Album Review: “Know Better Learn Faster” – Thao & the Get Down Stay Down (Kill Rock Stars)
Thao breaks from her folkier roots and incorporates soul, strings, rock, shoegaze, and even more handclaps and wails into her newest, "Know Better Learn Faster." Despite the diverse sounds, this is definitely a break-up album. Thao deceives with upbeat melodies…
Review of Primakov recording of Tchaikovsky
Vassily Primakov is under contract with Bridge for a series of recordings, many of which have already been released in the past year. In that time, he has shown a wide range and impressive technical maturity for a young artist.…
Katie Ferrara In-Studio on Tuesday, 11/10 Flowerhours!
LA-based singer-songwriter Katie Ferrara will be playing a live in-studio set on "Flowerhours" tomorrow, Tuesday 11/10 @ 5PM. Tune in to 88.7FM or listen online at kspc.org! Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/katieferrara
#1 @ KSPC – V/A – How to Be A Microwave
Album: How to be a Microwave Compliation Series: Volume 1 Artist: V/A Label: How to be a Microwave A free download compilation from local record label, How to Be a Microwave. Styles range from glitchy noise to rock to hip…
The latest in cutesy indie folk: “The Lower 48”
Just look at that adorable indie band. Don't they seem like oodles of fun? In fact, they are! Their debut EP, "Everywhere to Go," was released on Grape Juice Records this summer, and it is about what you'd expect from…
Happy Birthday René Marie!
Today (November 7th) jazz vocalist René Marie celebrates her birthday. A lady never tells (another lady's) age but in case you are interested, she was born in 1955...you do the math. Music was always a part of her life, especially…
Review of Brother Ali’s Latest Album, “Us”
The newest album from Rhymesayers' Brother Ali, this is a true gem. In terms of content, it is truly inspirational: as the title suggests, his aim with this disc seems to be to encourage everyone to unite through a common…
Burial – Untrue
In a rare interview Burial once said, "I love...old jungle and garage tunes, when you didn't know anything about them, and nothing was between you and the tunes." This philosophy certainly rings true in his artistic persona and his music. Burial was totally…
Live review: Blowouts ‘n’ more! Make no mistake, it’s magic.
It's 2 AM on Friday, which means you just missed the latest KSPC Blowout! First up was Magical Mistakes (formerly known as Death by Panda, generally known as Erik Luebs) of Pitzer College's Rainbow Destroyer collective, a one-man electroambientpopsomething outfit…
#1 @ KSPC – Times New Viking – Born Again Revisited
Album: Born Again Revisited Artist: Times New Viking Label: Matador By their fourth album, Times New Viking's dogged loyalty to blowing out every level on the board is starting to seem less like scrappy spontaneity and more like a well-worn…
Matthew Millia (of Frontier Ruckus) Interview on 11/3 Flowerhours
DJ Lilly chatted with Matthew Millia, lead singer and songwriter for the Michigan-based Americana band Frontier Ruckus, at the Joshua Tree Foots Music Festival in October. Turn in to her show "Flowerhours" today (4PM-6PM PST) to learn about Millia's songwriting…
ALBUM REVIEW: HORSE the band – Desperate Living
By Scott Baker: They have traveled to all 4 corners of the globe. They have seen things no mortal man should be forced to witness. Still they will not fade. HORSE the band is back with their newest brain-drilling album…
Ezra Furman & the Harpoons awkwardly tear down the house
About a week ago, I borrowed a car and, with a fellow KSPCer, braved the 10 Freeway into LA to see my favorite band, Ezra Furman & the Harpoons. A 21+ show at the Spaceland, the crowd was a mix…
Review of “Afterparty Babies” by Cadence Weapon
Cadence Weapon's second release, while an extremely competent slice of alternative hip hop, is hampered by the use of similar-sounding production on most of the tracks, blending them together into an indistinguishable mash of psychotic synths and over-worked drum machines.…
Get Groovin’: Jane’s Fav Afrofunk Compilations
Currently, I think the world is severely missing out on these AFRO-FUNK WORLD MUSIC COMPILATIONS I been groovin' to. I see no reason for anyone snub these catchy tunes. My own obsession grew from a strange and random addiction to…
Julie Peel Interview on 10/27 “Flowerhours”
French singer-songwriter Julie Peel just released her debut LP "Near the Sun" (American Laundromat) in September 2009 and is currently #2 on KSPC's Top 30 chart! DJ Lilly, host of "Flowerhours" interviewed Peel outside of the Hotel Cafe in Los…
#1 @ KSPC – Sea Wolf – White Water, White Bloom
Album: White Water, White Bloom Artist: Sea Wolf Label: Dangerbird Local LA indie pop-rock-folk band, Sea Wolf, has finally released their follow up to Leaves in the River (2007), and it was worth the wait. A band that was already…
PRE-HALLOWEEN MONSTER MASH AT L.A.’S GREEK THEATRE
Supergroup, THE MONSTERS OF FOLK, mesmerized the nearly silent crowd at the Greek Theatre on Sunday evening. Three incredible singer-songwriters collaborated to present a lovely musical kaleidoscope that left the audience entirely satisfied. Conner Oberst spat out lyrics with raw…
Review of “Say G& E!,” the newest album from the Grouch and Eligh
Another classic from Legendary Music's Grouch and Eligh! This album has some of the deepest, most insightful content I've ever heard in Hip-Hop. It has several great guest artists, including Slug, Gift of Gab, and Sage Francis. Overall it's an…
A Local Gem – The Jackson Family Band
When you see the cover of the album "Side by Side," you might write it off as just another local band. At least, that was my first reaction when I received this CD in the mail, along with a note…