KvS and the Vans Downtown Showdown!
Wouldn’t you know it.. our own Kurt von Stetten’s song 50cc’s (off the album History) is featured in this here skate highlights video from the Blueprint Obstacle at the 2012 Vans Downtown Showdown. Damn. Shove it.
News
And the award for most dubious headline goes to….
Lexington Patch has posted a nice interview with Kurt von Stetten regarding his recent song features on MTV’s 16 & Pregnant. The title? “Lexington Native Featured on MTV’s ’16 and Pregnant.” Wow. But seriously, it’s a nice interview, check it out. And thanks to Lexington Patch! (And here’s the MTV post about last night’s episode. Watch it here.)
Kurt von Stetten on Pandora!
Pandora listeners— Kurt von Stetten’s album Cyclops is now up on Pandora (along with 2009’s History). Easier said then done. Check it out, Kurt makes great radio.
Kurt von Stetten is… 16 & Pregnant?!?
That’s right folks. Our own Kurt von Stetten was featured on last night’s episode of MTV’s 16 & Pregnant. We told him to use protection. Ha! I funny! What we mean to say is Kurt’s song Pangaea—off his 2010 album Pyramid—was featured on last night’s episode “Hope” (watch it here). Crazy huh? And there’s more to come as SMR continues to penetrate Viacom. Stay tuned…
More love for the Cyclops!
Somehow we missed these: Boston’s own The Noise recently ran a glowing review of Kurt von Stetten’s Cyclops calling it an “aural feast not to be overlooked.” Damn. And the Elusive Little Comments blog can’t wait to hear more. Neither can we. Thankfully a new album is already in the works. That’s how he roll. Follow along on his blog. Enjoy!
Video: Code of Fisherman by Kurt von Stetten
In case you missed it, Kurt von Stetten produced a video for the track Code of Fisherman off his new album Cyclops. Kurt hand painted all the elements before scanning them into his Commadore 64 to get his animation on. Check it!
Best of 2011 for KvS’ Cyclops *and* Pyramid!
Kurt von Stetten’s Cyclops has made into a couple of stellar “best of” lists for 2011. Ryan’s Smashing Life included both Cyclops and Pyramid on his list and called Kurt a “gifted creator” and a “prolific genius” and Music Savage says “The album deepens with each listen, and I’ve very much enjoyed hearing it again and again.” We certainly agree. Thanks guys!
Kurt von Stetten’s Cyclops is killing it!
Early reviews are in from Dysonsound, Music Savage, The Owl Mag, Earmilk, and Migrate Music. It’s official, Kurt von Stetten’s new album Cyclops is KILLING IT. More soon, when we catch our breath. Phew.
Kurt von Stetten: radio star!!
Our own Kurt von Stetten is doing quite well on local radio! In January he cracked the top 10 at WMBR, and recently he’s found his way into the top 10 of The Noise montly radio chart for March! Good on ya, Kurt!!
Kurt von Stetten’s New Year’s resolutions!
Our own Kurt von Stetten, along with a number of local rock luminaries, offer their New Year’s resolutions to the Boston Globe. Kurt takes a haiku approach.. naturally…