Lorenzo Gillis Cook of Petite League talks to live show director Gabriella Gray about new releases, quarantine, and staying positive in an exclusive interview with KXSC. Petite League is a New York-based band that released their newest single, “Joyrider,” on September 1st. Cook discusses the full process of the newest release, and how his ideas and intentions for this project have become a reality.
Painted nails, reverberation, and single dangly earrings - artistic statements that define the more bohemian crowd of our generation. When thinking of artists that have catalyzed the growth of this subculture in recent years, the first to come to mind is Gus Dapperton. Having released his debut album Where Polly People Go To Read in April 2019, the rising star is now scheduled to release his sophomore album Orca via AWAL.
Read MoreA few hours before the release of their debut EP Lullaby for You, the Southern California band hopped on a Zoom call with KXSC’s Ana Cruz. Band members Josiah (vocals), Lucas (drums), Corbin (guitar) and Seth (bass) shared their creative process and reflections on their musical journeys.
Read MoreShortly after releasing her new single “Beautiful Escape,” LIVVIA joined in on a call with our very own DJ Boboy Alf. In this exclusive interview, LIVVIA goes in depth, discussing her time at UC Berkeley while balancing a full-time music career, as well as her rebrand over the past couple of years. LIVVIA also shares organizations that we can support in consideration of #BLM.
Read MoreAs a local LA County radio station, KXSC looks to support and uplift acts in the SoCal area. Los Angeles psychedelic pop outfit Amo Amo recently got on the phone for an interview with one of our DJs, J Shruthi. The band has nearly three million plays on Spotify, and has experience with multiple well-known acts including a prior gig as the backing band for Lux Prima. You can find them on social media at @amoamomusic.
Read MoreTo celebrate Black Music Month, KXSC’s Elle Davidson sat down with five Black artists at USC to talk about their musical journeys, and what being Black in music means to them. Junior Vietta shares how finding Black Student Assembly influenced her confidence, as well as her sense of belonging at USC.
Read MoreTo celebrate Black Music Month, KXSC’s Elle Davidson sat down with five Black artists at USC to talk about their musical journeys, and what being Black in music means to them. Senior Ayoni reflects on changing the world through music and the many different experiences she has had throughout her time at USC.
Read MoreThere are a few ways that you can spot an old soul. George Carroll Wilson is certainly one.
Read MoreThe buildup leading into the publishing of this interview deserves its own biopic. From internal issues to global pandemics, having just a few minutes to speak with internationally touring Norwegian DJ and record producer Matoma was a miracle in and of itself.
Read MoreDJ Xanthe Pajarillo paid a visit to Pet Sounds Records in Stockholm, Sweden to speak with its managers about the music industry in Sweden, the impact of Spotify on music collection, and how they select what goes in the store. Click to read the full interview!
Read MoreMusic Writing Director Aida Rogers got a chance to interview an LA legend: The Koreatown Oddity. Ktown, who is a Cancer-Leo cusp baby, talks his influences, his collaborations, and his philosophy when he writes.
Read MoreAly Spaltro started writing music in the basement of Bart and Greg’s DVD Explosion, an indie rental store in Brunswick, Maine. After the decision to release her music anonymously, she adopted the moniker Lady Lamb, which was taken from the random scribblings she made in her notebook while asleep. In the span of her eleven year career in music, she has toured with the likes of Kaki King, Neko Case, Beirut, Cuddle Magic, and Xenia Rubinos.
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