Torch and Twang is back from Spring Break and chock full of goodies. Tonight, we have a trio of giveaways for fantastic concerts plus new music from the likes of Drive-By Truckers, The Infamous Stringdusters and Luther Dickinson.
Playlist:
Link Wray- Rawhide- T&T Intro
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Cahalen Morrison & Eli West- Down in the Lonesome Draw- I’ll Swing My Hammer With Both My Hands
Deer Tick- The Dream’s in the Ditch- Negativity
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Mandolin Orange- Cavalry- This Side of Jordan
Mario Cuomo makes long hair look rebellious again in the new video from his rock ‘n’ roll band. “The Righteous One” is the latest single from the Chicago natives, The Orwells. The song is slated for a March 24th release but we might see it again on their next album due early summer.
The music festival at SXSW 2014 kicked off today in Austin, TX. Whether you’re fording the crowds in the Lone Star capital or the snow melt back home, here are the featured bands from the Mitten playing this week. Keep an eye and and ear on these artists and let’s show ‘em some love!
Protomartyr
These rockers come out of Detroit and toe the line between punk and protopunk.
The Strokes’ Julian Casablancas is releasing a new solo album this year. Our Jam of the Day is a teaser video featuring some songs from his new venture. It’s a little weird, pretty far-out, and very worth two minutes of your time.
The Mayor of Jamtown takes over tonight’s Afterglow to cool down your weekend. Playlist updating live after the jump.
Impact’s Carmen Scruggs explores how health clinics provide both free support and care. She delved into health clinics in Memphis, Tenn. and Detroit, Mich. to see how faith contributes to the clinics.
Tonight we’ve got a very special episode; we’ll be playing songs from our favorite dramas out of China, Korea, Taiwan, Thailand and Japan! Hear songs from hit shows like Meteor Garden/Boys Over Flowers, Full House, and more!
The Office for International Students and Scholars are calling for Globie Awards nominees. The Globie awards are presented to the “unsung heroes” of international students and scholars on our campus and in our community. Find more information or nominate someone here!
Mayday is coming to Chicago! You can see them Monday, March 24th at the Auditorium Theatre, get your tickets here!
SHINee – “Stand By Me” (꽃보다 남자 / Boys Over Flowers)
Harlem Yu – “情非得已 / Can’t Help Loving You” (流星花园 / Meteor Garden)
Power Station – “When” (还珠格格 / My Fair Princess)
Rain – “운명 / Destiny” (풀하우스 / Full House)
Mario & Nesty – “Never Say Goodbye” (마이 걸 / My Girl)
Tommy february6 – “Magic In Your Eyes” (奥さまは魔女 / Bewitched in Tokyo)
Cyndi Wang – “花的嫁纱 / Flower Marry Yarn” (天国的嫁衣 / Wedding Dress in Heaven)
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Flint Eastwood tears Mac’s Bar into pieces with “Billy the Kid” at WDBM’s 25th birthday show. If these guys aren’t on your radar, you’ve got some homework to do.
For all things Flint Eastwood, check them out at flinteastwooddetroit.com.
The playlist for Sit or Spin yesterday evening was one that struck our panelists with interest and confusion. A new track from Ray LaMontagne didn’t go over well with our panel but Tensnake gave them something new and exciting to talk about.
Prtatr – Exit Salida: spin
Everything Else – Lime Cordiale: sit
Kong – The Notwist: spin
Isaac – Bear’s Den: sit
Supernova – Ray LaMontagne: sit
Taking Chances – Sharon Von Etten: spin
Gouge – Eternal Summers: sit
Cell Song – Fanfarlo: spin
Ride On / Right On – Phosphorescent: spin
Byzantine – Wild Beasts: sit
Had To Hear – Real Estate: spin
Love Sublime – Tensnake: spin
Drowning Butterflies – Bipolar Sunshine: spin
DJ Riddle makes his return back to The Vibe after a two week hiatus. Expect new music from Rick Ross, Schoolboy Q, Pharrell and a mourning of hip-hop legends The Notorious BIG and Baatin. Make your request at 517-884-8989 or on Twitter at @WDBM! Follow along with the playlist all night below:
Welcome Back – Mase
Move That Doh – Future ft. Pusha T, and Pharrell
Studio – ScHoolboy Q
