Jeff Rosenstock is a man that is firmly rooted in his ethics and morals as a musician. He is an outspoken supporter of keeping his music accessible to fans, this includes keeping ticket costs at shows low and even going so far as to start a donation based record label where all his records, as well as friends, are offered on a “pay what you want” basis. However, his humble attitude towards his music has in no way stopped...
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Austin Getz greeted me with a wide smile on his face as I walked into the cavernous Summit Music Hall in Denver, Colorado. The 24-year-old Virginia native has a lot to be smiling about now-a-days, considering he is behind one of the more well received records of the year, Turnover’s Good Nature. Good Nature has undoubtedly brought the band to a new level. The record peaked at number 79 on the Billboard top 200 and they have...
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Somewhere below the small cavern of the Aggie Theater, I found myself waiting for Laura Jane Grace and Atom Willard of Against Me! The dim light and cold concrete walls greeted me as I nervously combed over my questions. At last I saw Willard jump down the stairs as Grace followed. Nervously, I greeted them and proceeded with the interview. For so many others like myself, Against Me! is a gateway band. I still have fond memories of...
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In today’s realm of new music it’s hard to find a band with the versatility of Walter etc. Their new album, Gloom Cruise, exhibits songs with bright, power pop laden melodies that create a savory wonderland of sonic delight. However, Walter etc. also shines on this album with their ability to write delicate, melancholic folk songs that generate an imagery of driving through eastern Thailand on a sunny day. Gloom Cruise,...
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AFI drummer and founding member Adam Carson talks to KCSU’s Danny Steiner about the Blood Album, evolving as a band, and AFI’s aesthetic. In preparation for writing this article I went back and listened to the album that got me into AFI: Sing the Sorrow. I was immediately taken aback to my eight year old self getting into punk. The full orchestration, the sweeping choruses, and the punchy songs through out the album...
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Last week our EDM expert, Stephanie, got the chance to talk to Monstercat artist Conro! Enjoy their conversation about his music background, how he goes about producing music, and what he thinks about the future of electronic music. And don’t forget to subscribe to our podcasts on iTunes! http://media.blubrry.com/kcsu_music/p/content.blubrry.com/kcsu_music/Conro_Interview_17_mixdown.mp3Podcast (kcsu-music): Play in new window |...
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