Tag Archives: Independent Music
Brook & River live broadcast on KXSC Feb. 4
We’ve just received last-minute word that Santa Cruz, CA based folk-psych-rock band Brook & River will be performing a live broadcast and delivering an exclusive sexy interview over the AM airwaves Feb. 4 on KXSC!
KXSC 1560AM is USC’s student radio station which lends a significant focus to covering the independent music scene. We’ll take our Trojans off to that (I mean our hats). Brook & River’s showcase will take place from 1-2PM on Friday, Feb 4. If you’re not near [...]
The Seasons Are Fucking Cool!
It’s not the most intelligent or clever of titles. Perhaps it’s a bit crass, admittedly childish and vulgar; but I had no choice. Catching the Seasons live for the first time left me with one overwhelming reaction… and as I panned over the crowd, I could see the same sentiments mirrored across their faces as well… The Seasons are fucking cool!
Seasons are a Highland Park-based band within the greater Los Angeles area. They are Nik Garcia, vocals, guitar; John Seasons, [...]
DHR Song of the Day 1/11/11: Al Lay – “Change”
The number 11 is a special character, full of auspicious and mysterious omen. So for today’s 11th day of the 11th year of the new millennium that we’re still desperately trying to figure out (like every other day and year of every other millennia), we’ve chosen Al Lay’s “Change” as song of the day – because goodness and progress often requires a momentous degree of change and rearrange.
DHR Song of the Day 1/2/11: Faking David – “Evolve”
A song from our Canadian brothers to the north, befitting the transition into a new year with growth and change: “Evolve” by Faking David. An evocation of freedom, freedom of expression, freedom to expand.
DHR On 88.9FM KXLU Los Angeles – Playlist Archives: 12/2/10
Another excellent Thursday show with DJ Jen of KXLU. Spun lots of new music and some fantastic older stuff, including an Indian-influenced set with a classic cover of “Light My Fire” by Ananda Shankar (none other than Ravi Shankar’s nephew). Here’s what we played…
Lord Huron – “the problem with your daughter” (new add)
The Byrds – “bells of rhymney”
The Cyrkle – “please don’t ever leave me”
The Arbors – “so nice”
Sharon Jones & the Dap Kings – “window shopping”
The Mighty Hannibal – [...]
