We can all agree that music can be moving and uplifting. However, film is also a powerful thing, and sometimes a music video can make a song even MORE stirring and emotional by adding extra layers of depth and meaning.…
It's Thursday, meaning it's officially unofficially the optimal weekday for nostalgically reflecting on some of our favorite childhood songs and the memories we associate with them. Read on and relive the good old days with us through these throwbacks. 1.…
Maybe it's pouring outside, maybe it's sprinkling. Regardless, it sometimes seems that the precipitation has a magical way of evoking strong emotions from within one's soul. The KSJS social media team has compiled this array of sounds for your rainy…
People tend to associate cheesy, overdramatic power ballads with Valentine’s Day. But we're here to challenge those expectations and bring you some left-of-center tunes to make you feel all the feels on this ooey gooey day. Whether you're looking for…
On November 17, Deafheaven and DIIV delighted the audience of the Santa Cruz Catalyst Club. Stevie S Diesel from the Subversive Rock department was in attendance -- read his review and check out his photos below! The venue may have…
There is no doubt that the genre of heavy metal is not as glorified or popular as it once was. With the rise of newer forms of aggressive music such as trap, dubstep and other types of bass-heavy electronic music,…
January 21st, 2015, SAN FRANCISCO--Bay Area Alternative Rock station Live 105.3 FM opened its doors to folks interested in the music industry and local artists for an annual forum that allows the public to ask experienced professionals in the industry questions regarding promotion…
Disco, New Wave, Indie Rock, Dance Pop. If anyone were to mention these genres individually several bands would come to mind. When combined, your options become very limited. One of the newest bands to successfully bring all of these genres…
Written by Patrick Mattes There are several artists who have attempted the combining of genres but not many have succeeded the same way that Lissie has. Lissie has successfully created her own form of indie folk music. Being the granddaughter…
Written by Patrick Mattes When you think of bands with a strong bond and a long past there are not very many that come to mind. One of the ones that is still around would be Kings of Leon. Kings…