http://www.thebirn.com/ en-us ℗ & © 2010 The BIRN http://feeds2.feedburner.com/thebirn Student-run music/talk radio from the Berklee College of Music The BIRN An eclectic mix of music and talk radio run and DJ'ed by some of Berklee College of Music's finest students. Based in Boston, MA. TheBirn.com for more info. An eclectic mix of music and talk radio run and DJ'ed by some of Berklee College of Music's finest students. Based in Boston, MA. TheBirn.com for more info. The BIRN gm@thebirn.com no berklee, music, radio, talk, famous, musician, boston, john mayer, eclectic The BIRN In an interview with the BIRN, songwriter Rachael Yamagata reveals the key ingredients of her success. Amid a sampling of her latest album, "Elephants...Teeth Sinking Into Hearts," we learn her unique production strategy which made the album "feel like a whisper." We also get an in depth look into some of the musical influences like Stevie Nicks and David Bowie who have influenced her writing. Yamagata has featured many of her songs on T.V series like the O.C, One Tree Hill and Grey's Anatomy and yet the interview leaves us feeling this artist has only just begun her journey. In an interview with the BIRN, songwriter Rachael Yamagata reveals the key ingredients of her success. Amid a sampling of her latest album, "Elephants...Teeth Sinking Into Hearts," we learn her unique production strategy which made the album "feel like a whisper." We also get an in depth look into some of the musical influences like Stevie Nicks and David Bowie who have influenced her writing. Yamagata has featured many of her songs on T.V series like the O.C, One Tree Hill and Grey's Anatomy and yet the interview leaves us feeling this artist has only just begun her journey. no http://thebirn.com/podcasts/show/23 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:28:48 GMT 21:09 Rachael, Yamagata, Rachel, Elephants, Teeth Sinking into hearts, songwriting, Emily Goldstein, Artist Interviews, Bumpus The BIRN Few drummers have played on as many hit records as Berklee's own JR Robinson. JR has contributed unique and distinctive performances to hundreds of chart-topping records, working with elite stars such as Michael Jackson, Quincy Jones, Rufus, Chaka Kahn, Steve Winwood, and Lionel Richie. At the end of his week-long visit to Berklee in April, 2009, he spends some time in the BIRN studios discussing his career, revealing the recording and production process on some of the most recognizable and successful records in history. Few drummers have played on as many hit records as Berklee's own JR Robinson. JR has contributed unique and distinctive performances to hundreds of chart-topping records, working with elite stars such as Michael Jackson, Quincy Jones, Rufus, Chaka Kahn, Steve Winwood, and Lionel Richie. At the end of his week-long visit to Berklee in April, 2009, he spends some time in the BIRN studios discussing his career, revealing the recording and production process on some of the most recognizable and successful records in history. no http://thebirn.com/podcasts/show/22 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 06:51:16 GMT 01:30:03 John Robinson, JR Robinson, Drummer, Studio Drummer, Berklee The BIRN Emily Panic sits down with Seattle punkers, The Thermals to talk stocks, the new album, the new label, making babies and do forced impressions Emily Panic sits down with Seattle punkers, The Thermals to talk stocks, the new album, the new label, making babies and do forced impressions yes http://thebirn.com/podcasts/show/21 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 06:51:10 GMT 20:04 Thermals, Interview, Indie Rock, Portland, 3 Piece The BIRN Singer and Songwriter Joe Pug for a special and exclusive in-studio performance and interview. Joe plays songs from his critically acclaimed debut album The Nation Of Heat and shares his insights into the music industry. Singer and Songwriter Joe Pug for a special and exclusive in-studio performance and interview. Joe plays songs from his critically acclaimed debut album The Nation Of Heat and shares his insights into the music industry. no http://thebirn.com/podcasts/show/17 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 05:54:42 GMT 30:51 Singer songwriter, Chicago, acoustic, folk, live performance, in-studio The BIRN The Berklee Internet Radio Network presents a stunning live performance by the 2011 Thelonious Monk Institute Ensemble. Billy Buss (trumpet), Nicholas Falk (drums), Victor Gould (piano), Hogyu Hwang (bass), Godwin Louis (alto saxophone) and Matt Marantz (tenor saxophone) warm things up quickly in this concert recorded live at the Red Room at Café 939 on June 17th 2009. The Berklee Internet Radio Network presents a stunning live performance by the 2011 Thelonious Monk Institute Ensemble. Billy Buss (trumpet), Nicholas Falk (drums), Victor Gould (piano), Hogyu Hwang (bass), Godwin Louis (alto saxophone) and Matt Marantz (tenor saxophone) warm things up quickly in this concert recorded live at the Red Room at Café 939 on June 17th 2009. no http://thebirn.com/podcasts/show/13 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 05:54:57 GMT 1:41:50 Jazz, Thelonious Monk Institute, Berklee, New Orleans, Students, Class of 2011 The BIRN The Berklee Internet Radio Network presents and exclusive interview with members of the 2011 class of the Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz Ensemble on the eve of their Wednesday, June 17th performance at the Red Room at Café 939. The Berklee Internet Radio Network presents and exclusive interview with members of the 2011 class of the Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz Ensemble on the eve of their Wednesday, June 17th performance at the Red Room at Café 939. no http://thebirn.com/podcasts/show/12 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 05:55:03 GMT 1:11:44 Jazz, Thelonious Monk Institute, Berklee, New Orleans, Students, Class of 2011 The BIRN Scott Hutchinson of Frightened Rabbit and Eileen Esposito sit down and talk about the history of the indie rock band, life on the road and how they are evolving in todays music scene. Scott Hutchinson of Frightened Rabbit and Eileen Esposito sit down and talk about the history of the indie rock band, life on the road and how they are evolving in todays music scene. yes http://thebirn.com/podcasts/show/11 Wed, 29 Apr 2009 17:47:54 GMT 9:54 Frightened Rabbit, interview, indie rock, tour, talk The BIRN Liz Tuner talks with Duncan Sheik about his upcoming musical spring awakening, and life in and out of the musical theater business. Liz Tuner talks with Duncan Sheik about his upcoming musical spring awakening, and life in and out of the musical theater business. no http://thebirn.com/podcasts/show/10 Wed, 29 Apr 2009 07:44:10 GMT 29:45 musical, theater, musical theater, interview, broadway The BIRN Chris Brown chats with Ethan Iverson about the new album with Wendy Lewis, the evolution of the band and the significance of “Kiss meets the Phantom of the Park”. Chris Brown chats with Ethan Iverson about the new album with Wendy Lewis, the evolution of the band and the significance of “Kiss meets the Phantom of the Park”. no http://thebirn.com/podcasts/show/9 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 05:55:15 GMT 37:56 For all I care, Wendy Lewis, Kiss, Charlie Haden, The Bad Plus, Paul Motian, Hitch-hikers Guide to the Galaxy The BIRN Sound design extraordinaire Richard Devine talks to Danny Patterson about balancing commercial and artistic work, sound design, production and circuit bending amongst other subjects. Also he plays a lot of his incredible music. Sound design extraordinaire Richard Devine talks to Danny Patterson about balancing commercial and artistic work, sound design, production and circuit bending amongst other subjects. Also he plays a lot of his incredible music. no http://thebirn.com/podcasts/show/8 Mon, 16 Feb 2009 19:18:18 GMT 2:00:00 Richard Devine, Electronica, Dance Music, Commercials, Sound design, synthesis The BIRN Brandon Kress talks to Christopher Guest about using pencils to write on pads, yellow A4 pads to be specific. Awkwardness ensues. Brandon Kress talks to Christopher Guest about using pencils to write on pads, yellow A4 pads to be specific. Awkwardness ensues. no http://thebirn.com/podcasts/show/3 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 05:55:23 GMT 2:44 Spinal Tap, Music, Film, Creativity, Awkwardness The BIRN NIN and Modwheelmood Synth Wizard Alessandro Cortini talks about moving from guitar to synthesizer, digital production and creativity, joining Nine Inch Nails and life on the road. NIN and Modwheelmood Synth Wizard Alessandro Cortini talks about moving from guitar to synthesizer, digital production and creativity, joining Nine Inch Nails and life on the road. yes http://thebirn.com/podcasts/show/1 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 05:55:30 GMT 2:00:00 Alessandro Cortini, NIN, Modwheelmood, Modular Synthesis