WTTS In Conversation – Bryan Devendorf of The National

WTTS In Conversation’ is a bi-weekly podcast delivering decades of WTTS interviews with music legends and emerging artists.


For Episode #42, Drummer Bryan Devendorf of The National talks with morning host Matt Pelsor about their most recent album, I Am Easy to Find, and the complimentary film made by producer Mike Mills (no relation to the REM bassist). They also talk about forthcoming music, and their connections to Cincinnati, where Bryan still lives. 

The National plays TCU Amphitheater at White River State Park on Sunday, September 18th. 

Find “WTTS In Conversation” here.

WTTS Indy Underground: September 11, 2017

St Vincent

Join Laura Duncan Monday and Saturday Nights at 8 for the best from the independent world of music on WTTS Indy Underground. This week…

  • A previously unreleased track from St. Vincent’s upcoming album Masseducation, out October 13th.
  • Plus the latest from, The Georgia Flood.
  • A new song from The National’s Day I Die, out now
  • And, a chance at tickets to see Sylvan Esso, September 23rd at Old National Centre.

Indy Underground is powered by Karma Records. Indy’s Place for Vinyl, CD’s and more since 1970.

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WTTS Indy Underground: August 14, 2017

The National photo by Charlotte Zoller

Join Laura Duncan Monday and Saturday Nights at 8 for the best from the independent world of music on WTTS Indy Underground. This week…

  • A track from The National’s upcoming release Sleep Well Beast, out September 8th.
  • Plus, The Afghan Whigs cover Pleasure Club.
  • A new song from Deer Tick’s Vol. 2, out September 15th.
  • And, a chance at tickets to see Son Little at White Rabbit Cabaret September 26th.

Indy Underground is powered by Karma Records. Indy’s Place for Vinyl, CD’s and more since 1970.

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WTTS New Music Monday: May 22, 2017

photo by Charlotte Zoller

We play lots of new music throughout the day on WTTS New Music Monday, and at 7 p.m., we play an hour of ONLY new releases. This week…

  • A preview single from The National’s upcoming release, Sleep Well Beast, out September 8th.
  • Something new from Spoon’s most recent release Hot Thoughts.
  • Plus, new music from 311.

New Music Monday is presented by Arni’s Restaurant. Meet you at Arni’s.

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WTTS New Music Monday: May 15, 2017

photo by Charlotte Zoller

We play lots of new music throughout the day on WTTS New Music Monday, and at 7 p.m., we play an hour of ONLY new releases. This week…


New Music Monday is presented by Arni’s Restaurant. Meet you at Arni’s.

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Blogaroo: Weekend Recap

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The Blogaroo is back! Brad, Laura, and Keefer spent the past weekend in Manchester, Tennessee at the Bonnaroo Music And Arts Festival. Check out some of the backstage interviews and performances below!


Backstage Exclusives

Rayland Baxter

“The Cold Easy Life Of A Loner”
[podcast]https://www.wttsfm.com/audio/Bonnaroo2013/Saturday/RaylandBaxterTheColdEasyLifeOfALoner.mp3[/podcast]

Interview
[podcast]https://www.wttsfm.com/audio/Bonnaroo2013/Saturday/RaylandBaxterInterview.mp3[/podcast]


Black Prairie

“Nowhere, Massachusetts”
[podcast]https://www.wttsfm.com/audio/Bonnaroo2013/Sunday/BlackPrairieNowhereMassachusetts.mp3[/podcast]


Divine Fits

“Would That Not Be Nice”
[podcast]https://www.wttsfm.com/audio/Bonnaroo2013/Sunday/DivineFitsWouldThatNotBeNice.mp3[/podcast]

Interview
[podcast]https://www.wttsfm.com/audio/Bonnaroo2013/Sunday/DivineFitsInterview.mp3[/podcast]


Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros

“Better Days/They Were Wrong”
[podcast]https://www.wttsfm.com/audio/Bonnaroo2013/Sunday/EdwardSharpeBetterDaysTheyWereWrong.mp3[/podcast]

Interview
[podcast]https://www.wttsfm.com/audio/Bonnaroo2013/Sunday/EdwardSharpeInterview.mp3[/podcast]


Jillette Johnson

“Cameron”
[podcast]https://www.wttsfm.com/audio/Bonnaroo2013/Saturday/JilletteJohnsonCameron.mp3[/podcast]

Interview
[podcast]https://www.wttsfm.com/audio/Bonnaroo2013/Saturday/JilletteJohnsonInterview.mp3[/podcast]


JOHNNYSWIM

“Home”
[podcast]https://www.wttsfm.com/audio/Bonnaroo2013/Saturday/JOHNNYSWIMHome.mp3[/podcast]

Interview
[podcast]https://www.wttsfm.com/audio/Bonnaroo2013/Saturday/JOHNNYSWIMInterview.mp3[/podcast]


Milow

“Learning How To Disappear”
[podcast]https://www.wttsfm.com/audio/Bonnaroo2013/Sunday/MilowLearningHowToDisappear.mp3[/podcast]

Interview
[podcast]https://www.wttsfm.com/audio/Bonnaroo2013/Sunday/MilowInterview.mp3[/podcast]


The National

“Don’t Swallow The Cap”
[podcast]https://www.wttsfm.com/audio/Bonnaroo2013/Sunday/TheNationalDontSwallowTheCap.mp3[/podcast]

Interview
[podcast]https://www.wttsfm.com/audio/Bonnaroo2013/Sunday/TheNationalInterview.mp3[/podcast]


Portugal. The Man

“Purple Yellow Red And Blue”
[podcast]https://www.wttsfm.com/audio/Bonnaroo2013/Sunday/PortugalTheManPurpleYellowRedandBlue.mp3[/podcast]

Interview
[podcast]https://www.wttsfm.com/audio/Bonnaroo2013/Sunday/PortugalTheManInterview.mp3[/podcast]


The Rubens

“Lay It Down”
[podcast]https://www.wttsfm.com/audio/Bonnaroo2013/Sunday/TheRubensLayItDown.mp3[/podcast]

Interview
[podcast]https://www.wttsfm.com/audio/Bonnaroo2013/Sunday/TheRubensInterview.mp3[/podcast]


Allen Stone

“What I’ve Seen”
[podcast]https://www.wttsfm.com/audio/Bonnaroo2013/Saturday/AllenStoneWhatIveSeen.mp3[/podcast]
Interview
[podcast]https://www.wttsfm.com/audio/Bonnaroo2013/Saturday/AllenStoneInterview.mp3[/podcast]


Frank Turner

“Recovery”
[podcast]https://www.wttsfm.com/audio/Bonnaroo2013/Saturday/FrankTurnerRecovery.mp3[/podcast]

Interview
[podcast]https://www.wttsfm.com/audio/Bonnaroo2013/Saturday/FrankTurnerInterview.mp3[/podcast]


Two Gallants

“My Love Won’t Wait”
[podcast]https://www.wttsfm.com/audio/Bonnaroo2013/Saturday/TwoGallantsMyLoveWontWait.mp3[/podcast]

Interview
[podcast]https://www.wttsfm.com/audio/Bonnaroo2013/Saturday/TwoGallantsInterview.mp3[/podcast]


Patrick Watson

“Adventures In Your Own Backyard”
[podcast]https://www.wttsfm.com/audio/Bonnaroo2013/Sunday/PatrickWatsonAdventuresInYourOwnBackyard.mp3[/podcast]

Interview
[podcast]https://www.wttsfm.com/audio/Bonnaroo2013/Sunday/PatrickWatsonInterview.mp3[/podcast]


“Weird Al” Yankovic

Interview
[podcast]https://www.wttsfm.com/audio/Bonnaroo2013/Saturday/WeirdAlInterview.mp3[/podcast]


Click Here For Thursday’s Recap

Click Here For Friday’s Recap

Bonnaroo ’10 — Steve Martin, Flaming Lips, Franti & More

I’ll just come out and say it right now – I had my single coolest Bonnaroo moment ever last night.  I think the picture says it all.

Maybe the Greatest Moment of Brad's Life

Yep, I know what you’re thinking – there are two wild and crazy guys…

Steve has a wonderful project called Steve Martin and the Steep Canyon Rangers and the band put on a wonderful performance last night.  I wandered backstage about a half hour before they were supposed to go on, and there they are, just warming up.  Steve Martin was an absolute gentleman.  He seemed a bit shy and reserved, but again, a total gentleman to any jerk (no pun intended) who came up asking for a photo.  One of those magical Bonnaroo moments that will last a lifetime.

Other musical highlights from the evening:  checking out Black Keys and Tori Amos from backstage, a high-energy performance from Michael Franti & Spearhead, and seeing The National perform.

We’ve posted more photos here.

Tune in to WTTS today from 12pm-6pm for live updates from backstage at Bonnaroo – and keep checking back here at our online Blogaroo for more updates, photos, artist interviews and more.

Bonnaroo ’10 — Survived The First Night!

We’ve made it and we’re still alive.  And boy, is it hot…  But that’s Bonnaroo for ya!  Laura and I arrived late last night into Manchester, TN.  WTTS is back for our 7th Bonnaroo (only missing the first two festivals).  In between the huge mud puddles, we caught some great live music from Temper Trap and Joshua James on night one. 

Joshua James

Joshua James Interview
[podcast]https://wgclradio.com/audio/WTTS/Bonnaroo/Bonnaroo-2010-JoshuaJamesInterview.mp3[/podcast]

We’re expecting temperatures well into the 90s today with chances of thunderstorms through the day (otherwise, a par-for-the-course Bonnaroo forecast).  Some of the live performances we’re looking forward to today:  Kings Of Leon, The National, Flaming Lips, and Steve Martin (yes, that Steve Martin) & The Steep Canyon Rangers

Laura and I will broadcast live this afternoon from 3-7pm from the Bonnaroo backstage studios.  We’ll have artist interviews, live performances and all the behind-the-scenes secrets that make Bonnaroo the festival it is.  Hope you tune in.  You’ll find cool Bonnaroo photos, artist interviews and more here on the Blogaroo.  Keep checking back over the weekend!

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