Category: USD Radio

By Tyler Sivero I recently had the chance to speak with Andrew McMahon of Jack’s Mannequin about the band’s new album People and Things. Andrew McMahon was raised in Orange County, California and formed Jack’s Mannequin as a side project from his high school band Something Corporate. He has worked […]

By Mackenzie Gilchrist No matter the venue, the energetic joy and catharsis of a Lotus show is infectious. The band slowly built a devoted fan base through steady touring and the crowds have grown at an increasing pace. This grassroots growth has made the band in high demand for festivals […]

  By Haley Earl-Lynn Yellow Ostrich Belly Up Wednesday, November 9, 2011  From the perspective of a twenty-something year-old lady on the prowl, the dating scene here in San Diego can seem pretty complicated.  That poor little lady may wonder, “Are we dating? Are we just friends? Are we supposed […]

By Tom Roth Tom Roth: How has See-I’s membership changed over the years and how has that affected the band’s music? See-I: We have grown stronger and stronger over the years.  Our band members are so talented and each brings his own background and special experiences to the table, that’s […]

By Sarah Jorgensen I’m from New England, and autumn has always been one of my favorite times of the year. There’s nothing quite like feeling a chill in the air and looking forward to Thanksgiving break (and eventually Christmas!).  However, with few falling leaves or changes in the weather here […]

By Liz Allick Sezio’s Four Day Weekend Sunset Temple November 10-13 Here is some great news for San Diego Indie-music lovers – from Nov. 10-13 Sezio will be bringing their four-day evening music festival to North Park. Concertgoers can catch an individual show for only $10.00, but it’s a guarantee […]

By Mackenzie Gilchrist USD Radio is currently holding a contest to win a pair of tickets to see Greensky Bluegrass on November 8 at Porter’s Pub! This phenomenal string quintet is known as one of the most progressive and entertaining groups in the bluegrass scene today and they are touring […]

  By Haley Earl-Lynn The Fray KPRi at Grand Del Mar October 29, 2011  “What happens to a dream deferred?” Back when Abercrombie and Fitch denim miniskirts were still socially acceptable, The Fray entered the hearts and ears of teenagers across the states. In 2005, the band’s first track “Over […]

  By Tom “Wonder Boy” Roth Day Escape Air Dubai Label: unsigned Released October 25, 2011 The last time Air Dubai checked in, it was March 28. The release of Remixtape was a reminder to those familiar (and an introduction for those who weren’t) that Denver-based rap-rockers Air Dubai were […]

By Sarah Pacitti Paul Simon SDSU’s Viejas Arena October 22, 2011 I grew up listening to Paul Simon. I remember singing “Bridge Over Troubled Water” and Kodachrome before I even knew what the term “kodachrome” meant. When I was younger, I danced around the house with his music in the […]