Press Play: Animal Collective

Though it’s not available until February 19th of 2016, the popular experimental electronic group, Animal Collective, recently debuted their upcoming album, Painting With, in an unlikely venue. Travelers passing through the Baltimore-Washington International Airport on Wednesday, November 25th were unknowingly the first to hear the album when the airport agreed to loop it for several hours over their speakers. Since this unorthodox premier, the group has released new details about the album including the three different covers available for the deluxe version, the February release date and the first single, “FloriDada”. Other than a…continue reading →

Eagles of Death Metal Ask for Covers to Aid Paris Victims

The Eagles of Death Metal have come to be the center of attention for the worst reasons. When gunmen attacked concertgoers at the Bataclan Theater in Paris, the band was on stage performing. While this is not the way the band wanted to become a household name, they are using this opportunity to uniquely help others in need. The band has asked any and all musical artists to cover the song “I Love You All the Time” from their latest album, Zipper Down. “Whether you're Soul or R&B; Hip Hop or Hippy; Garage,…continue reading →

Press Play: Bones & Beeker

Bones & Beeker are the fresh, laid back sound that you need in your life right now. Mixing rolling horn lines, Brazilian percussion, and smooth synth layered under catchy vocal hooks, the group’s self-titled album fits in most any music collection. Bones & Beeker consists of producer BK-One and singer/guitarist Tony Newes. 2010 was the year of the hip hop influenced indie duo. Producers from Danger Mouse to Stoupe (of Jedi Mind Tricks) helped to bridge the gap between hip hop, alternative rock, and indie music. Five short years later, the music world…continue reading →

Press Play: Video

There’s a new post-punk group hitting the college music airwaves that has the staff of RSU Radio buzzing. Video is a band who has been playing shows in their native Austin, TX for years but are just now breaking into the college radio scene with The Entertainers, their second full length album. The group formed in Austin around 2010 and released their first album in 2011. They are a post-punk band who also have a garage and loud rock sound to them. While their latest album comes across as quite dark at times, it…continue reading →

The Cure Announce 2016 North American Tour

The Cure have announced 26 shows in 22 North American cities in 2016, with one yet to be announced in Seattle, Washington. The tour takes them from New Orleans to the West Coast, north to Canada, before making its way to an end in Florida. Nearby stops include Austin on May 13, Houston on May 14, Dallas on May 15, El Paso on May 17, and Kansas City on June 8. This tour is the band’s first major North American tour since 2008. The band, which became a staple of the early 1980’s…continue reading →