From A Basement On The Hill

This is the End...Or Is It?

2007-08-30T11:33:00.000-04:00

If you're looking for FABOTH (and why would you, considering I havn't posted in months), I have joined forces with my brother to create an entirely new, more reliable, site. To check that out, go here. I'm also now a regular contributer to the WDUB music blog. For that, go here. Thanks for those of you that still checked back every once in a while. Be sure to check out the new site.

Hey! Whatever Happened to This Site?!

2007-06-28T17:49:00.000-04:00

Hey all. The FABOTH website looks like it's heading for a big big change. My younger brother will be hosting a radioshow this fall down at Washington University in St. Louis, and it looks like we'll be combining forces to create one, hopefully reliable, music blog. More info as it becomes available. With the impending transition, I'm not posting anything new until we figure out what is going on. Stay tuned for more info!

YouTube Thursday

2007-05-03T14:23:00.000-04:00

Since I'm real lazy, here's a bunch of great YouTube clips worth sharing. I'll do a real post very soon, I promise.
1.) Sleater-Kinney: Modern Girl (From "Burn to Shine: Portland)

2.) Uncle Tupelo: Gun (Live in 1992)

3.) The Hold Steady: Stuck Between Stations (From Letterman)

4.) The Thermals: Returning to the Fold (Live in Columbus)

Feist on FM4

2007-04-29T10:37:00.000-04:00

Feist's new album "The Reminder" comes out on Tuesday, and to celebrate, I'm posting a recent set she did on the radio station FM4. It features a lot of tracks off the new album, which I highly recommend.
1. Honey Honey
2. I Feel It All
3. So Sorry
4. The Park
5. Limit To Your Love
6. When I Was A Young Girl
7. Band Introduction
8. 1 2 3 4
9. Mushaboom
10. Sea Lion Woman
11. Let It Die
Full Show (Zip)
For more Feist, be sure to check out All Things Feist, and don't forget to pick up "The Reminder" this Tuesday.

Granville Calling 2007

2007-04-20T23:36:00.000-04:00

I'm pleased to announce that the annual 24 hour rock-a-thon, Granville Calling, will take place this year from May 4-5. I will be co-hosting again with fellow WDUB DJs Jon G, Josh Mankoff, and Pat Hunt. The show will start on Friday, May 4 at 7:30PM and run for 24 hours. Right now, here's a list of prizes we've got to give away (many, many more to come!):

-2 tickets to see Mastadon/Against Me!/Cursive @ Lifestyles Community Pavilion in Columbus
-2 tickets to see the National @ the Basement in Columbus
-2 tickets to see Kings of Leon @ Newport Music Hall in Columbus
-2 tickets to see Peter, Bjorn, and John @ Wexner Center, Columbus

For more information, check out the Facebook event "Granville Calling."

Also, you may be noticing the new look for the site. Over the summer, the FABOTH blog will be getting revamped and pumped up. This is just a temporary template because I was bored with the old one.

Feist Videos

2007-04-17T15:20:00.000-04:00

With Leslie Feist's follow up to Let It Die due out the first week of May, the Canadian BSS colaborator has offered up a few videos for "My Moon My Man" and "1234" off of The Reminder. We just got that album in today at the station, and so far, I'm loving it.
Feist - My Moon My Man

Download the Video (.mov)
Feist - 1234

Download the Video: MPEG OR iPod
For more Feist goodness, check out All Things Feist

Choice Picks: Peel and Land of Talk

2007-04-15T12:48:00.000-04:00

So college life got me down this week, but here's a post about some good stuff we got in at the station.

First up is Peel, a great band out of Austin. One review I read of them said they sound like Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, but I'd put them closer to Spoon than I would CYHSY. They describe themselves writing ADD fueled pop songs. Either way, definitely worth checking out. Recommended tracks: Oxford, Sliding Doors
Peel MySpace
Stream the Album for Free

The next band of note is Land of Talk. The sound and vocals remind me of a less polished Metric. This album will get you charged up and be stuck in your head all week. Recommended tracks: All My Friends, Speak to Me Bones
Land of Talk MySpace

The Great Concert Weekend Part 2

2007-04-08T16:39:00.000-04:00

As previously mentioned, my WDUB cohort Jon G and are in the midst of seeing both the Long Winters and Sufjan Stevens this weekend in Cincinnati. Here is Part 2 - Sufjan Stevens:

Sufjan was the closing act at the 2007 Music Now Festival, curated by Bryce Dessner of The National and Clogs. After an interesting set by Czech avant-garde duo Irena and Vojtech Havel, Sufjan came on with string quartet, french horn and oboe players, Dessner on guitar, and Shara Worden (aka My Brightest Diamond) on vocals and various instruments. After a "world premire" song about Pluto, Sufjan played stripped down, but equally beautiful versions of tracks mostly off of his last three albums, Michigan, Seven Swans, and Illinois! It was an utterly beautiful show. Standout songs included "Casimir Pulaski Day," "John Wayne Gacy Jr.," and "Seven Swans." After the set was done, Sufjan reluctantly came out and played a stunning accoustic version of "To Be Alone With You" that I'm pretty sure made the girl in front of me cry.

It was a really terrific music weekend overall.
P.S. Grindhouse rocks.

The Great Concert Weekend Part 1

2007-04-07T10:56:00.000-04:00

OK, so I'm a terrible blogger, but I'm coming back. Anyways, as previously mentioned, my WDUB cohort Jon G and are in the midst of seeing both the Long Winters and Sufjan Stevens this weekend in Cincinnati. Here is Part 1- The Long Winters:

Last night couldn't have been more perfect. We showed up a little late, but the Southgate House in Newport, KY (ac cross the river from Cinnci) was empty, so we secured a couple spots right up at the stage. After a couple terrific sets from The Broken West and Say Hi To Your Mom, John Roderick and his band took the stage. Even with the drunken hecklers telling him to "take it all off," Roderick wasn't fazed and put on a tremendous show complete with songs off of each of this bands two full lengths and EP as well as a cover of The Beastie Boys "Fight For Your Right to Party" and even a song by Chicago.

The coolest thing about Long Winters shows if you've never seen one is that they have no setlist. John takes requests from the crowd as well as from the band. He took both suggestions that Jon ("Rich Wife") and I (Ultimatum...the slow version) suggested, probably because we were so close. After the show, John Roderick stood in the back near the bar signing autographs and taking pictures. He sure lives up to his reputation as being one of indie rock's really good guys.

Tonight is Sufjan, which I'm insanely excited for. More on that after it happens.
The Long Winters - Various MP3s

Traffic and Weather

2007-04-02T11:06:00.000-04:00

Fountains of Wayne have dropped a terrific new album called "Traffic and Weather." If you only know them as the "Stacy's Mom" guys, you're really missing out on some good stuff. This, their fourth album, has a bit less edge than the first three, but still worth checking out for its whitty lyrics and catchy tunes.
Fountains of Wayne Myspace

Cinnci Double Whammy!

2007-03-29T22:46:00.000-04:00

My roommate Jon and I are going to embark on a glorious road trip to Cinncinatti next weekend. Why you ask?

REASON #1: The Long Winters in Newport, KY
Yep! It finally occured to use that Newport, KY is just across the river from Cinncinatti. This is extremely exciting. I finally get to see one of my favorite bands!
The Long Winters - Stupid

REASON #2: Sufjan Stevens at the Music Now! Festival
This is one we had hoped we'd be able to go to, but wern't sure we could get single session passes. We're giving up My Brightest Diamond the night before for the Long Winters, but I think it's worth it. More to come on this and more soon!

New Voxtrot

2007-03-20T11:34:00.000-04:00

On May 22, Voxtrot will release their self-titled debut LP. The deservedly much hyped Austin band has offered up a new track, "Kid Gloves" that's garunteed to make the indie-kids go nuts.
Voxtrot - Kid Gloves

The Thermals/Hold Steady 03.17.07

2007-03-20T00:43:00.000-04:00

As The Thermals walked onto the stage, the crowd at Newport Music Hall in Columbus were already pretty drunk in celebration of St. Patrick's Day. What they got was a pretty rousing show from a band that seemed to be heading into the same drunken stupor. Tearing through about 45 minutes to an hours' worth of two minutes songs, my immediate comparison was if the Mountain Goats' John Darnielle was in punk band. Overall a really terrific set.
The Thermals - No Culture Icons
The Thermals - Pillar of Salt

When the Hold Steady swaggered onto the stage (complete with two six packs of Bud and half a bottle of Jim Bean), the crowd went absolutely nuts. I mean like way beyond the normal "Whoo! The band I paid $17 to see is here" type of crazy. Launching into "Stuck Between Stations," Craig Finn and the gang displayed why they hold the title of "the greatest bar band" in indie rock as they covered all the big songs from "Boys and Girls in America" and "Separation Sunday" and even played a few from "The Hold Steady Almost Killed Me." Finn (with a brand new beard) prophesied at the mic like a lunatic and shared his abysmal luck with college basketball, making the large crowd seem like 12 guys in a bar at 2 in the morning. This show will stand out for me as one of the best true rock shows I've ever seen.
The Hold Steady - Your Little Hoodrat Friend

(All Pictures by Pat Hunt. For more, click here.)

I'm From Barcelona

2007-03-08T12:07:00.000-05:00

Though this band has been all around the blogsphere, I thought I'd chip in my two cents. I'm From Barcelona is a massive Sweedish indie-pop group whose cheerful tunes are garunteed to raise your spirits. Blending the sounds of Peter, Bjorn, and John and Belle & Sebastian, you'll find yourself whistling these songs all day long.
I'm From Barcelona (Feat. Loney, Dear) - This Boy

I'll have a review of the TV on the Radio show I went to last night a little bit later. In one word: wow!

Neon Bible: The Review

2007-03-06T14:19:00.000-05:00

Unless you've been living under a rock, you know that today marks the arrival of the most anticipated album of the year (thus far anyway), The Arcade Fire's "Neon Bible." My worry about the album was that they wouldn't be able to make another record as stunning as "Funeral," but after a few listens to "Neon Bible," I've discovered that's far from the truth. Evident throughout the whole album is the sort of Bruce Springsteen sound that has been popping up lately in indie rock (see: The Hold Steady's "Boys and Girls in America"). Win Butler fills his songs with more lyrics this time around, and tracks like "Keep the Car Running" and "(Antichrist Television Blues)" sound like The Boss with strings and a hurdy gurdy backing him. The album still retains the unique Arcade Fire sound which makes it stand out from being just another record. In my book, "Neon Bible" is just as good if not better (I need a few more listens) than "Funeral."
RECCOMENDED TRACKS: "Keep the Car Running", "The Well and the Lighthouse", "(Antichrist Television Blues"
The Arcade Fire - Black Mirror

What Light

2007-03-06T00:56:00.000-05:00

Wilco has released a track from "Sky Blue Sky" for those of you who missed the stream. Read the previous post for my thoughts and all that jazz.
Wilco - What Light

P.S. "Neon Bible" definately lives up the hype.

Sky Blue Sky Stream: Live Blog

2007-03-03T22:58:00.000-05:00

I'm breaking down each track of Wilco's upcoming release, "Sky Blue Sky," (out May 15 on Nonesuch) as it's streamed in a "semi-secret listening party" on the band's website. Here are my comments on each track from Jeff Tweedy and Co., with a little help from my brother Andrew and roommate Jon G:

1. Either Way - With a beautiful piano line matched with electric guitar fingering, this soft rock ballad took all of us by surprise with its beauty.
2. You Are My Face - This one starts with the sound of "Being There", but breaks down into a face melting solo reminiscent of "A Ghost is Born." The song has a definite late-70's sound do it, in only a way Wilco can produce. It sounds like where they were going after "Summerteeth" had they not made their groundbreaking album "Yankee Hotel Foxtrot."
3. Impossible Germany - This was by far the most anticipated track for me leading up to the release of the album. When they played it at Lollapalooza, it blew me away. Hearing a studio version, the song is even more powerful, with dueling guitar lines and spine tingling solos from Tweedy and Nels Cline. It sounds a lot like the sounds the band was producing on tracks on "A Ghost is Born" like "At Least That's What You Said" and "Hell is Chrome."
4. Sky Blue Sky - A lazy country waltz, it sounds like it'd fit perfectly on "Being There" with "Far Far Away." The more we listen to this, the more we hear a blending of all the sounds Wilco has used during their 12 years in the biz.
5. Side With The Seeds - Immediately, I am reminded of The Rolling Stone's "Time is On My Side." This again sounds like the perfect country-soul song you might here on a Sunday afternoon in the summer. But just when you are pulled into the soft organ and swell of Tweedy's voice, they break it down into pulsating guitars and piano before again quieting back down and again rising up. Cline has definitely shaped this band, taking away the computer noises heard on YHF and turning them into shredding solos.
6. Shake It Off - As I hear the start of this song, for some reason I imagine someone meandering down a street at 2 in the morning. As it builds, they start to rock a little bit, Tweedy sounds like he himself is shaking off his demons.
7. Please Be Patient - If you go see a Jeff Tweedy show, you will no doubt hear this song. It's a soft number with an accoustic guitar that might not get much play at full band shows, but its soft beauty makes it stand out instantly.
8. I Hate It Here - I could swear this is Wilo's soul album. But just as I get that idea, the song sounds like the Beatles' track "Oh Darlin!" then changes back to a very soulful sound. This song has an incredible yearning that with the guitar sounds like the song's protagonist has internal conflict that is still unresolved.
9. Leave Me (Like You Found Me) - Keeping with the laid back sound of the album, I have a feeling this will be my new anthem for late nights.
10. Walken - This song is positively wonderful. A happy little ditty that grows on my everytime I listen to it. Being an uber nerd, I'm also in the official chat room for the stream, there seems to be an anti-Nels Cline faction that don't like the guitar mastery he brings to the table, and I suppose this song is one that will help you decide which side of the fence you're on.
11. What Light - Bound to be a sing along at shows, it's reminscint of any uplifting 70's soul/rock song.
12. On and On and On - The closer starts off with a really terrific guitar-piano duel. Definately a love ballad, every couple who have to move apart will make this song theirs.

OVERALL IMPRESSION: wow.

Living With the Living

2007-03-01T12:32:00.000-05:00

As previously mentioned, Ted Leo + Pharmacists have a new album, "Living With the Living" coming out March 20. We got a copy of it at the station on Tuesday and after a few listens, I can honestly say it's their most ambitious album yet. Elements of "The Tyranny of Distance" and "Hearts of Oak" can be heard with in the music, and "Shake the Sheets" is heard most clearly in the political messages of the songs. But "Living With the Living" sets itself apart from those three. Though some of the songs are "traditional" Ted Leo tracks, several of them have more edge and even more backbone. The standout track is by far "The Lost Brigade" which is the biggest departure from Ted's previous sound. All in all, another terrific album from this group.
Ted Leo + Pharmacists - Sons of Cain [HIGHLY RECOMMENDED]
Ted Leo + Pharmacists - Bomb. Repeat. Bomb.

Neon Bible

2007-02-27T15:16:00.000-05:00

Following my post on videos of the Arcade Fire on SNL, Pitchfork has now posted two tracks off the band's highly anticipated "Neon Bible" (Out Tuesday on Merge). I could talk about the band, but honestly, I'd just be repeating everything that's been said over and over agian before.
The Arcade Fire - Black Mirror
The Arcade Fire - Keep the Car Running

Arcade Fire on SNL

2007-02-25T23:06:00.000-05:00

If you missed Saturday Night Live this week, you missed out. Rainn Wilson (aka Dwight Shrute) hosted and for once, it was actually pretty funny. The best part of the evening though was getting see the Arcade Fire rock out to tracks off their uber-hyped "Neon Bible" which comes out soon (I don't know the date, but if you read music blogs, you'll know when it happens). Below are both songs, "Intervention" (where Win smashes his guitar) and "Keep the Car Running"

Under the Covers

2007-02-24T01:47:00.000-05:00

A big thanks to everyone who listened to tonight's show! If you didn't, you missed out on an evening of all of my favorite covers. If you're interested in anything you heard on the show, be sure to leave a comment on this post and i'll be sure to help feed that interest. Remember that I'm on every Friday night, 11:30-2:00 EST, and work on the New Music Show, Mondays 3:30PM-5:30PM EST. Both shows can be streamed at www.wdub.org.

Four Winds

2007-02-20T21:07:00.000-05:00

When I saw Bright Eyes at Bonnaroo, Conor Oberst opened with his new track "Four Winds" and I fell in love with it. Pitchfork finally has an MP3 of the track which will be released both on the "Four Winds EP" as well as the upcomming full-length "Cassadega."
Bright Eyes - Four Winds

New Music Monday

2007-02-19T19:19:00.000-05:00

Working at a college radio station is awesome. I love getting first dibs on upcomming music every week. This week, I'm insanely excited to get Andrew Bird's new album, "Armchair Apocrypha." I'm excited not only because Bird is one of my personal favorites, but because the album dosn't come out until March 20. After listening to it, I can tell you its the most stunning album I've heard so far this year. Working with Martin Dosh and Haley Bonar, this album builds on his previous masterpiece "...And the Mysterious Production of Eggs." If you buy one album in March that's not the Arcade Fire, make it this one.
Andrew Bird - Heretics
Andrew Bird - Simple X

Blonde Redhead have a new album comming out soon as well. The title track is starting to make its round on the blogs, and it's pretty good.
Blonde Redhead - 23

Finally, something I can't believe I havn't mentioned yet. If you havn't heard already, I'm very excited to announce that Kill Rock Stars will be releasing a collection of unreleased Elliott Smith tracks on May 8. Titled "New Moon," the album is comprised of unreleased tracks Elliott recorded during his time with the label, when he made "Elliott Smith" and "Either/Or." As a big fan of Elliott's I've heard a lot of the 24 tracks featured on this two-disc collection. Though most of the tracks have been taken down for KRS, check out The Elliott Smith B-Sides site for, well, B-sides and demos.

Must Contain Self

2007-02-17T18:34:00.001-05:00

Jenny Lewis. Feist. 'Nuff Said.

My Man My Moon

2007-02-15T22:48:00.000-05:00

Feist has a new album, "The Reminder" out May 1. I found the first track off the album online, and it's awesome. Judging from the tracks I've heard, "Intuition" and "Honey Honey", this album is going to be just as good as "Let it Die" if not better.
Feist - My Man My Moon

Blue Sky Blue Revealed

2007-02-15T11:43:00.000-05:00

According to Pitchfork, Wilco has revealed the tracklist for their new album, "Blue Sky Blue" which is due out on Nonesuch on May 15. Here's the tracklist:
01 Either Way
02 You Are My Face
03 Impossible Germany
04 Sky Blue Sky
05 Side With the Seeds
06 Shake It Off
07 Please Be Patient With Me
08 Hate It Here
09 Leave Me (Like You Found Me)
10 Walken
11 What Light
12 On and On and On

I'm disappointed that I don't see "Let's Fight" on there, but it could have renamed. A lot of the tracks (and some that arn't listed) can be found here.

Brown Recluse Sings and Andrew Bird

2007-02-13T11:29:00.000-05:00

About a week ago, I heard an awesome song on "Veronica Mars" and was pleasently surprised the next day to see it on "Scatterbrain." The band is called Brown Recluse Sings from Philly, and the song is a fantastic track off their Black Sunday EP called "Western Meadowlark." Listening to the EP, I hear the sound of Belle of Sebastian all over the place. It's pretty sweet. Be sure to check out their MySpace and get their EP (it's only $6!)
Brown Recluse Sings - Western Meadowlark
Brown Recluse Sings MySpace

One of my favorite artists over the last few years, Andrew Bird, is comming out with a new album on March 20. The album leaked online, so the record company let this track stay up to hype it up. It's gotten heavy rotation on my iTunes and radio show. If the album is half as good as the song, I'll be in heaven.
Andrew Bird - Heretics

Don't forget to listen to the show, Friday nights, 11:30-2. Also, check out the New Music Show I do with my roommate Jon where all we do is play the new music of the week. That's Monday afternoons, 3:30-5:30. Both can be streamed HERE I'm gonna get better at this blogging thing. I promise.

Relay for Life

2007-02-07T23:37:00.000-05:00

My school is having another Relay for Life this year. I don't normally do this, but PLEASE donate for my team. Over the last two years, both of my grandmothers have been diagnosted with breast cancer. The money raised from Relay will go towards cancer research in the hopes of finding a cure. I would be greatful for any donation. You can donate by clicking here.

Why I Love Andrew Bird

2007-02-06T17:03:00.001-05:00

A Tale of Two Coaches

2007-01-23T15:25:00.000-05:00

My Colts made it to the Super Bowl thanks to this man:

And nothing could have made me happier than seeing the reaction of this man:

Rx, RJ, and 2 DJs

2007-01-17T10:17:00.000-05:00

Though Ted Leo's new album as recieved a lot of mediocre press this far before its release, it no doubt will be one that I enjoy as much as his past albums. Pitchfork posted a track called "Sons of Cain" on their new feature "Forkcast."
Ted Leo/Rx - Sons of Cain

Columbus-nativie DJ RJD2 is returning with a new album now on XL Records. He has said this album will be different without samples and that he will be "rap free." Whatever the case, "The Third Hand" is due out on XL 3/7/07.
RJD2 - Get It

I found this great article on DJ Sabzi of Common Market and Blue Scholars, easily two of my new favorite hip-hop artists. Definately check it out.
Common Market Official Site (Where you can stream the whole album)
Blue Scholars Offical Site

I now have an official show time: Sundays 11:30am-1:30pm. I won't be on this week, but check back every other weekend. You can also catch me on the Music Directors Show, Wednesday night's 9:30-11:30. I'll be rockin' new music with the other music directors. Tune in!

Photobooth

2007-01-13T10:22:00.000-05:00

Here's another video to satisfy you in my absence. It's a clip I took at the Death Cab show back in November. I'll be back this week!

Ready for A New Year of FABOTH

2007-01-07T17:14:00.000-05:00

I'm back! It's been a good break, but it's time to get back to work on the show and the blog. 2007 promises to be a big year for FABOTH. Right now, I'm scheduled for Sunday afternoons 11:30-1:30. To kick off the new year, here's a long awaited YouTube video I shot of Broken Social Scene playing "Anthems for a Seventeen Year Old Girl" back in November. See ya soon!

A Really Great Night of TV

2006-12-14T10:19:00.000-05:00

NBC has a really great lineup on Thursdays, and tonight is going to be even better. A 1-hour episode of The Office at 8, followed by Scrubs, and my favorite new comedy of the year, 30 Rock. Now I know that I've been posting a crazy amount of YouTube videos, but they keep the posts entertaining. Here's a clip from 30 Rock.

Nobody's Watching

2006-12-13T12:00:00.000-05:00

I'm a huge fan of Bill Lawarance from "Scrubs." He has a new show "Nobody's Watching" that currently seems in limbo for NBC. The pilot is on YouTube, but their website has a bunch of hilarious webisodes. Here's my personal favorite:

Don't Forget: "Boys and Girls in Granville", TONIGHT! 5:30-9:30 at www.wdub.org

Everyone Choose Captain Crunch

2006-12-12T17:03:00.000-05:00

I have another reason to love the Wrens. Aside from putting on an amazing show at Little Brothers earlier this year and comming out into the crowd after the show to mingle, I found this on The Rich Girls are Weeping. It's a video of them playing "Everyone Choose Sides"in someone's living room with borrowed guitars and Capin' Crunch for drums. Check it out.

Boys and Girls in Granville

2006-12-12T16:34:00.000-05:00

As previously mentioned, my roommates, Jon (above with me) and Josh, and I are doing a big 4 hour 2006 recap show on Wednesday from 5:30-9:30. We decided to name it "Boys and Girls in Granville" after the wonderful Hold Steady album released this year. It should be a great mixture of music, movies, TV, and our commentary on the events of the last year. Be sure to listen at www.wdub.org or in Granville at 91.1 FM!

Show Change

2006-12-11T16:34:00.000-05:00

The normally schedualed show for tonight isn't gonna happen. However, I changed it to thursday, 11:30-1:30. Listen in!

New Wilco Songs!

2006-12-06T19:54:00.000-05:00

I had several people mention during the show how much they enjoyed the new Wilco track I played called "Impossible Germany." Well now, you can preview 12 songs the band has been playing live, including the aforementioned one. You can check out the live version here.

Finals Week Shows and Comments

2006-12-06T11:46:00.000-05:00

I will be on the radio twice during finals week. First, I'll have my normal monday night slot (7:30-9:30) as usual. Second, I will be doing a pretty sweet double show with my roommate/Radio Free Granville Host Jon Gardner. For the latter, we'll be recapping 2006 from every angle: music, movies, TV, politics, and I'm sure much more. That show will be Wednesday night, 5:30-9:30. So tune in for the LAST FABOTH of 2006!

ALSO: I realized I was restricting on who could comment on the blog. So now, if you want the 2006 mix, you can actually post in the comment section.

Post Show

2006-12-04T21:38:00.000-05:00

Thanks to all that listened to the show! Stay tuned, I'm trying to get the tracks I played on here for download in the near future. Also, I'll be on the air at least once during finals week, but at a different time, so stay tuned for more info on that as well. A bit of personal news worth noting, next semester I will be on of WDUB's assistant music directors, so I'll have access to more music earlier, meaning I can share with you earlier! Sweet! Anyways now that the show is done, here's my Top 5 Albums of 2006:

1. Band of Horses - Everything All of the Time
2. The Long Winters - Putting the Days to Bed
3. The Hold Steady - Boys & Girls in America
4. Thom Yorke - The Eraser
5. Jenny Lewis with the Watson Twins - Rabbit Fur Coat

I'll have reviews and more Top 5 lists, so stay tuned!

Best of 2006 Mix

2006-12-03T21:05:00.000-05:00

Tune in tommorow night (Dec. 4) for the Best of 2006 Show! As always, it'll be 7:30-9:30PM at www.wdub.org

Like what you're hearing from FABOTH? Get a hold of a special edition Music to Change Lives: Best of 2006 mix! Listen to the show to get a preview, then leave your email address in the comments section of this post and I'll get you a copy! Here's the tracklist:
1. The Flaming Lips - The W.A.N.D.
2. The Arctic Monkeys - I Bet You Look Good on the Dancefloor
3. Gnarls Barkley - Crazy
4. Islands - Rough Gem
5. Matisyahu - Jerusalem
6. The Raconteurs - Level
7. The Strokes - You Only Live Once
8. Yeah Yeah Yeahs - Gold Lion
9. Thom Yorke - The Eraser
10. Dosh - Um, Circles and Squares
11. Phoenix - Consolation Prizes
12. Headlights - TV
13. The Mountain Goats - Half Dead
14. Jenny Lewis with the Watson Twins - Melt Your Heart
15. Emily Haines & The Soft Skeleton - The Lottery
16. Amy Millan - Skinny Boy
17. The Hold Steady - Chips Ahoy!
18. The Decemberists - O Valencia!
19. Beck - Nausea
20. The Long Winters - Honest
21. Rhett Miller - Singluar Girl
22. The Walkmen - Lost in Boston
23. Band of Horses - The Funeral

Wanna know what my favorite album of the year was? Tune in!

I'm No Superman

2006-11-30T17:08:00.000-05:00

Yeah I know, I suck at this blogging thing. I had a lot of work recently, so I'll get back to regular posting very very soon. The good news? Scrubs returns tonight! I'm so excited, it's comming on right after my other favorite comedy, The Office, in what will be one of the best hour blocks of my week. To celebrate, here's a clip from last season.

Oh Yeah! I Have a Blog!

2006-11-27T20:15:00.000-05:00

Sorry guys. Seriously. My bad. I kinda got busy the last week before Thanksgiving Break and then neglected to update over that wonderful break. Anyhoo, expect the following soon:
-Concert Reviews for Death Cab and My Morning Jacket
-Capsule Reviews for the Best Albums of 2006
-Info on how you can get the next "Music to Change Lives" mix
-Info on finals week show and a possible podcast for winter break
So there's something to wet your appetite with for now. More to come after the show. Keep listening.

"Tell Your Friends About This Show"

Concert Review: Broken Social Scene

2006-11-13T16:41:00.000-05:00

All I can say is wow. I'd seen BSS a few times before (including with the whole band at Lollapalooza) but this show was exceptionally good. Bandmates/openers Do Make Say Think opened up with solid set (imagnine BSS without lyrics). Opening with "Lover's Spit," the band looked like they were set to take over Cleveland. Kevin Drew stopped the set briefly in the middle of "7/4 (Shorelines)" to break up an apparent fight in the audience, saying "That's not what our music is about!" I was a little disappointed that Lisa Lobsinger was there in place of Feist, Amy Milan, or Emily Haines, but she still made "Anthems for a Seventeen Year Old Girl" sound great (Kevin Drew quieted the crowd before hand saying "Let's stop the Bar Mitzvah for a second and pretend we're in an opium den."). One of the highlights for me was having guitarist Jason Collett come out and play one of his solo songs, "I'll Bring the Sun" with the band. They closed with "It's All Gonna Break," but came back to play "KC Accidental" before heading off the stage. A show this great makes me sad they're going on hiatus. I took a video of "Anthems" that I'm attempting to put on YouTube, so I'll get that up hopefully soon.

Ted Leo/RX with Death Cab for Cutie tonight. I'm extremely hyped. As a gift to you, here is a video of DCFC on Halloween as Devo.

Concert Review: Joanna Newsom

2006-11-10T16:14:00.000-05:00

I kicked off my string of four amazing concerts last night with Joanna Newsom at Little Brother's in Columbus. Walking in and seeing the harp on the stage was enough for me to get excited. She opened with an incredible performance of "Bridges and Ballons" (my favorite of hers) and then brought out her band to play her new album "Ys" in its entirty. The new songs (5, which make up an hour of music) sound terrific, and I highly reccomend the album when it is released. One of the things that surprised me was her voice. If you've ever heard a Joanna Newsom song, you know what I'm talking about. It's like a cat being thrown against a wall. But live, her voice was much softer, and aside from a few squaks, quite beautiful. I've never seen a crowd go that crazy at a folk concert before. She came back out and played "Sadie" before being rushed out the door by her band.
Joanna Newsom MySpace

Tonight is concert #2: Broken Social Scene w/ Do Make Say Think

I Will Write You Love Letters if You Tell Me To

2006-11-08T23:45:00.000-05:00

I heard about the Envy Corps about 2 years ago when I got "The Gregory Rumes EP" for free from their website. I started listening to it again, which lead me to purchase their latest EP, "I Will Write You Love Letters if You Tell Me To." I hear a lot of really cool things going on in their music. There's a definate Radiohead/Coldplay influence going on, but they seem to make it their own, which makes their sound unique. I very highly suggest buying the 7 track EP, if only for the tracks "Rhinemadiens" and "Party Dress."
Check out their MySpace page.

Sorry for missing the show Monday. I was at a great performance in Columbus of the Accoustic Africa Tour which featured 3 terrific African artists. I reluctantly went for my world music class and ended up loving it. It was a great way to kick off my amazing string of concerts. Tommorow night is Joanna Newsom, Friday is Broken Social Scene, Monday is Ted Leo/Pharmacists with Death Cab for Cutie, and 10 days later is My Morning Jacket! Phew! Stay tuned for pictures and reviews!

It's Sexy Time!

2006-11-03T18:49:00.000-05:00

I'm SO excited to see Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan in about an hour. Here are some tracks for your weekend. Every single track is hilarious.
Borat - "In My Country There Is Problem" (MP3)
Borat - "Born To Be Wild" (MP3)
Borat - "You Be My Wife" (MP3)

Weed + Indie Music = Whaa??

2006-11-02T00:23:00.000-05:00

Pitchfork talked about this a few days ago and it still makes me laugh. Download this honest-to-God anti-drug ad.
Anti-Drug/Indie Music Ad

Your Biggest Fan

2006-11-01T18:20:00.000-05:00

So over here at FABOTH, I'm a HUGE fan of Voxtrot. Sure, sure, they've been super hyped all over the blogs and what not, but they definately deserve all the press. According to their website, it's going to be a while before their debut lp is ready to go, but in the meantime, tuesday sees the release of their new single "Your Biggest Fan." Featuring three new tracks, it seems quite promising. "Trouble" is one of the tracks that they have up on their website. Thats below, along with a track off of their other two EPs.
Voxtrot - Trouble
Voxtrot - Mothers, Sisters, Daughters & Wives
Voxtrot - The Start Of Something
Voxtrot's Website

Saturday YouTube Pick

2006-10-28T12:09:00.001-04:00

I love both versions of the Office. These are for the weekend.

British Version

American Version

I'll End Your Week

2006-10-27T10:39:00.000-04:00

Spoon has done a song for the soundtrack to the upcomming Will Ferrell film "Stranger Than Fiction." It's called "The Book I Write," and you can stream it here.

My Morning Jacket is releasing a DVD of their terrific live album "Okonokos" on Oct. 31. I saw their epic set this summer at Bonnaroo and will again see them Nov. 15 in Indianapolis for the Rockin' For Riley charity concert. Below is a great clip from the DVD of them playing "Gideon."
My Morning Jacket - Gideon (.mov)

Finally for now, Lollapalooza has inked a deal with Chicago to stay there until 2011. Holler!

Gotta run to class. More later probably.

2006-10-26T11:01:00.000-04:00

The latest album by Jason Collett (Broken Social Scene) has been playing non-stop on my iPod all week. It's called "Idols of Exile" and features BSS co-horts and FABOTH favorites like Amy Millan, Emily Haines, Feist, Kevin Drew, James Shaw, and Brendon Canning. He has the album available for streaming on his website here.

The +/- are a band that I heard about a while ago when they were opening for Death Cab. They have a new album comming out, and I've been listening to the first track "Let's Steal The Blueprints" a lot lately. Check it out below.
+/- - Let's Steal the Blueprints

Minnesota Public Radio rocks. Literally. FABOTH favorites The Hold Steady, Dosh, and Amy Millan have all done in-studio performances as of late that are terrific. You can stream them from the links below.
The Hold Steady on MPR
Dosh on MPR
Amy Millan on MPR

Finally for today, Beirut has a new song from their forthcomming "Lon Gisland" EP.
Beirut - Elephant Gun

How's About the Hype?

2006-10-25T13:35:00.000-04:00

So the Cold War Kids are a pretty awesome band that have been all over the blogs as of late. I'd be remiss if I were to ignore them. My brother got to meet them after their set at Lollapalooza, so they seem like cool guys. Here is a Mp3 to try on for size.

One of my favorite blogs rbally is closing up. Check out their last four posts this week.

I recently discovered the music of Martin Dosh. A friend of mine is a huge Anticon records fan and I subsequently got into his album "Pure Trash" and now his latest album, "The Lost Take." He released a bonus track for the later that's really worth checking out.
Dosh - A Ghosts Business

I'm a huge fan of Death Cab for Cutie and Ben Gibbard. He did a terrific cover of Cindi Lauper's "Girl's Just Wanna Have Fun." I HIGHLY reccomend you check this out.
Ben Gibbard - Girl's Just Wanna Have Fun

That's all I have for now. Keep on listening to the show!

New Jenny Lewis

2006-10-18T10:50:00.000-04:00

Jenny Lewis and the Watson Twins played a new song called "Fernando" on Conan a few days back. It's a great song and Jenny Lewis is quite attractive. I have the YouTube clip and the MP3. Enjoy!

Jenny Lewis and the Watson Twins - Fernando

She Sends Kisses

2006-10-16T10:46:00.000-04:00

On Friday night, the Wrens rocked out at Little Brothers in Columbus. This is easily one of the best shows I've ever seen. They had a ton of energy and the crowd fed on that and had just as much. They played a lot off "The Meadowlands" including "This Boy is Exhausted," "Everyone Choose Sides," "Hopeless," "Happy," crowd favorite "Boys You Won't" and closed with the beautiful "She Sends Kisses." The coolest part of their interaction after the show, when they came into the crowd, shaking hands and signing autographs for all who asked. This really reinforced my belief that they're one of the better bands out there.

--> I'm seeing Broken Social Scene in November in Cleveland. They have a new music video for "Major Label Debut (Fast)" which is a collage of footage from various tours, including a clip from their performance at the 2005 Intonation Festival. You can get that here.

-->I'll post more later when I have more time, but don't forget to listen to the show tonight from 7:30-9:30...www.wdub.org

Returns and Haunted Places and Wrens and Reviews and Boys and Girls in America

2006-10-13T16:38:00.000-04:00

Tonight, I'm seeing the Wrens at Little Brother's in Columbs. The picture above is from when I saw them at the 2005 Intonation Festival. I'll have a review and pictures hopefully by Monday at the latest.

My friends and I have (illegally) been several times to this abandoned mental institute in Indy called Central State. There is now a documentary about it. Check it out here. I've decided to start a new feature on this site, where I do capsule reviews of albums, old and new. Here is the first one:

The Hold Steady - Boys and Girls in America
The Hold Steady grabbed my attention with the song "You're Little Hoodrat Friend" on 2004's "Separation Sunday" and I never looked back. After seeing them at the 2005 Intonation Festival and Lollapalooza this past summer, I knew the Hold Steady were ready to take the indie music scene and make it make them a sandwhich. From the first notes, this album feels like what Bruce Springsteen and the E-Street Band would have made if they met a year ago. Craig Finn's stories of one night stands, getting high and betting on horses make "Boys and Girls in America" one of my favorite albums of this year. The standout track is the single, "Chips Ahoy!" where Finn begs "How I'm gonna know if you're high if you won't let me touch you?" while the band barrels through what sounds like Springsteen on steroids. Also reccomended: "Stuck Between Stations", "Massive Nights"
Stream the Album Here

Thanks to everyone who continues to listen to the show. Remember, Monday nights, 7:30-9:30 at www.wdub.org

Is This It?

2006-10-03T11:55:00.000-04:00

Thanks to everyone who continues to read this, despite my poor updating skills. Thanks also to my listeners and everyone who stops by the show. I'm not sure how this blog is working, so please leave comments for me to enjoy. Also, if you want a copy of the sampler "Music to Change Lives, Vol. 1" leave your info..........keep listening next Monday!

Music to Change Lives, Vol. 1

2006-09-26T11:46:00.000-04:00

Want a free CD? All you have to do is send me a message in the comments section that includes your name and email address, and I'll get you a copy of a sampler CD I made for the show titled "Music to Change Lives, Vol. 1." It features tracks by FTBOTH artists including Grandaddy, Voxtrot, Broken Social Scene, Wilco, the Flaming Lips and many many more. So gimme your comment, I'll give you a CD!

NOTE: The sampler CD is NOT, i repeat, NOT for resale. It is simply a mix of music that I am giving to friends in a legal setting. I will not be making any profit off of the CD. All copywrites belong to the individual artist.

Monday's Show: Live Stuff and Music to Change Lives

2006-09-24T22:21:00.000-04:00

Listen to my show Monday night from 7:30-9:30 and you'll...

HEAR Live tracks from Fiest, My Morning Jacket, Andrew Bird, The Arcade Fire, Coldplay and more from the vaults of KCRW's Morning Becomes Eclectic. Also a recap of Sufjan Stevens' Indianapolis show and a preview of upcomming shows by Death Cab for Cutie, Ted Leo, My Morning Jacket, and the Decemberists. In addition, there will be the best eclectic mix of music you're gonna find online and on the radio anywhere.

LEARN about how you can get a free sampler of FTBOTH music titled "Music to Chage Lives, Vol.1"

So that's that. You have to listen now. Stream at www.wdub.org. You won't regret it. I promise.

preview of monday's show

2006-09-09T19:33:00.000-04:00

So I figure if anyone reads this, they'll wanna know why they should tune into this next week's show. That being said, each weekend, I'll attempt to give you a preview of Monday's show. Well, how 'bout getting the chance to hear the new single from the Decemberists' forthcoming album The Crane Wife? Be the first to hear "Summersong" on the radio! Also, fans for Radiohead and Thom Yorke will be happy to hear a live version of "Cymbal Rush" from the Henry Rollin's show. So tune in to FTBOTH's PRIME TIME PREMIRE SHOW, MONDAY 7:30-9:30 PM ON 91.1 WDUB FM, OR STREAM ONLINE AT WWW.WDUB.ORG

He's Comming, He's Comming....

2006-09-05T22:26:00.000-04:00

HOLY CRAP! Death Cab for Cutie announced just a few short hours ago that they will be touring this fall. Where might one of those stops be? COLUMBUS, OHIO that's where! Yeppers, I'll be there. Oh and I forgot to mention, Ted Leo and the Pharmacists are opening. Excuse me while I pick up the remains of my brains since my head just exploded. Listen tommorow morning, 7:30-9:30 on 91.1 FM in Granville or at www.wdub.org

Holey Moley!

2006-09-04T15:46:00.000-04:00

Good news listeners! In an incredible turn of events, FTBOTH will now be broadcast Monday evenings from 7:30-9:30 pm. Prime time baby! As far as programing is concerned however, the first broadcast will still be this Wednesday morning, 7:30-9:30. ROCK ON!

Showtime!

2006-09-02T21:29:00.000-04:00

Alright everybody. I now know the time slot for From the Basement on the Hill, winter 2006. I will broadcast from the actual basement on the hill at Denison University every Wednesday from 7:30-9:30 a.m. That's right, you get to wake up to the most eclectic mix of anything except contempory country (since we all know that sucks!) So there ya go! Listen! Come back here! Set fire to world! And most importantly, ROCK AND ROLL!

Back on The Hill

2006-08-31T20:16:00.000-04:00

Howdy! I'm back! yep, the year is starting again, so FTBOTH is back and better than ever! Tonight is the scheduling for WDUB, so I will soon know when I'll be rockin the airwaves. As for now, I thought I'd go ahead and list the best shows I saw over the summer. Why? Not to show off...well ok, not only to show off. But mostly because this year's first broadcast will feature some tracks from these shows, including NEW SONGS FROM BRIGHT EYES, WILCO AND RADIOHEAD! That's right! New songs! Anyways, more to come when I have substantial news, but here's a list for now:
-Ben Folds
-Bright Eyes
-Death Cab for Cutie (#1)
-My Morning Jacket (#1)
-Clap Your Hands Say Yeah
-Beck
-RADIOHEAD
-Andrew Bird (Accoustic)
-The Streets
-Matisyahu
-The Mountain Goats
-The National
-The Walkmen
-Jens Lenkman
-Aseop Rock
-Stars
-The Raconteurs
-Sleater-Kinney
-Death Cab (#2)
-Nada Surf
-Feist
-Flaming Lips (#1)
-New Pornographers
-Kanye West
-Andrew Bird (With Martin Dosh)
-WILCO
-Broken Social Scene (Full Lineup)
-Flaming Lips (#2)

You guys will hear more soon!

It's Summertime

2006-06-03T17:39:00.000-04:00

Hey folks, I don't know how many people read this, but I just thought I'd give a nice little pre-Bonnaroo summer time post. Today I checked out Luna Music's Sidewalk sale and got some great stuff, each for a dollar. I found albums by Arco, Jim Guthrie, Skating Club, Andrew Morgan, Living Things, Colin Clary and the Magogs, The Sun, and Built By Alaska all for a dollar a peice. Making things even better, I found singles for Athlete's "Half Light" and the Rock N Roll Soldiers "Anthem" (edited so I can play it on the show) and a World Leader Pretend EP. The two jems of the buy however were easily the soundtrack to the "Aristocrats" which has Gilbert Godfried, Sarah Silverman and Bob Saget (all three the best in the film) and a disc which I originally thought was a Bright Eyes single, but turned out to be "I'm Wide Awake It's Morning." All for a dollar! How wonderful! Other albums I've been groovin' to in the early part of the summer here have been (with my review):
-Gnarls Barkley- "St. Elsewhere" (5 stars)
-The Streets- "The Hardest Way to Make an Easy Living" (3.5 stars)
-The Walkmen- "A Hundred Miles Off" (4 stars)
-The Raconteurs- "Broken Boy Soldiers" (4 stars)
-Josh Ritter- "The Animal Years" (3 stars)
-Beirut- "Gulag Orkestar" (4 stars)

I'll have more to post after Bonnaroo, including word on new Radiohead tracks...

5-3-06 Show Playlist (5:30-7:30)

2006-05-03T18:05:00.000-04:00

Here's the Playlist:
1. Wilco- At Least That's What You Said
2. Voxtrot- The Start of Something
3. Sparklehorse- Gold Days
4. Jim Guthrie-So Small
5. MC Lars- Download This Song
6. Interpol- Slow Hands
7. Kingdom Flying Club- Cut the Negatives
8. Action Action- A Tornado; An Owl
9. Islands- Rough Gem
10. Nick Lowe- Heart of the City
11. Neil Young & Crazy Horse- Everybody Knows This is Nowhere
12. Wreckless Eric- Whole Wide World
13. The Nerves- When You Find Out
14. Velvet Underground- Rock and Roll
15. The National- Driver, Surprise Me
16. Frausdots- Dead Wrong
17. Nada Surf- Do it Again
18. The Thrills- The Curse of Comfort
19. Yeah Yeah Yeahs- Gold Lion
20. Jenny Lewis and the Watson Twins- The Big Guns
21. Death Cab for Cutie- Blacking Out the Friction/Brand New Love
22. Ed Harcourt- Hanging With the Wrong Crowd
23. Jem- Finally Woken
24. Dosh- Steve the Cat
25. DJ Shadow- High Noon
26. Pedro- Fear & Resilience
27. RJD2- The Proxy

NEWS FLASH

2006-05-03T15:51:00.000-04:00

Tonight's inagural From a Basement on a The Hill broadcast is being expanded! Yes that's right! I'm now on from 5:30-9:30, a wopping 4 hours! Be sure to listen to 91.1 FM in Granville or stream at the link in the bar to the left. If you're at Denison, feel free to stop by (basement of Knapp). Be sure to check back here during the show for more info!

In an Aeroplane Over the Sea

2006-05-03T00:38:00.000-04:00

I have two things for you:
1. Listen to the first broadcast of From a Basement on the Hill tonight from 7:30-9:30 on 91.1 FM or stream it on the link for WDUB on the sidebar.
2. Listen to Neutral Milk Hotel's In an Aeroplane Over the Sea. Today I listened to the title track six times. It's amazing.

A Litte PR Never Hurt Nobody

2006-04-30T11:14:00.000-04:00

For those of you at Denison, come TONIGHT to see Burpee's Seedy Theatrical Company's Out with the Old, In with the New show at 9PM in Slayter Auditorium. It'll be hilarious! Also, keep an eye out for press on Granville Calling (those are promo pics above). There is now a Facebook group and event. It's gonna be a really great show, hopefully with prizes (like pizza) and tons of games, and of course, great music. Remember, that is on Friday, May 5-Saturday May 6 from 6pm to 6pm. In a more random note, I highly recomend Islands' Return to the Sea, Yo La Tengo's amazing album I Can Hear the Heart Beating As One, and Sparklehorse's It's a Wonderful Life.

Return to the Sea

2006-04-27T17:29:00.000-04:00

Hello everyone. It's been quite a while. Remember when I had a blog, then didn't? Well I have news for you. BIG news in fact. Yours truely not only has returned with a new blog, but his own radio show on Denison Unversity's radio station 91.1 WDUB FM. Exciting eh? You're probably thinking though, how does this effect me? Well check this: WDUB ("The Doobie") is available for streaming online, and as my companion to the radio, I have decided to have this blog go with it. (pause for excited gasp) Yes that's right. And the show's name? That's right! From a Basement on the Hill, not only Elliott Smith's last album, but the location of our station! Wowzers! Enough my my faux excitement, here's how this is all gonna go down. This blog will serve as a fourm for me to talk about music and the occasional radom bit of fact for most of the week. Then, when FABOAH goes on air, it will be updated with playlists, artist info, pictures, and perhaps even contests! Does it get any better than this (yes it does). Now for the immdediate information. Since there are but 2 weeks until I go home, FABOAH will not have a set slot. It will however have its inaguaral broadcast on wednesday, May 3 from 7:30-9:30 pm (sorry Lost watchers...). Also, there is the second, semi-annual 24 rockfest Granville Calling: A TBA Benefit Jam on friday May 5 starting at 6pm and going until 6pm the next day. I'll be a co-host along with The Kickback's Pat Hunt, Radio Free Granville's Jon G, and fellow newbie Josh Mankoff. So there you have it. During both, this site will be a buzz. My summer plans are comming, so you have to wait. Well that's a lot for now, and you probably want to get on with your browsing. Keep commin back!