SondorBlue is a super tight pop band from Charleston, South Carolina, which they endearingly refer to as “Chucktown.” Though they don’t share the same endless solos and stoned vibes as jam bands, they do tend to operate in a similar fashion, touring relentlessly and honing their musical craft for a growing legion of fans. These four super positive friends are aiming high, and with their musical sensibilities and skills, they just might have a shot of getting there. They stopped by Serious Business Music in DUMBO, Brooklyn to share some tunes with us.

 

00:00 - SondorBlue

00:40 - Escape!

03:36 - Interview - SondorBlue

05:06 - Opinions

11:06 - Interview - SondorBlue

15:01 - Ashley Avenue

20:09 - Interview - SondorBlue

23:40 - I Hate Living Like This

27:24 - Interview - SondorBlue

30:12 - They Got Dogs

34:36 - Outro

34:54 - Finish

Lina Tullgren is a musician operating out of the mystical north of New England, somewhere in the wilds of Maine. Lina’s ringing, hypnotic guitar work bounces off her vocals, which manage to be both breathy and cutting at the same time, shaping the near-psychedelic textures of these understated songs. The band stopped by Serious Business Music in DUMBO for this exclusive look and how they pull these otherworldly sounds together.

Lina Tullgren’s debut LP, Won, is available now from Captured Tracks.

00:00 - Lina Tullgren

00:52 - Fitchburg State

04:20 - Interview - Lina Tullgren

09:21 - Static Burn

11:38 - Interview - Lina Tullgren

15:32 - Red Dawn

20:06 - Interview - Lina Tullgren

22:24 - Get Lost

25:34 - Interview - Lina Tullgren

25:55 - Fate

29:20 - Outro

29:42 - Finish

Seattle songwriter Erik Walters employs a delicate balance of blue collar everyman rock, country/roots ramble, and melodic indie folk/pop in his music. At home with either the sparseness of a simple acoustic guitar or more fully-fleshed out with a rhythm section, strings, and synths, he visited Serious Business Music in DUMBO solo for an unadorned, raw performance of songs from his excellent new full length album.

Let It Be A Dream by Silver Torches is available now.

00:00 - Silver Torches

00:52 - Let It Be A Dream

04:09 - Interview - Silver Torches

10:22 - If I Reach

13:38 - Interview - Silver Torches

14:31 - Bartender

16:48 - Woman In Rust

20:20 - Interview - Silver Torches

20:46 - I Can’t Lie

25:36 - Outro

25:58 - Finish

Today we're taking a trip down memory lane to kick off the first of our 2017 holiday broadcasts! On today's broadcast you'll hear from Charly Bliss, Emilyn Brodsky, Gracie And Rachel, and Rose Cousins.

 

 

00:00 - BTR Live Studio Thanksgiving 2017

00:50 - Gatorade - Charly Bliss

03:04 - Interview - Charly Bliss

04:02 - Ruby - Charly Bliss

06:04 - Interview - Charly Bliss

08:19 - Black Hole - Charly Bliss

11:17 - Only Child - Gracie and Rachel

15:16 - Interview - Gracie and Rachel

19:26 - Tiptoe - Gracie and Rachel

23:46 - Interview - Gracie and Rachel

25:34 - Go - Gracie and Rachel

30:12 - In The Wash - Emilyn Brodsky

33:05 - Interview - Emilyn Brodsky

37:02 - Someone Belongs Here - Emilyn Brodsky

40:50 - Interview - Emilyn Brodsky

42:26 - Yes Children - Emilyn Brodsky

45:10 - Lock And Key - Rose Cousins

50:20 - Interview - Rose Cousins

54:21 - Tender Is The Man - Rose Cousins

59:40 - Outro

60:01 - Finish

Jane Weaver is a musician from Liverpool, England. While she is certainly no stranger to collaboration - running a record label and playing in several groups - as a songwriter and performer, she’s uniquely autonomous and largely responsible for everything you’ll hear on her solo pop output, though friends do lend a hand (or instrument) here and there when needed. Jane possesses an otherworldly voice, uniquely suited to singing in her distinctly light but powerful style - which blends perfectly with both the electronics and traditional instruments employed in her songs. She stopped by Serious Business Music in DUMBO, Brooklyn for this intimate look at her music.

The Architect EP is available now from Fire Records.

 

00:00 - Jane Weaver

00:49 - Did You See Butterflies

04:24 - Interview - Jane Weaver

08:33 - Slow Motion

13:34 - Interview - Jane Weaver

15:18 - Modern Kosmology

19:42 - Interview - Jane Weaver

25:14 - The Lightning Back

28:47 - Interview - Jane Weaver

29:56 - I Wish

33:39 - Interview - Jane Weaver

35:13 - Outro

35:36 - Finish

KRISTEEN YOUNG is a musical force of nature, drawing on punk, riot grrrl, and rock to craft her own unique and dramatic form of pop. Every moment is filled with passion and energy, and that intensity has earned her a huge reputation and praise from the likes of Morrissey, Dave Grohl, David Bowie, and more, as she has proven again and again to be a formidable musical collaborator. The band stopped by Serious Business Music in DUMBO, Brooklyn, to give us this look inside the storm.

KRISTEEN YOUNG’s new album, Live at the Witch's Tit, is available now.

00:00 - KRISTEEN YOUNG

00:59 - NICE

04:26 - Interview - KRISTEEN YOUNG

05:52 - Year of the Woman

09:40 - Interview - KRISTEEN YOUNG

11:50 - You Might Be Ted But I’m Sylvia

16:45 - Interview - KRISTEEN YOUNG

18:48 - You Always Win

22:21 - Interview - KRISTEEN YOUNG

23:10 - These Are The Things I’m Not The Most

27:46 - Interview - KRISTEEN YOUNG

28:26 - Outro

28:52 - Finish

Hailing from the rich cultural breeding ground of Philadelphia, Joy Again is a quintet right at that vital point in their career between just starting out and truly figuring out their sound - in this case, that means their songs shift from fast and punky to experimental and atmospheric folk at times - but what’s clear already is that they’ve got some big ideas, musical chops, and a lot of energy to put to good use. We were psyched to have them stop by Serious Business Music in DUMBO, Brooklyn to get a look at them as they work towards their debut full length.

“Kim” + “On A Farm” single is available now from Never Grow Up Records.

00:00 - Joy Again

00:45 - Kim

02:47 - Interview - Joy Again

06:56 - Another Song About Ghosts

09:36 - Interview - Joy Again

14:32 - Abbaigh’s Song

16:01 - Interview - Joy Again

17:35 - Winter Snakes

22:03 - Interview - Joy Again

24:20 - On A Farm

25:52 - Outro

26:21 - Finish

Terra Lightfoot is a Canadian roots/rock musician with the kind of powerful, bluesy voice that knocks you off your feet. In addition to her impressive musical ability, she has an undeniably brilliant presence both onstage and off that was on full display  when she stopped by Serious Business Music in DUMBO, Brooklyn, to share a unique take on her song “Norma Gale.”

New Mistakes is available now from Sonic Unyon Recording Company.

00:00 - Terra Lightfoot

00:45 - Norma Gale

04:53 - Interview - Terra Lightfoot

08:35 - Paradise

12:45 - Interview - Terra Lightfoot

17:26 - You Get High

22:39 - Interview - Terra Lightfoot

24:25 - No Hurry

27:48 - Interview - Terra Lightfoot

29:00 - Two Hearts

33:38 - Interview - Terra Lightfoot

35:06 - Outro

35:31 - Finish

It takes a serious sense of self-assuredness for a band from Seattle to put out an that shares the name of the city’s most popular band, but as Versing have proven, they’re definitely on their own trip. This is very guitar-centric music, with layers of the twangy, fuzzy, and skronky good stuff playing blended throughout, playing with both sugary sweet melodies and beautiful, chaotic dissonance. While they get heavier at times, the band owes much more to OTHER 90’s bands than the one their album title might lead you to assume - think Pavement, Yo La Tengo, or Sonic Youth, with aural explorations that take the long way rather than bashing the hook over your head - but it’s definitely there, and totally worth the journey. The band stopped by Serious Business Music in DUMBO, Brooklyn to show us how they do it.

Nirvana by Versing is available now from Help Yourself (cassette, digital)

& Decency Den Records (CD).

 

00:00 - Versing

00:41 - Call Me Out

03:12 - Body Chamber

08:17 - Interview - Versing

15:07 - The Draw

17:03 - Interview - Versing

22:11 - Radio Kinski

24:55 - Interview - Versing

28:50 - Silver Dollar

31:32 - Outro

31:56 - Finish

Fufanu is a rock band from Iceland, whose beat-heavy sound reveals their techno inspiration, as well as their past as the duo Captain Fufanu. The band brought their intense energy to the studio at Serious Business Music in DUMBO, Brooklyn, to show us how they do it in Iceland (spoiler: fast, precise, and with a sense of humor).

 

SPORTS is available now.

00:00 - Fufanu

00:40 - 200 km/hr

05:15 - Interview - Fufanu

10:24 - Restart

14:25 - Interview - Fufanu

17:25 - Sports

23:26 - Interview - Fufanu

25:10 - Tokyo

29:50 - Interview - Fufanu

30:17 - Circus Life

36:25 - Outro

36:44 - Finish