Top 30 10/27-11/2 | 0 comments»
1.DUTCHESS AND THE DUKE- Sunset/Sunrise
2.NIRVANA-Bleach
3.BUILT TO SPILL-There Is No Enemy
4.MONSTERS OF FOLK-Monsters Of Folk
5.PASSION PIT-Manners
6.GRIZZLY BEAR-Veckatimest
7.TALBOT TAGORA-Lessons In The Woods Or A City
8.KID CUDI-Man On The Moon: The End Of Day
9.FLIGHT OF THE CONCHORDS-I Told You I Was Freaky
10.NOAH AND THE WHALE-The First Days Of Spring
11.LA ROUX-La Roux
12.SUNNY DAY REAL ESTATE-Diary
13.OWL CITY-Ocean Eyes
14.SOUNDTRACK-Where The Wild Things Are
15.SLEEPY EYES OF DEATH-Dark Signals
16.WE WERE PROMISED JETPACKS-These Four Walls
17.RAVEONETTES-In And Out Of Control
18.GIN BETTY-Love Me Not
19.MIIKE SNOW-Miike Snow
20.DEER TICK-Born On Flag Day
21.JEREMY ENIGK-OK Bear
22.WHY?-Eskimo Snow
23.SEA WOLF-White Water, White Bloom
24.BRAND NEW-Daisy
25.U.S.E.-Loveworld
26.EUREKA BIRDS-Eureka Birds
27.FLAMING LIPS-Embryonic
28.PLACEBO-Battle For The Sun
29.WOLFMOTHER-Cosmic Egg
30.DEVENDRA BANHART-What Will We Be
Monday, November 2, 2009 at 5:41 PM
Top 30 for 10/19-10/26 2009 | 0 comments»
1 PASSION PIT-Manners
2 NOAH AND THE WHALE-The First Days Of Spring
3 BUILT TO SPILL-There Is No Enemy
4 DUTCHESS AND THE DUKE -Sunset/Sunrise
5 GRIZZLY BEAR-Veckatimest
6 OWL CITY-Ocean Eyes
7 MONSTERS OF FOLK-Monsters Of Folk
8 SLEEPY EYES OF DEATH-Dark Signals
9 SUNNY DAY REAL ESTATE-Diary
10 FLIGHT OF THE CONCHORDS-I Told You I Was Freaky
11 SEA WOLF-White Water, White Bloom
12 FLAMING LIPS-Embryonic.
13 KID CUDI-Man On The Moon: The End Of Day
14 ALICE IN CHAINS-Black Gives Way To Blue
15 SOUNDTRACK-Where The Wild Things Are
16 WHY?-Eskimo Snow
17 MIIKE SNOW-Miike Snow
18 NO AGE-Losing Feeling [EP]
19 LE LOUP-Family
20 ETTES-Do You Want Power
21 WE WERE PROMISED JETPACKS-These Four Walls
22 OLD CANES-Feral Harmonic
23 BRAND NEW-Daisy
24 WALLPAPER-O
25 GIN BETTY-Love Me Not
26 MUSE-The Resistance
27 RAVEONETTES-In And Out Of Control
28 TOM BROSSEAU-Posthumous Success
29 SUNSET RUBDOWN-Dragonslayer
30 LOVELY FEATHERS-Fantasy Of The Lot
Monday, October 26, 2009 at 5:16 PM
KSUB FALL 2009 | 0 comments»
Hooray! KSUB has begun broadcasting for the 2009 - 2010 school year! CLICK HERE, to check out our fall quarter schedule!
Wednesday, October 14, 2009 at 12:14 PM
REVIEW | THE END OF A YEAR, "SINCERELY" TAGS: ALBUM REVIEWS | 0 comments»
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Thursday, July 9, 2009 at 7:40 PM
REVIEW | SINKING SHIPS, "DISCONNECTING" TAGS: ALBUM REVIEWS | 0 comments»
-- Author Unknown
This is an archived review from the old KSUB website, if you wrote it -- please let us know so we can give you credit!
at 7:38 PM
REVIEW | THE HOPE CONSPIRACY, "DEATH KNOWS YOUR NAME" TAGS: ALBUM REVIEWS | 0 comments»
Recommended Tracks:
2, 6, 7, 11
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at 7:36 PM
REVIEW | SMOKE OR FIRE, " ABOVE THE CITY" TAGS: ALBUM REVIEWS | 0 comments»
Recommended Tracks:
1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 8
-- Author Unknown
This is an archived review from the old KSUB website, if you wrote it -- please let us know so we can give you credit!
at 7:30 PM
Interview with Primordial TAGS: Metal | 0 comments»
Metal Director Andy sat down with Primordial vocalist Alan Averill at the recent Paganfest show in Seattle. Here's what he had to say:
How has the tour been going?
Very good, very positive. There’s been lots of enthusiastic people. It’s our first time in
Has the crowd been reacting well?
So there’s been some days where the crowd is a little younger and usually the younger they are the less knowledgeable they are about what we’re doing. But I think we’re perfectly positioned between Korpiklaani and Moonsorrow. Some of the kids who come to see Korpiklaani will get challenged by something a bit different.
I’ve heard you say you aren’t really a fan of the whole ‘pagan metal’ scene. Do you think you’re making an impact on the kids who are just coming for the drinking/party/fun aspect of it?
Oh, definitely. That’s what we’re here to do, is to challenge people in that respect. We’re in a position where because we’ve been around for so many years younger people are beginning to realize that we have 6 albums and a 20 year history. Even some of the magazines are starting to say that Primordial is one of the founding bands in the whole genre. For the kids who maybe will like Enslaved for example, a band we would find a bit high brow, would also get into what we’re doing. Also because our live show is very aggressive they seem to get into us.
If you could tour with any 3 bands, who would they be?
How about…Heaven & Hell, Neurosis and Iron Maiden or AC/DC. That would be cool.
How’s the metal scene in
Wow, that’s a big question. We started in 1991 and have our roots in the whole 80s metal thing. The second wave of black metal is what we were a part of. At least in
I think whenever you try to define a scene between now and then it’s simply pre-internet. That’s the easiest way to say it. Back then it was about writing letters and sending your demos to
When you started Primordial in the early 90s, did you ever think it would last this long?
Not really. We didn’t start the band as friends, I just answered an ad. The bass player and guitar player just walked over and said we play, why don’t we start a band? We didn’t start as friends so it was impossible for us to fall out as other bands do. Now Primordial is like a constant in all of our lives, but it’s not the only thing that we do. We all have other things going on. We don’t rehearse that much, we don’t operate often as a band, we don’t even socialize that much. But when it comes to making music, that’s a thing that’s a constant in our lives.
Do you think being influenced black metal band helped set you apart when you got started?
Definitely. At least when we’re put into this whole pagan metal scene, which I think has more similarities to power metal. We came from that second wave of black metal and we will always have more of an affiliation towards Mayhem, Darkthrone, Master’s Hammer old Samael or Rotting Christ. That more aggressive, darker and harsher sound is always what we felt nearer to.
Can you talk about your art, I know you’ve designed some backdrops for bands over the years.
Yeah I used to do that a lot, but I haven’t had time to much lately. I still make a couple every once in a while for somebody or other.
As a vocalist, who are your biggest influences?
That’s a good question….when I was a kid I just wanted to be like Bruce Dickinson or Rob Halford, you know all the traditional metal vocalists. But over the years I’ve gone beyond the interest of technique. I’m more interested in the emotions people convey, whether it’s in tune or out of tune. But there’s nothing worse than another Michael Kiske Helloween copy with cut and paste power metal vocals. I can’t stand that kind of thing. I would much rather listen to the vocal stylings of Neurosis or something that tries to show more emotion. I would rather listen to Fenriz sing then someone like Angra.
But, that all said and done my favorite singer is Ronnie James Dio. He can just make the most over the top lyrics seem the most real thing you’ve ever heard; it just sounds like he means all of it. And to still be singing at age 65 is incredible. Especially Mob Rules and Heaven and Hell stuff. But I also like the old heavy metal singers; the old 1980s Eric Adams and David Defeis from Virgin Steele kind of stuff. But I also like the old-school obscure black metal vocals. Generally anything that doesn’t use that screamo/emo “RAR RAR RAR, whoaaaoooaa” shit. All those metalcore bands have the same vocalists, it sounds like the same guy signing for every one of those bands. Also, if you’re using the vocals as a monotonal instrument than I’m not going to like it either. I don’t want a cookie monster sound, none of that does anything for me.
So what’s next for Primordial?
Immediately we have a couple festivals in
And I can see the enthusiasm in this crowd. We’re bringing out all the old metal people. There are a lot of black metal people in
Sunday, May 17, 2009 at 10:16 PM
THIS WEEKEND & MUSIC & YOU TAGS: events, local music | 0 comments»
Hooray! It's an exciting weekend for music lovers in Seattle!
The EMP POP MUSIC CONFERENCE is also going on all weekend. Pre-registration is closed, but if you get there early in the day you're chances at the FREE open registration look good. They've got all kinds of fabulous music discussing panels and dance parties happening all weekend. Too many to list here, but if you're a real music nerd, you'll be there! Feminism & punk! The history of ragtime! The legal issues re: sampling! Music & sex! And more!
Friday, April 17, 2009 at 6:41 PM
Blue Tarp @ KSUB April 18th! | 0 comments»
Friday, April 10, 2009 at 3:04 PM
RADIOHEAD vs. the RIAA TAGS: MUSIC NEWS | 0 comments»

This year, KSUB began distinguishing between new independent and RIAA-affiliated rotations. As music director, I hoped that starting this practice would give a boost to bringing new sounds to KSUB, which would also support independent artists when we report to CMJ. Although DJs are not required to play independent rotations, distinguising between RIAA-affiliates and independant artists helps our DJs explore new music when they don't have time to sort through everything themselves.
Sunday, April 5, 2009 at 10:06 PM
SEATTLE'S NEXT BIG THING TAGS: MUSIC NEWS, SEATTLE | 0 comments»
Auditioning Singers for New Seattle Boy Band "I-Five"
Thursday, April 2, 2009 at 5:46 PM
What's Up With Metal? TAGS: Metal | 0 comments»
Lots.
In the most prolific quarter in my tenure as Metal Director, we now have over 50 hard/heavy/rockin albums in rotation. That's just new stuff! Here are a couple of my personal favorite currently spinning:
Within the Ruins (Progressive/Technical Metalcore)
Obscura (Progressive Death Metal)
Thursday, February 26, 2009 at 6:30 PM
[ ♫ ] KSUB TOP FIVE, 2/17 - 2/24 TAGS: KSUB CHARTS | 0 comments»
01. Belle & Sebastian, BBC Sessions
02. Matt & Kim, Grand
03. Lilly Allen, It's Not Me, It's You
04. Lights, Self Titled EP
05. Mi Ami, Watersports
There are currently 80+ new albums battling it out on KSUB at the mercy of our talented DJ's
Wednesday, February 25, 2009 at 3:54 PM
SU IS NOT SHORT FOR WSU | 0 comments»
I thought this video was like, viral marketing for Not Another Teen College Movie III.
Friday, February 20, 2009 at 1:43 PM
YOU GOT RADIO IN MY NEWSPAPER! TAGS: KSUB BUSINESS | 0 comments»
By: Emily Hiraki
D.I.Y. Solves 21+ Dilemma
A peek at the Seattle DIY scene from the inside.
By: Cameron Collins
Seattle Gets Built & Butchered
Portland Natives The Builders and the Butchers get the thumbs up.
By: Kelli Upshaw
Musique Heads to the States
Two French-Language releases are already topping the charts this year!
By: Emily Hirkai
KSUB Delivers Live
All about Live Music on KSUB!
By: Arman Birang
Thursday, February 12, 2009 at 5:47 PM
REVIEW | MI AMI, "WATERSPORTS" TAGS: ALBUM REVIEWS | 0 comments»
Mi Ami, "Watersports"
Quarterstick Records, February 17, 2009
Review: Emily Hiraki
at 5:40 PM
REVIEW | LILLY ALLEN, "IT'S NOT ME, IT'S YOU" TAGS: ALBUM REVIEWS | 0 comments»
Lilly Allen, "It's Not Me, It's You"
Capitol Records, February 10, 2008
Review: Emily Hiraki
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[ ♫ ] TOP FIVE, 1/27 - 2/02 TAGS: KSUB CHARTS | 0 comments»
01. Past Lives, Strange Symmetry
02. Hey Marseilles, To Travels and Trunks
03. Reel Big Fish, Fame, Fortune, and Fornication
04. Matt & Kim, Grand
05. Animal Collective, Merriweather Post Pavillion
Tuesday, February 3, 2009 at 10:40 PM
IT'S THE KSUB BLOG! TAGS: KSUB BUSINESS | 0 comments»
Monday, February 2, 2009 at 9:23 PM