REVIEW: Bon Iver – Blood Bank EP (Jagjaguwar)
The follow-up to the excellent and highly-acclaimed 'For Emma, Forever Ago' shows that Justin Vernon (the man behind Bon Iver) could be a songwriter with some staying power. This album reveals that Vernon can consistently write good songs, yet isn't…
KSPC & the dA Present: General Profanity
This Saturday, Jan 31st, at the dA Center for the Arts (252 South Main Street, Pomona Arts Colony), KSPC and the dA present the next installment in the General Profanity concert series!
Alien Soundtracks
This Wednesday Upland noise duo Alien Soundtracks will be in the studio for an interview on The Weather Report with w/ Dusty Clouds (2-4pm). Since 2007, Alien Soundtracks have been experimenting with eerie sounds created with a vast assortment of…
2008 Music
Can you imagine a life lived without knowledge of your favorite band or musical artist? Here at KSPC Claremont, we are continually broadcasting new and exciting artists and bands to tickle your musical fancy. Here is a line up of…
Ron Asheton of The Stooges dies at 60
Ron Asheton, one of the four founding members of the Stooges, was found dead this morning in his home on the city's west side. He played guitar with the band throughout its ridiculously influential initial seven-year run, from 1967 to…
John Bilezikjian on NeoClassical
Join KSPC for a live in studio performance by world renowned oudist and composer John Bilezikjian. Anne will be hosting the live performance of the Master Oudist during a special edition of her NeoClassical program on Thursday, January 8th from…
Savage Republic – Free show
Savage Republic are performing their longer European tour set at their traditional FREE warm-up show at The Press in Claremont, California this Saturday Jan 3 around 10:30 pm. The Press 129 Harvard Ave., Claremont, CA 91711 Phone: 909-625-4808
Happy New Year!
Happy New Year from your friends at KSPC 88.7FM! Tune in tonight at 8pm for "Life Incorporated Radio", a new program created and hosted by author, teacher, and documentarian Douglas Rushkoff. image: rushkoff.com This participatory radio show looks at both…
KSPC Goes Multimedia
If you noticed that the navigation bar on the main KSPC website is letting you explore another half-inch more of space, you are not going crazy. We hope that, in the very near future, the brand new 'Multimedia' section will…
Claremont Community Fundraiser
Today through Sunday, December 14th, 10% of all Robeks Juice (Claremont location) sales will be donated to the El Roble Intermediate School Color Guard. Students also receive 15% off on Sunday, December 14th. The Color Guard team will be on…
dA & Rhino Records Present: Winter Solstice Concert in Pomona
The dA Center for the Arts and Rhino Records in Claremont present an evening of music and art on Saturday, December 20th beginning at 7pm. The dA is located at 252 South Main Street in the fabulous Pomona Arts Colony.…
John Thill @ Ecoterra
Inland Empire troubadour and KSPC Blowout veteran John Thill performs at 8 PM this Friday (12/5) at Ecoterra in the Claremont village. Formerly of Quem Quaeritis, Aum Rifle, and a handful of short-lived side projects, Thill has a new album…
#1 @ KSPC: Crystal Stilts – Alight of Night
ALBUM: Alight of Night ARTIST: Crystal Stilts LABEL: Slumberland The record first showed up three weeks ago at #30, disappeared for a week, resurfaced a week later at #13, and now the catchy shoegaze/noise pop of Crystal Stilts' "Alight of…
Ticket Giveaway: Murs and People Under the Stairs
KSPC is giving away tickets to these two upcoming shows. Click either promo to visit the artist's website and remember to stay tuned!
#1 @ KSPC: V/A – “You Don’t Know – Ninja Cuts”
ALBUM: You Don't Know - Ninja Cuts ARTIST: Various Artists LABEL: Ninja Tune Ninja Tune Records gives you 49 of its best releases from the past two years, pulling from all genres (hip hop, electronica, indie/underground, loud rock). Everyone's sure…
FREE SHOW – Abe Vigoda, Mans Assassination Man, Potty Mouth
WHEN: Saturday Nov. 22nd (tomorrow) 8-11 PM WHERE: Dom's Lounge, SCC Pomona College WHO: Abe Vigoda (LA), Mans Assassination Man (LA), Potty Mouth (PO/PZ) !IMPORTANT: THIS EVENT IS FOR STUDENTS OF THE 5-Cs ONLY ! *sponsored by KSPC 88.7 FM…
HIP HOP SHOW — GRYNCH, CANCER RISING, INVERSE, JERMS
WHEN: Tomorrow (Nov. 20) / 9pm-midnight WHERE: SCC Social Room (Table Manners Room) @ Pomona College WHO: GRYNCH (Seattle), Cancer Rising (Seattle), Inverse (PZ alumni), Kungtagious Jerms (PZ '09), and Pepe of KnowMads (Seattle) ! IMPORTANT: THIS EVENT IS FOR…
#1 @ KSPC: The So-So Glos – Tourism/Terrorism
ALBUM: Tourism/Terrorism ARTIST: The So-So Glos LABEL: Green Owl Last week, Brooklyn's So-So Glos made it to Claremont for a KSPC-sponsored show on Pitzer College campus. With little surprise then do we announce that this week's #1 album is their…
“GENERAL PROFANITY” – New KSPC Music Series at the dA
KSPC has partnered with the dA (pronounced “dah”) Center for the Arts to bring live local music acts together in a community arts setting – the first installment is tomorrow! FEATURING: A Rainbow Destroyer artist Auto Da Fe (with Tara…
#1 @ KSPC: Calexico – Carried to Dust
ALBUM: Carried to Dust ARTIST: Calexico LABEL: Quarterstick Records Latin-flavored folk with an Americana flair and poppy vocals, Calexico's "Carried to Dust" is the sixth studio album from the Arizona-birthed indie rock band. Using some traditional percussions and horns to…