A mosh pit is most people’s nightmare; for me, it is a happiness-inducing stress-reliever that requires a good, cold shower afterward. Philadelphia based band, The Menzingers, always have a crowd ready to mosh with the best. Their Halloween show in St. Louis at Delmar Hall was certainly no exception. The best part of any show by the Menzingers is the sheer amount of energy. For almost an hour and a half, including their encore, the...
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As I was ushered into the Gothic Theatre on the night of Nov. 1, Liza Anne greeted me with a soft smile and a handshake. Her warm, inviting presence made the bitter chill from outside immediately melt away. In the background, we could hear Sun June doing their soundcheck on stage. Liza and I scoured for a place to conduct the interview, settling on the bright red coat-check room near the front of the venue. We sat down and started...
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Ghouls and goblins roam the streets in search of tricks, treats and scary good tunes this Halloween. Lucky for them, KCSU’s spookiest DJs have put together a haunting assortment of songs to set the tone for the eeriest night of the year. See what songs the DJs chose and check out our Spotify playlist below! DJ Monterey's picks: Scary Movie by Lala Lala Lavender Blood by Fox Academy Spooky Ghosts by SNCKPCK Haunt Me by...
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The local electronic scene is something I think deserves more attention, and chitchat, a new group from Denver, supports that claim. They came in for an in-studio performance last week and played two new originals throughout the set. “Play it Cool” has an upbeat music video that accurately portrays Josh Kern and Madisen Vogel’s lighthearted dynamic. Though most of their music has an almost careless vibe to it, they...
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From now on, when I think of dedicated musicians, I’ll think of The Copper Children. There was traffic, there were technical difficulties, but the entire night there was nothing but positivity. The band was initially caught in traffic on their trek from Denver, and they even did some off-roading to make their way to our studio in Fort Collins. Although we had a late start to the evening, each member came to the studio with one...
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Now that October is in full swing, it’s time to start planning the Monster Mash of the century. This list of songs compiles songs that fall under the categories of spooky, unsettling or creepy while still retaining their banger status. They exceed the expectations of traditional Halloween songs and offer a unique sound to any gathering. You can listen to each song below or on Spotify. 13.) Bloody Mary-Lady Gaga This song...
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