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…
#1 @ KSPC – Kona Triangle – Sing A New Sapling Into Existence
Album: Sing A New Sampling Into Existence Artist: Kona Triange Label: Porter Overall, this is pleasant music from the UK duo, who are known for their chilled-out electronica with just enough of a beat to keep it interesting. You can…
#1 @ KSPC – Yo La Tengo – Popular Songs
Album: Popular Songs Artists: Yo La Tengo Label: Matador At 25, Hoboken, New Jersey's Yo La Tengo are elder statesmen of the American indie scene. Heroes to geeky, crate-digging hipsters everywhere, they're as consistently eclectic as they are consistently good. …
Interview: Gina Birch of the Raincoats!
Tune in to No Coast of Nebraska this Tuesday, October 5 at 8:30pm (PST) to hear DJ Rachel D. interview Gina Birch, singer and bass player for groundbreaking UK post-punk band the Raincoats! This fall, the Raincoats embark on a…
#1 @ KSPC Rainbow Arabia – Kabukimono
Album: Kabukimono Artist: Rainbow Arabia Label: Manimal Vinyl Local band Rainbow Arabia's new album, Kabukimono, has debuted at number on the KSPC charts! They sound like an Asian influenced pop/electronic band with female vocals mixed into the background. This is…
Concert review: Bring on the Dudes! Titus Andronicus and the So So Glos, 9/24
Two former KSPC Blowout guests make their triumphant return to the LA area together—could it be? It was! On Thursday, Sept. 24, KSPC's two favorite East Coast indie punk bands—Glen Rock, NJ's Titus Andronicus and Brooklyn, NY’s the So So…
#1 @ KSPC – The Dodos – Time to Die
Album: Time to Die Artist: The Dodos Label: Frenchkiss In regular Dodos fashion, this album is full of epic builds and interesting tempo shifts. Despite this, Time to Die is a nice change from Visiter, their second full-length release, as…
Brandi Shearer Interview on “Flowerhours”
Photo Credit: www.myspace.com/brandishearer Tune in today from 4PM-6PM to hear an interview with singer-songwriter Brandi Shearer! Shearer is a completely independent musician who is currently embarking on a "shore to shore indie record store tour." Shearer sat down with DJ…
#1 @ KSPC – Ramona Falls – Intuit (Last Week)
Album: Intuit Artist: Ramona Falls Label: Barsuk Ramona Falls in the solo venture of Brent Knopf, who is one third of the band Menomena. His debut album, Intuit, is simplistic, yet diverse and layered. He effortlessly utilizes orchestral instruments within…
Barry Cogert Interview on Claremont Straight Ahead
Bass player Barry Cogert will be interviewed by Larry the Fox on his show, "Claremont Straight Ahead", at 1:00 pm on Monday, September 14, 2009. Barry has played and recorded with such jazz greats as Louis Bellson, Bobby McFerrin, Ron…
#1 @ KSPC – Wilderness – Wilderness EP
Album: Wilderness EP Artist: Wilderness Label - Self Released Nothing beats a house show. Festivals are fun, and Los Angeles is riddled with cozy venues and musician-friendly cafes. But none of them compare to wandering the dusty Rancho Cucamonga suburbs,…
INTERVIEW ON CLAREMONT STRAIGHT AHEAD
Doug Chapline, lead vocalist & guitarist of "Reno Jones" will be interviewed by Larry the Fox on his show, "Claremont Straight Ahead" at 1:00 pm on Monday, August 24, 2009. "Reno Jones" is a busy local R & B, blues,…
#1 @ KSPC: We Were Promised Jetpacks: These Four Walls
Albums: These Four Walls Artist: We Were Promised Jetpacks Label: Fat Cat Scottish indie rockers We Were Promised Jetpacks have put together a solid pop album that combines epic, building post-rock with passionate vocals and post-punk darkness. While they follow…
FYF Fest 2009
The FYF Fest, previously known as the F Yeah Fest, will take place on Saturday, September 5th. KSPC will be giving away tickets in the weeks leading up the festival, and we hope to see you there. Support the local…
#1 @ KSPC: Thee Oh Sees – Help
Thee Oh Sees, after having slid down to number two on the KSPC charts last week, have returned to their throne at number 1. Click here to see our past blurb on the band. Do you want to see what…
Flattop Tom on Claremont Straight Ahead
"INTERVIEW: Flattop Tom (aka Tom Hall), leader, vocalist, and harmonica player of "Flattop Tom & His Jumping Cats" will be interviewed by Larry the Fox at 1:00 pm on Monday, August 3, 2009, on his show "Claremont Straight Ahead". The band…
#1 @ KSPC: Rebotini – Music Components
Album: Music Components Artist: Rebotini Label: Citizen Records The mustached half of electro-metal indie band Black Strobe, Arnaud Rebotini wrote and produced all tracks on musical components. Using vintage keyboards and analog equipment, Rebotini has created some awesome French techno. …
This Day in History:
KSPC is pleased to wish a happy birthday to two darlings of the Underground programming block: the Minutemen's punk classic Double Nickels on the Dime and Sonic Youth frontman Thurston Moore! Hailing from San Pedro, CA, the Minutemen were a…
#1 @ KSPC: Thee Oh Sees – Help
Album: Help Artist: Thee Oh Sees Label: In The Red This album is yet another lo-fi, semi-psychedlic, garage rock release, but this one actually stands apart. John Dwyer has worked to balance his various influences, allowing the album to be…