i was a king

Fense’s Radio Show: July 20, 2012

Andy Fenstermaker
July 27, 2012May 12, 2023

Last weekend Andi and I visited Anacortes and walked around the dock, discussing our future as polo-shirt-wearing yacht owners and shopping for the ideal water home. Sure, this fantasy may never come to pass, and while I may find myself in a polo shirt now and again, that doesn’t mean the boat life is for me. Still, seeing middle-aged to retirees playing cards on the stern and barbecuing sure made the life seem relaxing.

Fense’s Radio Show: March 9, 2012

Andy Fenstermaker
March 12, 2012May 19, 2023

I haven’t had much time of late to write. The house project of repainting walls, painting trim, pulling up carpets, and laying down bamboo has absolutely dominated my time. That and working on my BMW, which in the past few weeks has received a full tune-up (with exception of replacing points and cleaning the carb).

Fense’s Radio Show: November 4, 2011

Andy Fenstermaker
November 7, 2011May 13, 2023

Friday evening was a mad house. Getting into the station wasn’t the issue, as I expect it will be in… Read More »Fense’s Radio Show: November 4, 2011

I Was A King: Old Friends [Album Review]

Andy Fenstermaker
December 27, 2010December 26, 2010

The self-titled release by I Was A King was pretty solid, but Old Friends is another beast entirely. The album… Read More »I Was A King: Old Friends [Album Review]

I Was A King [Show Preview]

Andy Fenstermaker
May 14, 2009September 20, 2009

Playing power pop in the vein of Apples in Stereo, or perhaps more so of Teenage Fanclub, I Was A King hits the road later this month in support of their self-titled sophomore release. The Norwegian group will hit the states late this month, kicking the shows off in Chicago and winding across the east coast and circling the states before winding things up here in Seattle. Read More »I Was A King [Show Preview]

I Was A King: It’s All You [7″ Review]

Andy Fenstermaker
March 10, 2009October 18, 2009

I Was A King (MySpace) is a Norwegian pop band with power pop tendencies. Their hook-filled songs are packed with lovable guitar riffs, noteworthy female-fronted vocals, and a very large sound. Their new single is titled “It’s All You” and it features a near classical, minute-long piano introduction by Sufjan Stevens. When the percussion and guitars kick in, and the song comes full circle, the feeling one gets is… well, powerful. Read More »I Was A King: It’s All You [7″ Review]