USD Radio’s “Back to School” concert ticket giveaways have begun! One lucky winner will be randomly selected to win a pair of tickets to the Thievery Corporation performance at the House of Blues, September 8th. – The fun doesn’t stop there though, as another randomly selected winner will receive a […]
Read moreBy Niko Pascua Always looking for up and coming artists, USD Radio ventured to the hipster hills of Seattle and pulled some true artists out of the obscurity. 1. Witch Gardens – four uniquely styled individuals held together by their cohesive whimsy. Bursting with energy, their songs are both playful and […]
Read moreBy Alex Floro Sir Michael Rocks and Chuck Inglish are back, proving that a little time away is never a bad thing with their newest release When Fish Ride Bicycles.  Working with some of the crème de la crème of hip hop, Pharrell Williams and Ghostface Killah of the Wu […]
Read moreBy Alex Floro To raise a child on hip hop, it takes more than a couple of artists. It takes a Slum Village. For most hip hop aficionados, there is no denying that this group, with their incorporation of feel Motown beats and tastings of booty techno, is must […]
Read moreBy Tara Montgomary Amy Winehouse, a talented singer whose soulful voice is often overshadowed by her constant problems with drug and alcohol abuse, was found dead Saturday, July 23, 2011, in her flat in London’s Camden area.  According to the London Ambulance Services and police reports, Winehouse died before crews arrived […]
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Read moreDon’t know anything about hip hop? Can’t distinguish between radio mush and quality tracks? Let Michael Rappaport’s love letter to one of the greatest bands to touch the mic, A Tribe Called Quest, be your guide.
Read moreUSD Radio’s Colleen Dunn reviews indie juggernaut, Bon Iver’s  lauded new self titled album.  The LP offers all of the trademark Justin Vernon components that have made Bon Iver an international indie favorite. By: Colleen Dunn Bon Iver’s sophomore album was almost destined to disappoint. The first album, For Emma, […]
Read moreFor the first time since Tell All Your Friends, Shaun Cooper and John Nolan are back in the band, and the new album sounds as if they have been ignited with fresh passion and creativity. While in San Diego for their tour with Thursday to support the new album, I […]
Read moreUSD Radio caught the Donovan Frankenreiter show on Tuesday 6/21, at The Belly Up Tavern in Solana Beach.  Frankenreiter and his band rocked the sold-out crowd through an hour long set. By: Chuck Cartwright I first started listening to Donovan Frankenreiter when I was 15. My aunt took me to the […]
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