Reviews

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

Chart Topper: May 2018
Wonder what it takes for an album earn a spot on the KALX Top 35? Check out our album review ... Read More

Album Review: Tangle by Saint Marilyn
Brooklyn duo Saint Marilyn captures new wave synth in a groundbreaking way with debut EP Tangle. From Saint Raymond, Saint ... Read More

Show Review: La Luz @ Rickshaw Stop on 5/11
La Luz lights up the Rickshaw Stop at 5/11 show. By Chandler Sometimes the first inklings of summer don’t come ... Read More

Show Review: The Human League @ The Regency Ballroom on 5/13
After forty years together, The Human League is still in a a league of their own. By Stormy Phoenix While ... Read More

Album Review: All The Things I Never Said by Pale Waves
Pale Waves makes waves with their new goth pop EP All The Things I Never Said. Here's KALX's scoop on ... Read More

Show Review: of Montreal @ UC Theatre on 5/3
Psych-rock band of Montreal shakes up the UC Theatre with the cosmic interference of their pop melodies and lyrical genius ... Read More

Show Review: Fleet Foxes @ Greek Theatre on 4/20
On the most relaxed day of the year, Fleet Foxes took the stage at the Hearst Greek Theatre and lulled ... Read More

Show Review: Turnover @ Cornerstone on 4/14
On Saturday, April 14th, concert goers at Cornerstone Berkeley were able to relax and jam out to the chill, upbeat ... Read More