While the night was full of joy, it had a bittersweet shadow over it—the event doubled as a tribute to the late Sumohair, a powerhouse amongst LA’s tropical music scene who passed away in August. Members of both bands wore yellow, Sumo’s favorite color, and encouraged audience members to do so as well.
Read MoreIt's rare to see the stars in LA. The mystique of a glistening aura against a night sky is lost in a city breathing its own polluted air. But sometimes, art can emulate the bewildering effects of the cosmos—or at the least make you feel a similar way.
Read MoreIt was, frankly, like not much live music I’ve ever experienced. Both Ritchotte and McRae are passionate about the sound of their band and technically skilled. McRae’s dancing, Ritchotte’s focus, their accompaniment of one another, and constantly-shifting instrumental balance cultivate such a special way to experience music. I cannot wait to experience it again, and I’m really grateful I have had the chance to be there for two of the bigger steps thus far in their career.
Read MoreOn Tuesday, I went to see Flasher at the Echo. No ticket, no promotion, just a lovely birthday gift from my lovely girlfriend and KXSC alumna, Ariella a.k.a. DJ Pumpkin.
Read MoreOn October 16, 2021, Deafheaven took the stage of the Ace Hotel in Downtown Los Angeles.
Read More...Discovers Hoagy Carmichael’s Music Shop plunges the listener into chaos. The first track “Junkman’s Song” features a crass vibraphone followed by a funky, slow bass line. The vibraphone repeats the same few notes while the bass handles the melody.
Read MoreCoast Contra brings brotherhood and hospitality to their hip hop
Read MoreHere is Dad Hat, an indie pop duo based here in Los Angeles. The duo, Steven Gudino and Maddie Barrett, both go to USC and UCLA respectively.
Read MoreAs you already know, KXSC can’t resist putting on USC's homegrown talent, and upcoming pop sensation Conner Pearl is no exception.
Read MoreIn the current landscape of singles and tik-tok hits, predicting an artist’s longevity is harder to predict than ever. But after paving his own lane in hip-hop for over a decade, K Camp is an artist that has stood the test of time. In celebration of his new album Kiss 5, KXSC got the chance to hear about K Camp’s take on longevity in music, his creative process, and what it takes to make a real song.
Read MoreLorenzo Gillis Cook of Petite League talks to live show director Gabriella Gray about new releases, quarantine, and staying positive in an exclusive interview with KXSC. Petite League is a New York-based band that released their newest single, “Joyrider,” on September 1st. Cook discusses the full process of the newest release, and how his ideas and intentions for this project have become a reality.
In a press conference with Katy Perry and °1824, the pop star talked about pushing forward through dark times in regard to the making of her new album, Smile. Head of Content Reanna Cruz unpacks Katy’s career and discusses the new album, a piece of self-reflection that Katy herself says is fundamentally based on “clownery”.
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