Jokers WildMusic BlogsUncategorized by 957thespin - April 14, 2023April 14, 20230 I am not one that watches much TV, but I was drawn to the "Impractical Jokers" at an early age. They consisted of "four friends that compete to embarrass each other." The four of them, Joe Gatto, Sal Vulcano, Brian Quinn, and James Murray, dare one another to do outlandish tasks that many would never consider doing. At the age of 11, I had the opportunity to see these four, from Staten Island, NY, in person, as they made one of their tour stops in Evansville. A young kid, getting to see my television idols, I was in awe. It was the first time that I had ever seen a "famous" person live. I was a kid in a candy store,
Women In Alternative MusicMusic BlogsUncategorized by 957thespin - March 24, 2023March 24, 20230 Alternative music has always been a platform for artists to express themselves freely, with a disregard for mainstream conventions. In recent decades, women have played a significant role in this genre, breaking down barriers and smashing stereotypes to create a space in music that uplifts, empowers and inspires young girls and women around the world. In this blog post, we'll explore the impact of women in alternative music. Starting in the 1960s, women in alternative music began making waves, using their music as a means of political and social expression. Pioneers like Patti Smith, Siouxsie Sioux and Grace Slick challenged societal norms with their music, style, and messages. In the 1990s, female-fronted bands like Hole, Bikini Kill, and L7 began creating
The Smashing Pumpkins Epic ReturnMusic Blogs by 957thespin - September 29, 2022September 29, 20220 The Smashing Pumpkins will be blessing us all with one new song a week from their three-part rock opera record until Spring 2023! For the past four years, The Smashing Pumpkins have been planning their biggest record drop ever. Their forthcoming album that is set to be released in November is act 1 of 3. This record is called ATUM, pronounced like the season, autumn. ATUM serves as a sequel to the band’s infamous double records Mellon Collie and The Infinite Sadness. Each act contains 11 tracks, and they will be chronologically released 11 weeks after one another. Act 1 is out on November 15th, act 2 on January 31, 2023, and act 3 is released April 21, 2023. When
Local Music Spotlight: The StrangersMusic Blogs by 957thespin - March 23, 2022March 23, 20220 The Strangers are a four-piece band from Southern Indiana. The station will be debuting their Blues and Folk-rock music to the station with their tracks “Dead and Dazed”, “Electric Love”, “Fear Your Lies”, “Goon” and “Sweet Holly”. Their music is reminiscent of a time past, emulating the greats of Led Zeppelin, Audio Slave, and Soundgarden. The band is made up of Lucas Washington on lead vocals, Rylan Cox on guitar, Kadin Rea on bass, and Teelin Atteberry on drums. In April of 2021, the band received the devastating news of their drummer passing away from an accidental overdose. Noah passed away during the midst of a string of shows and before recording their first album that the station will be debuting. After
Local Music Spotlight- MaewynMusic Blogs by 957thespin - January 28, 2022January 31, 20220 Maewyn is a 5 piece band hailing from Murray Kentucky. Their music has taken hold of so many across the tri-state area with their hardcore, shoegaze, and emo influences. These genres combined into one sound seems like it would be a modge podge of confusion, but it instead creates one of the most unique soundscapes that our local area has to offer. The Local Show will be debuting five of their songs to the station on January 28th: Choke, Carry, Itch, Violet, and I’m giving because I can. The themes of these songs play with a variety of struggles and insecurities, which lends to their emo and hardcore influences. The song Choke “is about seasonal depression; associating the routine cold of winter
Let’s Talk About Travis BarkerMusic Blogs by 957thespin - October 26, 2021October 26, 20210 Journalist 2nd Class Denny Lester, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons, Resized Image If you haven’t heard yet, Travis Barker is getting married. Now, I don’t really care about the marriage specifically but it has gotten me thinking about all of the things that Travis Barker has contributed to the music world. Firstly, he was the drummer for Blink-182, which is undoubtedly important to alternative music. Blink-182 is an alternative staple. However, he has been doing so much more in the music world than just that. He’s collaborated with many pretty big musical stars including Flo Rida, P!nk, Wiz Khalifa, and Avril Lavigne. But it’s not just big celebrities that Travis Barker has worked with and released music with. Travis Barker has been
Local Band Spotlight: PanicRoomMusic Blogs by 957thespin - October 1, 2021October 15, 20210 The premiere of Damsel Brew Pub as a music venue, debuted the dark and vibey sounds of PanicRoom. The Evansville-based band is made up of Aaron Lane on Vocals, Tony Blondin on Guitar, Aaron Travis on Guitar, Logan Owen on Bass, and Eddie Goebel on Drums. Their set was composed of 5 continuous songs, with dark and choreographed noise in between each number. “I personally don't like dead air during a band's set,” remarked Owen, “the way we use feedback, effects pedals, and haunting drums in between songs keeps the momentum going throughout our set and builds up some anxiety among the crowd.” The music during PanicRoom's quick set built the atmosphere that is reflective of their name: Pure anxiety, chaos,
A Platform For Change: Alternative Musicians Make a DifferenceMusic Blogs by 957thespin - October 1, 2021October 1, 2021095.7 The Spin takes a look at how some of your favorite Alternative artists are making change in the industry.
The Return of Legacy Alt BandsMusic Blogs by 957thespin - June 30, 2021June 30, 20210 In the past couple of months, we have seen many of our favorite legacy alternative bands, bands that defined alternative and altered the sound of the genre, making a come-back. Bands like The Black Keys, Green Day, Modest Mouse, Manchester Orchestra, Bleachers, and Offspring have started to release new music again after a sizable break from the public. With so many of our old favorites returning to their roots, what do these returns mean for the future of alternative music? The sound of alt has clearly changed over the years. With these shifts came new listeners, a bigger alternative following. The real test will be whether these bands will be able to succeed with their old sound, or if they will
Summer Alternative PlaylistMusic Blogs by 957thespin - May 5, 2021May 5, 20210 Summer is a time for relaxation, fun, and freedom. Obviously, we here at 95.7 The Spin also think that summer is an amazing time for great music! What better way to celebrate the end of the semester and beginning of summer than with a summer playlist. In collaboration with our DJ’s, management team, and even our General Manager, I believe I have put together a fantastic playlist that embodies the spirit of summer! From some station favorites to personal favorites of our team, this awesome playlist has been put together just for you! So, go for a drive, roll down the windows and enjoy the 95.7 The Spin Summer Playlist! https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLr0cUAQUG1BnYMJQPY8tLbjoMPHFuYAYa Have a fantastic summer! By Terra Elizabeth