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New Song Premiere: Lost Beach

Published 6 years ago by Marc "Mookie" Kaczor

Lost Beach is one of the hardest working bands in Los Angeles... constantly writing, recording, playing gigs.

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Local Spotlight: The Year of Lauren Ruth Ward

Published 6 years ago by Jet Raskin

The last year has been met with a cacophony of voices in opposition of each other – through the noise artists like Lauren Ruth Ward have erupted onto the Los Angeles music scene.

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Why Robert Plant Belongs With The Sensational Space Shifters

Published 7 years ago

Robert Plant knows he will inevitably discuss Led Zeppelin in most interviews since their 1980 breakup. Even if many want them to reunite, he should stay with the Sensational Space Shifters.

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Mondo Cozmo's Second 1st Impression

Published 7 years ago

Josh Ostrander took a long road to headline at the El Rey Theatre last night. Some fans still remember his days in Eastern Conference Champions, but after the band disbanded...

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Tom Petty Returns Home To Celebrate 40th Anniversary

Published 7 years ago

Photo by Jeff Penfield

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The New 88.5 FM – From Santa Clarita To San Clemente

Published 7 years ago

KCSN and KSBR are excited to launch an exciting new partnership as The New 88.5 FM! A unified 88.5 FM can now be heard from the Santa Clarita and San...

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Local Spotlight: Suzanne Santo

Published 7 years ago by Marc "Mookie" Kaczor

Multi instrumentalist and talented songwriter Suzanne Santo came to KCSN in Los Angeles shortly after her debut solo album Ruby Red was released.

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Matthew Sweet Live @ KCSN

Published 7 years ago

Matthew Sweet stopped by KCSN studios for a live session, including performances of "Trick of the Light" and "Time Capsule".

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