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- 80 - Medium Build, Bob Vylan, Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, and Bidding Ado to the Music DirectorsWed, 01 May 2024
- 79 - A Devastating Month of February: Natalie Joachim, Mannequin P*ssy, Middle Satyr, The Last Dinner Party
KCSU’s Music Directors Jalen Thompson and Paris Huckaby are the destination for eccentric and eclectic music tastes within the CSU community. Their podcast maneuvers the world of music through their eyes including new releases, pop culture, interviewing other music connoisseurs, and the links that bring the two together <3. Come hang out and jam with KCSU’s hottest musical takes.
Jalen and Paris are a bit late, but their February recap is here! Follow along their devastating journey of new music and favorite albums dropped.
Mon, 18 Mar 2024 - 78 - Amy Parsons Finds Her Energy as a Guest DJ on 90.5 KCSU
Colorado State University President Amy Parsons is no stranger to music on campus, but going live on-air on CSU’s student-run radio station, 90.5 KCSU, is a first for the presidential bucket list.
On Wednesday, March 6th, Parsons sat down with KCSU DJs Erin Fuller and Riley Hilbert to talk about her mission to bring live music back to CSU and take a nostalgia trip into her favorite campus classics.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 - 77 - THE GOBLIES: KCSU's Hot Takes About The 2024 GrammysFri, 01 Mar 2024
- 76 - Megan Thee Stallion, SUPERB*TCH, glass beach, Courting, and a Sneak Peek into FebruaryMon, 05 Feb 2024
- 75 - Penelope Scott, Danny Brown, Jockstrap, Andre 3000, and Winding Down The SemesterFri, 08 Dec 2023
- 74 - Hiromi, Sufjan Stevens, Sampha, Troye Sivan, and What The Music Directors Are Wearing For Halloween
KCSU’s Music Directors Jalen Thompson and Paris Huckaby are the destination for eccentric and eclectic music taste within the CSU community. Their podcast maneuvers the world of music through their eyes including new releases, pop culture, interviewing other music connoisseurs, and the links that bring the two together <3. Come hang out and jam with KCSU’s hottest musical takes.
October has come and gone, but the music released will linger on for the rest of the year! Join the music directors as they chat about their favorite releases from October and hear what costumes they'll be pulling off for Halloween.
Thu, 02 Nov 2023 - 73 - Earth Eater, Teezo Touchdown, Frankie and The Witch Fingers, Mitksi, and the Music Directors Black Country, New Road Concert Outing
KCSU’s Music Directors Jalen Thompson and Paris Huckaby are the destination for eccentric and eclectic music taste within the CSU community. Their podcast maneuvers the world of music through their eyes including new releases, pop culture, interviewing other music connoisseurs, and the links that bring the two together <3. Come hang out and jam with KCSU’s hottest musical takes.
For their monthly podcast, music directors Jalen Thompson and Paris Huckaby sit down to recap music released in the month of September.
Thu, 05 Oct 2023 - 72 - Gettin’ the Goose: A Preview of CSU’s Fall Concert Shenanigan
KCSU’s programming director Laura Andrews sits down with members of the improvisational indie-groove band Goose ahead of their upcoming concert at Colorado State University on October 7th, 2023. The band talks about their hidden Fort Collins upbringings, their two sold-out Red Rocks Ampitheater shows on October 5th and 6th, their musical influences and evolution, and plays some nature trivia while they’re at it.
The upcoming Goose CSU concert, presented by CSUMarcom, AEG presents, the Music Business Collective, and KCSU is free to all CSU students. Additional general admission and VIP tickets are available for purchase through the band’s website. For more information about the show, visit CSU Source.
https://source.colostate.edu/csu-hosting-goose-concert-on-campus-oct-7-free-tickets-available-to-students/Sat, 30 Sep 2023 - 71 - Battle of the Bands 2023 - Basement Baby: From Crowd to Stage
KCSU's Battle of the Bands is our annual local music festival that's hosted at CSU. Four bands face off and the audience gets to vote for who they liked best! The winners get a cash prize and a slot playing at CSU's Ramskellar.
In this episode, Basement Baby tells a cryptic story about their name and how they want to spread their good vibes from the stage.Thu, 14 Sep 2023 - 70 - Battle of the Bands 2023 - Clementine: If Weezer Was Good
KCSU's Battle of the Bands is our annual local music festival that's hosted at CSU. Four bands face off and the audience gets to vote for who they liked best! The winners get a cash prize and a slot playing at CSU's Ramskellar.
In this episode, Clementine talks how they came from the roof of the snack shack at Holiday Twin Drive-In to playing big gigs around Colorado.Thu, 14 Sep 2023 - 69 - Battle of the Bands 2023 - Bridge Renaissance: 9 Chord Wonders
KCSU's Battle of the Bands is our annual local music festival that's hosted at CSU. Four bands face off and the audience gets to vote for who they liked best! The winners get a cash prize and a slot playing at CSU's Ramskellar.
In this episode, Bridge Renaissance chats about their jazz/indie/funk fusion sound and their constant evolution as a band.Thu, 14 Sep 2023 - 68 - Battle of the Bands 2023 - Stil Runnin: Energetic Blues Metal or Psychedelic Jungle Rock?
KCSU's Battle of the Bands is our annual local music festival that's hosted at CSU. Four bands face off and the audience gets to vote for who they liked best! The winners get a cash prize and a slot playing at CSU's Ramskellar.
In this episode, Stil Runnin tells us about their journey from California to Colorado and their mixed up story (or stories?) of how they got their name.Thu, 14 Sep 2023 - 67 - Hozier, Cautious Clay, Noname, and Getting To Know The New KCSU Music Directors
KCSU's Music Directors Jalen Thompson and Paris Huckaby are the destination for eccentric and eclectic music taste within the CSU community. Their podcast maneuvers the world of music through their eyes, including new releases, pop culture, interviewing other music connoisseurs, and the link that brings the two together <3. Come hang out and jam with KCSU's hottest musical takes.
Fri, 01 Sep 2023 - 66 - March Recap: Boygenius, "Daisy Jones and the Six", Morgan Wallen, "Swarm", and Drake Drama at LollapaloozaFri, 21 Apr 2023
- 65 - An interview with Ben Mozer, owner of The LyricFri, 07 Apr 2023
- 64 - February Recap: Rebecca Black, Paramore, Ice Spice, The GrammysThu, 09 Mar 2023
- 63 - Pixie and the Partygrass Boys On Festivals, Skiing, and Utah CultureThu, 02 Mar 2023
- 62 - Nick Anderson of The Wrecks Talks Childhood Songwriting and More
Follow KCSU's music team through an interview with The Wreck's lead singer and guitarist Nick Anderson.
Wed, 08 Feb 2023 - 61 - Talking Shop with Odie Leigh
KCSU's Bailey Liverman sits down with musical artists Odie Leigh to talk about everything from her recent tour to her musical beginnings.
Mon, 06 Feb 2023 - 60 - SZA, Backseat Lovers, zzzahara, & More Dominate KCSU Charts
On this episode, Brighid takes you through the highlights of the hit specialty show "Weekly Gems Countdown," where both her and Bailey cover the charts at KCSU each week. Here what the music directors got up to this week and what's been spinning at the station! To listen to the full show, tune in on Mondays at noon on 90.5 FM or on the KCSU website/app.
Mon, 30 Jan 2023 - 59 - Colorado Musician David Lawrence's Jazz Journey
KCSU's Assistant Music Director Bailey Liverman sits down with jazz musician David Lawrence to talk shop about influences, new music, and more!
Mon, 30 Jan 2023 - 58 - Cavetown Tops the Charts, While New Music Enters and Dominates
On this episode, Brighid takes you through the highlights of the hit specialty show "Weekly Gems Countdown," where both her and Bailey cover the charts at KCSU each week. Here what the music directors got up to this week and what's been spinning at the station! To listen to the full show, tune in on Mondays at noon on 90.5 FM or on the KCSU website/app.
Wed, 25 Jan 2023 - 57 - KCSU's Music Directors Wrap up October with a Guest Review of the Halloween $uicideboy$ Concert
KCSU's Baily Liverman and Brighid Bandel talk shop on music news in October with a guest appearance of Podcast Director Ben Haney! Album reviews, TikTok songs, and much more are covered in this episode of the music podcast!
Mon, 07 Nov 2022 - 56 - Creature Canyon Spills Secrets About Their Tour Shenanigans, Favorite Music, and More
KCSU Deejay Riley Hilbert sits down with San Diego band Creature Canyon for an exclusive interview following the release of their debut album "Remarks".
Mon, 24 Oct 2022 - 55 - KCSU's Music Directors Talk September Concerts, Omar Apollo, and Much More
Welcome to KCSU's new monthly segment of our Music Podcast the Monthly Wrap up! In this episode our music director's Bailey and Brigid go over their favorite singles, albums, music news, and much more!
Sat, 08 Oct 2022 - 54 - Meet the Competitors Who Made KCSU's Battle of the Bands
KCSU's Music Directors sit down with the four Battle of the Bands competitors to ask them questions about the performance, how they started out as bands and more!
Fri, 16 Sep 2022 - 53 - Super Happy Fun Time with Bryan Bielanski
KCSU music director interviewed Bryan Bielanski, an acoustic rock singer/songwriter whose music has taken him around the world.
Mon, 25 Apr 2022 - 52 - Warm Weather Must Haves: A Playlist for You!
Brighid Bandel creates the best summer playlist this year because the upbeat mood of the music will always reflect on your actual mood.
Mon, 11 Apr 2022 - 51 - Brighid’s Break Down: Houndmouth
KCSU Music director, Brighid Bandel, reviews the recent Houndmouth with Buffalo Nichols show at the Aggie Theatre.
Fri, 18 Feb 2022 - 50 - Meet the originators of Denver-based label, Coastless Creatives
In this episode of the KCSU Music Podcast, Lindsay interviews Alex Creighton, Ransom Tyson, and Jack Terry of Coastless Creatives.
Mon, 08 Nov 2021 - 49 - KCSU's Halloween Creature Feature
KCSU's assistant music director interviews various monsters and creatures on their music taste at KCSU's Halloween Battle of the Bands.
Tue, 26 Oct 2021 - 48 - Love of music, travel and the oud: An interview with musician Shelley Thomas
Tune in to the "KCSU Music" podcast for an interview with musician Shelley Thomas, creator of world chamber pop.
Mon, 11 Oct 2021 - 47 - An Evening with Local Indie Rock Bands Wildermiss and Slow Caves
Join KCSU in a review of Wildermiss and Slow Caves with a look behind the scenes from green room, to sound check, to the show itself.
Mon, 06 Sep 2021 - 46 - Tx2 on Challenges to his Upcoming Album and his Musical Influences
Despite facing adversity and struggles, pop-punk/ rap artist Tx2 shares the process and struggles on making his latest music. In this podcast, Ben Krueger interviews Tx2 about the punk music he creates and the process of the how the songs where made. Tx2 also talks about his TikTok popularity that recently blew up. Songs: "Make u Bleed", "Pull the Plug"
Mon, 12 Jul 2021 - 45 - CSU Alumni and red dirt artist Dustin Massey releases new single "Bad Love"Wed, 16 Jun 2021
- 44 - Interview with Grammy-nominated music producer and engineer, Suzy Shinn
In this episode of the "KCSU music podcast," music director Lindsay Johnson interviews Grammy-nominated music producer and engineer, Suzy Shinn.
Tue, 04 May 2021 - 43 - How To Find A Job In Music, Outside of the Spotlight
Music director Lindsay Johnson brings you some ideas to incorporate music into your career; no musical talent or experience required.
Mon, 22 Mar 2021 - 42 - Tips and Tricks on Songwriting
Join music director Lindsay Johnson as she discusses tricks on how to write songs and create music, taking advice from some of the most popular song writers out there, like Jack Antonoff and Taylor Swift. In this episode, Johnson covers how artists carry out their vision, what it means to write a pop song and how the mundane moments in life can hit the hardest, as simple as a scarf in a drawer. If you want to know how to turn your daily life experiences into music, tune in!
Tue, 23 Feb 2021 - 41 - A Dive Into Music Festivals: Past, Present, and Future
Assistant Music Director Sam Bonafe give a brief history of music festivals while also talking about how they have gained enormous amounts of popularity in the 21st century.
Mon, 08 Feb 2021 - 40 - Your Mind On Music
Music Director Lindsay Johnson provides a short insight into why humans evolved to love music, how it affects your brain, and why some people just don't like jazz.
Mon, 01 Feb 2021 - 39 - Getting To Know Denver-based duo, Alright Alright
This week of the KCSU Music podcast features an interview with the band Alright Alright about their new album, Crucible. Listen to their creative process, how their family life mixes with their career, and what it's like to release such a personal piece of work during the chaos of the global pandemic. Photo usage/credit courtesy of Alright Alright.
Mon, 23 Nov 2020 - 38 - Boston band Mom Rock chats about their new EP
Musicians and fans everywhere are missing live shows. But despite the pandemic, Boston band Mom Rock released their first EP, “I Wish Every Day Was Today,” with hopes of reminding listeners and fans of the good times when we could all get together and dance to live music. Not only does Mom Rock play catchy, upbeat rock songs that make you want to get on your feet and dance, but their positive energy while performing is both eye-catching and contagious. In this podcast, Maddy Erskine interviews Mom Rock about the recording process and inspiration behind this EP, and the band's hopes for the future. Songs: "White Funky Groove", "The Afterlife", and "Xylophone" by Mom Rock.
Mon, 16 Nov 2020 - 37 - A Brief History of Disco
KCSU Music Director Sam Bonafe gives a brief history on disco and its influence on modern dance music.
Mon, 09 Nov 2020 - 36 - A Brief History of Folk Rock
This is a quick look into the beginnings of folk rock, hitting on artists who helped fuse the subgenre, as well as who’s holding it down today. It will fill you in on the influence that this music has had on American culture, and how folk rock has changed in the present day, over five decades since it’s start.
Mon, 02 Nov 2020 - 35 - Music Mondays: Xiuhtezcatl Interview
In this podcast, Maddy Erskine chats with hip hop artist and activist Xiuhtezcatl Martinez who recently released a new song called “El Cielo”. Xiuhtezcatl explains that "El Cielo" is a personal reflection of all of the experiences and emotions that are caused by the United States immigration system, and the love he's witness always transcend these human made borders. Xiuhtezcatl also chats about his musical inspirations, and how he has grown as a climate change activist. Photo: Armando Garcia/Industry PDX
Mon, 19 Oct 2020 - 34 - National Coming Out Day: Local Music Special
In honor of National Coming Out Day, KCSU wanted to feature 3 amazing LGBTQ+ musicians in our community. It was a pleasure to talk to Hotel Wifi, Kitty Crimes, and Plasma Canvas about their inspirations and experiences and play 2-3 songs from each artist.
Mon, 12 Oct 2020 - 33 - Music Mondays: Logan Ledger Interview
This week, Music Director Monty Daniel was able to chat with Logan Ledger, an up-and-coming country artist who channels old western aesthetics. They chatted about songs off his new album, as well as mythical creatures and what sparked his love for country and bluegrass. Thank you to Co-Sign artist development agency, Concord Records, Ledger’s management […]
Mon, 18 May 2020 - 32 - Music Mondays: The Q-Tip Bandits Interview
Recently during quarantine, assistant music director Yasmin Conchas was able to sit down with The Q-Tip Bandits and discuss their recent project, Ain’t It Great.
Mon, 11 May 2020 - 31 - Music Mondays: Cavetown Interview
This week, in another edition of the KCSU Music Podcast, Music Director Monty Daniel was able to chat with Robin Skinner from Cavetown about his new album, Sleepyhead, as well as mental health and what he loves most about his mom. Thank you to The Syndicate Entertainment Marketing Agency, Sire Records, Cavetown’s management team and […]
Mon, 04 May 2020 - 30 - Music Mondays: King Crawdad Interview
For this week’s edition of the KCSU Music Podcast, Local Music Director Josh Kellogg had the opportunity to talk with Colorado-based band King Crawdad and even break-down one of their songs: Hutu Hop. Stay tuned for weekly episodes, every Monday.
Mon, 27 Apr 2020 - 29 - Music Monday’s: The Nova Kicks Interview
Traveling from Thorton, CO, Enrique Sandoval and Luis Prado of The Nova Kicks joined Music Director Monty Daniel in the studio for an interview on the morning of Feb. 29, 2020.
Mon, 20 Apr 2020 - 28 - Music Monday’s: Half Waif Interview
KCSU Music Director Monty Daniel had the opportunity to sit down and chat with Nandi Rose, aka Half Waif and discuss living in quarantine during COVID-19 and her new album ‘The Caretaker’. Special thanks to Pirate Promotion, Terrorbird Media, Anti and Epitaph Records and of course Nandi Rose herself for making this happen. All music […]
Mon, 13 Apr 2020 - 27 - Live In-Studio: The Copper Children
From now on, when I think of dedicated musicians, I’ll think of The Copper Children. There was traffic, there were technical difficulties, but the entire night there was nothing but positivity. The band was initially caught in traffic on their trek from Denver, and they even did some off-roading to make their way to our […]
Tue, 22 Oct 2019 - 26 - Live In-Studio: Mlady
Mlady is coming into the music scene strong this year. Their debut, self-titled EP consists of 6 beautiful originals, 4 of which they performed during their sessions. Between the live music, we discussed the band’s initial chemistry and the lighthearted competitiveness between members.
Wed, 04 Sep 2019 - 25 - The Rocky Mountain Review November 15, 2018
On this episode of The Rocky Mountain Review, JD and Emily interview Frank Boring, CSU’s documentary filmmaker, on the upcoming documentary for CSU’s 150th anniversary. Next, they cover local news, featuring a segment on Odell’s Cloud Catcher beer and a CTV performance from local artist Danielle Ate the Sandwich. This episode also features national news, […]
Fri, 16 Nov 2018 - 24 - The Wonder Years Interview
The Wonder Years’ earlier releases contained a sense of raw energy, captured in the depths of suburban Philadelphia and reflected the emo and pop-punk genres disdain for living in suburbia hell. Surrounded by white picket fences and false faces of the community, they found a niche of fans who felt the same feelings towards their […]
Wed, 14 Nov 2018 - 23 - KCSU Music: Interview with The Great Salmon Famine
By: Haley Justino Members of the local fusion-funk group, The Great Salmon Famine, stopped into the studio for the Local Lunch Hour show with DJ TBD to discuss new music. The Great Salmon Famine talked about their collaborative writing style as a band and their focus on honing their on-stage performance skill as a cohesive […]
Wed, 07 Nov 2018 - 22 - John Simmons of Balance & Composure
Gutted, raw emotion with rhythmic and spacey guitar that can change to a power chord verse in a heartbeat was how Balance & Composure was defined in their own niche. With the new release of their new album, Light We Made, the band starts off on something new that a lot of alternative/pop-punk bands from the […]
Sat, 03 Dec 2016 - 21 - Gallant
Gallant has been on the rise since his 2014 debut EP Zebra, showing the world his seamless skills within 90’s soul and R&B. But that was only the beginning of his expressive musical career. He recently came out with his first studio album, Ology, which gives a strong sense of the powerful musician the artist […]
Sat, 03 Dec 2016 - 20 - Jonny Ashburn of Caspian
Fans of Massachusetts’ post-rock outfit, Caspian are no stranger to the textural soundscapes the band paints throughout their vast catalog of releases. The band’s most recent album, “Dust and Disquiet” represents a sonic shift to a darker tone. When asked how the band was feeling going into writing this record of catharsis, Ashburn replied “We […]
Wed, 09 Nov 2016 - 19 - Pegboard Nerds
To the normal eye any rave or electronic concert just looks like a bunch of sweaty bodies jumping together to the same beat. However to any regular concert go-er, they can see the actual bond that is made between the crowd’s energy and the DJ’s music. Pegboard Nerds are a Danish/Norwegian duo that are anything […]
Sat, 05 Nov 2016 - 18 - Hannah Holbrook of SHEL
On September 16, SHEL, a local indie rock band from Fort Collins, made a quick stop at the Bizarre Bazaar in town for a small concert and vinyl album release. One of the four sisters in the popular band, Hannah (piano and vocals), was kind enough to call in to interview with our host, Laurelle, from […]
Fri, 21 Oct 2016 - 17 - Tyler Williams of The Head and The Heart
On August 26th, 2016, RamFest 2016 kicked off the fall semester for the Colorado State campus with a huge concert paired with local food trucks and plenty of beautiful, evening weather. Rising stars Coleman Hell and R. City opened for The Head and The Heart (THATH), ahead of THATH’s old-out show at Red Rocks on […]
Fri, 21 Oct 2016 - 16 - KCSU Music: Interview with Miss Jaedha
Miss Jaedha is a Colorado State University Alumni, who spent her college years and about 7 years after graduation producing music in Fort Collins. She moved to Denver in 2017 to pursue music. She has been fan-voted as the number one electronic music producer in Colorado twice! And in 2015 she was voted best DJ […]
Tue, 28 Aug 2018 - 15 - Bad Bad Hats Interview
Kerry Alexander’s soft but straightforward vocals drive the tender, indie-pop band Bad Bad Hats’ sophomore album, Lighting Round. Following their strong debut LP, Psychic Reader, Bad Bad Hats continues to provide fervor in songs that confidently approach feelings of hope with heartbreak. Behind her voice and lyrics are a dreamy and infectious instrumental arrangement with […]
Sun, 19 Aug 2018 - 14 - KCSU Music: Interview with Glass Fields
In this interview, Glass Fields discussed how the band came together as a cohesive, collaborative group, what it’s like to be a long distance band, and their experiences with moving to record their first full length album after 6-years of being a band and home-recording 2 EPs.
Wed, 06 Jun 2018 - 13 - Interview: Vai Patri
Musician Vai Patri stopped into KCSU for the Local Lunch Hour with TBD and they listened to and discussed her new single “Criminal.” They also talked Patri’s personal life experiences that contribute to the music she makes and how she hopes that her songs can make a positive impact on others.
Tue, 08 May 2018 - 12 - Interview: Senorita Sometimes
Members of the local band Senorita Sometimes, listened and discussed the meaning behind tracks off of their debut album with DJ TBD.
Wed, 18 Apr 2018 - 11 - The Great Salmon Famine Interview
Members of The Great Salmon Famine stop by to listen and discuss their Self Titled Introductory EP with DJ TBD. They delve into the creation of their unique brand of funk that can often draw upon elements of jazz, progressive rock, and classic rock.
Sat, 24 Mar 2018 - 10 - Acknowledging The Mentality Behind Music
“Acknowledging The Mentality Behind Music” is a KCSU Music Podcast created by Mimi Hibben to enlighten music lovers and listeners about the growing problems of mental health issues within the music industry.
Thu, 14 Dec 2017 - 9 - Interview with The Runnikine
A Denver band, The Runnikine discuss the energy of improvisation and the power of planning in this live interview with DJ TBD. The band ruminates on their past and current experiences concerning releasing their first EP and performing support for some high profile gigs.
Fri, 01 Dec 2017 - 8 - Conro Interview
Last week our EDM expert, Stephanie, got the chance to talk to Monstercat artist Conro! Enjoy their conversation about his music background, how he goes about producing music, and what he thinks about the future of electronic music. And don’t forget to subscribe to our podcasts on iTunes!
Tue, 28 Mar 2017 - 7 - Dango Rose of Elephant Revival
Enjoy here an interview with Dango Rose, founding member and bassist for the mountain folk band, Elephant Revival. Originally hailing from Nederland, CO, the band has always embraced an environmental message, yet has also always promoted a truth and freedom in their music; something entirely unique to them. On their way up to The Aggie […]
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