"Show Me How Pretty the World Is" Playlist Feb. 23 2009

I have a theory that music can heal anything, I mean not in a medical sense, but in a mental sense. One song can make or break a morning, one song can change an entire mood so why not have it affect us in way that lets a grieve and mourn, yet rejoice in someone's life. Dustin, you will be missed and to those who knew him and miss him, we can take refuge in the music. There is nothing I say, or any song I can play that will say the right words, to show my sorrow. I won't say anything, like "everything happens for a reason", because, I'd hate myself for saying it. The best I can do is dedicate this show for you, so: This show is for you, Dustin, and for your family and friends, because this is the only thing I can do for you.


Playlist February 23, 2009

(X)- Songs for the studio playlist I liked
(*)- Article Focus
(+)- Request

1. Monday, Monday- Mama's and the Papa's
2. Pretty the World- Matt Nathanson
3. Just a Boy- Angus & Julia Stone (X)
4. Be Somebody- Kings of Leon (X)
5. A Pain I'm Use To- Depeche Mode
6. Never Let You Down- The Verve Pipe
7. Bella- Angus & Julia Stone (X)
8. Home- Gemma Hayes (X)
9. World Spins Madly On- The Weepies
10. Last Train Home- Ryan Star
11. 5 Years Time- Noah and the Whale (X)
12. Use Somebody- Kings of Leon
13. Macy's Day Parade- Green Day
14. Sing for Absolution- Muse
15. My Sweet Song- Toby Lightman (*)
16. The Long Ride Home- Patty Griffin
17. I Want You- Kings of Leon (X)
18. 2 Molecules in an Atom- Noah and the Whale (X)
19. How Deep is Your Love- Take That
20. Ain't Even Done With The Night- John Mellencamp
21. In Over My Head- Gemma Hayes (X)
22. Wasted- Angus and Julia Stone (X)
23. Famous Last Words- The Black Parade (My Chemical Romance)
24. Top Yourself- The Raconteurs (X)
25. Dustland Fairytale- The Killers (X)
26. Black Star- Eliza Lumely
27. Let it Be- The Beatles (for you Beth)
28. Plaisir d'amour- Michael Kamen
29. Parapluie Michael Kamen
30. I'll be Seeing You- Billie Holiday

Love DJ M

"I could've danced all night" Playlist February 16 2009

I learned a few things this weekend: 1) don't wear stiletos the size of your pinkie fingernail, you'll regret it later, no matter how cute you looked. 2) Do not, whatever you whine to your Aunt that you hate studying Spanish because she will start typing in Spanish and make you do the same, forcing you to actually use your vocabulary. All I have to say is thanks Auntie, you probably are the reason I'm not going to epic fail this Spanish test. :D Oh by the way, Happy belated Valentines Day!

Here is the Playlist for February 16, 2009

(X)= Songs from the Studio Playlist I liked
(*)= Article Focus
(+)= Request

1. 2 Atoms in a Molecule- Noah and the Whale (X)
2. My Body is a Cage- The Arcade Fire
3. Loreali- Matt Pryor(X)
4. Starlight- Muse
5. Famous Last Words- My Chemical Romance (X)
6. 5 Years Time- Noah and the Whale (X)
7. What If I Loved You- Joey Gian
8. Black Star- Eliza Lumely
9. When The World Stops Turning- Matt Pryor
10. Dustland Fairytale- The Killers (X)
11. Sweet and Low- Augustana
12. It Ends Here- Matt Pryor (X)
13. Oh My Sweet Carolina- Ryan Adams
14. River Flows In You- Yiruma (+)
15. Bring on the Wonder- Susan Enan ft Sarah McLaughlin
16. Drag- Placebo (*)
17. Take Me Away- Plain White T's
18. Losing Touch- The Killers (X)
19. I'd Rather Be With You- Joshua Radin
20. Human- The Killers (X)
21. Dark Blue- Jacks Mannequin
22. All I Ask of You- Emmy Rossum
23. Dear Lover- Matt Pryor (X)
24. Be Somebody- Kings of Leon (X)
25. Where Did I Go Wrong- Matt Pryor (X)
26. Scottish Wedding Music- James Horner
27. Running Up that Hill- Placebo (*)
28. Young Men Dead- Black Angels
29. Cold Desert- Kings of Leon (X)
30. World Spins Madly On- The Weepies
31. String Quartet in C-Sharp Minor Op. 131- Michael Kamen
32. All You Need is Love- The Beatles

Love DJ M

Now Hear This: Sky Dwellers

Another week, another article! Wooo Hoo!

Now Hear This: Sky Dwellers

For those who can't access the link, here's the article:

Now Hear This: Sky Dwellers

Picture it: a small cabin filled with drums, guitars and one huge speaker; on the bed is a computer with all the band’s recording equipment except a power cord. The band? The Sky Dwellers—their name comes from what the Alaska Natives called the Aurora Borealis. They have been together since October of last year, although they didn’t consider themselves a band until Jace, the drummer, joined. There is a sincere camaraderie amongst them, and it definitely shows on stage.

Their music comes from a place that is genuine. Their sincere love for the music shines through, especially in “Breathe Part 1,” also known as “Kade’s Epic,” which happens to be Kade’s favorite song. All the band members have a favorite: Andrew’s is “Goner,” while Jace’s is “When the Whiskey Hit Me.”

One of the best parts about the band is that there is not just one lyricist. The whole band writes—to each his own notebook and to each his own song. That’s one of the greatest things about The Sky Dwellers: they are influenced by each other and themselves. As their Myspace says, “A general collaberation (sic) of the artistic endevors (sic) of five young individuals with something one may call ‘musical talent.’” Each band member is influenced by different music, from Sublime to Grateful Dead, Bob Dylan to the Foo Fighters.

Their diverse tastes show in their music. They are a rock group according to my definition, but they classify themselves as a psychedelic band. Whatever their classification, they are great. My favorite songs of theirs are “Breathe Part 1” and “Apostrophe.” Both of those songs really made me tap my feet; I could feel the drums echoing through the floor, and the guitar solos were just amazing. It is great running music to get pumped up to or just something to put on in general when a rock and roll mood hits.

Their songs present a story, have a beginning, middle and end. They leave you wanting more, in a good way. My previous article was centered on death, but I want to focus more on how music can be used to celebrate life. Each song has its own story to relate to the listener. “Breathe Part 1” gave me the ability to breathe. I felt happier after listening to it.

They don’t see themselves playing at Red Rocks in Colorado or at Madison Square Garden. Jace said they should aim low, but I disagree. I can see them playing there and in many other venues. They’re all about playing anywhere they can get a gig and are going to play again Feb. 20. Other gigs are posted on their website: www.skydwellers.net along with information about the band members: Jace, Joe, Kory, Andrew and Kade. All in all, I give them 4 and a half stars out of 5.

Rating: 4.5/5 stars

DJ M Playlist of the Week:

1. No Quarter- Led Zeppelin
2. Gives You Hell- All-American Rejects
3. Miami- Will Smith
4. Starlight- Muse
5. Uncle John’s Band- Grateful Dead

If you are interested in this week’s artist and other featured artists tune into 91.5 FM KSUA on Mondays from 8 -10 a.m. for Now Hear This with DJ M and check out Marissa Davis’ blog at http://nowhearthis915.blogspot.com

"I saw Cinderella in a party dress looking for a Nightgown" Playlist Feb.9 2009

First I'd like to apologize for all of you who tried to listen online. Next week hopefully will be better. The article for this week is on The Sky Dwellers, but I regretfully don't have any of their music. Hopefully soon I will! I'll update favorite songs of the week as well, some of you are just like ok just give us the playlist so here it is :D


Playlist for February 9th 2009

(X)= Studio Playlist Songs
(+)= Requests
(*)= Article Focus

1. Summer Wind- Michael Buble
2. Loreali- Matt Pryor (X)
3. Be Somebody- Kings of Leon (X)
4. Dark Blue- Jack's Mannequin
5. My Body is a Cage- The Arcade Fire
6. Dear Lover- Matt Pryor (X)
7. A Dustland Fairytale- The Killers (X)
8. Starlight- Muse
9. Middle Management- Bishop Allen
10. Stuck in the Middle (With You)- Bob Dylan
11. 5 Years Time- Noah and the Whale (X)
12. Our Swords- Band of Horses
13. Losing Touch- The Killers (X)
14. What If I Loved You- Joey Gian
15. Walking After You (Acoustic)- Foo Fighters
16. The Man Who Got Away- Judy Garland
17. Full Moon- The Black Ghosts
18. Soon Enough- The Constantines
19. It Ends Here- Matt Pryor (X)
20. Shape of My Heart- Noah and the Whale (X)
21. String Quartet in C-Sharp Min. Op. 131- Michael Kamen
22. Black Star- Eliza Lumely
23. Your Hands are Cold- Jean-Yves Thiaduet (+)
24. Why Can't I Be- Sara Lov (X)
25. When The World Stops Turning- Matt Pryor (X)
26. Ain't Even Done With The Night- John Mellencamp
27. Running Up That Hill- Placebo
28. New York- Sara Lov (X)
29. Going Home- Mozella
30. This is Your Life- The Killers (X)
31. Dear Life- Anthony Hamilton
32. I'd Rather Be With You- Joshua Radin
33. Somewhere Over the Rainbow- Judy Garland

Tune in next week for some more rockin tunes!

Love,
DJ M

Favorite Songs of the Week

Ok so its more like favorite songs of the last month, but, I promise I'll TRY to do it every week! I'm not making any guarantees, but I'm gunna try.

* Young Men Dead- The Black Angels
* Sugar Blue- Jeff Finlan
* Free Bird- Lynard Skynard
* Paradise by Dashboard Light- Meatloaf
* I'll Be- Edwin McCain
* 1979- Smashing Pumpkins
* Very Loud- Shout Out Louds
* Come Pick Me Up- Ryan Adams
* Can't Always Get What You Want- Rolling Stones
* Under the Bridge- Red Hot Chili Peppers
* Dear Life- Anthony Hamilton
* 867-5309 (Jenny)- Tommy Tutone
* Jesse's Girl- Rick Springfield
* Never Be Alone- Nickelback
* Like A Stone- Audioslave

Now Hear This: Billie Holiday

First I'd like to express my sincere condolences to the friends and family of Lauren Lecomte. I'm sorry for your loss.

On that sad note, the link for the new article is below. It is dedicated my Grandfather and this column more than any other means a lot to me. So here it is.

Now Hear This Billie Holiday

For those who can't open up the link here is the article.


Now Hear This: Billie Holiday

I dedicate this column to my Grandpa Ray, who died this last week. He introduced this artist to me through old CDs and I have been in love ever since.

Billie Holiday was and still is the “Queen of Song.” She was who Diana Ross portrayed in “Lady Sings the Blues.” Holiday’s past was turbulent at best. Her mother was 13 when she got pregnant with Billie and was thrown out of her house. Holiday was also placed under arrest while she lay dying in the hospital.

Despite Holiday’s private life, her voice was a force to be reckoned with. There was a depth and raw emotion in her voice that can’t be redone. Her music has been in many movies, most recently in “The Notebook.”

“I’ll Be Seeing You” was Allie and Noah’s song. This song means a lot to me; it was the last thing I said to my Grandpa before he died. The song is beautiful in its own right as a love song.

This was the song that first got me into Billie Holiday. My Grandpa and I were listening to jazz, and her CD “Billie Holiday for Lovers” cued on the CD player. I was enthralled. There was such beauty in her voice, and I could really feel the music. The drama and the emotions from the song drew me in.

“I’ll Be Seeing You” isn’t the only one of her songs that I love. Another of my favorites is “Can’t Take That Away From Me,” which has been covered by everyone from Frank Sinatra to George Liberace. It’s a fun, jazzy song that makes me want kick up my heels and dance the foxtrot, even though I butcher the foxtrot like no other.

The jazz in the background is just as beautiful as Billie Holiday’s voice. There is a way the two blend that make a triple shot latte with Irish Cream seem ugly in comparison. The sax wailing in the background mixing with the gravelly voice of Holiday creates music you can almost see. It creates the yearning that is the calling card of jazz.

Jazz is an acquired taste—some people like it, some love it, and some hate it. It has a melancholy beauty. Despite the yearning, there is a great love in the music. Jazz isn’t all sadness and blues, it’s also happy and full of love.

Billie Holiday sings with such emotion that there is no denying that she is anything but genuine when she sings, as I would to my Grandpa Ray, “I’ll be seeing you in the morning sun/ and when the night is new I’ll be looking at the moon/ but I’ll be seeing you.”

"I'll be seeing you"Playlist Feb. 2 2009

I'm finally back to work. Its been awhile since I was in the studio and it feels so nice. The first article is Billie Holiday and it is dedicated my Grandpa who died while right before school started. While I'll miss him, its good that he passed because he's not in pain anymore.

But here in the land of the living the Super Bowl was yesterday and was that not a hellva game?! I was rootin for the Cardinals to win, but the Steelers and that amazing pass and runback. I had to get up and pace. My blood pressure was up and I was freakin out. It was awesome. Man did The BOSS kick some serious butt or what! It was great me and my Mom were singin along and jammin out. It was a beautiful day.

but, without further ado heres....

The Offical Playlist Feb. 2 2009

(X)= Songs from the Studio Playlist I liked
(*)= Article Focus
(+)= Request

1. 5 Years Time- Noah and the Whale (X)
2. This Town- Sweating Honey(X)
3. Monday, Monday- Mama's and the Papas
4. Thank You- Led Zepplin
5. Living Without Love- Sweating Honey(X)
6. They Can't Take That Away From Me- Frank Sinatra
7. Second Lover- Noah and the Whale (X)
8. Let It Be- Carol Woods
9. Teenage Wasteland- The Who
10. I Want You- Kings of Leon(X)
11. Drag- Placebo
12. Human- The Killers (X)
13. Unconditional- The Bravery (+)
14. You'll Ask For Me- Tyler Hilton
15. Dancing in the Dark- Bruce Springsteen (+)
16. Closer- Kings of Leon (X)
17. A Dustland Fairytale- The Killers (X)
18. I'll Be Seeing You-Billie Holiday(*)
19. Come Fly With Me- Michael Buble
20. My Sweet Song- Toby Lightman
21. Under My Canopy- Gemma Hayes (X)
22. My Body is a Cage- The Arcade Fire
23. Loreali- Matt Pryor (X)
24. Out of Our Hands- Gemma Hayes (X)
25. As Time Goes By- Frank Sinatra
26. It Ends Here- Matt Pryor (X)
27. Young Men Dead- The Black Angels
28. A Pain I'm Use To- Depeche Mode
29. Darcy's Letter- Jean Yves Thibaduet
30. Rocky Mountain High- John Denver

Thats it for this week, tune in next week