener to a place where music can truly soothe the soul. The final track, “It Takes Time To Be A Man,” has an infectious piano melody, coupled with harmonious vocals that are reminiscent of early R&B and Gospel records. Now that LCD Soundsystem is out of the running with a self-imposed retirement, The Rapture is the last band within the dance-punk circle to continue a unique sound.
Latest Interview: Eisley In Studio!
Chauntelle, Sherri, and Stacy DuPree of Eisley stopped by the KTSW studios for an interview and live acoustic performance.
In Studio With Eisley
Other Side Drive's Revolutions
KTSW's resident music history buff, Whit, talks about Queen guitarist Brian May and his PhD in this Revolutions segment.
You can catch Revolutions every Wednesday at 5:30 on Other Side Drive.
Other Side Drive's Revolutions
On this episode of Revolutions, Lauren "LT" Taylor got to guest voice this segment about the 90's lead vocalist of Soundgarden and Audioslave, Chris Cornell, in commemoration of his 47th birthday and 10 years of sobriety.
Other Side Drive's Revolutions
This Revolutions segment commemorates the birth of My Chemical Romance from the tragedy of September 11th ten years ago.
Peelander-Z Interview
Peelander-Z recently headlined the Wild Frontier Fest in Austin and we got to talk Peelander Yellow about the band's unique sound, wild stage presence, and upcoming shows.
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