Leila Lopez writes songs that explore the depths of human relationships, with ourselves and others, and our emotional struggles as we move through this thing called life. She is vulnerable, resilient and authentic, sapient, contemplative, kind and loving, and her richly layered folk songs are imbued with those attributes. The album is also imbued with a gentle acceptance of life’s pain, joy, challenges, and ephemeral nature. It conjures the Japanese concept “mono no aware,” the poignant, … [Read more...]
Not Your Mama’s Mother’s Day Benefit
(Published by Zocalo Magazine on May 3, 2017.) The vivacious Jillian Bessett – leader and singer/songwriter, keyboardist and multi-instrumentalist of Tucson’s beloved Jillian & The Giants – is spearheading a concert fundraiser for Emerge! Center Against Domestic Abuse on May 13. You should go. Here are 10 reasons why. The incredible event line-up: The Surfbroads: “Hot Broads Playing Cool Surf” Jillian & The Giants: “Indie Rock with Soul” Street Blues … [Read more...]
Life of Art/Art of Life
(Published by Zocalo Magazine on March 2, 2017.) Mark Matos California Lonesome Desert Records, 2017 Gorgeously soul-weary and deeply personal, this 9-track album features acoustic guitar and vocal-driven narratives of remembrance, connection and loss. The introspection is carried with gentle tension; there’s pain, delivered with acceptance. Matos offers mythological motifs1 from ancient stories that are still universally applicable in modernity. He writes about addiction2 and … [Read more...]
KXCI Celebrates International Clash Day
(Published by Zocalo Magazine on January 31, 2017.) “This is a public service announcement, with guitar!” – Know Your Rights, The Clash, 1982 It’s been four years since Seattle’s KEXP 90.3 FM DJ John Richards declared Feb. 7 as International Clash Day, and a year since Seattle’s mayor created an official proclamation to honor The Clash on that day. Subsequently, six other cities have jumped on this punk rock proclamation bandwagon, including: Austin, San Francisco, Washington D.C., … [Read more...]
From The Year 2003: How Would You Categorize These Tucson Bands?
I'm working on a grad class project for LIS 515 - Information Organization - and I am dedicating my studies to KXCI. The first assignment is to: "identify a collection of resources that (a) you are very familiar and knowledgeable (b) need to be (better) organized (c) has a community of users who wish to access the resources." Amanda Shauger thought KXCI's Locals Only would be a good fit. She was right. But, I am not totally "familiar and knowledgeable" with all of the bands listed below. … [Read more...]
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