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Album Review: "Hush or Howl" - Black Pistol Fire

Album Review: “Hush or Howl” – Black Pistol Fire

If you’re craving some classic bluesy Southern rock’n’roll, Black Pistol Fire’s new “Hush or Howl” will give you a fix. The Canadian duo comprised of Kevin McKeown and Eric Owen relocated to Austin, TX a few years back and that’s when the magic began. With full-length LP’s released in 2011 and 2012, their third studio album is their best effort yet, with the band finding a certain level of…

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Show Review: Black Lips/The Coathangers @ Assembly - 3/25/2014

Show Review: Black Lips/The Coathangers @ Assembly – 3/25/2014

While Sacramento tends to get thought of as a sleepy town, it sure was brought to life when the Black Lips and The Coathangers rolled through last night. Those who packed the small venue of the Assembly on K Street went in for a show and came out with an experience.

The night began with the lovely ladies of The Coathangerstaking the stage. I had the privilege of seeing them not once, not twice,…

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Interview: El Ten Eleven - 3/6/14

Interview: El Ten Eleven – 3/6/14

The musical masterminds behind El Ten Eleven, Kristian Dunn and Tim Fogarty, have been on tour promoting their new record, For Emily EP. I was able to catch up with them for a nice chat before their show at Harlow’s in Sacramento a couple weeks ago.

Sasha Tokas (ST): Do you guys want to introduce yourselves and tell the listeners what instruments you play?

Tim Fogarty (TF): Sure, I’m Tim. I play…

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Interview: Aan - 3/1/2014

Interview: Aan – 3/1/2014

Over the weekend, Portland based Aan put on an excellent show at Luigi’s Fungarden here in Sacramento. They are promoting their new album, Amor Ad Nauseum, and on tour headed down to SXSW in Austin next week. I was able to chat with them after their set.

Sasha Tokas (ST): You guys are on tour promoting your new album, Amor Ad Nauseam; are the name of your band and the album titled related?

Bud…

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Album Review: "Bad Things" - Bad Things

Now that the Snowboarding Halfpipe event at the Sochi Olympics is over, you may be feeling that…

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9/24/2013 Playlist*

Song Name/Artist/Album

1. I Don't Know How/Best Coast/Fade Away EP

2. Sons and Lovers/Black Light Dinner Party

3. History/Made in Japan/3:56

4. This Disorder/The Features

5. I Love You/Said The Whale/hawaii

6. Argonauts/The Little Ones/The Dawn Sang Along

7. Moving to Neptune/Cruiser/Cruiser EP

8. Yes Yes/The Colourist/Lido EP

9. Bath is Black/Marika Hackman/That Iron Taste

10. Endless Flowers/Crocodiles

11. Irene/Twin Peaks/Sunken

12. Please!/Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros/Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros

*10/8/2013 on 91.5 KYDS

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My interview with Meric Long of The Dodos before their show at Harlow's in Sacramento on September 5th, 2013. Catch the full show of The Beat Hour with DJ Constance during my live shows on Tuesdays @ 6-7pm on KSSU.com.

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Interview: The Dodos - 9/5/2013

The Dodos released their new and well-received album, Carrier, on August 27th. After an…

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Hello! The Beat Hour is back and will be on Tuesday nights from 6-7pm PST on KSSU.com. I play new alternative & indie music, so tune in with the "Listen Live" button on the webpage or use the TuneIn app and search "KSSU".

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Album Review: "Lido EP" - The Colourist

Lido EP

The Colouristis one of the few indie bands that has regularly and often appeared in the…

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Album Review: "Carrier" - Dodos

The Dodos – “Carrier”

The first time I came across the Dodos was when I heard their song, “Black…

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Show Review: Best Coast/Bleached @ The Fillmore - 8/15/2013

Best Coast

Is there a better way to spend an August night than in a full house at The Fillmore in…

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Show Review: Fitz & The Tantrums @ Ace of Spades - 7/30/13

Fitz & The Tantrums

What draws the line between a good show and a great show is not only a band’s…

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The Beat Hour will be streaming live online, in 40 minutes (6pm PST) at KSSU.com. Click "Listen Live" or use the TuneIn App & search for KSSU for a night of new age and fairytale-esque music with DJ Constance and special guest, Rori.

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The Beat Hour is back on an all new night tonight, Monday, 6/24 at 6pm PST. Head over to KSSU.com and click "Listen Live" or use the TuneIn App and search for KSSU to stream my show live. I'll be playing Montag, Bass Drum of Death, Best Coast, an Au Revoir Simone remix, and more!

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Check out my review for the new Bass Drum of Death album over at the KSSU.com blog. Just click the picture to re-direct to the post ;)

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Here is last night's show! Give it a listen for some summer indie tunes :)

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