5 posts tagged “kcrw”

Nic Harcourt Interviews Jesca Hoop live from Buffalo Billiards

Mar 20, 2008
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Check out the first exclusive interview by Nic Harcourt with Jesca Hoop from our showcase in Austin!

Jesca Hoop

Jesca Hoop Interview

KCRW's History with X

Mar 10, 2008
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A record from X

We have a long history with X.

In the early 80s LA's favorite punk rock band, X, were heard regularly

on many shows on KCRW and this is before they became world reknown

artists. They were starving musicians who were looking to get their

music out there and KCRW was the perfect place for that. I'm talking

about before cds, in fact, I just stumbled over their 2nd release, wild

gift, which is pretty tattered (a definite sign that the record got

played a lot). Exene and John Doe, seemed to visit on a regular basis. I

would be surprised if Deirdre O'Donoghue, a pivotal dj here at the time,

didn't play their demos first.

It feels right that they are part of the Spin Magazine party we are

sponsoring. They are part of the history of our city and of our radio

station. We are honored to continue championing young bands like Salt

and Samovar and Jesca Hoop (part of KCRW's official showcase) alongside

folks that have paved the way, like X!

-Ariana Morgenstern, Producer of Morning Becomes Eclectic

Official SXSW Showcase featuring The Duke Spirit, The Ting Tings

Mar 3, 2008
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If you're in Austin, check out our official SXSW showcase on WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12 AT BUFFALO BILLIARDS!

Jesca Hoop

Nic has brought together a stellar line up of bands he loves and has been supporting this year. Join us for what is sure to be a rockin’ good time…

8pm - JESCA HOOP

Her album Kismet was Nic’s top pick for 2007!

9pm - GOLDSPOT

Back from the UK and ready to share some new songs. Melodic pop with an emotional twist.

10pm - SALT & SAMOVAR

Brooklynites bring joyous, harmonious American roots music. Nic plucked their handmade CD out of a pile and the rest is history!

11pm - DIVISION DAY

LA locals offer hard-hitting rock

Midnight -THE TING TINGS

Their first U.S. radio performance was on MBE!

1am - THE DUKE SPIRIT

The UK band’s latest CD is getting heavy airplay at KCRW

KCRW is Radio Sponsor For Spin's Party at Stubbs

Mar 1, 2008
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The invite-only event is packed to capacity this year because Spin always books great bands. This year is no different: X, VAMPIRE WEEKEND, THE RAVEONETTES, THE WHIGS, BEN JELEN, SWITCHES AND THE SCARLETT. We are thrilled to be a part of it and will be posting photos and reviews from the scene!

KCRW at the South by Southwest Music Festival in Austin, TX!

Feb 28, 2008
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As always, KCRW has a lot going on this year so buckle your seatbelts!

We’ve got a killer showcase on Wednesday, March 12th at Buffalo Billiards, and will be broadcasting Morning Becomes Eclectic live from Tequila Mockingbird Studios, AND we are the radio sponsor for Spin’s monster bash at Stubb’s on Friday. Stay tuned for more details!