With the abundance of coffee shops in San Luis Obispo, it’s tough to make the crucial decision of where to grab a cup of joe. KCPR’s resident asshole, Connor Sullivan, is here to help you make that decision with his brutal, unfiltered honesty. Take a look at his...
This article is the second part in a series on copying in music. To read the first article, “Foxygen: Why Copying isn’t Always a Bad Thing,” click here. Greta Van Fleet has been lurking in the back of my mind — and YouTube recommendations — as “that one...
As the clock strikes twelve on 2018, it’s hard not to be sentimental for all that the year has brought. Let’s take a look back at the albums that we’ve had on repeat all year long. 25. Mistki — Be the Cowboy The beloved indie-rocker Mistki brought a...
A wave of sound is taking over San Luis Obispo’s music scene with the rise of Dudeo Perez, a new alternative rock/pop band consisting of three Cal Poly students and one high school student. The band has performed at venues across the Central Coast and plans to release...
In 2014, the world became enamored with Amy Elliot Dunne: a gorgeous, brilliant, and all around shining example of the perfect All-American Girl. The one caveat? Amy’s kind of a psychopath. Actually, scratch that– she’s terrifying. Even an FBI agent referred to Amy as “one of the most...
The “sun-warped psychedelic rock” band, Triptides, joined our very own Spenser J for an interview on KCPR. Triptides has been on the radar of psychedelic rock fans since 2010, but their recent release Visitor and their collaborative album with Winter, called Estrela Mágica, have made 2018 a substantial year for...
Hickey Fest: a small festival that felt like a different world, with recovered footage from a time I thought was lost in translation. Last June, following finals week, I spontaneously decided that I was going to attend a music Festival called “Hickey Fest.” The Festival The only thing...
The Internet is one of the most acclaimed bands in the modern realm of R&B. The band has reunited after devoting time to work on solo projects, and their 2018 album Hive Mind has proved once again that their dynamic is one-of-a-kind. This Halloween, The Internet passed through San...
Voter registration for young people is up across the country and Cal Poly has the most new student voter registrations of any school in California. Despite that, less than 20 percent of young people voted in the 2014 midterm elections. A recent Harvard poll found that young people are more likeley to influence the...
Two of hip-hop’s most promising stars have joined forces to take the future of the trap scene by storm. Get ready for Atlantic Record label-mates YoungBoy Never Broke Again and Quando Rondo to take over the forefront of the rap game. Their names might not be at the...
This Sunday, October 28th, Giraffage and Ryan Hemsworth are coming to play at SLO Brew Rock! Bringing electronic hip-hop to the central coast, this duo is one that will get your feet moving. After dropping his album Too Real in 2017, Giraffage has been delivering electronic R&B tunes...
Take a trip to the introspective realm of music at SLO’s very own biannual music festival. This Saturday, October 20th, wander out to Laguna Lake for the fall installment of Shabang. The art and music communities of SLO collide for this glorious event, bringing you the best of...
As the clock approached 10 p.m. last Friday, music fans eagerly surrounded the towering stage on the edge of Lake Perris. With looming clouds overhead, the gentle mist quickly turned into a threatening downpour as lightning began to illuminate the rock-studded hills encompassing the venue. Tame Impala were...
KCPR as we know it today started thanks to the determination of Cal Poly students — in 1968. 50 years later, Cal Poly’s radio has stayed true to its student-run roots and even been praised as the number one college radio station in the nation. In honor of...
Searching for your next great escape? Look no further. Turn your gaze toward the seventh installation of the Desert Daze Music and Arts Festival. All lifeforms are welcome to make the voyage to Moreno Beach at Lake Perris, California for an adventurous weekend of camping and music. This...
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