08 Dec 2010 FreeForm Spotlight: Pendulum "Immersion"

Pendulum's latest release: Immersion.
Pendulum are an Australian electronic rock/drum & bass band founded in 2002 in Perth by Rob Swire aka "Anscenic", Gareth McGrillen aka "Speed", and Paul Harding aka "El Hornet".^[1] Harding is a veteran DJ while Swire and McGrillen were part of an acclaimed rock band known as Xygen, but after hearing Konflict's "Messiah" at a rave they were inspired into the drum and bass genre. In 2003 they relocated to the United Kingdom. While Hold Your Colour held true to this intent, they have since experimented with mixing rock influences back in, with the rock-heavy second album In Silico, and the third album, Immersion, being a mixture of both, together with more electronic influences. Their newer efforts incorporate styles from genres such as dubstep, heavy metal and electro house. Pendulum are now better known for their energetic live shows, with live band setup and advanced visual displays and incorporating their rock background with drum and bass. (from Wikipedia)

No FreeForm Spotlight Nov 24 - Tune in Next Tuesday Night

17 Nov 2010 Spotlight: Neil Young "Trans"

 Trans is the 14th studio album by Neil Young, released in 1982. Recorded partially and released during his notorious Geffen era in the 1980s, Trans baffled many Neil Young fans. Some suggested that the album could be a satirical message that Young was trying to send about the direction music was headed in the future. A vocoder features prominently in five of the nine tracks. While the album was poorly received, some critics point out that the melodies are strong and that the album involves Young addressing new musical movements, as he did previously on Rust Never Sleeps and later with the grunge movement. (from Wikipedia.org)

FreeForm Spotlight 10 Nov 2010: NeoProg from Poland: Collage

With the  Collage album "Safe", you know what you are going to get. Nothing too adventurous or different, but good, solid, highly melodic prog, with no obvious weaknesses.  This prematurely extinct Neo Prog band from Poland was not only the most important band from this country in the 90's; it figured among the best Neo Prog bands in the world. Blending heavy keyboard background with extremelly melodical guitar and vocals, they were able to deliver an original and very interseting music. Intricate tempo changes differentiate this band from the competition amongst their style, with vocals in Polish and English depending on the album. (from ProgArchives)

FreeForm Spotlight 22 Sept Zoe Keating

Spotlight features the music of Zoe Keating  1230-1300 Alaska Daylight Time

SPOTLIGHT: 15 Sept 2010: Porcupine Tree Live in Atlanta

From 12:30 to 1:00 pm Alaska Daylight Time, I'll be featuring three selections from Atlanta: "Sentimental", "Drown With Me", and "Anesthetize".
This download only release is being sold as a benefit for Mick Karn and his family; Mick is currently battling cancer.
KMXT streams live at kmxt.org