Tom Aydan & Jake Allan - Two Unique Geniuses

Stretching his strings farther than the length of time itself and smacking them in an equally epic manner, Tom Aydan graced Studio 5 this Wednesday with his ridiculously rad guitar-playing style. Performing an array of originals, Aydan jammed and sang for nearly an hour in an aura of straight up six-string f**king wizardry. The sounds he emitted were like a vocal conversation between extraterrestrials on acid, furiously fast strumming and anxious neck-sliding accompanied by other-worldly tonality. The rhythm constantly and intentionally bends, making each song an unexpected torrent of varying style.

Aydan's vocal style is a rock-blues drive, calling to mind a Cream-era Clapton, both in bluesy sincerity and creative bite. Believe me, folks, if you're not careful, it's beyond easy to get lost in the awe of this dude's music. His next performance is Saturday, October 9th, at Amsterdam Bar & Hall. Be there. Seriously. Be there.

Links are provided below to Tom Aydan's website and Facebook page:

Website: http://www.tomaydan.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TomAydanMusic/timeline

For the second half of the show, singer/songwriter Jake Allan took the helm of the mic, pumping out tune after killer tune of driving acoustic folk riffs and raspy, down-home, Sunday-morning vocals. Allan's numbers offer variety on all accounts, whether he's serenading every human being within a 12 mile radius with a calm-inducing zephyr ballad, or smacking you in the face with furious strum-work  layered beneath an unapologetic barrage of home-hitting lyricism. Half-time grooves slide comfortably between his uptempo footstompery, so much so that it might be necessary to warn you about potential whiplash while jamming to these tunes. His new album, Somewhere To Somewhere And Everywhere in Between, will be released in the next few months.

Links are provided below to Jake Allan's Soundcloud and Facebook page:

Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/jake_allan-1

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jakeallanmusic?fref=ts

If you missed the original broadcast you can still listen at ANY time from ANYWHERE on the planet on our FOREVER archives just by clicking here:  

https://archive.org/details/274TomAydanJakeAllan

(Archive also contains interview with Live From Studio 5!’s blogger, Seth Hynes-Marquette)

Check out the video on our You Tube page here: https://www.youtube.com/user/KFAIRocks 

You can see the Flickr pix from that show here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/kfai-fm/albums/72157656763651073

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-Article by Seth Hynes-Marquette

The Devil's Due Gets Got In Studio 5

If at any time you notice that you’re overcome by an inescapable paralysis of both mind and body, induced by an incessant groove as timeless and ancient as sedimentary stone itself, chances are you’ve been stricken by the ultra-rock prowess of Minneapolis four-piece Half Moon Devil. Fortunately, this may be the exclusive instance of immobility that you won’t want to escape from: this foursome’s kick-ass distorted crunch provides a relentless rock rhythm that wields strength enough to physically tear the roof off the motha’ sucka. 

The name Half Moon Devil was concocted during a night of drink-induced free-lance writing, courtesy of lead vocalist Kelsea Chamberlin, and it was in that moment that the current group was subconsciously surmised. Inspired by rock n’ roll greats like Zeppelin, Hendrix, the Stones, and the Yardbirds, Half Moon Devil does the timeless genre an ever-graceful justice with a slew of driving rocky riffs, pounding jungle drums and edgy-blues melodies. Will Roberts supplies a smoky yet coarse bass groove, Alex Lode provides an endless torrent of distorted six-string supremacy, all while Zach Berndt hits the kit as if it had insulted his girlfriend. Soaring amidst the mix, though, are the Benatar-and-Jett-infused-esque vocals of Chamberlin, paying homage to the legends that belted into the mic before her as well as the frontier of modernized melodies. 

Check this band out as soon as you can, man. I’m not even joking.

Links are provided below to Half Moon Devil’s ReverbNation and Facebook page:

ReverbNation: https://www.reverbnation.com/halfmoondevil

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HalfMoonDevil/timeline

If you missed the original broadcast you can still listen at ANY time from ANYWHERE on the planet on our FOREVER archives just by clicking here:  

https://archive.org/details/272HalfMoonDevil

(Archive also contains interview with Live From Studio 5!’s blogger, Seth Hynes-Marquette)

Check out the video on our You Tube page here: https://youtu.be/kiB7bwgGXJg

You can see the Flickr pix from that show here: https://www.flickr.com/pho…/kfai-fm/albums/72157658689043256

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-Article by Seth Hynes-Marquette

JiLL Gets Ill For Real in Studio 5

Garage rockers JiLL infiltrated the studio this week in the name of crunchy-punch rock vibes and a killer-steady drum beat. This duo, named after an extended family member, has been jamming mad for over a year now, bringing their happy-go-lucky distortion with them wherever they may tread as a way of f’ing the man and satisfying a deep, inner burning desire to rock the hell out. The duo in question consists of Pat Dougherty on the six-string and lead vocals, and John Peters behind the kit.  That six string guitar was strung with five regular strings and one bass string to make a very unique sound.  You could definitely hear that string adding its mellow tone to the mix on every single strum.

Together, the team of two supplies a kicking sound that constantly shifts; one minute, they’re punking out with a heavy instrumental sonata, hitting cymbals harder than Mike Tyson hits faces and strumming more furiously than Gary Busey on a drug binge, the next, they’re serenading every female in the Twin Cities area. Their riffs range from a throw-back 80’s glam metal fashion to a modern-day indie sensibility, all layered under some of the most agreeable lyrics known to man. All in all, JiLL has got a sound that just naturally gets around, so, take it from this writer: it’s in your best interest to check these bad dudes out at the soonest possible moment. 

Links are provided below to JiLL’s website and Facebook page:

Website: http://jilltheband.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jilltheband/timeline

If you missed the original broadcast you can still listen at ANY time from ANYWHERE on the planet on our FOREVER archives just by clicking here:  

https://archive.org/details/272Jill

You can see the Flickr pix from that show here:  https://www.flickr.com/pho…/kfai-fm/albums/72157658458425251

Check out the video on our You Tube page here: https://www.youtube.com/user/KFAIRocks

Be sure to support your local “Fresh Air” Radio Station, KFAI! We are a non-profit organization, so we need your help as the listener to keep this amazing radio station alive and running, so as to deliver a wide-array of music for years to come! 

If you would like to make a donation, simply call us at 612-341-3144, or donate online! 

Online donation: http://kfai.org/node/46434

(Archive also contains interview with Live From Studio 5!’s blogger, Seth Hynes-Marquette)

-Article by Seth Hynes-Marquette

Arson River Sets Studio 5 Ablaze

Minneapolis hard-rockers Arson River appeared on Studio 5 this week, and during their dominating invasion the foursome blazed a path of metallic rock sinister enough to make Zeus shed tears of intimidation and Doug the Thug wet his pants. (Editor's Note: I resemble that remark!) Birthed in 2012, Arson River’s sound is that of sheer power. The raw intensity of vocalist Andy Reyerson echoes that of greats Layne Staley and Scott Weiland, grinding between demonic melody and unabashed head-rocking screams. Bassist Jesse Polak and drummer Spencer Knefelkamp provide a rhythm section that bears strength similar to that of a 425 horsepower engine, and the electric guitar wizardry of Mathew Wallberg is about as heavy as that out-of-commission WWII tank your grandpa still keeps behind the barn. 

Catch these bad dudes on stage in the Twin Cities sometime in the near future, and in the meantime, grab a copy of their debut record Any Given Day, which was dropped late last year.

Links are provided below to Arson River’s website and Facebook page:

Website: http://Arsonriver.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/arsonriver/timeline

Be sure to support your local “Fresh Air” Radio Station, KFAI! We are a non-profit organization, so we need your help as the listener to keep this amazing radio station alive and running, so as to deliver a wide-array of music for years to come! 

If you would like to make a donation, simply call us at 612-341-3144, or donate online! 

Online donation: http://kfai.org/node/46434

If you missed the original broadcast you can still listen at ANY time from ANYWHERE on the planet on our FOREVER archives just by clicking here:  

https://archive.org/details/271ArsonRiver

(Archive also contains interview with Live From Studio 5!’s blogger, Seth Hynes-Marquette)

Check out the video on our You Tube page here: https://www.youtube.com/user/KFAIRocks 

You can see the Flickr pix from that show here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/kfai-fm/sets/72157658094638136 

-Article by Seth Hynes-Marquette