This week of the KCSU Music podcast features an interview with the band Alright Alright about their new album, Crucible. Listen to their creative process, how their family life mixes with their career, and what it's like to release such a personal piece of work during the chaos of the global pandemic. Photo usage/credit courtesy of Alright Alright. … [Read more...] about Getting To Know Denver-based duo, Alright Alright
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Boston band Mom Rock chats about their new EP
Musicians and fans everywhere are missing live shows. But despite the pandemic, Boston band Mom Rock released their first EP, “I Wish Every Day Was Today,” with hopes of reminding listeners and fans of the good times when we could all get together and dance to live music. Not only does Mom Rock play catchy, upbeat rock songs that make you want to get on your feet and dance, but … [Read more...] about Boston band Mom Rock chats about their new EP
A Brief History of Disco
KCSU Music Director Sam Bonafe gives a brief history on disco and its influence on modern dance music. … [Read more...] about A Brief History of Disco
A Brief History of Folk Rock
This is a quick look into the beginnings of folk rock, hitting on artists who helped fuse the subgenre, as well as who’s holding it down today. It will fill you in on the influence that this music has had on American culture, and how folk rock has changed in the present day, over five decades since it’s start. … [Read more...] about A Brief History of Folk Rock
In-Studio: Los Toms
In this in-studio session, Maddy Erskine joins psychedelic desert fuzz band Los Toms to chat about their new album "Centipede Sessions". Unfortunately we couldn’t have the full band come in and play their songs live due to covid restrictions, so instead we listened to a recording of their song Rogue Roomba/Sciencefish. The song is normally played as one, but is broken into two … [Read more...] about In-Studio: Los Toms