#jonathan rado

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Grapevine by Weyes Blood from the album And In The Darkness, Hearts Aglow - Director: Rick Farin and Claire Farin

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https://www.audiotechnology.com/features/gettin-twiggy-wid-it

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Weyes Blood- Titanic Rising (Baroque Pop, Chamber Pop, Progressive Pop) Released: April 5, 2019 [Sub Pop Records] Producer(s): Jonathan Rado, Natalie Mering

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The Killers performing “Quiet Town”. __________________ Quiet Town Songwriters: Brandon Flowers and Jonathan Rado

Oh yeah, oh, no, the train, the train Every two or three years the train kill somebody Every two or three years, yeah Everybody knows about the train, okay? You hear it constantly You... I, I think the train is a way to find your way out of this life If you get hit by it

A couple of kids got hit by a Union Pacific train Carrying sheet metal and household appliances Through the pouring rain They were planning on getting married after graduation Had a little baby girl, trouble came and shut it down Things like that ain't supposed to happen

In this quiet town Families are tight Good people, they still don't deadbolt their doors at night In this quiet town

(In this quiet town)

When we first heard opioid stories They were always in whispering tones Now banners of sorrow mark the front steps of childhood homes Parents wept through daddy's girl eulogies And merit badge milestones with their daughters and sons Laying there lifeless in their suits and gowns Somebody's been keepin' secrets

In this quiet town They know how to live Good people who lean on Jesus They're quick to forgive In this quiet town

Now whenever I'm near the town I'll find some reason to give And I will walk with the dead and the living where I used to live And every time I see my parents in the prime of their lives Offering their son the kind of love he could never put down Part of me is still that stainless kid, lucky

In this quiet town Salt of the land Hard-working people, if you're in trouble They'll lend you a hand Here in this quiet town

The first crop of hay is up School let out and the sun beats down Smoke billows from a Sunday train That cries away from a quiet town

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Jonathan Rado - For Who The Bell Tolls For

Jonathan Rado se ha convertido en uno de los productores más reclamados por los artistas norteamericanos. Su amor por un sonido y una forma de trabajar más analógicos ha hecho que The Killers, Weyes Blood o The Lemon Twigs hayan recurrido a sus servicios. Unos servicios que le han mantenido ocupado desde la disolución de los exitosos Foxygen en 2019. Pero, por cosas de la vida, en el último año…

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rolling stone france september 2021

edit: translation now available thanks to the wonderful @likemonstersinlove!

- INTERVIEW -

THE KILLERS

America afterwards

DEEP DIVE INTO THE KILLERS’ AMERICA

Pressure machine depicts the daily life of a small american town in a springsteenian style deftly taken on by their singer, Brandon Flowers. The band tell of their reunion with guitarist Dave Keuning and consider their return to the scene with prudence.

At the onset of the pandemic, when it became obvious that the Killers 2020 tour would not happen, Brandon Flowers started thinking back to his childhood spent in the small isolated town of Nephi, Utah. “There was a nostalgia in the air and a little bit of sadness too, " says the singer, "all those stories resurfaced as I was thinking back to the place where I was in the 90s.”

These “stories” make up the fertile ground for the Killers’ new opus, Pressure Machine, released August 13th, a concept album about life in Nephi told from the point of view of several of the town’s inhabitants, that broaches varied topics: [from] prescription drug abuse to poverty, by way of criminality, drugs, homophobia and depression. Despite the dark tone of the record, there are strokes of hope and joy sprinkled along the album.

“When I was writing these songs, I was thinking among other things of Sherwood Anderson’s Winesburg, Ohio, or of John Steinbeck’s The Pastures of heaven, says Flowers, where multiple short stories all take place in the same setting. For some reason, I dared to try it myself. Once I realised they were going to take place here and they would be true stories, everything became obvious to us.”

Brandon Flowers wrote the lyrics before the music was composed, scattering pictures of Nephi around his [computer] keyboard to get inspiration. When they were ready, the band gathered in their studio in Cotati, California, with producers Jonathan Rado and Shawn Everett, 

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the same team who worked on Imploding the Mirage the year prior. It was early 2020, at the beginning of the pandemic. “It was hard, says Flowers, Shawn has a penchant for hypochondria. He would wear glasses, a protective visor, and three masks in the studio. It was crazy. The bassist Marl [Stoermer] also had a hard time, and he could not get into the studio. But we would wear masks as well and get tested regularly. We were quite diligent.”

The album opens with “West Hills”, which tells the story of a desperate Nephi townie who gets arrested for “oxy” possession. “They got me for possession of them hillbilly heroin pills enough to kill the horses that run free in the west hills”, sings Flowers. The record turns even darker with “Terrible Thing”, which focuses on a gay teenager contemplating suicide. “There were kids I grew up with and only discovered years later that they were gay, recalls Flowers, it must have been so hard on them. I think the world is progressing in a more positive and more inclusive direction, but it was still the 90s and people would keep such things to themselves.”

Most of the songs are pulled from Flowers’ own memories in Nephi or things he read these past few years, but in “Desperate Things”, he chose to write the fictional story of a cop falling in love with a victim of domestic violence and ends up murdering her husband. It’s a story that would have easily found its place in Bruce Springsteen’s Nebraska, and that is unlike any other song from the Killers’ repertoire.

“I chose a story that caused a scandal in town when I lived there, and I took a few liberties in the third verse to turn it into a murderous ballad, explains Flowers. In a typical pop or rock song, there are only two verses. It’s only when you start looking into Springsteen and [John] Prine, for example, that you find a third or fourth verse. But it only serves to flesh out a story.”

“In Another Life” and “In The Car Outside” linger over disappointed dreams and bitter regrets of middle age, but the album ends on a true hope with “The Getting By”. “But maybe it's the stuff it takes to get up in the morning and put another day in, son that holds you 'til the getting's good…”

The album includes appearances from Joe Pug, Sara Watkins and Phoebe Bridgers, and marks the return of the Killers guitarist Dave Keuning. He did not take part in Imploding the Mirage or the last tours because of personal problems and the exhaustion from the long years spent on the roads. He was not involved in the entire creative process, but “In The Car Outside” and “A Pressure Machine” both start off on his guitar lines, and he plays on other songs from the album. “It was cool that he came back, declares drummer Ronnie Vannucci Jr. You always realise what someone brings to the table the moment he comes into or out fo a room. It was nice to have his input again in the studio. We’ve been playing together for about 20 years. It felt good.”

They had almost finished recording when they decided to send an NPR employee to Nephi to record interviews with the inhabitants. He came back with incredibly personal stories, so lively that the band decided to open each song on the album with excerpts from those recordings. “We were right in the mastering phase, but to us, it was the last ingredient we needed to complete the project," says Vannucci. It gave us a better grounding in reality than our interpretations through songs and music… They were people with their accents and their stories. It’s what allowed us to put the project together and strengthen it.”

The band gave a virtual concert at the end of June for the Splendour in the Grass festival in Australia, with Keuning and Stoermer back on stage with the band for the first time in years, but they aren’t planning to launch an official tour before next March when they go to New Zealand. They will perform in North America in August 2022. But first, they performed on August 21st at the We Love NYC concert in Central Park, along with Bruce Springsteen, Paul Simon, LL Cool J, Elvis Costello and many others.

They will also be playing the Firefly Festival in Delaware on September 24th, and the Sandjam Music Festival in Florida at the beginning of October. For now, according to the band, Keuning is planning to join them on the road, but Stoermer will stay home. Tour bassist Jake Blanton will take his place again.

“We will play a trial concert in Terminal 5 [in New York] before the Central Park concert, " declares Flowers. We’ve had incredible concerts at Terminal 5. I cannot stop thinking about the song we’re gonna open the set with. I hope I’ll keep my cool. Playing live is a part of our identity and it’s something that we missed, this connection to the people of this community.”

Many bands are currently on the road, including Dave Matthews Band, Phish, and Green Day, but the Killers are being very careful by accepting no major concert as headline act before 2022. “We don’t want to be a band that spreads Covid or the K variant, " explains Vannucci. There are a lot of unknowns related to touring and questions of responsibility. And just out of respect for the people and so that everyone stays healthy, we wanted to remain prudent in that regard and not jump the gun too fast.”

Even if they will have two full albums filled with songs they have never played live when they get back on the road, they’re already considering another record. The band is at the very early stages of conception. “We had meetings for a week in San Diego notlong ago, at  Dave’s, says Flowers. We were together the four of us, it was the first time we were doing that in years. But we must rehearse in January for the tour. I don’t know if we’ll find the time [to finish another album], but we will certainly meet again before Christmas.”

In the meantime, Flowers is eager to share Pressure Machine with the world. And working on the album finally gave him the opportunity to see Nephi in a very different light. “When I was a teenager, I wanted to leave. It’s only way later that I developed a better understanding and another view of this town’s beauty. I was so free there. People didn’t even need to lock their doors. I had a different upbringing there. I can appreciate that now.”

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GLITTER

On stage, Brandon likes to call to mind his hometown of Las Vegas, Sin City. And has great fun with it. Here at the Bonaroo festival in 2018.

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MEMORY

The Killers spent the lockdown recording their new concept album.

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HNAF: Crumb's AMAMA: A Mesmerizing Blend of Psych-Rock, Jazz, and Dream Pop

RATING: 8/10 - GREAT Album Crumb’s new album AMAMA, released on May 17, 2024, is a vibrant and introspective journey that showcases the band's unique blend of psych-rock, jazz, and dreamy pop. This third full-length release follows 2021’s Ice Melt and sees Crumb continuing to refine and expand their distinctive sound. The album’s title track, "AMAMA," is a deeply personal and spiritual centerpiece. Dedicated to lead singer Lila Ramani’s grandmother, the song features samples of her voice, creating a glitchy, warped foundation that imbues the track with a nostalgic and emotive quality. The accompanying music video, directed by Ramani’s partner and Crumb’s creative director Abraham El Makawy, enhances this intimacy by combining archival footage and fan-contributed animations, creating a communal and heartfelt visual experience. Recorded in Los Angeles and produced alongside Johnscott Sanford and Jonathan Rado, AMAMA features standout tracks like "From Outside a Window Sill," "Side By Side," and "The Bug." These songs highlight the band’s evolving sound, with more intricate arrangements and richer production that explore themes of connection, self-awareness, and the search for stability amidst life’s chaos. Crumb continues to impress with their innovative approach to music. AMAMA is a testament to their growth and creativity, making it a must-listen for both longtime fans and new listeners. This album cements Crumb's place as one of the most compelling acts in contemporary music. For more details and to experience the music video, visit their official pages and music platforms. Check out ‘Amama’ below: Read the full article

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i want jonathan rado to buy a painting from me

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CRUMB EN ARGENTINA

Crumb está de vuelta en Argentina. Después de un debut soñado en nuestro país en 2022 –en el marco del festival Music Wins–, la banda neoyorkina de neo psicodelia vuelve a Buenos Aires para presentar su último álbum, "AMAMA" junto al lado más salvaje de su discografía.  El show será miércoles 20 de noviembre en el C Complejo Art Media.

"AMAMA", estrenado en mayo de este año, es el álbum más despreocupado y sincero de Crumb hasta la fecha. Compuesto de paisaje sonoro lleno de experimentación lúdica y pequeños retazos sonoros, "AMAMA" continúa profundizando el sonido hipnótico de la banda en una línea cohesiva que se remonta a "Ice Melt" (2021), "Jinx" (2019) y los EP "Locket" y "Crumb". Sin lugar a dudas, el disco es Crumb en su forma más animada. Sin duda, este último disco 

 existe en la encrucijada de la psicodelia, el pop, el jazz y el rock, y consolida a Crumb como una banda única en su género. Lanzado de forma independiente en Crumb Records y producido junto a Johnscott Sanford y Jonathan Rado en Los Ángeles, "AMAMA" es una declaración incandescente sobre la búsqueda de un terreno sólido, conexión y claridad en medio de una vida de agitación nómada.

Mientras esperamos a que las entradas estén disponibles, aquellos que quieran recibir todas las novedades sobre el show y acceder a la pre-venta pueden anotarse en la siguiente dirección: https://www.indiefolks.com.ar/crumb/.

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Crumb Unveils New Single “The Bug” and Announces North American Tour!

Following last month's announcement of their new album AMAMA, Crumb has unveiled a fresh preview with the single "The Bug." Along with the new track, the band has released an engaging and playful music video directed by Haoyan of America. Additionally, Crumb has announced a headline North American tour starting in mid-July. The tour will cover 30 cities, including stops in Chicago, Austin, Boston, Los Angeles, and a hometown concert in Brooklyn. L’Rain, Vagabon, and Discovery Zone will join Crumb on select dates. The full tour schedule is available below, with tickets going on sale this Friday, April 26th, at 10 AM local time. Discussing the new single, Lila Ramani of Crumb explains: "‘The Bug’ has been part of our musical journey since the early days, before the Jinx era. It started in a motel in Nebraska where I woke up covered in bed bug bites. Unable to sleep, I roamed the motel humming what would eventually form the outro of the song. As we recorded it years later, it gained a deeper, more tender meaning—the 'bug' isn't just an insect; it can be a friend, a lover, or a persistent late-night thought." Check out “The Bug” below: AMAMA represents Crumb’s most carefree and heartfelt work to date, mixing poetic abstraction with introspective honesty and inventive soundscapes. The album showcases Crumb in a dynamic and lively mode, incorporating elements like glitchy vocals, cell phone recordings, nautical sounds, sax mouthpiece solos, distorted drum samples, and piano strings muted with Silly Putty. Set for release on May 17th through Crumb Records, the album includes the title track "AMAMA," a vibrant homage to Lila Ramani's grandmother. This track is further enhanced by a music video directed by Abraham El-Makawy, which blends Lila’s archival home footage with fan-submitted artwork, creating a poignant mosaic of nostalgia. With its blend of psychedelia, pop, jazz, and rock, AMAMA further cements Crumb's distinctive musical identity. The album, produced in Los Angeles with Johnscott Sanford and Jonathan Rado, reflects on themes of stability, connection, and clarity amidst a nomadic life. In 2023, Crumb released the single “Le Temple Volant” with Melody’s Echo Chamber, earning praise from Pitchfork, The FADER, Stereogum, and others. AMAMA continues the narrative arc from their earlier works, including the self-titled EP Crumb, Locket, 2019’s Jinx, and 2021’s Ice Melt, which Rolling Stone described as "a captivating trek to the metaphysical and back down to Earth.” Upcoming Tour Dates * with L'Rain and Discovery Zone ^ with Vagabon 7/18 - Des Moines, IA @ Wooly's 7/19 - Minneapolis, MN @ Varsity Theater 7/21 - Chicago, IL @ Pitchfork Music Festival 8/20 - Philadelphia, PA @ Brooklyn Bowl * 8/21 - Silver Spring, MD @ The Fillmore Silver Spring * 8/23 - Richmond, Virginia @ The National * 8/24 - Charlotte, NC @ The Underground * 8/25 - Atlanta, GA @ Buckhead Theatre * 8/27 - Nashville, TN @ Brooklyn Bowl * 8/28 - Indianapolis, IN @ Deluxe * 8/30 - Detroit, MI @ Saint Andrew's Hall * 8/31 - Toronto, ON @ The Concert Hall * 9/01 - Montreal, QC @ Théâtre Beanfield * 9/04 - Brooklyn, NY @ Brooklyn Paramount * 9/05 - New Haven, CT @ Toad's Place * 9/06 - Boston, MA @ Roadrunner * 10/03 - Santa Cruz, CA @ The Catalyst ^ 10/04 - Oakland, CA @ Fox Theater ^ 10/05 - Sacramento, CA @ Ace of Spades ^ 10/07 - Salt Lake City, UT @ The Depot ^ 10/09 - Denver, CO @ The Mission Ballroom ^ 10/11 - Dallas, TX @ Ferris Wheelers ^ 10/12 - Houston, TX @ White Oak Music Hall ^ 10/13 - San Antonio, TX @ Aztec Theatre ^ 10/15 - Austin, TX @ Emo's ^ 10/17 - Albuquerque, NM @ El Rey Theater ^ 10/18 - El Paso, TX @ Lowbrow Palace ^ 10/21 - Santa Ana, CA @ Observatory OC ^ 10/22 - San Diego, CA @ Observatory North Park ^ 10/23 - Los Angeles, CA @ The Wiltern ^ Read the full article

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A few weeks ago Crumb released a new single called "ANAMA", alongside the announcement of their upcoming third LP of the same name. At first listen "AMAMA" is more or less what you'd expect from a Crumb song with its queasy keyboards, disorienting, effects-laden guitars, and wispy, trance inducing vocals of frontwoman Lila Romani, but like the band's 2023 offerings that will also end up on AMAMA (those being "Dust Bunny" and "Crushxd") "AMAMA" feels both more propulsive and expansive that anything they've done prior. The album was produced by Crumb, Jonathan Rado, and Johnscott Sanford, and Rado's crisp touch can be felt in the sharp drum tone, lush bass tone, and the overall heightened sheen of the music.

But in addition to the improved fidelity and attention to detail, "AMAMA" also strikes a particularly personal chord in its influence and subject matter. According to Lila, "AMAMA" is a tribute to her grandmother, and alongside the samples of her voice wafting throughout the mix the lyrics could very well be speaking to some of her grandmother's formative experiences "From a place that is never dead/Born four months apart in the same bed/Split in half in the earlier days/One mile apart, feel a similar way". "AMAMA" is a succinct but sublime distillation of Crumb's strengths, and while their upcoming record may not dramatically alter their approach or anyone's idea of what they can do, it's nonetheless shaping up to be their most satisfying work to date.

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NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2023 [RECAP]

~*~ 10 Music Releases from the Past Month YOU Should Check Out ~*~

Aesop Rock - Integrated Tech Solutions Andre 3000 - New Blue Sun Beirut - Hadsel Blockhead - The Aux Jonathan Rado - For Who The Bell Tolls For Kurt Vile - Back to Moon Beach MJ Lenderman - And The Wind (Live and Loose!) Mo Troper - Troper Sings Brion Peter Gabriel - i/o Spiritual Cramp - Spiritual Cramp

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Jonathan Rado - For Who The Bell Tolls For

This is a pretty fantastic indie album with lots of variety and I have a feeling it will get overlooked. Except maybe the intentionally grammatically incorrect album title.