In this article, KCPR’s Connor Sullivan delves into the artistic merit of song lyrics, picking apart the strung together words and phrases of Marika Hackman’s “I’d Rather Be With Them.” Noted for her dark, sad lyrics, Hackman is generally grouped within England’s folk-rock genre, producing a soft and...
Coming to Oakland this May is the newly announced Blurry Vision Festival, put together by the same people who brought you Coachella. And oh boy, does it look good. The two-day festival runs from May 12th to the 13th and is hosted in Oakland’s Middle Harbor Shoreline park....
Los Angeles-based psych rockers, Dead Meadow, celebrate their twenty-year run as a band through the release of their ninth studio album “The Nothing They Need.” Originally formed in 1998, Dead Meadow’s roots lie in Washington D.C., where they were welcomed by local legends such as Fugazi and The...
The DoLab presents: Lightning in a Bottle. Lightning in a Bottle is an eclectic mix of music, art, and culture located less than hour away from San Luis Obispo. In addition to music performances, the event also features guest speakers, visual and interactive art installations, yoga classes, group meditation, and other...
Writers of the animated television series The Simpsons may possess a hidden talent— the ability to predict the future. Throughout the course of its twenty-nine seasons, The Simpsons has featured several major innovations and events that would later occur in the real world. Here are six notable times...
Talking Heads were one of the most influential bands of the New Wave movement. They formed in 1975 at the forefront of the scene, and eventually rose to critical acclaim in the 1980’s. Their discography boasts a diverse swath of genres, borrowing from post-punk, electronic, synth-pop, worldbeat, and...
In the first edition of our new series of venue reviews, KCPR content contributor Connor Sullivan takes on The Catalyst, a longtime hub for music and culture in the Northern California town of Santa Cruz. Due to the presence of the University of California, Santa Cruz, many up-and-coming...
On a Friday long ago, I sat in the back seat of my friend’s Subaru en route to Yosemite. “Let’s Get Breakfast” by Walter Mitty and His Makeshift Orchestra played quietly as we snaked along the winding road. It was on that fateful Friday afternoon that I recalled...
Last year, Shabang IX brought us face to face with one of the most iconic lo-fi stoner rock bands of the 2010s: The Memories. I was blessed with the chance to speak with the guys of The Memories after their performance last Saturday. We hung out and chatted...
Khruangbin and I spoke on the phone as they waited for their tour bus to be fixed in Las Vegas, NV. The band is currently on tour promoting their new album, Con Todo El Mundo. You can listen to the album’s lead single, “Maria Tambien,” here. Jaya: I...
25. Popular Manipulations- The Districts The Pennsylvania four-piece’s latest album moves farther away from their folk-rock roots and closer towards a more electronic, experimental sound. Singer Rob Grote’s vocals are as raw as ever as he shines on tracks like “Capable” and “Ordinary Day.” Focus Tracks: If Before...
Late last year, Snowglobe returned to South Lake Tahoe to host sixty thousand people for a weekend of music, ski jumps, and surprisingly warm weather. Yes, somehow the Tahoe weather Gods blessed this year’s festival with decent temperatures, allowing many festival goers to party with t-shirts on or...
Snowglobe is back once again in South Lake Tahoe to close out the year with electronic and hip-hop music from certified stars and rising artists. With artists such as Travis Scott, Khalid, and Tycho, there are a lot of reasons to be excited about Snowglobe this year. However,...
Eduardo, Barto, Gabriel, and Carlos make up the four-piece Latin funk band, Chicano Batman. The guys came filing into the green room just after their sound check had ended. On the final leg of their tour, KCPR’s HQ sits down with the band members to dig into what it’s like...
With popular media platforms such as WORLDSTARHIPHOP and Lyrical Lemonade pushing out dozens of videos every couple days, it’s understandably easy to miss out on some hip-hop gems. Whether you’re a solidified trap rapper or an up-and-comer, blowing up on WORLDSTAR can heavily influence your career. Naturally bangers...
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