KCPR Presents: SLO Spotlight
Join KCPR for SLO Spotlight at the Performing Arts Center on March 7 for a night dedicated to showcasing our talented local music & arts community!
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Better Oblivion Community Center – Better Oblivion Community Center
Critically acclaimed indie darling Phoebe Bridgers and modern folk legend Conor Oberst teamed up for an incredibly diverse set of compositions on the surprise 10 song LP. Their teamwork on the self-titled release, Better Oblivion Community Center, dropped early this year. Collaborating is nothing new for Conor Oberst, who...
How TV Girl Encapsulates Nostalgia
From their samples, to their artwork, to their fuzzy, distant sound, TV Girl perfectly captures that feeling of longing for another time: nostalgia. TV Girl has been making waves as indie-pop staples since their debut in 2010. Originally from San Diego, the group has since moved out to...
Noname: Paving the Way for Unique Hip-Hop
Rising Chicago rapper Noname will be gracing the Fremont Theater on February 20th for her Room 25 Tour with opening act Elton. Praised by critics and fans alike, Noname has matured into a lyrical powerhouse and is on an upward trajectory in hip-hop. Noname, born Fatimah Warner, is...
SLO Concert Guide – Winter 2019
Though San Luis Obispo may seem like a typical small town, don’t be deceived — its up-and-coming music scene is vibrant. In the past, we’ve seen huge headliners like Whethan, The Growlers, and The Internet at Fremont Theater. Even SLO Brew, which describes itself as a “laid-back brewpub”...
Dudeo Perez Talks New Album, SLO’s DIY Scene, and Influences
Following the release of their new album, Allons’y, Dudeo Perez is the local band on everybody’s radar. Band members and Cal Poly Students Jackson Reynosa, Noah Boland, and Spencer Cefalu joined us in the KCPR studio to talk about their album and share their musical influences. Each of the members...
Local Roasts: An Honest Guide to SLO’s Coffee Shops
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...
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 has performed at venues across the Central Coast and plans to release...
Shabang: Community and the Future with Greg Golf
The most liberating part of the creative process is the opportunity for introspection. For the 11th iteration of San Luis Obispo’s local festival, Shabang, their goal was to give that opportunity to hundreds of attendees with their new theme: “Find Yourself.” Since its inception, Shabang has seen an...
“Find Yourself” at This Fall’s Shabang
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...
SLO Concert Guide – Fall 2018
As San Luis Obispo is becoming a major location along the coast, more artists are coming to town as a halfway stop-off. Here is a guide to some of the biggest concerts coming to SLO County this fall. Houndmouth Tues, Sept 25th 6:00 p.m. SLO Brew Rock,...
Venue Review: SLO Brew, San Luis Obispo
The third edition of Venue Reviews from KCPR’s Connor Sullivan is finally here. This time around, Sullivan takes a look at a venue that is close to home: SLO Brew. Known locally for their micro brews and their cuisine, the restaurant doubles as a venue for concerts. Parking...
SubSessions, Life’s a Peach, and Local Music: An Interview With Christian Parong
KCPR’s DJ Ridsdale had the chance to sit down with SubSessions member Christian Parong and talk about their upcoming event, Life’s a Peach. IR: So, what exactly is “SubSessions?” CP: SubSessions, as of right now, is just a group of friends, and we just like to put...
A Look Back on Shabang X
It’s no longer a question in anyone’s head – Shabang is now an integral part of central coast culture. This past weekend, Shabang held the tenth edition of it’s bi-annual, day long festival. Held at Laguna Lake Park, this Shabang was the most ambitious yet; the largest number...
The Undertow: Discussing Songs and Soundscapes with .paperman
KCPR’s DJ Dionysus sat down with San Luis Obispo’s very own Bryant Keith Bayhan (aka .paperman) to chat about his experiences playing around SLO, the stories behind his songs, and his opinions on “glitterwave.” This is the second incarnation of an ongoing series, The Undertow, which focuses on new...