KCPR’s Top Albums of 2018
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.…
New Music
Local band Dudeo Perez talks DIY shows and a new EP
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…
Malibu Ken – Acid King
Malibu Ken, a newly formed duo between rapper Aesop Rock and producer Tobacco, have released their first single “Acid King.” The track is a preview for their upcoming self-titled album, scheduled to release January 18th. The…
Gillian Flynn and the Troubling Lack of Female Villains
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.…
Thundercat ft. BADBADNOTGOOD, Flying Lotus – King of the Hill
Thundercat, BADBADNOTGOOD, and Flying Lotus on one track — a collaboration for the ages! This new track was released ahead of Brainfeeder’s upcoming 36-track compilation celebrating their 10-year anniversary. The track features Thundercat’s unmistakable falsetto, backed…
A Conversation with Glenn Brigman of Triptides
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…
Paint – PAINT EP
The solo project of Allah-Las guitarist and singer Pedrum Siadatian, called “Paint,” debuted with a self-titled EP. While Allah-Las finds itself firmly embedded within the sounds of surf rock, Siadatian has proved with this EP that Paint…
boygenius – boygenius EP
The indie-rock supergroup consisting of three of the most powerful women in the genre have released their first EP. Operating under the name ‘boygenius,’ Julien Baker, Phoebe Bridgers, and Lucy Dacus are fighting the catchall category of…
