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March 30th, 2009 by Stuart McAfee

Hello Lovelies!

With the recent gaping hole in content caused by midterms and Spring Break, we’re taking the opportunity to re-think the way we do updates here. Album reviews, among other things, will return next week.
If you have any input on what sort of changes you would like to see, please send comments to ssm051000@utdallas.edu

Thanks!
-Radio UTD Management-

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Black Lips - 200 Million Thousand

March 12th, 2009 by Tabatha Patterson

Black Lips
200 Million Thousand

Rating: 7.6/10.0
Recommended Tracks: 5, 10, 13
RiYL: King Khan and the Shrines, Times New Viking, The Black Keys

Setting ridiculous stage antics aside, one must admit that The Black Lips’ recent album 200 Million Thousand presents a multifaceted take on lo-fi, punk-inspired tunes. Honestly, one would never guess several of these artfully textured, diversely moody songs were dredged out of the minds of this particular variety of degenerates, though that is precisely the beauty of this album. (more…)

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Interview - Danny Boyle

March 11th, 2009 by Agata Smieciuszewski

There has been enormous buzz for Danny Boyle’s movie Slumdog Millionaire for months now. The film was once headed straight-to-video, but now that fate seems laughable. The film won 8 Acadamy Awards, including Best Motion Picture of the Year and Best Achievement in Directing for Mr. Boyle. You may recognize him from his previous works, Trainspotting, 28 Days Later, or Sunshine. Garrett and I had the chance to speak with him before the film was such a huge success, and here’s what he had to say (more…)

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Mirah - (A)Spera

March 11th, 2009 by Wes Dwyer

Mirah
(A)Spera

Rating: 7.3/10.0
Recommended Tracks 3, 7, 8, 9
RiYL: Cat Power, Mazzy Star, Goldfrapp

With the number of official albums released reaching double digits, Mirah’s newest album, (A)Spera, shows all the characteristics you would expect from a veteran indie female pop act. Released on the legendary K records based in Olympia, which has nurtured such artists as Bikini Kill, Modest Mouse, and The Blow, the whispy and sparse soundscapes of Mirah’s latest album proves that the label, and their artists truly are masters of their craft. (more…)

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Live - Cut Copy @ the Granada

March 9th, 2009 by Alex Jenkins

If you are not familiar with Cut Copy’s music, they mix eighties’ revival with Indie Dance; the music is very catchy and dancy, and their new album In Ghost Colours has received praise from many music critics. Many people had told me that Cut Copy’s shows were amazing, and that attending their show would be similar to going to one huge dance party. (more…)

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