88Rising Music & Arts Festival at Los Angeles State Historic Park
This year marks the very first ever 88Rising Music Festival: “Head in the Clouds”. With an attendance of 2,500 or so, 88Rising does not match up with the big dogs such as Coachella or Lollapalooza...
View ArticleInterpol @ Open Air Theater
People thought rock was dead; Interpol showed us otherwise. Legendary post-punk band Interpol came to shred underneath the disco ball at the CalCoast Credit Union Open Air Theater, just one of many...
View ArticleWhy You Should Hear K-Pop at Least Once
Dive into the wonderful world of K-Pop and get to know more about this underrated genre/style of music that has rose in popularity Continue Reading → The post Why You Should Hear K-Pop at Least Once...
View ArticleThe Storm That Stopped it All – Desert Daze Friday Review
Located 3 miles deep into the desert of Lake Perris, CA, Desert Daze music festival kicked off its weekend on Friday October 12. Unlike any festival I have ever been to before, Desert Daze took place...
View ArticleShannon and the Clams & Tropa Magica at the Belly Up Tavern
Shannon and the Clams showcased some garage doo-wop dance tunes to the Belly Up Tavern after Tropa Magica brought the house down. The Belly Up Tavern played host to an unofficial pre-Desert Daze...
View ArticleHow I Survived Hurricane Impala, and Other Tales from Desert Daze 2018
Long waits, storms, and tears – the magic of Desert Daze transcends any and all bad vibes I am not a seasoned festival-goer. I’ve never been to Coachella, I’ve never been to been to Lollapalooza, I’ve...
View ArticleGreta Van Fleet –“Anthem of the Peaceful Army” Album Review
A time when rock stars wore their hair down to their shoulders, and music allowed you to escape into heavy guitar riffs and deeply poetic lyrics. That is what Greta Van Fleet encompasses in their new...
View ArticleInterview with FIDLAR’s Zac Carper
FIDLAR’s Zac Carper talks new music, the benefits of college radio, and getting recognition as more than just a “party punk” band Los Angeles punk rock band FIDLAR is well known for their songs about...
View ArticleInterview with Black Lips’ Jared Swilley
Black Lips’ Jared Swilley discusses covering the Beatles, the importance of music videos and radio for connecting with fans, and the band’s upcoming venture into country music. Atlanta‘s Black Lips...
View ArticleHow To Survive Escape Psycho Circus
My point-of-view experience at Insomniac's Escape Psycho Circus 2018 Continue Reading → The post How To Survive Escape Psycho Circus appeared first on KCR College Radio.
View ArticleKIM PETRAS at Cal Coast Credit Union Amphitheater
Just in time for Halloween, Kim Petras and Troye Sivan set hearts racing at the Cal Coast Credit Union Amphitheater. The arena was quiet awaiting the up and coming artist Kim Petras. Kim Petras...
View ArticleTame Impala at Treasure Island Music Festival
Seeing Tame Impala live at Treasure Island Music Festival was an opportunity I’d never dreamed of experiencing. Led by record-producer and multi-instrumentalist Kevin Parker, Tame Impala is one of the...
View ArticleRex Orange County at the Observatory North Park
Rex Orange County brought his signature timeless energy and love to the Observatory North Park. As I approached the Observatory North Park to see Rex Orange County on November 13, my mouth dropped once...
View ArticleKodaline at the House of Blues
Kodaline gave their audience a taste of the weekend with their thrilling and riveting performance at the House of Blues. The concert was opened by Ocean Park Standoff, a band consisting of Samantha...
View ArticleMemorable Hits from the 80’s
Check out a playlist of the most memorable songs from the 80's! Continue Reading → The post Memorable Hits from the 80’s appeared first on KCR College Radio.
View ArticleVince Staples & Buddy at The Observatory North Park
Born in Compton & raised in Long Beach, Vince Staples has risen to be one of the leading artists of west coast, new wave rap. On April 2nd, he performed at The Observatory North Park along with...
View ArticleBehind the Mic: The Flow w/ De Leon
In this segment of Behind the Mic, we examine the wild life of thrill-seeker / adventurer / local lunatic, Mikel De Leon! A gift (or curse, depending on how you look at it) has been bestowed upon Mikel...
View ArticleThe Best Parts of Seeing Mt. Joy at the Music Box
The Four Best Things We Saw at the San Diego Music Box’s Mt. Joy Concert! I have never shown someone Mt. Joy’s music and had them dislike it. I would even be as bold to say that mostly everyone who…...
View ArticleJulia Michaels at House of Blues San Diego
If you want to have a great time at a concert dancing and singing the night away – Go to a Julia Michaels Concert! You truly won’t regret it. Both Julia Michaels’ energy and her audience’s energy...
View ArticleThe Ultimate Summer Sendoff Playlist
Perfect for drives along the coast or lounging by the pool with friends, this summer playlist will put you straight into summer-mode. As the semester comes to an end and the weight on your shoulders is...
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