Painted nails, reverberation, and single dangly earrings - artistic statements that define the more bohemian crowd of our generation. When thinking of artists that have catalyzed the growth of this subculture in recent years, the first to come to mind is Gus Dapperton. Having released his debut album Where Polly People Go To Read in April 2019, the rising star is now scheduled to release his sophomore album Orca via AWAL.
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 MoreTo celebrate Black Music Month, KXSC’s Elle Davidson sat down with five Black artists at USC to talk about their musical journeys and what being Black in music means to them. Recent graduate Kabwasa chats about organizing the USC Black Lives Matter March and how he can change the world through music. Inspired by Stevie Wonder, Lauryn Hill, and Smino, Kabwasa has been making music since he can remember.
Read MoreShortly after releasing her new single “Beautiful Escape,” LIVVIA joined in on a call with our very own DJ Boboy Alf. In this exclusive interview, LIVVIA goes in depth, discussing her time at UC Berkeley while balancing a full-time music career, as well as her rebrand over the past couple of years. LIVVIA also shares organizations that we can support in consideration of #BLM.
Read MoreTo celebrate Black Music Month, KXSC’s Elle Davidson sat down with five Black artists at USC to talk about their musical journeys, and what being Black in music means to them. Senior Maleke reflects on a lifetime of making music as well as segregation at USC. With music set to release this summer, Maleke is excited to showcase his throwback RnB sound.
Read MoreTo celebrate Black Music Month, KXSC’s Elle Davidson sat down with five Black artists at USC to talk about their musical journeys, and what being Black in music means to them. Class of 2020 graduate Ryl0 talks about what electronic music means to her, and how finding her place in the USC community has influenced her sound. A pioneer of “cyberpop,” Ryl0 is crafting her own sound and artistry.
Read MoreTo celebrate Black Music Month, KXSC’s Elle Davidson sat down with five Black artists at USC to talk about their musical journeys, and what being Black in music means to them. Junior Vietta shares how finding Black Student Assembly influenced her confidence, as well as her sense of belonging at USC.
Read MoreTo celebrate Black Music Month, KXSC’s Elle Davidson sat down with five Black artists at USC to talk about their musical journeys, and what being Black in music means to them. Senior Ayoni reflects on changing the world through music and the many different experiences she has had throughout her time at USC.
Read MoreWe at KXSC Radio want to express our stance in support of and in solidarity with the Black community and the Black Lives Matter movement. Our organization believes in the power of community and that we are most powerful when we add our voices together for the common good.
Read MoreKXSC’s Federica Tovar got the chance to talk to Jessica Harper. Harper is currently a second-year student in the University of Southern California’s Popular Music Performance program, where she is training as a Singer/Songwriter.
Read MoreIn a world inundated with bummer media, Atsuko Okatsuka preaches the power of silliness, something we all need right now.
Read MoreImagine Pusha T having an existential crisis…that’s the sound of Connor Musarra.
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