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KX News October by KXFM

KX News October by KXFM

Greetings Radio People! The wait is over.. Your monthly KXFM Newsletter has arrived. *applause *applause Jinkies! Is it already October? As we head into Spooky season we wanted to give you a quick recap of the happenings over the past few weeks since we re-launched....

Rina Sawayama’s Unforgettable Performance at Observatory OC

Rina Sawayama’s Unforgettable Performance at Observatory OC

British sensation Rina Sawayama put on a stunning show at the Observatory on October 3rd, 2023, combining her eclectic pop-rock-R&B sound with dramatic theatricality. The sold-out crowd was mesmerized from start to finish, culminating in an all-out dance party to...

The Backfires – October 26, 2023

The Backfires – October 26, 2023

The Backfires are a British/American indie rock band based in New York City. In between their recent shows at the Moroccan Lounge in LA and The Loft in San Diego, the band (Alex Gomez, lead vocals; Harry Ruprecht, lead guitar; Matt Walter, bass; with Frankie, guest...

Post Animal’s Psychedelic Sound: Live at the Constellation Room

Post Animal’s Psychedelic Sound: Live at the Constellation Room

On Friday, June 23, the Constellation Room at the Observatory OC gave the stage to an extraordinary display of musical talent by the psychedelic rock band Post Animal. The band's performance exuded incomparable energy, effortlessly balancing a serene calmness with...

Annie DiRusso and Hannah Cole: “God, I Loved This Show”

Annie DiRusso and Hannah Cole: “God, I Loved This Show”

New music you really need to hear came to the Observatory in Santa Ana this month via Annie DiRusso’s “God, I Love This Tour” show.  First, headlining in the Constellation Room was Nashville-based indie rocker DiRusso. Her appealing sound — both guitar-driven and...

Mirabelle – Acid Rain

Mirabelle – Acid Rain

“It's actually a funny story. When my daughter was born, my partner and I were considering different names for her, and one of the options was Mirabelle. However, we didn't end up choosing that name. So, I decided to use it for myself instead.” The EP "Flickering...

Mirabelle: The Artist Behind “Acid Rain”

“It's actually a funny story. When my daughter was born, my partner and I were considering different names for her, and one of the options was Mirabelle. However, we didn't end up choosing that name. So, I decided to use it for myself instead.” The EP "Flickering...

Stephen Sanchez Charms the Constellation Room

Stephen Sanchez thinks this wasn’t a good show. He thinks this was the show where everything fell apart. He couldn’t be more wrong. True, the 20-year-old singer-songwriter was beset with technical difficulties almost from the start of his sold-out set at the...

Say Hello To Our Newest Eco Friend On The Block

Say Hello To Our Newest Eco Friend On The Block

By: Pia Ramos  “She’s the hardest working person I know. People make jokes and ask me if she’s [Thea Pauley] the boss at home too,” husband and manager of operations Tom Pauley said.  Eco Now officially marked the opening of their third and newest store location at...

Gorillaz Take the Spotlight in Los Angeles Show

You would think bands that have been around for 15-20 years would maybe have broken up by now. But some bands, however, have had a good thing going for 20+ years and counting. My favorite band of all time, Gorillaz, is an awesome example. Gorillaz recently had a show...