Chris Stein, cofounder of Blondie, may have lived even more lives than the nine given to his black cat, Lou. Both joined me on a video call to chat about their human half’s new memoir, “Under a Rock.” The book is a masterclass in rich storytelling, forgoing glitz and glamour in a stream-of-consciousness divulgence from a generational musician. Reminiscence is a gift, and each reader is a lucky recipient.
Read MoreA couple weeks ago I had the chance to sit around with Fat, Evil Children to talk about their new record, their friendship, and their candid process. I walked up to find the four bandmates sitting on a porch and passing a guitar around. I was surprised by their collective deftness with the guitar, which I learned was just a lay example of their instrumental ease and collaborative process.
Read MoreI joined Babehoven (Maya Bon and Ryan Albert) via phone and across time zones a few weeks ago; calling from Hudson, NY, their power had gone out a few minutes before our chat started. Maya and Ryan were smiling nonetheless…
Read MoreIn an interview with DJ Cheez AKA Gia Canto, Wallows drummer (and former one-time KXSC DJ) Cole Preston discusses all things Wallows and USC, from living with Remi Wolf behind Nature’s Brew, to attending KXSC shows and parties at Pink Castle.
Read MoreThis past Wednesday, February 14, my grandest of plans were to attend Devon Ross’ debut EP release show at Amoeba. I was excited…but I got stuck so badly in traffic that I missed the show.
Read MoreCREEM is “America's Only Rock 'n' Roll Magazine,” and pioneering journalist Jaan Uhelszki continues to be the best they’ve got. As one of its founding editors, she is boundlessly brilliant.
Read MoreFew filmmakers have achieved cult success the way Gregg Araki has. Heavily associated with the New Queer Cinema movement of the ’90s, Araki’s movies, which often interrogate unapologetically queer themes, have alternately been labeled nihilistic, anarchic, hilarious, and life-affirming, though they’ve always retained his signature aesthetic and emotional stamp.
Read MoreSabrina Teitelbaum, known as Blondshell, is having quite the year. From releasing a debut record in April to embarking on a summertime headline tour, she shows no signs of slowing down.
Read MoreCoast Contra brings brotherhood and hospitality to their hip hop
Read MoreNat Lee is a recent Alumna of Thornton’s music industry program, where she founded and built DIY production and music collective, SleezeHog. Entering its second year of operation, SleezeHog has thrown over 20 shows that feature exclusively female, POC, and queer artists. In our interview, Nat and I discuss curating safe spaces for all attendees, DIY ethics, and stick and poke tattoos. Please enjoy this second edition of Live Show: Podcasts!
Read MoreA few hours before the release of their debut EP Lullaby for You, the Southern California band hopped on a Zoom call with KXSC’s Ana Cruz. Band members Josiah (vocals), Lucas (drums), Corbin (guitar) and Seth (bass) shared their creative process and reflections on their musical journeys.
Read MoreAs a local LA County radio station, KXSC looks to support and uplift acts in the SoCal area. Los Angeles psychedelic pop outfit Amo Amo recently got on the phone for an interview with one of our DJs, J Shruthi. The band has nearly three million plays on Spotify, and has experience with multiple well-known acts including a prior gig as the backing band for Lux Prima. You can find them on social media at @amoamomusic.
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