Category Archives: About the Music
KXLU Playlist 2/2/12
It was great to sit in on Levitation Radio again at KXLU 88.9 FM Los Angeles. The program’s DJ graciously offers up part of her own airtime as a platform for DHR to present and share some the music we feature here on the net. It provides an additional channel to help expand our reach through the broadcast medium, and we always get bitchin’ feedback from the station’s listeners.
This time, we were particularly focused on spinning some of the newest [...]
Ima Robot vs Edward Sharpe, reflections of the Edfactor.
Cover of Ima Robot
Before Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros catapulted this whole pseudo-hippy, rag-tag crew of musicians into every “so-called” independent network outlet across the land.. In the earlier part of the millennium, the lead singer Alex (who has lately fallen into the whole indie-rock guru role with this caravan) once fronted the kick ass LA-based band Ima Robot.
Now, there’s nothing wrong with the whole Edward Sharpe thing… And I am not going to lie, when that song “Home” was [...]
DHR guest DJs on KXLU 2/2/12
Dirty Hippie Radio is guest DJ-ing tomorrow, Thursday, Feb. 2 from noon-3 on KXLU’s Levitation Radio.
The program spins a seamless blend of new and old garage, psych, rock, and whatever penchants the DJ happens to be entertaining from week to week. Could be a bit of funk, a lot of soul, a dash of Latin garage, or a kiss of French psych. Always, the selection keeps listeners in tune with today’s beat, while reminding and unearthing what led up to [...]
Johnny Mc Glinn single “Fall” just added!
We just added a new single from our friend Johnny Mc Glinn over in Dublin, Ireland. “Fall” is a wistful piece delivered in the sentimental indie-pop form, providing a teaser from Johnny’s forthcoming solo album. The song borders on being popular film soundtrack worthy, and we run the risk of getting punched in the face by suggesting there’s an air of Oasis in its sound.
Listen to Johnny Mc Glinn now!
Jambalaya Brass Band LP “It’s A Jungle Out There” just added!
From The Big Easy to The Big Apple… It’s “New York City’s ultimate New Orleans party band.” Jambalaya Brass Band is:
Ric Frank (tenor sax, percussion, vocals), Walt Szymanski (trumpet, percussion, vocals), Curtis Fowlkes (trombone, percussion, vocals), Ron Caswell (tuba, general craziness), Chauncey Yearwood (bass drum, cymbal), Washington Duke (snare drum).
There’s just something about that sound… That southern swamp, voodoo-alligator sound… That Night Tripper with satchel of Gris-Gris sound… That funky marching band sound, soulful enough to get zombies dancin’…
We’re fortunate [...]
ZuhG visits second home in South Bay
ZuhG plays Saint Rocke in Hermosa Beach, CA tomorrow night, Jan. 25.
It’s a fascinating accomplishment when a band from elsewhere, outside Los Angeles county, is able to secure a following here in the South Bay. I’m not talking about acts like Toots and The Maytals, Dickey Betts, or Tab Benoit, who enjoy throngs of predetermined fans flocking to their tour buses. I’m talking about everyday bands, and underground bands. Bands like Fartbarf and Temporal Love. Emerging bands on the [...]
