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My heart is fragile like stained glass. Or at least that’s what some of the tunes on this week’s Brainwaves are about. “Heart” songs from Jewel, Mediocre Bad Guys, the Arkells, New Pornographers, Cheap Star, the Postal Service and Polyrock. Plus the B-Minors take us to Prom Night, Lucius covers the Grateful Dead and the band Plants and Animals wish us bye, bye, bye.
Modern Jetset #217 sets the controls for the heart of the sun … or at least basks in the light of a bevy of new releases. This week we’ve got fresh new music from Cool Band, The Mystery Lights, and Pale Jay, plus some unexpected hip-hop and a pair of African classics. Host Iris Berkeley […]
This week, many of us around the world will be marking Halloween. Brainwaves too. It’s our first annual Halloween show – skeletons, pumpkins, ghosts and the goal of it all – candy! Music from Mogwai, Bloc Party, Emily Haines, XTC, Mojave 3, Bow Wow Wow, and Bobby Boris Pickett (of course) with his Monster Mash. Plus a treat (not a trick) from Jack Skellington. Don’t be scared – it’s Brainwaves!
Modern Jetset #216 breaks out the extra passport pages for some extra-smooth sailing. This week we’ve got new releases from Cindy Lee, Los Bitchos, and Brijean, plus some fabulous Anatolian psych and a deep dive into the library music archives. Host Iris Berkeley is your pilot for this weekly hour-long flight of eclectic new and […]
We’re coming up on the 11th anniversary of the death of Lou Reed. So, this week’s Brainwaves starts off with the perfect tribute: perfect songs, starting with Lou’s own “Perfect Day” and a dozen more from Hoku, the Constellations, Smashing Pumpkins, The The, New Order, Junkie XI (with Robert Smith), the Gin Blossom, Keane and more. It doesn’t get more perfect than that. Tune in this week to Brainwaves.
Modern Jetset #215 takes off heavy but in the best kind of way … this week we’ve got new music from The Heavy Heavy, Clairo, and Donald Glover with Khruangbin, plus a little retro disco and some earth-shaking funk. Host Iris Berkeley is your pilot for this weekly hour-long flight of eclectic new and recent […]
On the eighth anniversary of Brian’s daughter’s wedding, here’s a show about…marriage. Specifically, Brian’s daughter Merav. Wedding tunes from Old Man River, K’s Choice, Matt Nathanson, Kurt Vile and the Wedding Project. Plus some non-wedding songs from the Motors, Tom Robinson Band, the Kopters, the Posies, the Radio Dept., Jay Walk Snail, Gallery, Gomez, the Stranglers and so much more. Get your black tie on, we’re going dancing.
Modern Jetset #214 does enough laps around the globe to get us all gold status … this week we’ve got new tracks from King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard, Bay Ledges, and The Rare Sounds, plus a few new choice pop cuts and a little French sixties time travel. Host Iris Berkeley is your pilot […]
I try not to get political on Brainwaves, but looking at the world these days, I was inspired to create a show exploring “left” and “right.” The first half of the show is all songs with “left” in the title. The second half has all the “right” songs. Music from Suzanne Vega, the Arkells, Nick Drake, Imagine Dragons, Alt-J, Matt & Kim, Supergrass, the Bats, Depeche Mode and much more. It’s not politics, just great music.
Modern Jetset #218 is on a mission to wear the ink out of those passport stamps — come along for the journey! This week we’ve got new music from Cafe au Dub, Quantic, and Hinds, plus a little reggae detour and some hot Slovenian beats. Host Iris Berkeley is your pilot for this weekly hour-long […]
Modern Jetset #213 goes seriously global because let’s face it, it’s a big bright world full of disco balls out there. This week we’ve got new music from Kishi Bashi, Thee Heart Tones, and Benny Trokan, plus some vintage Ethio-funk and a tribute to Haruomi Hosono. Host Iris Berkeley is your pilot for this weekly […]
As the Jewish New Year approaches again this week, we’re bringing out the New Year’s songs. This week’s Brainwaves features New Year music from Camera Obscura, Azure Ray and Idan Rachel. Also on the show: A double play from Blackfield, three songs about falling from the Fray, Auto Escape and Human Sexual Response, and five songs about driving from Pearl Harbor and the Explosions, Madness, R.E.M., Arco, Neil Halstead and Steven Wilson.
Modern Jetset #212 brings some even fancier skies than usual, if that’s possible … This week we’ve got new music from Angelo Outlaw, Blockhead, and Cassandra Jenkins, plus a little psychedelic excursion and some reworked seventies French jazz. Host Iris Berkeley is your pilot for this weekly hour-long flight of eclectic new and recent releases, […]
It’s may not be Tuesday when you’re listening but Tuesday is the day for two-fers on Brainwaves. Two songs by every band we play this week. Music from R.E.M., the Decemberists, Guster, Bloc Party, Andrew Belle, Mashina, Chicago, Genesis, the Smiths, Snow Patrol and more. It’s always more fun with two!
Modern Jetset #211 plays some serious connect-the-dots and the picture that comes out is … well, let’s not spoil the surprise. This week we’ve got new tracks from La Lom, Peter Cat Recording Co., and Parlor Greens, plus a new take on the Talking Heads and a top-notch reggae remix. Host Iris Berkeley is your […]
Brainwaves host Brian is just getting over his latest bout with Covid-19. No worries – he’s fine. More than fine – the virus provided inspiration for this week’s episode – the “sick” show. Songs about illness, fever, coughing, popping pills and general sleepiness. Music from Seagull Strange, Sparklehorse, Lindsey Buckingham, Romeo Void, the Stills, Kurt Vile, 10cc, Tilly and the Wall, Gomez, Calexico and much more. When life gives you lemons, Brainwaves makes lemonade!
It’s Brainwaves host Brian’s birthday this week. He’s not saying how old he is, but you might figure it out by some of the music played on this week’s show. Featured birthday music from The Beatles, Altered Images, Kings of Leon, Ex Cops and String Theory. Peter Gabriel covers David Bowie, Snow Patrol sings about an olive growing from the sea and the Marmalade is reflecting on their life. Wish Brian a happy birthday – by tuning in!
Modern Jetset #209 laces up the dancing shoes and deploys the disco ball right after takeoff … this week we’ve got new releases from Ray LaMontagne, Whitworth, and WHY?, plus some vintage Afro psych and a handful of offbeat covers. Host Iris Berkeley is your pilot for this weekly hour-long flight of eclectic new and […]
This week on Brainwaves, music from Steven Wilson and Ninet Tayeb. Plus songs from Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeroes, Stereolab, the Luxury Liners, Thirteen Senses, Trashcan Sinatras, 10,000 Maniacs, Stars, Aqua and much more.
It’s a Braiwnaves tradition: The last week of August is beach time. Or at least time for one last summer song – about lifeguards. Blotto wants to be one. Queen is having a seaside rendezvous. Rosi Golan just has to shine. Lush wonders about the outside world. I Hate Kate has a thing for Major Tom. John Lennon wants you to know about his Instant Karma. And the Offspring are Pretty Fly. It’s all on this week’s Brainwaves! Tune in.
