Thundercat Live @ The Crystal Ballroom; Concert Review

Thundercat Live @ The Crystal Ballroom; Concert Review

HollyDec 6, 2021

Thunder Cat performed along with opener Channel Tres on his “It Is What It Is” tour at McMenamins Crystal Ballroom this last Friday, December 3rd. Stephan Lee Bruner a.k.a. “Thundercat” Live at The Crystal Ballroom December 3rd, 2021 Channel Tres…

Album Review: Smash Hits!!

Album Review: Smash Hits!!

Kris LeitnerDec 4, 2021

Hailing from Tokyo, Teengenerate was a short-lived garage punk rock band from 1993 to 1996, reforming again for a short time back in 2005. According to the message on the CD insert, written by Hiroshi Sekigushi of Screaming Fist Magazine…

Album Review: Lost and Found

Album Review: Lost and Found

Kris LeitnerDec 1, 2021

In their 2005 album that’s for the most part very radio-unfriendly, Mudvayne utilizes blasting guitar and drum beats to create a blend of heavy and nu metal sounds. As someone who’s really only waded into shallow water in the world…

Album Review: From the Cradle to the Grave

Album Review: From the Cradle to the Grave

Kris LeitnerNov 29, 2021

With its simple but effective chord progressions, accented vocals, and breakneck tempos, Subhumans’ “From the Cradle to the Grave” is quintessential British punk. Not to be confused with the Canadian band of the same name, Subhumans have been active and…

Interview with Aaron Bergeson of “Survival Skills”

Interview with Aaron Bergeson of “Survival Skills”

Kryston SkinnerNov 14, 2021

Below is my interview with Aaron Bergeson (Survival Skills) about his music and upcoming show at Holoscene, presented by KPSU. By Kryston Skinner Kryston: Ok so I’m just gonna jump, my name is Kryston and I’m the promotions director here…

Review: ‘For the Summer’ by SANDS

Review: ‘For the Summer’ by SANDS

Ned TilbrookJul 16, 2021

Many of us at KSPU remember SANDS from Sight & Sound event last November (wow, an in-person show?) Nina Bielawski’s roots go much deeper at PSU as the band’s leader and Viking alumni. Their set got us all on the…