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The Head and The Heart light up The Observatory
June 10, 2018
“Wait. Hold on. Before we start again, I just want to say thank you. I can’t tell you how much I needed this,” said Charity Rose Thielen, (vocals/guitar/percussion/keys) for indie-folk band, The Head and The Heart, behind locks of faded pink hair. Blinking back tears, she gratefully looked into the audience staring back up at […]
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TV Girl talks “luv,” self-care and rock and roll
June 5, 2018
“I don’t care if I die of heatstroke up here. This is rock and roll,” said Brad Petering, lead singer of TV Girl, refusing to take off his leather jacket as he stood in the heat emitted from blindingly bright stage lights overhead. Instead, the frontman took a swig of alcohol and went on to […]
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On The Cusp: Chester Brix
May 24, 2018
By Ellen Chapman On May 7, Chester Brix made their American radio debut at KX FM 104.7 with Tyler Russell, featuring live versions of two singles: “Deep End” and “Pirouette” We got an Arctic Monkeys vibe … if Arctic Monkeys were R&B and funk inspired. For such a refined sound, it’s surprising to learn that […]
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Album Review: Lord Huron – Vide Noir
May 21, 2018
By Ellen Chapman Los Angeles-based indie folk band, Lord Huron, released their third LP Vide Noir on April 20. Not unlike the welcoming story-telling melodies of Strange Trails, Vide Noir tackles their signature folky/indie rock and imaginative sound in a new and much darker light. Lead vocalist and songwriter Ben Schneider said he drew inspiration […]
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Coachella 2018 Recap
May 9, 2018
In its 20th year, Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival proved yet again that it’s not slowing down any time soon. The addition of a second weekend and 40-acres to the grounds to accommodate tens of thousands of extra attendees has made the fest even more of a zoo, but KX FM 104.7 Morning Show Host […]
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Tyler’s Track of the Week: Mt. Joy “Dirty Love”
March 6, 2018
Each week, our General Manager Tyler Russell picks his favorite tune. This week, we’re throwing the honors to Los Angeles-based Mt. Joy with “Dirty Love” off the debut self-titled album released March 2nd. This band has wowed us in the past with their simple style that they elevate to new heights with meaningful lyrics and […]
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Get stoked on the Arroyo Seco lineup
March 6, 2018
The second annual Arroyo Seco lineup has just been announced by Goldenvoice, and the lineup is a doozy. The music festival will be held on June 23rd and 24th in Pasadena, CA. Located right outside the grounds of the Rose Bowl at the Brookside Golf Course, there will be two outdoor stages as well as […]
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Ty Segall Plays Small Hometown Gig & Why That Matters
February 1, 2018
By Corey Brindley Locally, it’s known as The Dirty Bird. A small, dimly lit bar covered in stickers, old surf ephemera and dusty artworks donated by the countless neighborhood artists that have called this place their watering hole since the sixties. Rope lights and a Lion of Judah flag greet the small stage in the […]
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Tennis Brings their A-Game to the Constellation Room
December 12, 2017
By Claire Epting “I feel so badly that you’re stuck out in the hallway. Here, we’ll play this one for you.” When Alaina Riley, the female half of the dream-like dream pop duo Tennis addressed the few unfortunate souls unable to worm their way into a sardine-packed Constellation Room at the Observatory in Santa Ana, […]
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