Monday, April 06, 2009

Release Spotlight: Bat For Lashes

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Artist: Bat For Lashes
Album: Two Suns
Recommended if you like: ethereal pop
From the press kit:
“Natasha Khan of bat for lashes ain’t scared. I love the harpsichord and the sexual ghost voices and bowed saws. This song seems to come from the world of grimm’s fairytales, and I feel like a wolf.” - Thom Yorke
Standout Tracks: “Moon and Moon","Two Planets”
Worth a second listen?:
The indie rock world took notice of Bat For Lashes when 2007’s Fur and Gold was released. I was not a huge fan of the debut, but once I saw her live, I got it. Ok, it helped that Natasha Khan is easy on the eyes, but still. I think this album translates better than the first - it captures the essence of the live show perfectly. Two Suns weaves a story that you’ll want to hear over and over.
More info: official/myspace
Listen: “Glass” recorded live on the Radiohead tour (link to RCRD_LBL post with stream and dl)

Bat For Lashes - Glass
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Kallao:

I’m just proud no one got shot.  smile

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hilary:

lyn pags - i loved it too! thanks again.

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roger:

That last sentence is the kicker. Let’s see more of that!

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Christy:

ugh, I agree about Pandora. Major suck. Sometimes I’ll listen to Last FM if I’m in the mood for a certain style or genre. They do an okay job, though not super awesome.

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roger:

How did that translate into the rest of the day?

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Cristy Westfall:

Dear Chick Rawker,
Thank you for taking our survey.  The purpose of these surveys are two-fold.....to find out what ALL listeners think about the music we play, along with songs that we think listeners might be interested in hearing on our station.  The songs on the list below are not necessarily in rotation on our radio station.  We have a lot of fun here and sometimes we have specialty weekends and features that songs on this list might or might not fit into.  I hope that you continue to take our surveys and give us your opinion because it helps us program our station to give listeners what they want.

Yes alternative music crosses over to the pop world, it always has and always will.  I think it’s great when an artist or group reaches this level.  They release there music and are labeled “Alternative” and then they become “Popular” and the masses want to hear them.  If managed correctly this will allow them to create and be more artistic with their music in the future.  For example NIN....yes “Closer” is a “Popular” song, but without it, would Trent Reznor have been able to create and work on the many projects he has that appeal to a “Music Connoisseur” like yourself?  We don’t know for sure but we can guess the answer is “Yes.”

There is a purpose and place for POP Music.  I hope that from now on you take this into consideration when you listen to and judge the formats that this type of music is featured on.

Thank you,
Cristy Westfall
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KSCF – Sophie @ 103.7

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luz:

awesome letter * i really liked listening to him.  I may as well shoot my radio now * really great letter, seriously!

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@karmiclife:

These are the same things I have been thinking about for awhile now, starting when Chris left. Radio is still relevant and will be for a while. The other competition aside from online is satalitte radio. Many people listen through Sirius and XFM. It is all splintered. Partnerships, collaboration, engaging with fans are the way to go and survive. Hard core music fans like most of our crowd may end up left to scrounge for the good stuff. But really, is that so new?

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hilary:

so sweet, lyn.

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roger:

Word. I’d have to use different examples, but would say everything else exactly the same.

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