Click Here to view the photos through Flickr. Photos taken the weekend of July 22-25 during Comic-Con 2010 in San Diego, California.
“The View From Nowhere” is a weekly show airing on KSCR Radio in Los Angeles
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August 27, 2010
KSCR - Live from Comic Con 2010
June 15, 2010 April 16, 2010
The View From Nowhere COACHELLA EDITION 04-13-2010 (DOWNLOAD)
KSCR is hitting the road this weekend with our very own DJ Ahmar who will be covering the desert splendor during the 2010 Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival. Accompanying the festival, events include Desert Gold @ the Ace Hotel, the annual Anthem Magazine Coachella party at the “LA GOON,” Coachella Oasis, Music Loves Fashion, Filter Magazine Party, IndiOasis @ Coachella, 944 + A|X first “Neon Carnival” and Lacoste at Coachella. For now, why not enjoy a mixtape to celebrate the occasion?  “The View From Nowhere” - Spinning an eclectic mix of House Music & Electro, spanning the most soulful to the most distorted Featured on KSCR Radio (http://kscr.org,1560AM) Announcements: Photography Courtesy of http://clubsoda.fm Right Click and Save As to Download: Part 1/1 Track List May 28, 2009
Mates of State and Black Kids
So the Mates of State played at the Glasshouse the other day. As I sped at 93 mph down the I-10 to arrive in time for the second band, I thought about how ridiculous it was that the Black Kids and Mates of State were co-headlining this tour. Ignore the fact that that the MoS craft infinitely more complex and catchy songs with just a keyboard and drum set than the Black Kids could ever hope to string together with their full band and dual keyboards, the Mates have been around for years, while the Black Kids are fresh out o’ the womb of indie rock culture. I guess lyrics as compelling as ‘I’m not going to teach your boyfriend how to dance with you.’ get you equal sized font on the bill as the friggin’ Mates of State. But, I digress. The Black Kids just so happened to be opening that night so I only missed a song or two of theirs and none of the main act. Crisis averted. And hype aside, I must admit, they were pretty fun. Everyone was hopping (dancing?) around in pure awkward joy. Then after a painfully long set change, husband and wife, Jason Hammel and Kori Gardner, took the stage. They played some slower jams off Re-Arrange Us and Bring It Back to begin. It was great to see how ethereal the band sounded with violin and cello, as I hadn’t seen them live since 2004 (opening for Taking Back Sunday of all things). The crowd really exploded though when they played HaHa; Kori existentially exclaiming ‘I can’t tell what kind of life I’ve led today.’ The band came to the realization that Team Boo was their best album about midway through the set when Jason quipped, ‘I guess we found the right era.’ after playing a few songs off that disc. Here’s a video of them playing Fluke off Team Boo. So all in all, it was a great show. Thanks to KSCR for the free ticket. P.S. The crowds at shows around this town are becoming increasingly more unbearable. To see what I mean, check out this site: http://lookatthisfuckinghipster.tumblr.com/ March 28, 2009
Live and direct from Aotearoa…
I spent last weekend at a music festival in Whitecliffs, the legendary valley farm 100 km outside of Christchurch, New Zealand. I~Nation’s line up featured the best kiwi talent in Jungle, Funk, Soul & Breaks, and Dubstep. Tiki Live was the mind blowing headliner, but I was struck most by Ladi6, one of Aotearoa’s premier hip-hop artists. Ladi6 (Karoline Tamati) is one of the most casually stunning and rhythmic performers I’ve ever seen on stage. Her smooth deep vocals keep your mind in a trance and your body moving with a spicy beat. Peace and Love, Trojan abroad February 28, 2009
Modest Mouse is apathetic towards Hollywood
The crowd at a Modest Mouse show is similar to the type of people you’d see in a Denny’s at 3 am. You’ve got kids far too young to be out that late, teens trying desperately to be cool and look fashionable, the Denny’s staff who eternally look pissed off and, of course, the drunkards. Last Tuesday’s (2/24) Modest Mouse show (really more of a concert but it just breaks my heart to think of them as a band that plays ‘concerts’) was no different besides, perhaps, a few more drunkards. Isaac Brock kept his talking to a minimum, which was nice seeing as how he’s an incredible prick. When he did talk between songs he made fun of some guys Smiths shirt. That was better than the last time I saw them, at least, where he told the whole crowd to fuck off before playing “Float On,” which, happily enough didn’t make the setlist this time around. The song selection consisted of a handful of songs off Good News, The Moon and Antartica, and The Lonesome Crowded West along with a few from We Were Dead and This Is A Long Drive and a relic from Everywhere and His Nasty Parlor Tricks. The highlight of the night was easily “Talking Shit About a Pretty Sunset.” To hear Brock shout the lines, “You were looking kind of anxious in your cross armed stance, like a bad tempered prom queen at a homecoming dance.” to a room of thousands of cross armed Hollywood hipsters was the most blissful irony of my life. I was sure to put my hands in my pockets for that part. “Dance Hall” off Good News For People Who Love Bad News. January 4, 2009
Parliament Funkadelic and Sly Mother F***ing Stone
(Photo via pfunkjazz) Club Nokia really lived up to its name tonight, bringing the dance party in with Greyboy All Stars, George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic, and a guest appearance by Sly Stone (affectionately introduced as Sly Mother F**king Stone). I’m not talking about a bit of toe-tapping or hip swaying; I’m talking about couples freak dancing, middle-aged men in suits harlem shaking, and synchronized fist pumping more brutal than what goes on at a Metallica concert. If there is any question after seeing the photo above, let me make it clear: George Clinton has still got it. There were at least a dozen people on stage including some original Funkadelic members — my favorite being this gentleman. Sure, there were some technical difficulties (probably due to the massive wattage required by all the people on stage), but the crowd was compensated with a fascinating improvisational number including an extended version of “Get Off Your Ass and Jam” and Lil Jon’s “Get Low”. I could not tell who was having more fun: us or them. In either case, the energy was infectious. Sly Stone came out, recited a poem and everyone went wild with a collaborative performance of “Thank You”. There were plenty of different people to please that night. One older fan asked me, “What do YOU know about George Clinton? What do YOU know about P-Funk?” …and admittedly, I was not even born when he was in his prime. But I looked around me at all the faces in the crowd - young, old, ethnic, white, female, male, suited, literally blue collar - and everyone seemed to be having a great time. If you weren’t there, then no worries. G.C. and the P.F. have plans to release new material in 2009 and most likely will bring the party back. (I should also mention the opener Greyboy All Stars. The San Diego six-piece was very reminiscent of The Meters, playing fresh bluesy funk. If you think you grew up in the wrong era and want to hear something more than a cover band, I would highly recommend them.) November 16, 2008
Other Lives on the KSCR Live Show
(Other Lives in Chicago. Photo from Flickr via Robert Loerzel) Yesterday, KSCR brought in Other Lives from Stillwater, Oklahoma to our studios for a live set, a little guest DJing, and an interview. The ultra-charming, super nice five piece rocked our tiny, yellow Studio B with authentic folk. (I’ll try uploading an MP3 later) The show at the Echo with What Made Milwaukee Famous for the Little Ones CD release party, complete with balloon animals and cotton candy, was ultra fun as well! The three bands play again tonight at the Detroit Bar in Costa Mesa. Make sure you listen to our Live Show every Friday at 2pm! Next Page » |
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