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TAS Takes On Valentine's Day With Not-So-Silly Love Songs

Posted 2-14-12 by

Tags: Aretha Franklin, Black Sabbath, Bon Iver, Depeche Mode, Gruff Rhys, James Blake, Jeff Buckley, Kathleen Edwards, Nick Cave, Paul Weller, Stars, The Cure, Van Morrison

Ah, Valentine's Day. A time of crushes, Cupids, chocolate and champagne. Or a depressing night spent with a dopey Katherine Heigl rom-com while polishing off a pint of Chunky Monkey. No matter what your take on the loveliest - or most loveless - of days, The Alternate Side staff has pulled together some of our favorite songs that we feel express the best and worst of romance.

The TAS Top 25 Tracks Of 2011

Posted 1-1-12 by

Tags: Bon Iver, Girls, James Blake, Lykke Li, M83, Neon Indian, The Drums, tUnE-yArDs, Washed Out

Missed our countdown of the TAS Top 25 Tracks of 2011? Never fear, we've got the list right here. Happy New Year!

The Antlers, Elbow And James Blake Sessions Noted As Faves Of TAS Engineering And Video Staffers

Posted 12-30-11 by

Tags: Active Child, Beirut, Elbow, Feist, Fruit Bats, James Blake, Man Man, The Antlers, The Naked and Famous

Behind every one of 2011's TAS or WFUV sessions in Studio A was an engineer who handled the mix, charged with the responsibility of making notable bands and artists like Feist, James Blake, Elbow, The Naked and Famous, The Antlers, Fruit Bats and more sound as good as possible for on-air broadcast. The bulk of the sessions are also taped by a video team, who are learning to capture performances in a visually exciting way. As the year comes to an end, the TAS video and engineering teams, most of them students at Fordham University, chose the most rewarding or meaningful sessions they worked on over the last year.

TAS In Session: Flashback 2011, Part 2

Posted 12-27-11 by

Tags: Art Brut, Elbow, Fool's Gold, James Blake, Low, Megafaun, Milagres, The Shivers, Twin Sister, YACHT

Last week, The Alternate Side posted the first part of TAS in Session: Flashback 2011 featuring artists like The Drums, Laura Marling and Real Estate. This week, round two of some of The Alternate Side and our sister station WFUV's favorite performances from the last year, including the pensive wizardry of James Blake, the stirring poetry of Elbow and the sprawling pop boulevards crossed by Fool's Gold. In addition to revisiting highlights, like Low's far-from-somnolent "Try To Sleep," or YACHT's incendiary "Dystopia," we'll also link to the original sessions and update you on what's coming up in 2012 for many of TAS' notable artists and bands.

The TAS Top 20 Albums For 2011

Posted 12-27-11 by

Tags: Bon Iver, Elbow, Feist, Girls, James Blake, Lykke Li, M83, PJ Harvey, Real Estate, The Mountain Goats, Wild Flag

Many albums, artists and bands have clambered up and down the TAS Top 20 chart over the past 12 months, but Bon Iver, PJ Harvey and M83 were tough to unseat in 2011. After the jump, The Alternate Side's 20 top-charting albums of the past year.

David Lynch Releases Mixtape Prior To Debut Album

Posted 11-3-11 by

Tags: David Lynch, James Blake, Karen O, The Kills

Abstruse and surrealistic director David Lynch, who takes off on a new creative trajectory next week with the release of his first solo album, Crazy Clown Time, has released a mixtape with his collaborator and engineer "Big" Dean Hurley. Their selection includes tracks from The Kills (covering Jonathan Fire*Eater), James Blake, Elvis Presley, Gnarls Barkley and more. After the jump, check out the mix.

James Blake, The Vaccines, Okkervil River Help Out The Alternate Side's Fall Fun Drive Now Through October 21

Posted 10-21-11 by

Tags: Art Brut, James Blake, Okkervil River, The Antlers, The Lisps, The Mountain Goats, The Naked and Famous, The Raveonettes

Autumn is finally in full swing and The Alternate Side's Fall Fun Drive is underway through October 21. This year, we have a new, exciting way to thank listeners for their invaluable support. Contribute any amount and you're a supporter of The Alternate Side. Contribute $35 and we'll send you our 9-track "Live From The Alternate Side" CD with exclusive live songs, all recorded this year in Studio A, from James Blake, Okkervil River, The Vaccines, The Naked and Famous, The Antlers and many more. For $50 you'll receive "Live From The Alternate Side" and a TAS t-shirt. For $75, we'll send you those thank you gifts, plus a subscription to Spin magazine. You can contribute online right now or call 877-938-8907 through October 21.

James Blake Reveals Tracklisting For Upcoming EP

Posted 9-20-11 by

Tags: James Blake

Last month, James Blake and Bon Iver released their curious duet "Fall Creek Boys Choir," set for Blake's upcoming Enough Thunder EP, and now the British producer has revealed the tracklisting for the record, due next month. James Blake plays Webster Hall on October 5 and Music Hall of Williamsburg on October 6.

Listen: James Blake And Bon Iver On "Fall Creek Boys Choir"

Posted 8-24-11 by

Tags: Bon Iver, James Blake

The melancholic musical bromance between James Blake and Bon Iver reaches its apotheosis today, August 24, with the debut of "Fall Creek Boys Choir," a collaboration between the two men that was first hinted at by Blake on his Twitter last week. After the jump listen to the song which premiered on BBC Radio 1 this evening and will be available on iTunes on August 29.

TAS In Session: James Blake

Posted 7-11-11 by , Russ Borris

Tags: James Blake

James Blake's unusual permutations of electronica, pop and dubstep has swiftly elevated the 22-year-old British producer's first album, which dropped earlier this year, as one of the most important debuts of 2011. Blake's ambient, often unsettling and frequently gorgeous music might not be easy mainstream fare, but he's managed to sell out most venues touring the UK and US. Blake, who plays New York's Webster Hall this Wednesday, July 13, and Chicago's Pitchfork Music Festival this weekend, recently visited The Alternate Side with his bandmates to play several songs from his self-titled debut, including "The Wilhelm Scream" and his cover of Leslie Feist's "Limit To Your Love."

The TAS Top 20 for The Week Ending June 26

Posted 6-21-11 by

Tags: Arctic Monkeys, Elbow, James Blake, My Morning Jacket, Okkervil River, the Beastie Boys, The Raveonettes, The Rosebuds

My Morning Jacket's Circuital makes its TAS album chart debut while the Arctic Monkeys defiantly prove they that they don't suck, seeing their way to the top spot.

The TAS Top 20 for The Week Ending June 12

Posted 6-7-11 by

Tags: Beastie Boys, Cold Cave, Cults, Elbow, Fleet Foxes, Foster the People, Holy Ghost!, James Blake, Lykke Li, PJ Harvey, The Antlers, The Pains of Being Pure at Heart, The Vaccines, TV on the Radio

New York's new kids on the block, Cults, and longtime local faves The Antlers burst onto the TAS top 20 while five-borough veterans Beastie Boys heat up the number one slot.

The TAS Top 20 for The Week Ending May 29

Posted 5-24-11 by

Tags: Arctic Monkeys, Elbow, Fleet Foxes, Foster the People, Friendly Fires, Generationals, Holy Ghost!, James Blake, Okkervil River, The Mountain Goats, The Pains of Being Pure at Heart, Yuck

Arctic Monkeys and Okkervil River break onto the TAS Top 20 while Fleet Foxes and Elbow arm wrestle for album chart dominance.

The TAS Top 20 for The Week Ending May 8

Posted 5-3-11 by

Tags: Cut Copy, Foster the People, Generationals, Holy Ghost! Radiohead, James Blake, Lykke Li, PJ Harvey, The Mountain Goats, TV on the Radio, Yuck

Foster the People and Generationals make their mark on the TAS Top 20 while The Mountain Goats gambol to the pinnacle of this week's album chart.

The TAS Top 20 for The Week Ending May 1

Posted 4-26-11 by

Tags: Elbow, Holy Ghost!, James Blake, Lykke Li, PJ Harvey, Radiohead, The Mountain Goats, The Raveonettes, The Vaccines, Yuck

The Raveonettes and Holy Ghost! fly onto the TAS Top 20 while Lykke Li carries her wounded rhymes to the top of the album chart.

The TAS Top 20 for The Week Ending April 24

Posted 4-19-11 by

Tags: Cold Cave, Elbow, James Blake, Lykke Li, PJ Harvey, Radiohead, The Mountain Goats, The Pains of Being Pure At Hear, Yuck

Cold Cave, who kicked off their North American tour with an appearance at Coachella this past weekend, push into the TAS Top 20 while PJ Harvey reassumes her chart reign.

The TAS Top 20 for The Week Ending April 10

Posted 4-5-11 by

Tags: Elbow, Fleet Foxes, Gil Scott-Heron and Jamie xx, James Blake, PJ Harvey, Radiohead, The Pains of Being Pure at Heart, The Vaccines, Yuck

The Pains of Being Pure at Heart and Fleet Foxes segue easily to the TRL Top 20 while the slow-burning James Blake unlocks the number one position.

The TAS Top 20 For The Week Ending April 3

Posted 3-29-11 by

Tags: Bright Eyes, Elbow, Gil Scott-Heron and Jamie xx, James Blake, Lykke Li, Radiohead, Tennis, The Strokes, The Vaccines, Yuck

Manchester's Mercury Prize winners Elbow rocket onto the TAS Top 20 while Radiohead, fresh off of handing out free newspapers, finally take over the apex of the album chart.

The TAS Top 20 For The Week Ending March 27

Posted 3-22-11 by

Tags: Cut Copy, Gil Scott-Heron with Jamie xx, James Blake, PJ Harvey, Radiohead, Smith Westerns, The Streets, The Twilight Singers, The Vaccines, Yuck

The British storm the TAS Top 20 with UK acts, like Radiohead and The Vaccines, taking over the top four spots (or four and a half if you count Jamie xx with Gil Scott-Heron). Plus, PJ Harvey extends her Number One reign of the album chart another week.

TAS Interview (SXSW Artist): James Blake

Posted 3-17-11 by , Russ Borris

Tags: James Blake

Dubstep-leaning, electro-pop crooner James Blake made his SXSW debut alongside fellow Brits Yuck and The Vaccines at Time Out's showcase at Stubb's on Wednesday night, March 16. The Alternate Side's Russ Borris caught up with Blake before the gig and found out a little about what makes this emotive artist tick. Video after the jump.

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TAS Top 20

1. Poliça
Give You the Ghost

2. Beach House
Bloom

3. Jack White
Blunderbuss

4. Santigold
Master of My Make-Believe

5. Zeus
Busting Visions

6. Best Coast
The Only Place

7. White Rabbits
Milk Famous

8. Sleigh Bells
Reign of Terror

9. Silversun Pickups
Neck of the Woods

10. Django Django
Django Django

11. Spiritualized
Sweet Heart, Sweet Light

12. Miike Snow
Happy to You

13. Lost in the Trees
A Church That Fits Our Needs

14. The Shins
Port of Morrow

15. Islands
A Sleep & A Forgetting

16. Bear in Heaven
I Love You, It’s Cool

17. The Walkmen
Heaven

18. Shearwater
Animal Joy

19. Chromatics
Kill For Love

20. Here We Go Magic
A Different Ship

Poliça haunts the peak of the TAS Top 20 with Give You The Ghost while Here We Go Magic and the Walkmen sail onto the album chart with two exceptionally good albums.

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