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Beach Bunny “Blame Game”
January 19, 2021
Chicago-based power-pop group Beach Bunny are back with “Blame Game,” a powerful new single and this week’s Catch of the Week. Hot off the heels of their 2020 album Honeymoon, Beach Bunny’s newest single is a “dialogue about sexism,” as singer and guitarist Lili Trifilio puts it. With lyrics touching upon themes of toxic masculinity […]
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Artist of the Week: Taylor Locke
January 13, 2021
Los Angeles-based producer, guitarist, and singer-songwriter Taylor Locke is KX FM’s Artist of the Week! We asked the prolific musician to share with us a recipe he loves to prepare, and he described a unique way to cook a classic breakfast dish: pancakes. 1. Heat up your griddle and grease it lightly with butter or […]
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Cherry Glazerr “Rabbit Hole”
December 18, 2020
Southern California indie-rock stalwarts Cherry Glazerr are back with “Rabbit Hole,” an electronic new single and this week’s Catch of the Week. Beginning last decade as a surf-rock/indie punk outfit in the vein of peers like Chastity Belt and Bleached, this new single finds Cherry Glazerr pursuing a more danceable sound. Catchy hooks, reverb-laden vocals, […]
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Cookin’ At Home with Jordana
December 10, 2020
Kansas-Based Singer-Songwriter Jordana is KX FM’s Artist of the Month! We asked the up-and-coming indie artist to share with us a recipe she loves to make, and she described a step-by-step process on how she likes to prepare avocado toast, a classic millennial treat. Recipe: Cook time 30 mins. Classic Avocado Toast U […]
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Claud “Soft Spot”
December 10, 2020
Light and uplifting, Claud’s new single “Soft Spot” is this week’s Catch of the Week. Once known as “toast,” Claud is an ever-prolific bedroom pop artist recording out of Brooklyn, New York, delivering what they describe as “the kind of pop that goes well with a midnight snack.” “Soft Spot” is the lead single from […]
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The Babe Rainbow “Zeitgeist”
December 2, 2020
Gentle, groovy, and uniquely psychedelic, The Babe Rainbow’s new single “Zeitgeist” is this week’s Catch of the Week. Formed in the small Australian town of Byron Bay, The Babe Rainbow quickly joined the ranks of their fellow Aussie psych bands such as Tame Impala and King Gizz, making waves with their 2018 masterpiece Double Rainbow. […]
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Cookin’ at Home with Alex the Astronaut
November 25, 2020
Our November Artist of the Month, Alex the Astronaut, learned how to bake Subway cookies. The alt-rock singer-songwriter is taught by MasterChef Australia Season 5 contestant, Pip Sumbak. This delicious treat is perfect for holiday baking. Enjoy and happy baking!
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Palberta “Corner Store”
November 18, 2020
East Coast DIY darlings Palberta are back with “Corner Store,” their newest single and this week’s Catch of the Week. Hailing from New York City, Palberta is an indie-punk trio that draws more comparisons to acts like Captain Beefheart and Can than any of their current punk or indie contemporaries. Brief, melodic, and audibly lo-fi, […]
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Balthazar “Losers”
November 11, 2020
Belgian indie pop band Balthazar’s new single “Losers” is this week’s Catch of the Week. Following up the success of their 2019 LP, Fever, this Flemish band’s new single is an ode to the lonely, blending somber guitar leads and downhearted lyrics with an electronic dance beat and an irresistible hook. Laid-back and mellow, while […]
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