When asked why they picked these songs, here's how our core-staff responded:
On choosing "Hairy Palms" by This Song Is A Mess But So Am I:
"They played in a tiny house called the Sporeshack on C Street Davis back in 06. Booked by KDVS alum Rick Ele"
- Ammaar Vayani, Assistant General Manager
On choosing "A Voice" by...
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Album Review: Karen O, Danger Mouse “Lux Prima”
Lux Prima (translating to “First Light”) was an album created to “find a place” not a “sound”, according to Danger Mouse. This is a beautiful album for a couple reasons. First, Karen O’s voice is absolutely stunning here and matches the refreshing feeling of every track. Second, the album is definitely experimental, with soft, mind-bending...
Album Review: Dylans “Settlers Adrift”
‘Settlers Adrift’ is the second full length album by Richmond/San Francisco based band Dylans; and a 24 minute ride through a dark twisted tunnel of emotions, featuring hysterically beautiful guitar riffs and gorgeous melodies cutting through a deep musical momentum that is sure to get you headbanging. Released just two years after their...
January 2020 Kurated
When asked why they picked these songs, here's how our core-staff responded:
On choosing "(They Long to Be) Close To You" by The Cranberries:
"I love this cover because it makes me feel 10 different emotions at once. I had this song stuck in my head for about a week."
- Deanna Gasparyan, Public Affairs Director
On choosing "Touched...
December 2019 Kurated (Decade Favorites)
This month, our core staff picked some songs that were some of their favorites that came out this decade. When asked why they picked these songs, here's how they responded:
On choosing "Iota" by Angel Olsen:
"Angel Olsen has been my favorite artist for many years of this decade & this song carried me through high school...
November 2019 Kurated
When asked why they chose these songs, here’s how some of our core staff members responded:
On choosing "All My Happiness is Gone" by Purple Mountains:
"Love the beautiful folksy instrumental coupled with sad cowboy lyrics. RIP David Berman."
- Nick Dinato, Co-Staff Development Coordinator
On choosing "Health Food" by Berhana:
"Listening on a bus ride to Sac, head bobbin’...
October 2019 KURATED
When asked why they chose these songs, here's how some of our core staff members responded:
On choosing "Realigned Dub" by African Head Charge:
"Sounding just as adventurous as they did in 81'. Dub meets the tabla; a percussionist's fantasy marriage."
- Ammaar Vayani, Assistant GM
On choosing "Return Of The Death Ray" by The Bomboras:
"Surf rock, to me...
G. Garçon: An Introduction
I recently had the pleasure of interviewing hip hop artist, G. Garçon about his origins, creative process, and his new album “25” dropping September 30th 2019.
The stage name hails from France; the rapper from Inglewood. The G stands for Geezus, a previous alias, that was later expanded on as...
Dirty Penni Fest 4: Penniback Records’ Impact on the Local Music Scene in Los Angeles
The independent record label, Penniback Records, continues to highlight and expand the DIY music scene in Los Angeles. Dirty Penni Fest 4, the record label’s fourth annual music festival headlined by The Buttertones (special tribute to Dick Dale) and co-headlined by Tropa Magica this year, was a vivid demonstration of the record label’s...
Sac Zine Fest 2019 – Review
Catch a Zine by Its Toe! If it Hollers, Buy Two Copies! Sacramento Zine Fest 2019 Saturday, May 25th, 2019 from 11 AM to 5 PM Zine Enthusiast Confidential - RIOT Part 1 of XXX Hello true believers! Oh, the lovely sight of a room full of ZINES! (And assorted fun things!) If you love art, if...