This Weekend on the Terrace

Posted on July 14, 2011 by cwidder

Got a great weekend in store for you! Including some amazing bands who will be playing in Chicago at/during the Pitchfork Music Festival this weekend and a wonderful evening of salsa.

THURSDAY NIGHT: PS I LOVE YOU and UNKNOWN MORTAL ORCHESTRA (9:30 PM start time) -

Kingston, Ontario’s quick-rising duo, PS I Love You, unleashed their brilliant debut album on October 5th, 2010. The ten-track album titled, Meet Me At The Muster Station, is a relentless listen that grips and pulls the listener through just under thirty-minutes of squalling Marshall feedback, searing solos, soaring melodies and rock-steady beats and will surely be considered one of this year’s finest debuts.

Unknown Mortal Orchestra will also be performing, they first dropped into the world in late 2010 as a bandcamp account carrying a single, sweet little dose of ear candy called ‘Ffunny Ffrends’.

‘Ffunny Ffrends’ was everything you imagined it might be – alien beatnik pop music that echoed 60s psychedelia and krautrock minimalism with just a hint of gentle weirdness that suggested its roots might equally lie in the verdant indie of the equally distant New Zealand scene.

‘Ffunny Ffrends’ was immediately feted on hundreds of blogs worldwide. By the time a self-titled UMO 7” EP was then released from behind a veil of secrecy on the UK label, Sounds of Sweet Nothing, ‘who is Unknown Mortal Orchestra?’ was more than just a question on people’s lips, it was a full scale clamor for the unveiling of one of the most exciting new bands of the moment.

Check out this jam:

Ruban Nielson is a New Zealand native who had transplanted to Portland with his band Mint Chicks. UMO was a project conceived as Ruban’s escape hatch to a new musical dimension where his vision of junkshop record collector pop could be realized in a sound that recalled Captain Beefheart, Sly Stone and RZA jamming on some kids tv theme too dark to ever be broadcast.

Out of the home studio, Ruban was joined by local Portland producer Jake Portrait on bass and teenage prodigy Julien Ehrich on drums. They have been on the road all year, sleeping in ditches and running drunkenly from venues when needs be, curling ears and turning heads with their intoxicating sound all the way.

The eponymous UMO debut album was released on June 21st. It’s probably something you should listen to, both on record and on the Terrace!

FRIDAY NIGHT: MADISALSA (9:30 PM start time) -

MadiSalsa, an 11 member ensemble devoted to the musical traditions of Cuba, Puerto Rico, and The Dominican Republic has been serving the Midwest from its home base in Wisconsin’s capital since 1992. Its members bring a diverse wealth of experience to the group from their previous Latin music activities in such centers as San Juan, Los Angeles, and New York. With a repertoire ranging from traditional island classics to original material from within the band, each performance offers a wide variety of musical expression. From mambo to merengue, bolero to bomba, MadiSalsa’s exciting array of moods and grooves is guaranteed to please.

Vamos a bailar en la terraza!

MadiSalsa

SATURDAY NIGHT: MADFORK 3! – BATTLES w/ THE FRESH AND ONLYS and DELICATE STEVE (8:00 PM start time) -

Battles are an amazing New York based experimental rock-band who has put out some of the most progressive, unique and enticing music of the past decade. This is one of our most exciting shows of the summer, and we are honored to be bringing them to the Terrace! Despite the loss of vocalist/multi-instrumentalist Tyondai Braxton, the band really brought it with their second long-anticipated album, Gloss Drop. Don’t let the pile of silly string on the cover fool you, this stuff is tight and technical. It was tough to follow the critically acclaimed debut, Mirrored, but the amazing drum, guitar, and keyboard compositions which are the core to their music has only become more diverse and interesting. I dare say I much prefer their instrumental music to those with vocals.

Check out their video for the track “Ice Cream”. It really will blow your mind and is extremely visually stimulating, one of the best videos of the year due to that quality:

San Francisco’s The Fresh & Onlys will be joining Battles on the Terrace. They play their own impressive brand of shimmering pop. Truly not to be missed, get out to the Terrace early! If you need any reason at all, check out this fantastic track and video! Perfect Terrace tunes:

Delicate Steve will be starting the show off at 8 PM, come for him as well! Another great act who you shouldn’t miss. He will dazzle you. Check out what Chuck Klosterman has to say about Delicate Steve.

Delicate Steve

“Steve Marion, a.k.a. Delicate Steve, is not your average 23-year-old musician. His complex tunes flirt with tropicalia, polyrhythms and pop, but the overall instrumental sound is not quite as straightforward. With waves of sound effects and electronics, Delicate Steve’s music is far more dense than it is delicate” -NPR

This is an absolutely unmissable show (an amazing value too), and remember that all 3 of these shows are out on the Terrace and FREE! Rain location is Der Rathskeller for all 3 shows. Have a wonderful weekend, everybody!

If you happen to be at SXSW this weekend… Darwin Deez!

Posted on March 10, 2011 by jzjohnson

Ever since I went to see S. Carey (drummer for Bon Iver), in Schubas Tavern for Tomorrow Never Knows 2011, I haven’t been able to put down Darwin Deez. I admit at first I was skeptical when the band jumped on stage sporting the most outrageous attire, but they proved to be the highlight of the evening. Darwin sported his signature ringlets and a head band around his forehead. He and his band pumped out his poppy tunes and put on one of the best shows I’ve ever seen. They stopped between songs to perform dances to remixes, and even did some freestyle rap.

The self titled debut album Darwin Deez is a quirky indie pop album you will to dance to, but don’t be fooled. That fun upbeat tune hides a slew of sad lyrics such as “I won’t cry. I will just pretend. I’m still the one and that we are in love again.” and even some angry ones: “everyday ought to be a bad day for you.” Darwin Deez is upbeat, and mad. Joyous and sad. You won’t be able to put down this record, and you won’t be able to stop dancing.

The Felice Brothers come to Sett it up this May

Posted on March 9, 2011 by jbrackeen

EXTRA! EXTRA! New and exciting news from the best music committee on Earth: folk favorites The Felice Brothers traipse their way to Madison to play the Sett at New Union South on Saturday, May 7th a las nueve (9p.m.).

giddyup

We’re pumped. Their studio was built from an old chicken coop but there’s no cooping up these boys. They’ll join us in Madtown after playing the likes of Coachella and several other venues across the country, and bring with them sounds reminiscent of the Catskill Mountains and backyard BBQs. Those whom have had the pleasure of hearing them live say concert-goers cannot help but leave the show converted. Come and embrace the conversion.

Tickets go on sale Friday March 11th at 11am!!! $15 ($12 for UW students with ID)

Available at the Memorial Union Box Office, Vilas Box Offce, by phone at 608-265-ARTS, and online at TrueEndeavors.com << don’t wait too long to get yours!

My Brightest Diamond at WNYC

Posted on January 25, 2011 by brigid hogan

Shara Worden and her ensemble stopped by Studio 360 at WNYC this week to lay down some live tunes.

Check out the session and then check her out live in der Rath on 2/5!

Lubriphonic + The Hue Tomorrow night!

Posted on December 9, 2010 by jordanrock

Lubriphonic at the Telluride "Blues and Brews" Festival

Tomorrow night, that is Friday December 10th, we will have Lubriphonic and The Hue playing in our very own Der Rathskellar! You gotta come out to see this – it’s gonna be a funky dance party followed by some rawk. Lubriphonic has played with such greats as Buddy Guy, B.B. King, Derek Trucks Band, and Beyonce to name a few. They have been touring in support of their most recent album, The Gig is On – which received several nominations at the 2009 Chicago Music Awards.

Check out this video from Lubriphonic’s show in Boulder this past August:

The Chicken is Worth More Alive than Dead

Good times* will be had by all

(*featuring a three-piece horn section)

The Hue: melting faces since 2007

Then after Lubriphonic’s set, stick around for The Hue! These guys are experienced rockers, whose instrumental progressive jams cite influences such as Frank Zappa and King Crimson. The Hue has played with the likes of Umphrey’s McGee, The New Deal, and more recently they have collaborated with Garaj Mahal. They released their first full length LP, Beyond Words in 2009 – check out the song Igneous Pillow off of the album at their website (but beware, your face may melt)

Hope to see you there!

Jordan

Spotlight on… Matt Forrest

Posted on February 1, 2010 by mollymole

So the blog team has decided to reinstate the weekly feature of member spotlights highlighting the current favorites of WUD Music’s finest. And who better to start off with than WUD Music director Matt Forrest? Right, we thought so too.

Name: Matt Forrest

Year: Senior
Major(s): Geography (Human and Cartographic Design) and Sociology

What is your current musical philosophy?

I used to listen to a lot of underground rap – and still do – but the genre has become a little stale. There are a lot of people out there doing great things in the genre but I look to music that is pushing the limits – which is why I have started to move into more electronic based music and hip-hop where the limits of what has been done before are being pushed.

In terms of hip-hop for me that is exemplified by P.O.S. who constantly releases albums that challenge the listener and bring something that we haven’t heard before. On the other end I enjoy a lot of what the Mad Decent label has put out as well – exploring genres that have not been given the exposure they really deserve, but genres that are on the cutting edge and creating/re-envisioning music as we know it.

What are you currently listening to?

Congorock
Brick Bandits
The Very Best
Daniel Haaksman
Shine Blockas – Big Boi w/ Gucci Mane
Passion Pit

Favorite live show:

Matt + Kim

I’ve seen them a lot and always enjoyed it. If I had been at Dave Chappelle’s Block Party I’m sure that would take it.

Favorite music news source (blog/magazine/etc):

Google Reader is my source. I keep all my blogs there. Off of those though I would say:

Hot Biscuits
Sound Verité
Gotta Dance Dirty
Fakeshore Drive

Favorite music committee memory:

Ha. There are plenty. SXSW (SlamBurger), Girl Talk in 770 (RIP), Homegrown Hip Hop Fest…

But for tops I think I’ll stick with Diplo. The show and the after party. Too good too good.

Top 5 most played songs on iTunes:

The top is MPR News Radio but that really doesn’t count so:
Prom Quiz – Grayskul
Pon De Floor – Major Lazer
Stand Up (Let’s Get Murdered) – P.O.S.

Two truths and a lie:

I can tell you the episode and season number of ‘The Office’ with in two episodes
I use bro-tein aka protein shakes
My mom might swear more than me (love you Mo)

Moment of Zen:

i’m missing a concert by one day

Posted on December 10, 2009 by margaretkaye

don’t you hate when that happens? i’m studying abroad next semester. the local natives are playing in the city i’m staying in a day before i get there. i can’t even get their album yet. it’s not being released here until february (it’s already been released in england). here’s a video of their most popular song on myspace.

they’re good. this is just my luck. i wonder how much it would be to switch my arrival date. it would probably be pretty expensive, but a concert seems like the perfect way to combat jet lag.

rock on folks,
margaret kaye

welcome back to reality

Posted on November 30, 2009 by margaretkaye

i hope everyone enjoyed their thanksgiving breaks. just three and a half weeks until this semester is over. anyone else excited? anyone else having a hard time concentrating? well to get you back into the groove of things here’s a video from groovitational pull.

groovitational pull also has a few songs up on myspace. this is definitely a band to watch.

rock on folks,
margaret kaye

Club 770 Week Three

Posted on November 10, 2009 by brigid hogan

So I have managed to be at WSUM by 5 AM three weeks in a row. Online listeners to Club 770: The WUD Music Hour doubled this week, so I was pretty pumped about that.

Here’s how it went down. [download minus the Surfer Blood track which for some reason won't go to my desktop]

The Upcoming Stuff Part:

Beach Comber – Real Estate
Death By Dust – Miles Benjamin Anthony Robinson
Just Broke Up – Smoking Popes
The Freshest Kids – Toki Wright, Brother Ali, and Evidence

In honor of Bangerville becoming Fun Cartel and probably becoming something else by the time Friday gets here:

What You Know x One More Time – Matt Forrest

Okay, so it’s the “On Rotation in the Office” part!! The first track here is probably going to get me kicked off committee… whatever. The second one obviously makes up for it. This week featured what essentially turned into a “recently leaked” section…

Half Of My Heart (ft. Taylor Swift) – John Mayer
Catholic Pagans – Surfer Blood
Horchata – Vampire Weekend

By request, for Brandon Clementi:

Crown on the Ground – Sleigh Bells

By request of Ethan Berlin, but also kind of for Peter Truby because of, you know, the whole “in love with Angel Deradoorian” thing:

Two Doves – Dirty Projectors (also check this out, it’s an excellent article)

Way too many play counts in my iTunes, but I really, really like this one:

Instruct Me – The Drums

My parents were listening, and if you realized how many times I made them listen to this CD in the car before I could drive… you’d understand:

New Slang – The Shins

Okay! That was this week! I’d love to hear YOUR requests for next week.

- Brigid

Beach Fossils

Posted on June 16, 2009 by ptilley

Things have been pretty quiet around here lately. I think everyone is headlong into their summers and with that our Web 2.0 is neglected (except here).

I wanted to quick comment on New York’s own latest lo-fi noise maker to rear his head above the din of the rest, Beach Fossils. See Real Estate or Desolation Wilderness for reference- a lot of reverb-soaked guitars and vocals and themes of lazy days, stoner nights and summer. It is no secret that I’m a fan of Real Estate and Beach Fossils continues where my love affair with them has left off- a perfect foray into your summer activities. Look at the song titles: “Vacation,” “Daydream” and “Lazy Day.” As if those aren’t telling enough.

On “Vacation,” Dustin Payseur’s vocals are tinged with a watery delay that justifies his name and his obsession with well, the beach. It must be hard for this young Brooklynite to satisfy his tropical urges. He’s got The Rockaways and not much else (I guess he could swim at Coney Island). Maybe that’s why he sings “I’m getting on that bus / got to get out of town” and then concludes “I might not come back home.” Sounds like the musings of a displaced and restless twenty-something.

Beach Fossils is sure to make a lot of waves this summer, at least amidst the concrete of New York. He recently played Todd P’s Unamplified Acoustic BBQ at Fort Tilden Beach with Ponytail, Phosphorescent, Real Estate and a slew of other bands and is set to play the Captured Tracks/Woodsist Festival in Bushwick over the Fourth of July weekend.

Here’s some other Beach Fossils press:

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