Latvian Radio’s “Best of 2012” score. So far…

We’re very proud that Latvian Radio’s album Kill the Static made it into a number of Best of the year lists, beating guys like The Shins, AC Newman and Brendan Benson. Pretty cool. #41 on Absolute Powerpop top 100 #26 on David Bash’s top 125 (David Bash is the founder of the International Pop Overthrow…

Profiles in music: Amy Madden

After graduating with a degree in art ­history and French literature, Madden was the original “gallery girl,” buying art for a private Manhattan gallery while pursuing a Ph.D. in art restoration. When she was 30, she received a bass guitar as a gift, and she was hooked… Read the Princeton Alumni Weekly article here.

Start the new year with Latvian Radio

Probably the best (if not only) way to cure your hangover from New Year’s will be to go see Latvian Radio at Arlene’s  Grocery (95 Stanton St, corner of Ludlow and Stanton) on Friday January 4th at 9pm sharp (45 min set). Songs from the new album Kill the static, some old favorites, some brand new songs,…

Latvian Radio’s “Kill the static” getting great reviews

The new Latvian Radio album “Kill the static” is gaining recognition and getting praise. It’s been a mainstay on college radio charts during spring and summer, and here are clips from some of the reviews: “Smart, mellifluously melodic candy, the kind our waistlines allow. Dessert is served!” – Jack Rabid, The Big Takeover “Heartfelt, clever…

Amy Madden – New album: Discarded Angels

Belpid Records proudly presents Amy Madden’s new album Discarded Angels – a 14-song cd of all-original music written for an indie film soundtrack with guest appearances from regular band members Steve Holley (Wings, Ian Hunter), Jon Paris (Johnny Winter), Jon Gordon (Suzanne Vega, Madonna),former King Crimson composer and member Ian McDonald, Jazz Passengers violinist/cellist Rob Thomas,…

LIVE: Stellan Wahlström Drift Band at Harry B James and Bara Vi

Stellan Wahlström Drift Band will be doing another couple of gigs in Stockholm during the spring and early summer: Harry B James Pub at Regeringsgatan 47 (just beside NK) Wednesday April 18th at 22.30. www.citirock.net. Free. Bara Vi at Skånegatan 59 (opposite Pet Sounds Bar) Tuesday June 5th at 20.00.. And this is also free!…

Latvian Radio – Release party for Kill The Static

Saturday March 3rd, Latvian Radio will be doing a release party for their new album Kill The Static. The show will be held at Arlene’s Grocery, New York, 8-10 pm. The band will be performing two sets with a short break in between. Everybody that comes down to see them will get a free copy of…