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Listen To Alabama Shakes In Concert On FUV Tonight

Posted 4-18-13 by
Tags: Alabama Shakes

When you listen to TAS and FUV, you discover new music and hear great new bands perform live. That's part of what Public Radio Music Month is all about, so we're joining in the celebration by looking back at some past live performances. One impressive show was Alabama Shakes at Bowery Ballroom, just after their debut album Boys & Girls was released. Tonight at 9 p.m., you can hear Alabama Shakes' Bowery Ballroom show on FUV, right before TAS on FUV, or listen online anytime.

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WFUV and TAS 'Feastival' Of Live Concerts Begins On Thanksgiving

Posted 11-21-12 by
Tags: Alabama Shakes, Indians, Magnetic Fields, Nada Surf, Poliça Sigur Rós, Regina Spektor, Savoir Adore

Alabama Shakes, Sigur Rós, Poliça, Nada Surf, Indians, Savoir Adore, Wilco and Magnetic Fields are some of the bands set for WFUV's annual "Feastival" marathon of some of the best live concerts broadcast on the station in 2012, beginning Thanksgiving morning at 10 a.m. EST and continuing until Friday, November 23, at midnight. After the jump, the full lineup of live performances.

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The TAS Staff Picks Our Top Albums And Singles Of 2012 ... So Far

Posted 7-12-12 by
Tags: Alabama Shakes, Alt-J, Damon Albarn, Father John Misty, Frank Ocean, Howler, Jack White, Japandroids, Perfume Genius, Peter Broderick, Poliça, Public Service Broadcasting, The Walkmen, Zeus

The first half of 2012 has already come and gone. The Alternate Side staff, looking at the scores of WAV files, MP3s, CDs and even vinyl singles we've trundled through over the past six months, is slightly overwhelmed by the abundance of good music, so we've made some midpoint selections for our top 10 (or 11) albums and tracks of the year thus far. We have the freedom to change our minds completely by December, but in the meantime, bands and artists like Japandroids, Jack White, Hot Chip, The Walkmen, 2:54, Zeus, Public Service Broadcasting, Father John Misty, Cold Specks, Alt-J, Bobby Womack and Damon Albarn have made the cut. Read the lists after the jump.

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Listen To Alabama Shakes Live From Bowery Ballroom On WFUV

Posted 5-28-12 by
Tags: Alabama Shakes

Enjoying the long Memorial Day weekend? Well top it off with a broadcast of Alabama Shakes live from Bowery Ballroom on 90.7 WFUV tonight, May 28, at 9 p.m. EDT. The band just opened for Jack White last week in New York, but back in April, Alabama Shakes marked the release of their debut album, Boys & Girls, with a powerful, celebratory show which you can also listen to now. After the jump, also watch videos of the Alabama Shakes' stand down at SXSW.

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SXSW 2012: The Alternate Side Wrap

Posted 3-21-12 by
Tags: Alabama Shakes, AU, Bishop Morocco, Built to Spill, Django Django, Exitmusic, Jonquil, Poliça, Sleepy Su, Spanish Prisoners, Yukon Blonde, Zeus

Check out The Alternate Side's coverage of SXSW 2012 featuring exclusive interviews with Built to Spill, Yukon Blonde, Django Django, Sharon Van Etten and Poliça. Plus TAS in Session with Michael Kiwanuka and Friends, who visited the TAS and WFUV studios prior to their Texas travels. We also have Austin-brewed band blogs courtesy of Spanish Prisoners, Exitmusic, AU, Jonquil, Bishop Morocco, Zeus and Sleepy Sun.  And finally, live performances from Alabama Shakes and Shearwater, thanks to our sister station WFUV.

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Hold On! It's Alabama Shakes Live From SXSW 2012

Posted 3-17-12 by
Tags: Alabama Shakes

Long hyped as one of the major breakout bands of SXSW 2012, Alabama Shakes have proved their mettle at showcase after showcase in Austin this week. On Friday at the Hotel San Jose, WFUV and The Alternate Side shot exclusive video of their performance of "Hold On," from their debut album Boys & Girls, due out on April 10 on ATO Records in the States and April 9 globally via Rough Trade. After the jump, check out video of their gutsy performance, led by the mighty, ferocious vocals of Brittany Howard.

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TAS And WFUV SXSW 2012 Coverage Includes Live Broadcasts, Springsteen And Much More

Posted 3-14-12 by
Tags: Alabama Shakes, Andrew Bird, Gary Clark Jr., Lower Dens, Poliça, Sharon Van Etten, Shearwater

Both WFUV and The Alternate Side will be in Austin this week for the SXSW music festival, the annual aggregation of emerging and established bands and the music industry. We want to bring our listeners down to Texas for the gigs, the barbecues and 6th Street mayhem. Beginning Thursday, March 15 and continuing through Sunday, March 18, TAS and WFUV will be broadcasting and streaming live performances from Alabama Shakes, Shearwater, Sharon Van Etten, Magnetic Fields, Andrew Bird and many more. Plus, look for special band blogs, video streams from NPR Music and on-site interviews on both the TAS and WFUV websites. After the jump, more on our SXSW set schedule, including WFUV's very own showcase.

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Breaking Bands 2012: TAS Staff Picks Next Year's New Faces To Watch

Posted 12-28-11 by
Tags: 2:54, Alabama Shakes, Daughter, Friends, Gary Clark Jr., Guineafowl, Hospitality, Lucy Rose, The 2 Bears, The Cold and Lovely, Tony Castles, Zambri

Looking ahead to 2012, The Alternate Side staff — not normally betting folk — are gambling that bands and artists like Alabama Shakes, Daughter, Gary Clark Jr., Hospitality, 2:54, Zambri, Lucy Rose, The Cold and Lovely and Friends will making a significant impact over the next twelve months. At the very least, we're really looking forward to their debut (or next) albums. After the jump, check out our full list with audio streams and videos.

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