First of all, let me say that I have been a monster fan of the Drive By Truckers (DBTs) for 12 years now. There are no bands currently like them putting out such high quality material and touring almost nonstop. […]
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Speaking from personal experience, I can tell you that programming and managing an internet radio station is a labor of love. It also might just be the future of radio. Danny Birch of Radio Vagabond certainly has a passion for music, which […]
It would be misleading to review the politically-charged American Band (out September 30 on ATO Records) without exploring its political implications. This is an album that bristles with the anger of a band of white, male, middle-aged Southerners—supposedly a core […]
Drive-By Truckers are set to release their new album, American Band, on September 30. Today they gave us a sneak peak with a “First Listen” on NPR Music. The Alabama band have never shied away from inserting their political beliefs […]
It was a busy August weekend to say the least. Almost a year after it was recorded, Lydia Loveless’ fourth album Real was finally released. The next morning she appeared on CBS This Morning playing two new tracks from Real […]
Joe Swank has had his hands in all aspects of radio — as a DJ, programmer, and a label rep. From reading his responses to my questions, I can see that he values the freedom of being an independent promoter and a […]
Summertime spells festival season, and in the Northern Rocky Mountains, though the festival season is relatively short (running from early July until late August), it also seems to be the time of year when musicians like to flee the heat […]
Here’s a Radio Friendly first: two brothers who share a radio show, “Tangled Roots” on WHUS, and we get answers from both of them. Bill Frater: Where and when did you start in radio and what other stations have you worked at […]
With 20 years on the road and over a dozen albums, the Drive-By Truckers is still running strong. Front-runners in the early alt-country scene, the band has consistently produced provocative, original music, often laced with social and political commentary. After […]
Podcasting has been getting a lot of interest lately, but this is the first Radio Friendly interview highlighting a podcaster. I think that Calvin Powers of the Americana Music Show does one of the best podcasts out there. Bill Frater: Where […]
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