X Years X Songs

Fresh off the press from Airbag Manufactory, Airbag Radio's newest mix CD is out today! This one's called X, as in 10, as in the 10 years that we oh so affectionately refer to as the Roaring 2000's. One song from each year of the decade. A journey through the music that has shaped our lives. Hit us up at james@airbagradio.com to get yours!

And if your up to the challenge, we'd love to hear your X. What songs made up the soundtrack to your decade? Send your mix to Airbag Headquarters at 1510 15th Street, Unit A, Sacramento, CA 95814. Can't wait to hear what you've got. And who knows? If we like it, you may just end up on this blog.

DWNLD TH!S:

We're back from the dead, as is Broken Social Scene. Get "World Sick" below. The long awaited full-length, Forgiveness Rock Record, is out May 4th.

Music Appreciation 101

From Gil Scott-Heron:

"There is a proper procedure for taking advantage of any investment.

Music, for example. Buying a CD is an investment.
To get the maximum you must

LISTEN TO IT FOR THE FIRST TIME UNDER OPTIMUM CONDITIONS.

Not in your car or on a portable player through a headset.
Take it home.
Get rid of all distractions, (even him or her).
Turn off your cell phone.
Turn off everything that rings or beeps or rattles or whistles.
Make yourself comfortable.
Play your CD.
LISTEN all the way through.
Think about what you got.
Think about who would appreciate this investment.
Decide if there is someone to share this with.
Turn it on again.
Enjoy Yourself."

We echo Gil's advice with one exception, replace CD with record and the experience will be even more enjoyable.

Man, it's been a bender...

...over the past week or so Airbag Radio made it out to see Two Sheds and Fruit Bats, hit up two nights of Sacramento Electronica Music Fest and catch Seawolf and The Album Leaf last night. Needless to say, it's been a fun week. Also needless to say, we're fucking beat. We've got much to say, but too little energy to harness all of our thoughts at the moment. So this weekend we retreat into the wilderness, much like Bon Iver, and hope to return with renewed spirit and, also much like Bon Iver, a masterpiece on par with For Emma, Forever Ago. OK, so maybe we won't return with the best album of the past ten years, but we can dream.

Here's what you can look forward to upon our return from sabbatical:

Airbag Radio's long overdue and highly anticipated recap on the best albums of 2009.

Also look for our long in-the-works and highly unexpected new mix CD, titled X.

Lastly, we'll reveal Airbag's first ever rock 'n' roll interviewee. Oh yeah!

Enjoy the weekend!

PS Keep your eyes peeled for Airbag Radio's Super Bowl ad. We broke the bank for this one!

See. Wolf.

Seawolf