Radio kids has been haunting me since I first heard it from when I wake up in the morning to when I fall asleep. Thank you for this beautiful, bittersweet piece of incredible art.
I find myself coming back to this song a lot. I saw Strand of Oaks play a free show in Cincinnati last year and they played this twice (once during sound check). At one point they let this apparently local musician play a part of their set, and played some of his songs with them. Wish I could say more about him, there was some bleak subject matter but all in all the performances were beyond real, beyond passionate. This dude was going to have a surgery that may have rendered him unable to perform again. Top to bottom this show was priceless and the emotion was high, the intimacy just unique among my concert going experience in general. The vibes that night were positive, just all about the music. Not like some shows at that type of venue where folks just show up to drink. Good times.
Gotta admit, music like this pisses me off. Because when I listen to songs like this, and especially goshen, the passion behind it is palpable. I scour hundreds of hours of new tracks over the years just to find one that communicates this same kind of powerful, honest emotion without gimmicks or pretense -- it's just raw and laid bare. And whenever I do stumble upon them, on rare occasions, I always discover that the band is either overlooked or underappreciated. It's like someone below commented how it reminded them of The Replacements, another band that wasn't understood and never got the respect they deserved until it was too late. I don't quite hear the similarities musically myself, but the same spirit is definitely there. It's a kind of magic that few people seem to appreciate. I don't understand it and I don't think I ever will, but i'm always glad when I find it. Tim, maybe you would read something like this and think it's silly or over exaggerated, but I hope you understand how important this kind of music means to some of us. And considering the implied meaning in this song, I have a feeling that you do. Music like yours is a canteen of water to people dying of thirst. Play it and make it as long as you can. Those people will always be grateful.
This reminded me of The Psychedelic Furs. A couple of other comments said the Replacements, but more the Furs for me, mostly because of something in his voice.
Last week (4th of march 2017) they played in Leffinge (Belgium)... it was amazing. We met the band later that night in a bar in Ostend, what a beautiful evening... Still smiling!
That sweet moment when you realize that the guitar in the background from 4:02 is actually repeating the solo from 3:47. Such an amazing piece of music with many layers to it.
I know I'm going to get death threats for this but I thought it was an old Goo Goo Dolls track at first. I mean that as a compliment. But I bet others feel the same but don't want to admit it....and I can't really fault them for that....I'm regretting my memorializing that thought forever in the way of a UA-cam Comment.
Great Video for a Great Song! I was really surprised when I Shazaamed this and read the lyrics. The Awesome music made me think it was going to be about some super serious topic. Then I read the lyrics and I was like Wow! I gotta check these guys out! THANKS MUSIC GODS! & WNKU.
That is a compliment. We all know the Goo Goo Dolls put out some excellent songs, but something about them made it impossible to ever admit I liked some of their stuff. Probably a lot of reasons, from their look and style, to the fans they attracted. But I'm no music snob, if it sounds good, I'll listen, and then just deny it and say they suck!
Would add Jason Molina to songwriters/performers with a direct line to our collective sub-conscious. Check out "Farewell Transmission"...I have worn that song out, but even just mentioning it...I still tear up and get goose bumps.....
Sorry for my ignorance. I didn't realize this is 1 person. I erroneously called it a band, "these guys". I watched the Tiny Desk and saw. This dude is F#cking Talented! This song has a non-pretentious Goo Goo Dolls feel to it. Sorry, but that's what it reminds me of. A non-pop non-over produced version of a Good Goo Goo dolls track.
Sadly Sirius is corporate radio. But seriously, "corporate radio sucks" was an old 97X line, which is undoubtedly the greatest radio station of all time.
What the hell? He puts on an amazing show and his last record was the best of any release that year. Who the hell cares what he looks like? I know he doesn't. Dumbest comment ever.
BEFORE WE LOST CONTROL, says it all .
I really enjoyed this song. I grew up as a radio kid, recording songs on cassette and making mix tapes.
Radio kids has been haunting me since I first heard it from when I wake up in the morning to when I fall asleep. Thank you for this beautiful, bittersweet piece of incredible art.
Gives me such a nostalgic ache, but it's a good pain.
@ nebbywoo Well said, I get it.
This song is on repeat for me now.
This song is so good!
so happy right now
Take the radio back!
It's criminal this song has so few views
Bro he looks like Killer Bob from Twin Peaks from that angle and it's blowing my mind up
He looks kinda like me minus a few lb's and the women's lingerie.
loved this song & the music video too. greetings from peru.
I find myself coming back to this song a lot. I saw Strand of Oaks play a free show in Cincinnati last year and they played this twice (once during sound check). At one point they let this apparently local musician play a part of their set, and played some of his songs with them. Wish I could say more about him, there was some bleak subject matter but all in all the performances were beyond real, beyond passionate. This dude was going to have a surgery that may have rendered him unable to perform again. Top to bottom this show was priceless and the emotion was high, the intimacy just unique among my concert going experience in general. The vibes that night were positive, just all about the music. Not like some shows at that type of venue where folks just show up to drink. Good times.
I found this song at random, and now I can't stop listning to it. It's good af :O
Gotta admit, music like this pisses me off. Because when I listen to songs like this, and especially goshen, the passion behind it is palpable. I scour hundreds of hours of new tracks over the years just to find one that communicates this same kind of powerful, honest emotion without gimmicks or pretense -- it's just raw and laid bare. And whenever I do stumble upon them, on rare occasions, I always discover that the band is either overlooked or underappreciated.
It's like someone below commented how it reminded them of The Replacements, another band that wasn't understood and never got the respect they deserved until it was too late. I don't quite hear the similarities musically myself, but the same spirit is definitely there. It's a kind of magic that few people seem to appreciate. I don't understand it and I don't think I ever will, but i'm always glad when I find it.
Tim, maybe you would read something like this and think it's silly or over exaggerated, but I hope you understand how important this kind of music means to some of us. And considering the implied meaning in this song, I have a feeling that you do. Music like yours is a canteen of water to people dying of thirst. Play it and make it as long as you can. Those people will always be grateful.
Great thoughts man.
REAL MUSIC is DANGEROUS , and that is why it is buried and hard to find.
I love this tune.
This reminded me of The Psychedelic Furs. A couple of other comments said the Replacements, but more the Furs for me, mostly because of something in his voice.
kjoc70 hearing The Cure too
And The Alarm!
nostalgia for the future )
Seeing him with Jason Isbell tonite in St Augustine. Can't wait!
Last week (4th of march 2017) they played in Leffinge (Belgium)... it was amazing. We met the band later that night in a bar in Ostend, what a beautiful evening... Still smiling!
Just heard it on Indie88 in Toronto, love it!
massive tune!!!! please play Bristol again🤗
Badass! Can't wait for more.
Just heard it on The Loft on SiriusXM... cool song
Wonderful!
Awesome, thanks
Nice work Tim! Can't wait for the album.
strand of of oaks fan here
Ditto! I second that!
evertime i get caught in a rabbit hole i end somewhere around your channel! love from bavaria my guy
kick-arse song.
I love it!
wow, this is so good!
great
Ooo cool song :3
LOVE this song. So radio ready. Bittersweet
That sweet moment when you realize that the guitar in the background from 4:02 is actually repeating the solo from 3:47. Such an amazing piece of music with many layers to it.
Reminds me of Peter Gabriel "Red Rain"
Just heard this on The Current in MN and I'm so into it.
You guys have the feeling.
Addicted to THIS song!!!!! Love IT!!!!!
first 30 seconds great nostalgic sound, good song
I know I'm going to get death threats for this but I thought it was an old Goo Goo Dolls track at first. I mean that as a compliment. But I bet others feel the same but don't want to admit it....and I can't really fault them for that....I'm regretting my memorializing that thought forever in the way of a UA-cam Comment.
@@joegvoll5126
Which song by Goo Goo dolls?
Great Video for a Great Song! I was really surprised when I Shazaamed this and read the lyrics. The Awesome music made me think it was going to be about some super serious topic. Then I read the lyrics and I was like Wow! I gotta check these guys out! THANKS MUSIC GODS! & WNKU.
Love it....
great! Can't wait for the album and the gig @ AB Belgium!
Loving this track! Reminds me a lot of the Goo Goo Dolls and I mean that as a compliment!
I like the drumming on this song
@ColoredSpaces
TUNE!!
Our generation's Paul Westerberg.
Coooooooool
Kinda reminds me of the Replacements
lspazl I thought it WAS The Replacements when I heard it!
I thought it was them too, I was trying to figure out which album it would have been from, hahaha
Am I the only one willing to admit that they thought this was the Goo Goo Dolls, before Shazaaming it???
It certainly has that sound... and it is so awesome as a result!
lspazl I love the Replacements lol. It's very similar in sound for sure.
When I listen to this song at the right moments, it destroys me.
........on a loop
¡Me encanta!
JAAAAAAAAAA!
Geez they sound just like Tommy Stinson... Freaking eerie.
Muito som oh brazillll
The slow pulse of desperation, sped up into rock.
br é foda!!!!!
The main guitar solo that keeps coming up in the song seems to come from Journey Send Her My Love
That is a compliment. We all know the Goo Goo Dolls put out some excellent songs, but something about them made it impossible to ever admit I liked some of their stuff. Probably a lot of reasons, from their look and style, to the fans they attracted. But I'm no music snob, if it sounds good, I'll listen, and then just deny it and say they suck!
Would add Jason Molina to songwriters/performers with a direct line to our collective sub-conscious. Check out "Farewell Transmission"...I have worn that song out, but even just mentioning it...I still tear up and get goose bumps.....
Pretty sure this is The Goo Goo Dolls. (and I like Strand of Oaks... but seriously)
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so good! if you like this song check out "The Runaway" by Regret the Hour!
My Bloody Valentine guitars.
The lead vocalist looks like he's in a metal band
Sorry for my ignorance. I didn't realize this is 1 person. I erroneously called it a band, "these guys". I watched the Tiny Desk and saw. This dude is F#cking Talented! This song has a non-pretentious Goo Goo Dolls feel to it. Sorry, but that's what it reminds me of. A non-pop non-over produced version of a Good Goo Goo dolls track.
They sound like The Replacements meet The Killers. Maybe they should rename themselves The Replacement Killers?
HEHE.
Kinda like a modern day Bob Seger.
this totally feels like gaslight anthem
specifically
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Guitar definitely sounds like My Bloody Valentine
Why is this in my recommended
Because it's awesome.
Thank you Sirius XMU ch 35 .Corporate radio sucks.
Sadly Sirius is corporate radio. But seriously, "corporate radio sucks" was an old 97X line, which is undoubtedly the greatest radio station of all time.
it sounds like a song on the radio... crappy..
Bored
Songs really cool but this dudes not very marketable . He's old and not cute. Too bad again songs very cool
What the hell? He puts on an amazing show and his last record was the best of any release that year. Who the hell cares what he looks like? I know he doesn't. Dumbest comment ever.
frankieinfrance has more talent and creativity in one beard hair than you can even imagine. Go away
Old?! He's 34. That's a young guy. And old are you, dumb fetus?
I don't care who he is or how much talent he has. That was without a doubt one of the dumbest comments I have ever seen on here.
Get off the internet immediately.