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Show Review: Triathalon @ Swedish American Music Hall on 11/3
Lo-fi pop dream world By Elle Henriksen On November 3rd, lo-fi alternative band Triathalon made an intimate appearance with fans ... Read More
Interview Highlight: Cast of Mid90s
Through a collaboration with A24 at UC Berkeley and KALX, I had the great privilege to interview the incredible cast ... Read More
Show Review: Treasure Island Music Festival on 10/13-14
Earlier this October, Oakland’s Middle Harbor Shoreline Park lay witness to an eclectic explosion of rap, EDM, funk, and indie ... Read More
Interview Highlight: Thor and Friends
On August 15th, The Pencil Sharpener interviewed Thor and Goat of Thor and Friends at the Independent. On the way ... Read More
Show Preview: Treasure Island Music Festival
Looking to spend 20 hours next weekend head-banging to an amalgamation of boundary-pushing hip-hop, dance, and indie artists? Treasure Island ... Read More
Show Review: Takin’ Back the Bay Fundraiser @ 924 Gilman on 10/14
Takin’ Back the Bay is a music festival that will be hosted at 924 Gilman on Friday, October 12th through ... Read More
Show Review: Johnny Marr @ The UC Theatre on 9/25
Johnny Marr revives the post-punk age with a reminiscent performance at the UC Theatre. By Elle Henriksen The UC Theatre ... Read More
Show Review: Blood Orange @ Fox Theater on 9/20
Blood Orange transcends cultural boundaries at Oakland’s beloved Fox Theatre. Not just a concert, but a musical performance of love ... Read More
Interview Highlight: This Is Not Your Fest
The Pencil Sharpener interviewed This Is Not Your Fest (TINY Fest) founders/organizers Danielle and Marie. TINY Fest started as a ... Read More
Interview Highlight: Donny McCaslin
Local saxophonist and bandleader Donny McCaslin enters the KALX spotlight for a phone interview as DJ Jon the Reptilian focuses ... Read More
Featured Design: August 2018
Check out the Weblog's featured design for August 2018. By Chandler I’ve spent many nights with this set up: waiting ... Read More
Interview Highlight: Soccer Mommy
Soccer Mommy is the project of twenty-one-year-old Nashville native Sophie Allison. DJ yan yan caught up with the indie rock ... Read More
Interview Highlight: Kikagaku Moyo
The Pencil Sharpener interviewed Go Kurosawa of Kikagaku Moyo at Outside Lands on August 11th. There is no doubt in ... Read More
Interview Highlight: Snail Mail
Lindsey Jordan is the passion, voice, and genius behind mod-rock outfit Snail Mail. She talks ghosts, memes, and finding a ... Read More
Show Review: Sylvan Esso @ Greek Theatre on 7/12
Get Up, Get Down: Sylvan Esso Rocks the Greek on July 12th. By Avi Excitement was palpable in the early ... Read More
Chart Topper: June 2018
Wonder what it takes for an album earn a spot on the KALX Top 35? Check out our album review ... Read More
Show Review: Hippo Campus @ The Independent on 7/9
Hippo Campus proved their unquestionable musical talent through their vigorous performance at The Independent, begging the eager question of how ... Read More
Interview Highlight: Theresa Wayman (TT)
Read Theresa Wayman (TT) of Warpaint's recent interview with KALX volunteer Stormy Phoenix for an inside scoop on the life ... Read More
Show Review: Belle and Sebastian @ Fox Theater on 6/25
Belle and Sebastian casts their positive charm at the Fox Theater. By Adrienne It’s safe to say that Scottish baroque-inflected ... Read More
Interview Highlight: Jeff Rosenstock
Read the full interview from DJ Emo King's interview with Jeff Rosenstock, aired on April 18th, 2018. Emo King: So ... Read More