December 2011
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Radio K's Top 77 Albums of 2011 →
Today’s the day folks. We’re counting down the Top 77 Albums of 2011 as voted on by you the listener from 9AM-3PM CST over at radiok.org.
December 29th, 2011 - Wind-Up Bird →
December 28th, 2011: Wind-Up Bird - “Newborn Town” Perhaps paradoxically chill, Brooklyn punk-rockers Wind-Up Bird produce a sound reminiscent of The xx mixed with The Pixies. Off of their…
December 19th, 2011 - Sleeping States →
December 18th, 2011: Sleeping States - “I Wonder” Brit-rocker Markland Starkie is taking a break from the experimentation that goes along with Sleeping States to focus on a musical side…
WatchThe Swedish folk duo First Aid Kit stopped in to record a few beautiful tracks for us here in Studio K. Watch as sisters Klara and Johanna perform “Hard Believer.” Video shot by Sean Neppl, Amanda Reeder, and Michael Olson. Edited by Amanda Reeder. Audio recorded and mastered by Joe Hinz.
December 12th, 2011 - Twink →
December 12th, 2011: Twink - “Peculiar Fruit” Twink is the toy piano band of artist and musical mad scientist Mike Langlie. One day Mike found an old toy piano in a thrift store and fell in…
Radio K's Top 77 of 2011 →
Cast a ballot in Radio K’s Top 77 Albums of 2011 poll! Prizes are up for grabs. Even if you don’t live in the Twin Cities for the $100 Lula’s Vintage gift card, another lucky winner will receive a huge box of CDs, vinyl, and band merch. Don’t hesitate!
December 6th, 2011 - Fol Chen →
December 6th, 2011: Fol Chen - “So Good” Fol Chen consists of six Californians who have cloaked themselves in secrecy by painting on black masks during live shows. Self-described as “cryptic…