KCSU Music

Follow KCSU's music team through an interview with The Wreck's lead singer and guitarist Nick Anderson.

KCSU's Bailey Liverman sits down with musical artists Odie Leigh to talk about everything from her recent tour to her musical beginnings.

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.

KCSU's Assistant Music Director Bailey Liverman sits down with jazz musician David Lawrence to talk shop about influences, new music, and more!

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.

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!

KCSU Deejay Riley Hilbert sits down with San Diego band Creature Canyon for an exclusive interview following the release of their debut album "Remarks".

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!

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!

KCSU music director interviewed Bryan Bielanski, an acoustic rock singer/songwriter whose music has taken him around the world.

Brighid Bandel creates the best summer playlist this year because the upbeat mood of the music will always reflect on your actual mood.

KCSU Music director, Brighid Bandel, reviews the recent Houndmouth with Buffalo Nichols show at the Aggie Theatre.

In this episode of the KCSU Music Podcast, Lindsay interviews Alex Creighton, Ransom Tyson, and Jack Terry of Coastless Creatives.

KCSU's assistant music director interviews various monsters and creatures on their music taste at KCSU's Halloween Battle of the Bands.

Tune in to the "KCSU Music" podcast for an interview with musician Shelley Thomas, creator of world chamber pop.

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.

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"

In this episode, Marie Tanksley interviews Texas music artist, Dustin Massey.

In this episode of the "KCSU music podcast," music director Lindsay Johnson interviews Grammy-nominated music producer and engineer, Suzy Shinn.

Music director Lindsay Johnson brings you some ideas to incorporate music into your career; no musical talent or experience required.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

KCSU Music Director Sam Bonafe gives a brief history on disco and its influence on modern dance music.

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.

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

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.

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 […]

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.

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 […]

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.

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.

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 […]

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 […]

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.

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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.

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.

Members of the local band Senorita Sometimes, listened and discussed the meaning behind tracks off of their debut album with DJ TBD.

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.

“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.

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.

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!

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 […]