Ghana Special: Modern Highlife, Afro-Sounds & Ghanaian Blues 1968-81
Aha! Treasure-hungers Soundway Records have unearthed another thirty-something forgotten gems- this time from 1970s Ghana. The two-disc compilation showcases the vibrant musical culture that emerged a decade after Ghana achieved independence. A new take on African and Caribbean styles challenged…
Yikes!
An all ages show in LA featuring KSPC's own DJs Dusty Clouds and Future Static? We're for it.
Awesome Show @ the Hip Kitty in Claremont!
Have you heard? The Hip Kitty is not just for jazz lovers anymore... Coming to Claremont on Thursday, January 21st: Dead Meadow, Black Math Horseman, and Ojos Rojos will be rocking the Hip Kitty stage! Music starts at 9pm, only…
The Weather Report Thursdays 2-4PM
The Weather Report DJ: Dusty Clouds Thursdays 2-4pm
Aerienne on 12/15 “Flowerhours” 4PM-6PM!
Catch "Flowerhours," tomorrow, Tuesday 12/15 from 5PM-6PM PST to hear aerienne play a live in-studio performance! "aerienne is exclusively spelled with a lower case 'a' for aesthetics, aerienne makes cutesy folksy ditties for your listening pleasure, perfect for hand-holding, bike…
Dennis “Dr. D” Hardy
Dennis "Dr. D" Hardy October 2, 1946 - November 29, 2009 It is with great sadness that we share the news of Dennis "Dr. D" Hardy's passing on Sunday, November 29, 2009. Dr. D has been a beloved member of…
What’s cuter than Polka Dot Dot Dot? (Answer: nothing!)
You may have seen our recent blogpost about Polka Dot Dot Dot's newest album, Syzygy. Just before Thanksgiving, DJ Lilly (of Flowerhours) and I had an epic experience seeing PDDD at Historical Monument 157, an old Victorian house next to…
#1 @ KSPC – V/A – What is Happening…
Album: What is Happening… Artist: Various Artists Label: Big Whup Industries What is Happening... has been number one on the KSPC charts since it's debut. Make sure you check out this awesome compilation of local artists. To see last week's…
#1 @ KSPC – V/A – What is Happening…
Album: What is Happening... Artist: Various Artists Label: Big Whup Industries 22 scrappy, up-and-coming LA bands, including several KSPC friends/guests: John Thill, the AM, Pizza!, and more. A diverse assortment of sounds, from garage to freak folk, but almost all…
Sheer Amazing, i.e. anyone who did not like this show does not know anything about anything
HI WORLD. I am here (again) to tell y'all about the glorious K. Blau/Lake/aerienne show that occurred last Thursday at the Claremont Colleges - more specifically, Pitzer's Shakedown cafe, which made for a cozy location for these warm and wonderful…
“The Never-Ending Revival”: A History of American Folk Music
As Americana Music Director, I of course have an interest in increasing my knowledge about the American folk music tradition. Today I discovered a book by Michael F. Scully called "The Never-Ending Revival: Rounder Records and the Folk Alliance," which…
“Syzygy” – Polka Dot Dot Dot (Bicycle Records)
The Olympia, WA - based folk trio Polka Dot Dot Dot released their second album “Syzygy” on Nov. 12th. For fans of their first, "Love Letter to New Zealand," this album is just as full of spirited hand claps, camp song-esque lyrics, and magical…
My Favorite Things (AKA More Obscure Compilations for Yr Listening Pleasure)
Here is my list of favorite things: 1. Sleep 2. Food 3. My Birthday 4. The Teenage Shutdown compilations! Recently I discovered these in KSPC's music library and cried my eyes out in sheer wonder and happiness (I am only…
1949 Alice In Wonderland @Cinefamily PLUS DJ Dia!
On Saturday, November 28th, join Cinefamily as they screen this ambitious, highly faithful late-'40s Alice adaptation that took years to complete, and features an abundance of impressive, meticulous and labor-intensive stop-motion work from pioneer puppeteer Lou Bunin. Remarkably, the film…
Working For A Nuclear Free City – Businessmen & Ghosts
A lot of the time when a band releases a double album it's out of laziness, an unwillingness to refine their work and remove what's unnecessary. This is absolutely not the case with Businessmen & Ghosts. There are a staggering…
Review of “The Old Prince,” by Shad
In his sophomore effort, Canadian rapper Shad mixes race-conscious rhymes with soulful samples, bass-charged techno beats and nods to jazz and classical music. His Common-esque delivery and rhymes can get sloppy, but it's overall a feel good and thought-provoking record…
Mission of Burma celebrate new album The Speed the Sound the Light With a KSPC Interview!
Kendra Atleework On Friday, November 13th, Clint Conley (bass, vocals) of MOB did an interview on Hopscoth with DJ Special K (Friday nights 8-10). That Sunday they played to a packed Echo in celebration of their new album. Clint Conley’s…