“The classic melody is still intact, but the feel, the whole vibe, has been given an update,” co-host Rachel Martin added. Just because a story is the day’s top news doesn’t mean its intro can’t be creative or narrative-driven. So every time a reporter or host has to take on this topic — or other complicated, wonky subjects — they face the challenge of reminding us what the heck it is and why it matters. Her memoir, titled Pioneer Girl, sold like hot johnny cakes fried up in bacon drippings. But Sylvan Esso instead provides a tilt-a-whirling escape from the overwhelming din of 2020. All of this month's picks are available to stream on the Heavy Rotation Spotify playlist at the bottom of this page. The result pulsates with the intensity of a timeless dance-floor banger, while the words give space to the emotions of life in lockdown. Website powered by Foundation, Six Reasons Musicians Don't Deserve To Get Paid, From St. Louis, Foxing Is Taking Over the World, Expanded Modest Mouse Lineup Still the Isaac Brock Show: Review, Photos and Setlist, Loving Modest Mouse Isn't Easy: How the Band Got Worse By Getting Better, Riverboats at the Gateway Arch to Host "Rock the Dock" Floating Concert Series, The Pageant Will Open Its Doors For Live Music Again This October, Here's Nelly Doing a Backflip on Live TV Like Some Kind of Ozzie Smith, R.I.P. —Ian Stewart, VPM's World Music Show, Bartees Strange has a complicated relationship with his Oklahoma home. As large swaths of California burn and national protests continue over Jacob Blake's shooting by police in Kenosha, Wisconsin, this track provides a quiet catharsis even as we face wildfires, literal and figurative. Whether it's a one-time acknowledgement of this article or an ongoing pledge, your support helps keep St. Louis' true free press free. It is peppy and vaguely patriotic, which means it basically sounds like something you'd hear on Sufjan Stevens' Illinois record. (You should also check out Radio intros: 7 tips to keep listeners from turning off the radio and What NPR One can teach us about radio intros). var npo = 5488; Her song "On Your Side" was written during a … In fact, most radio features should point towards an event, a journey or a revelation … without giving it away. —Alisha Sweeney, Indie 102.3, If you drive west on Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles, it dead-ends at Will Rogers State Beach and the Pacific Ocean. We Insist: A Timeline Of Protest Music In 2020. But sometimes, intros should not reveal what happened. In fact, some of the most wonkish news programs on public radio feature some truly groovy theme songs. For example, last weekend Jillian Lauren told a detailed story about her experience as a call girl exported to Brunei. I believe with all of us combined, we can double that! Because No News is Bad News.
The song is a driving, boastful tune that starts out with a bang — no intro, just straight into Strange rapping the first set of verses. NPR collaborated with Man Made Music, which has scored the Super Bowl for NBC and helped HBO reimagine its feature presentation intro, to come up with a new theme that mixes live instrumentation and a range of sounds into a mix inspired by the work of BJ Leiderman, the composer of the classic Morning Edition theme as well as the intros of Weekend Edition and Wait Wait … That means your host doesn’t just “read intro copy.” Your host is effectively performing.
The song tells the story of Bocoum's road trip to try and see a friend's daughter — named Penda — at her engagement party. AP File Photograph . “For 40 years, we have basically had the same theme song, though it has gone through many changes,” Morning Edition’s David Green said during Monday’s broadcast. And don't forget that you can discover all the amazing music programming happening across the country by clicking the links to each station's website, included below. Sign in Create account.
Alison MacAdam was a Senior Editorial Specialist with the NPR Training team, where she focused on audio storytelling.
If you are like me, you drive a car with a broken cd player. "Distance" evokes classic soul with slow, cosmic, jazzy, bossa nova-tinged melodic vibes. Please note: The intro’s natural habitat is sound, not text. Home; Stream; Library; Search. “Take a look at a congressional district map and it sort of looks like a madman’s jigsaw puzzle. "Young Neanderthal" roars and swirls with fuzzed-out vocals, and it even screams with a glorious guitar solo. CORNISH/SHAPIRO: “The stock market is not the economy.” script.setAttribute('data-npo-id', npo); He recently released a stellar EP called Better Times, which earns comparisons to Frank Ocean — albeit with Wile's own distinct, revisionist, spacious approach; a satchel of subdued jazz-psych production methods; tastefully delayed soul keys; subtle, almost hidden synths; and pristine harmonies, particularly in Better Times' closer.
Audie?” "Penda Djiga" loosely addresses police violence, but Bocoum offers hope with sweeping guitar vistas that circle you with just enough distortion to keep you alert. "On Sunset" brings to mind Weller's days with The Style Council; the song has a light, airy quality that captures the spirit of a lazy summer day.
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There is no distinct melody, but the spy-movie funk vibe is its own statement. Their success depends on the voice that delivers them and the nature of the story they serve.
An idyllic setting. Fittingly, the show uses "Uncanny Valley," an obscure Tortoise-esque jam by San Francisco group The Drift.
—Nick Brunner, Capital Public Radio, Amelia Meath's opening words — "August in the heat" — could be followed by a long list of this month's woes. Despite that, Starobin said, she likes the new theme song, which she said payed homage to Leiderman’s long-standing intro while having a “much fresher, more vibrant” feel. This intro’s format is so different from the usual intro, it makes you lean in and want to hear what comes next. Do you have other examples of great intros to share? Not all hosts are game for this sort of thing but Audie and Ari were — and they delivered. Simz named "might bang, might not" after the feeling she had upon first listening to a beat that producer Kal Banx sent her for the track; she wrote to it right away. The track provides a glimpse of an artist who has the potential to become a once-in-a-generation talent. —Jack Anderson, KUTX, I first heard of Jealous of the Birds when NPR Music's Stephen Thompson waxed romantically about a simple, quiet song with whistling called "Goji Berry Sunset" in the lead-up to SXSW 2017. Take for example, these six shows: 6. They are hard to write well. All parts of this site Copyright © 2020 Riverfront Times.
"The Moth Radio Hour" could be NPR's edgiest program.
(function() { Lindé touches on themes the entire world is dealing with: poverty, violence, police brutality.
SHAPIRO: “Let’s try that together.” Here, Naomi Hamilton rips it open in a song that would fit in on a Car Seat Headrest album. Perhaps the most iconic of NPR themes, "All Things Considered" shows the power of a simple melody. For 40 years, NPR’s “Morning Edition” has welcomed listeners to the program with the same airy theme song.
It's the sound of a woman taking control of her own destiny — and finding total freedom. Riverfront Times works for you, and your support is essential. It's easy to think that this is what Paul Weller had in mind for his latest song, "On Sunset." But this isn't a rap song; it's pop-punk. first.parentNode.insertBefore(script, first);
Stepping into the spotlight after years of touring and working with other Malian superstars — including Ali Farka Toure, Toumani Diabate and Habib Koite — guitarist Afel Bocoum is about to release a new album that's all his own. Nina Totenberg, along with editor Ron Elving, succeeded in this Morning Edition set-up for the day’s Supreme Court arguments.
All Songs Considered We Insist: A Timeline Of Protest Music In 2020 Music News New ... NPR Music Radio Continuous music streaming from NPR Music and public radio stations.
But it's not overly sentimental, either. On The Media One quarter of them got bad news. SoundCloud SoundCloud. While he still has an affinity for the state, growing up Black in a largely white community had a significant effect on him. For 40 years, NPR’s “Morning Edition” has welcomed listeners to the program with the same airy theme song.
“I wanted a sound and a mood and a tone and a feel and a vibe all mixed in one,” Morning News executive producer Kenya Young told the New York Times.
“That’s kind of a big adjustment we had to make, as Jennifer had to figure out how to say something important, but in fewer words," said Naomi Starobin, WHYY’s radio general manager.
The song is a driving, boastful tune that starts out with a bang — no intro, just straight into Strange rapping the first set of verses. NPR collaborated with Man Made Music, which has scored the Super Bowl for NBC and helped HBO reimagine its feature presentation intro, to come up with a new theme that mixes live instrumentation and a range of sounds into a mix inspired by the work of BJ Leiderman, the composer of the classic Morning Edition theme as well as the intros of Weekend Edition and Wait Wait … That means your host doesn’t just “read intro copy.” Your host is effectively performing.
The song tells the story of Bocoum's road trip to try and see a friend's daughter — named Penda — at her engagement party. AP File Photograph . “For 40 years, we have basically had the same theme song, though it has gone through many changes,” Morning Edition’s David Green said during Monday’s broadcast. And don't forget that you can discover all the amazing music programming happening across the country by clicking the links to each station's website, included below. Sign in Create account.
Alison MacAdam was a Senior Editorial Specialist with the NPR Training team, where she focused on audio storytelling.
If you are like me, you drive a car with a broken cd player. "Distance" evokes classic soul with slow, cosmic, jazzy, bossa nova-tinged melodic vibes. Please note: The intro’s natural habitat is sound, not text. Home; Stream; Library; Search. “Take a look at a congressional district map and it sort of looks like a madman’s jigsaw puzzle. "Young Neanderthal" roars and swirls with fuzzed-out vocals, and it even screams with a glorious guitar solo. CORNISH/SHAPIRO: “The stock market is not the economy.” script.setAttribute('data-npo-id', npo); He recently released a stellar EP called Better Times, which earns comparisons to Frank Ocean — albeit with Wile's own distinct, revisionist, spacious approach; a satchel of subdued jazz-psych production methods; tastefully delayed soul keys; subtle, almost hidden synths; and pristine harmonies, particularly in Better Times' closer.
Audie?” "Penda Djiga" loosely addresses police violence, but Bocoum offers hope with sweeping guitar vistas that circle you with just enough distortion to keep you alert. "On Sunset" brings to mind Weller's days with The Style Council; the song has a light, airy quality that captures the spirit of a lazy summer day.
var script = document.createElement('script');
There is no distinct melody, but the spy-movie funk vibe is its own statement. Their success depends on the voice that delivers them and the nature of the story they serve.
An idyllic setting. Fittingly, the show uses "Uncanny Valley," an obscure Tortoise-esque jam by San Francisco group The Drift.
—Nick Brunner, Capital Public Radio, Amelia Meath's opening words — "August in the heat" — could be followed by a long list of this month's woes. Despite that, Starobin said, she likes the new theme song, which she said payed homage to Leiderman’s long-standing intro while having a “much fresher, more vibrant” feel. This intro’s format is so different from the usual intro, it makes you lean in and want to hear what comes next. Do you have other examples of great intros to share? Not all hosts are game for this sort of thing but Audie and Ari were — and they delivered. Simz named "might bang, might not" after the feeling she had upon first listening to a beat that producer Kal Banx sent her for the track; she wrote to it right away. The track provides a glimpse of an artist who has the potential to become a once-in-a-generation talent. —Jack Anderson, KUTX, I first heard of Jealous of the Birds when NPR Music's Stephen Thompson waxed romantically about a simple, quiet song with whistling called "Goji Berry Sunset" in the lead-up to SXSW 2017. Take for example, these six shows: 6. They are hard to write well. All parts of this site Copyright © 2020 Riverfront Times.
"The Moth Radio Hour" could be NPR's edgiest program.
(function() { Lindé touches on themes the entire world is dealing with: poverty, violence, police brutality.
SHAPIRO: “Let’s try that together.” Here, Naomi Hamilton rips it open in a song that would fit in on a Car Seat Headrest album. Perhaps the most iconic of NPR themes, "All Things Considered" shows the power of a simple melody. For 40 years, NPR’s “Morning Edition” has welcomed listeners to the program with the same airy theme song.
It's the sound of a woman taking control of her own destiny — and finding total freedom. Riverfront Times works for you, and your support is essential. It's easy to think that this is what Paul Weller had in mind for his latest song, "On Sunset." But this isn't a rap song; it's pop-punk. first.parentNode.insertBefore(script, first);
Stepping into the spotlight after years of touring and working with other Malian superstars — including Ali Farka Toure, Toumani Diabate and Habib Koite — guitarist Afel Bocoum is about to release a new album that's all his own. Nina Totenberg, along with editor Ron Elving, succeeded in this Morning Edition set-up for the day’s Supreme Court arguments.
All Songs Considered We Insist: A Timeline Of Protest Music In 2020 Music News New ... NPR Music Radio Continuous music streaming from NPR Music and public radio stations.
But it's not overly sentimental, either. On The Media One quarter of them got bad news. SoundCloud SoundCloud. While he still has an affinity for the state, growing up Black in a largely white community had a significant effect on him. For 40 years, NPR’s “Morning Edition” has welcomed listeners to the program with the same airy theme song.
“I wanted a sound and a mood and a tone and a feel and a vibe all mixed in one,” Morning News executive producer Kenya Young told the New York Times.
“That’s kind of a big adjustment we had to make, as Jennifer had to figure out how to say something important, but in fewer words," said Naomi Starobin, WHYY’s radio general manager.