A review of TSOOL’s “Immaculate Convergence”

by karissa February 18, 2010

Swedish rock band The Soundtrack of our Lives (also recognized as TSOOL) have returned from their memorable 2003 Grammy nominated album, Behind the Music, with new music on their 2010 EP release Immaculate Convergence.
The overall sound of The Soundtrack of Our Lives is a beautiful clash of traditional folksy rock combined with classic alternative sounds, such [...]

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Samuel Stewart Swings by the Studio

by bryce February 18, 2010

How’s that for a few too many S words?
Monday will bring two very special things to San Diego: Samuel Stewart’s show at the Casbah as well as intimate in-studio here at USD. Pending a few final details, it looks like the artist will go on live around 12:30 p.m. as a featured guest during Bryce’s [...]

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A Review of the Exciting Lucent L’amour by Ariel Coto and Pat Cornell

by admin February 15, 2010

INDOORS
The indoor section of Lucent L’amour this year was truly unreal. With sparkling sea creatures, black light paintings and a huge tree, the entire indoors area was littered with some seriously visually stimulating pieces.
The first to lay down their set on the indoor stage was Robot Love. This duo did an amazing [...]

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A Review of Juliana Hatfield’s “Peace & Love,” and an Interview with the Artist Herself

by julia February 15, 2010

You know it when you hear it. Juliana Hatfield’s high-pitched voice is unique. Most critics have described it as “sweet,” or “innocent,” but some have called it “frail” and “thin.” One journalist even remarked that her voice “gives hope to everyone trying to sing.” Even though her voice has matured over the years, it still [...]

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Sustainabilitea: Interview with Guayaki Founder Alex Pryor

by nick February 15, 2010

Alex Pryor, co-Founder of the yerba mate company Guayaki Yerba, took time out of his day to speak with us about his company, the story behind its creation, their vision and what exactly “Yerba Mate” is. Play the full interview below and check out Guayaki’s products in Trader Joe’s, Whole Foods and other grocery outlets [...]

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Late Night Trance Vol. 14

by Ryan Brennan February 14, 2010

Hey guys, here is volume 14 of Late Night Trance.  Thank you so much to everyone who has been tuning in to the show! Feel free to contact me ryanb@usdradio.org
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Float on Shearwater’s “Golden Archipelago”

by patrick February 13, 2010

Before this album, I was struggling with a feeling of musical stagnancy. My interest was waning in the groups I was currently into, and I strived to find something new, something different. Then I was blessed to have Shearwater’s new album, The Golden Archipelago, fell into my lap. If I were to attempt to cram [...]

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A Review of Gil Scott-Heron’s “I’m New Here”

by admin February 13, 2010

Gil Scott-Heron, by way of his new album, successfully gets his listeners to understand right off the bat that he has been around the block a few times; he has seen things that have hardened him, he is worn out, but he ain’t going nowhere. His new album I’m New Here, released Feb. 8, is [...]

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Late Night Trance Vol. 13

by Ryan Brennan February 13, 2010

Thanks to everyone who tuned in to Late Night Trance.  If you missed the live show here is the recorded show, hope you enjoy it.  Make sure to tune in every Wednesday from 10pm-12am for the live show. As always email me if you want to vote for the track of the week or have [...]

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Late Night Trance Vol. 12

by Ryan Brennan February 12, 2010

Hello everyone, thank you so much for tuning in to Late Night Trance.  Hopefully you caught the live show this week if not here is the recorded show.  Hope you enjoy it and tune in this semester on wednesdays from 10pm-12am.  If you have any comments, requests, or to vote for the track of the [...]

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