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May 22, 2020
Covid-19 has forced us all to make some big changes, but no concerts or performances mean that musicians may be out of work for the foreseeable future. KX FM is supported by local listeners and bands alike, so we here at KX FM decided to hold #LiveFromHome, a fundraiser for our local musicians, and live […]
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2 Laguna Beach homeless musicians are opening for Eric Burdon and the Animals at the Irvine Bowl
January 21, 2020
Many nights at the ASL emergency homeless shelter in Laguna Beach, Ed Shute and Emanuel Wood entertain themselves in the downtrodden surroundings by jamming on a pair of guitars. Both have been homeless off and on for years, struggling with substance abuse. Small wonder they are good at playing the blues. But as baby boomers, […]
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Good Morning, Laguna! What Inspired Laguna Beach’s Only FM Radio Station
January 21, 2020
Disillusioned by corporate radio, Tyler Russell founded KX FM 104.7, Laguna Beach’s only FM station, in 2012. Noncommercial and community supported, it broadcasts into areas that were previously radio dead zones. The station recently expanded its reach when KOCI-FM in Newport Beach began airing the flagship morning show hosted by Russell, 28, and musician Jason […]
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Circa Waves “Jaqueline”
December 5, 2019
Liverpool natives Circa Waves just released their latest single “Jaqueline” paired with a music video, off of their upcoming album “Sad Happy. Sad Happy”. This upbeat pop-rock song makes you want to get out of your seat and dance, which is exactly what they do in the music video. A small party turns into over […]
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#1 Dads “Another Day”
November 30, 2019
It’s been five years since #1 Dads, Tom Lansek’s side project, released About Face. This Melbourne rock-pop group is picking up where they left off with “Another Day’, Lansek’s latest single. The catchy song is accompanied by a self-produced music video featuring Lansek singing along to his newest release. His soft voice flows melodically with […]
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Paper Lions “Fireworks”
October 22, 2019
Canadian natives Paper Lions dropped their latest single, “Fireworks” from their upcoming album, Stay Together, released on October 18th. This is the latest project from the quartet who go back to 2004. Their indie pop-punk sound ropes you in with catchy hooks and strong vocals. “Fireworks’ tries to capture the thrill of a new relationship……t […]
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Public-Practice “Extra-Ordinary”
October 16, 2019
Brooklyn natives Public-Practice just released their latest single, “Extraordinary”, following their 2018 debut release, Distance Is A Mirror. “Extraordinary” is the B-side to the song “Disposable”, the former being a cover Yukihiro Takahashi’s 1981 original. Both the original and the cover cross the lines between punk and funk, and Public-Practice adds their own post-punk spin […]
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