At KXSC, we understand the importance of letting an album sit and marinate in our evaluative juices. So with no knee-jerk reactions here, we’re taking a look at contemporary R&B icon John Legend’s latest album Bigger Love.
Read More
A 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 More
Bet you thought you'd seen the last of us until the Fall! Well, we're back with four stacked newsletters for the remainder of the Summer! In this one, you'll find reviews of new releases from Arca, Porridge Radio, Ohmme, Clarence the Kid and Juan Solorzano. Enjoy, listen, and keep wearing those masks, kiddos.
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 More
Shortly 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 More
To 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 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.
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 More
To 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 MoreThere are a few ways that you can spot an old soul. George Carroll Wilson is certainly one.
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 More