Diving into the 80s this morning with a set by Ultravox, recorded in Dortmund Germany on May 14, 1983 by West German Radio. Quick background to get you up to speed (just in case . . ) Ultravox (earlier styled as Ultravox!) were a British new romantic band, formed in
Doves in session tonight – first broadcast on BBC 6 Music a few weeks ago and then rebroadcast by BBC Scotland a few days after that. Doves at Maida Vale, impressive as ever. Recorded on January 15th of this year to coincide with the release of their latest album “Constellations
News for this day was all about the War front; both the Eastern Front and the Western front. Impending spring weather in western Europe might delay a final German military collapse, analysts were pointing out. It was hardly more than days before spring thaws must be reckoned with by both
– President Roosevelt Address to Congress – March 4, 1939 – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – For those of you who may have forgotten, today is the birthday of the founding of Congress. And 76 years ago this day, President Roosevelt addressed Congress in observance of its 150th birthday: President
Taking a quick detour to Sweden this morning for a set by Shout Out Louds, recorded at the Haldern Festival in Rees-Haldern Germany on April 8, 2007. Here’s what Wikipedia has to say: Formed in Stockholm by childhood friends Adam Olenius (vocals), Ted Malmros (bass), and Carl von Arbin (guitars),
– Blodwyn Pig in session – 1970 – BBC Radio 1 – The name may not ring too many bells, unless you were a longtime follower of Jethro Tull, and then it would all make sense. Blodwyn Pig was founded by Guitarist Mick Abrahams who, if fans remember, was a
– CBS World News Roundup – March 3, 1990 – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – A day in the continuing story of change unfolding in Nicaragua, this March 3rd in 1990. News of the victory in Nicaragua of Violeta Chamorro, replacing Daniel Ortega as President, and the story of changes
– Radio Moscow – news and commentary March 3, 1947 – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – March 3, 1947 – the world as it looked from Moscow in this day, with news and comment from Radio Moscow shortwave. Long before the days of internet and streaming, the only way you
-The Gaslight Anthem – Live At Area 4 – August 29, 2008 – BBC 6 Music – A blast of Americana at the Area 4 Festival in 2008. New Jersey’s own Gaslight Anthem increased the voltage in festival-goers seats at Area 4 in 2008. Bad news hit in 2015 when
Another historic rarity from the vaults of Swiss Radio. This week it’s the music of Othmar Schoeck with a 1948 performance of his violin concerto op. 21 with Stefi Geyer, violin and the Zurich Tonhalle Orchestra conducted by Volkmar Andreae. Othmar Schoeck was known mainly for his considerable output of
