Album Review: “Fetch” (Crisis Arm)
Crisis Arm are without a doubt one of the most hardworking bands I can think of. As a matter of fact, every time I talk to them they are working on a new release. They are also the embodiment of…
Crisis Arm are without a doubt one of the most hardworking bands I can think of. As a matter of fact, every time I talk to them they are working on a new release. They are also the embodiment of…
Tony Palkovic invites Jamie Glaser to his Jazz Show this week. Â Tune in Tuesday, January 28 from 12:00 to 2:00 pm to hear the interview on 88.7 KSPC Claremont!
Indie pop: what does that even mean? The confusing history of “pop†and “indie†complicate what should be a simple issue. The fact is the term indie pop has expanded far beyond the literal meaning. Theoretically, indie would refer to…
TOP 10 KSPC HIP-HOP ALBUMS OF 2013 1. Quasimoto – Yessir Whatever (Stones Throw) This album could’ve been great with just Madlib’s productions but his blunted irreverent ramblings as Quasimoto set it apart. 2. Tree – Sunday School II (Creative…
In this installment of WIB, we move beyond genres to “the feels.†What is it about music that makes it emotional? How are natural human instincts related to this? And how does detachment lend itself to emotion? When I hear…
Here's a collaborative "Top 10" Playlist (in no particular order) from our wonderful Music Department staff and volunteers... 1."Forgiven/Forgotten" - Angel Olsen "I've listened to this song so much since I heard it for the first time a few days ago." 2…
Be sure to tune in next Tuesday, November 26 from 12:00-2:00 p.m. to Tony Palkovic's jazz show to hear an exclusive interview with acoustic jazz musician Tom Kennedy!
Hello from your friendly DJ Rubix! (Long time no post, I know.)Â Thanks to the insanity of senior year, I haven't had time to DJ full-time or write for the blog. However, I just reviewed "Glacier" by Teen Daze for…
1. Â SKI LODGE, Big Heart, Dovecote 2. Â THE AQUADOLLS, Stoked On You E,P Self-Released 3. Â JOHN WIZARDS, John Wizards, Planet Mu 4. Â LAS KELLIES, Total Exposure, Fire Records 5. Â TY SEGALL, Sleeper, Drag City 6. Â FRANKIE ROSE, Herein Wild, Fat…
Be sure to tune in this Tuesday, November 19 from 12:00-2:00 pm on Tony Palkovic's "Jazz Show" for a guest interview with renowned jazz organist Tony Monaco!
Beware, there are epidemics on the loose. Swing, no matter if you know swing styles of dance or not, has been known to cause involuntary body bouncin’, uncontrollable shakin’, and stylish struttin’ among listeners. Rock, meanwhile, seems to cause violent…
Congratulations to John Stout, one of our amazing community volunteers/DJs, on celebrating 30 years with KSPC! Now that's dedication! Thanks for all the great work you've done for us over the years! Be sure to tune in to his show "Boss Guy…
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Alright. Here’s where I start delving into the film scores, so if classical music isn’t typically your thing, just bear with me for a moment. For those of you who actually do listen to your fair share of film scores,…
Top 30 1. Â KELLEY STOLTZ, Double Exposure, Third Man Records 2. Â SAID THE WHALE, Hawaii, Hidden Pony 3. KING KRULE, 6 Feet Beneath the Moon, True Panther 4. Â TV GHOST, Disconnect, In the Red 5. Â THE HERMS, Drop Out Vol…