Gods of the Radio has captured the essence of the mini rock opera in its debut album, Narrowcasting. This classically influenced narrative draws upon the most basic of human emotions, unrequited love and self-doubt. Gods of the Radio has clearly managed to resurrect this all but forgotten art form, reminiscent of The Who, Pink Floyd and more recently MEW.
Narrowcasting was both conceived and heavily influenced by chief songwriter/producer Steven Sellers’ experiences in Germany; in particular, East Berlin. Singer/songwriter Ashley Winters brings life to this drama through an evocative arrangement of vocal lines comparable to the likes of John Lennon and Lane Staley.
Although Narrowcasting is truly a concept album, Gods of the Radio does not forget to incorporate a handful of singles. Fighting David Bowie, according to Sellers was written”…partly out of frustration, admiration and the longing for my love interest to revere my music above all others’.”
Valerie is another seemingly one-way love affair for Sellers, while Russian Hostage Crisis is Winters’ reaction to “…the cries of the murdered children,” lost in the Beslan school tragedy of 2004.
Narrowcasting takes a more sinister turn with No Guarantees in which Sellers recalls a near fatal car accident involving himself and former bandmate Harry Rushakoff of Concrete Blonde. Inversely, The Nothing deals with the aftermath of a near fatal relationship as Winters responds, “There’s nothing you can take from me now.”
Gods of the Radio formed in the winter of 2004 and by June of 2005 was already performing at the Glastonbury Festival following Babyshambles. Narrowcasting was recorded at a number of studios throughout California including Korn’s Elementree Studios in Hollywood with co-producer Tim Harkins.
Gods of the Radio will be back in Los Angeles this summer to record their second project, Ark of the Arts. As an autobiographical journey through existentialism, this operatic trichotomy will be released as an interactive dvd, truly bridging the gap between artist and audience. Stay tuned... the best has yet to come!!!
Steve, How are you guys? What have you been up to? Drop us a line when you get a chance.Lets find a good excuse to get together over the next month and have a beer! Joe and Lesa
hey i met you at my work place (you stopped by with your friend to get some drinks at the bar) anyways, you gave me your demo CD and i loved it! i just wanna say thanks again.
Hello fine California friend! Just wanted to share some news. For you So-Cal folks, I will be accompanying Dan Bern on my Cellocaster at the Joshua Tree Roots Festival Saturday, October 20th, at 5:10pm. (www.joshuatreemusicfestival.com) For you more northerly dwellers, I will also be playing with Dan at the Monterey Music Summit Sunday, October 21, at 3:30pm. (www.montereymusicsummit.com)
Also, I played my Cellocaster on the title song that Dan Bern wrote for a documentary by Jonathan Demme called "Jimmy Carter: Man From Plains" due out in theatres on October 26. You can hear a clip of the song in the trailer here:
www.apple.com/trailers/sony/jimmycartermanfromplains
Hope to see you at one of these events!
peace,
Paul Kuhn
Cellocaster, Violin, Vocals
Old Milwaukee USA
