Welcome to the KSPC interviews webpage! On this page, you will find recordings of interviews from our shows.
Bowerbirds
Clio Beauvoir and Kendra Atleework, summer General Manager and Music Director, sit down with Beth Tacular and Phil Moore of the Bowerbirds before their show at the echo on August 4th. They discuss everything from the ethics of file sharing to the nu-folk movement.
Brent Knopf
After their second show at the El Rey Theatre, KSPC's General Manager Clio Beauvoir chats with Brent Knopf of Menomena about his new side project Ramona Falls. They discuss Ramona Fall's debut album, Intuit, and other musical matters.
Calvin Johnson
Calvin Johnson, owner of K Records and member of bands such as Beat Happening,
The Halo Benders and Dub Narcotic Sound System came to Claremont on Friday, Jan 30th
for a show and gave an interview with Jane and DJ Cosmonaut in the studio discussing
the future of K and his own musical projects.
Chris Williams
Jazz Vocalist Chris Williams, a Canadian sensation, has been performing professionally since he was fifteen years old. He has built a loyal following and has performed with world-class jazz musicians around the world. He has earned many awards and universal acclaim. (www.myspace.com/chriswilliamsjazzmusic). He was interviewed by Larry the Fox on "Claremont Straight Ahead," on Monday, Feb 8, 2010.
Dick Dale
DJ Cosmonaut chats with surf rock legend Dick Dale.
Dr. Q
Larry the Fox, host of Claremont Straight Ahead, interviewed Dr. Q of Big Papa and the TCB on his show.
Emily Wells
Asst. Promotions Director Lilly Estenson interviewed LA-based musician Emily Wells at
SXSW in Austin, TX. Emily talked about her dreams (both literal and figurative), her Biggie Smalls' cover, and why she sometimes describes her music as “symphonic folktronic fantasy.”
Frontier Ruckus
Matthew Milia, lead singer and songwriter of Frontier Ruckus, discusses his songwriting process and the inspiration behind the band's first album “The Orion Songbook” with DJ Lilly. Memories and the band's home base of Michigan are heavily discusses. This interview took place at the Joshua Tree Roots Music Festival in October 2009.
Girl in a Coma
Clio Beauvoir and Kendra Atleework, summer General Manager and Music Director, chat with Jenn Alva, bass player for Girl in a Coma. They chat about everything from women in music to Morrissey.
HEALTH
Local band, Health, interviewed by DJ Olaf, host of the Space Age Bachelor Pad Music.
Ian Mackaye
DJ Special K and DJ Nino hold a telephone interview with Washington, D.C. singer and guitarist Ian MacKaye, best known for being the frontman of punk bands Minor Threat, Embrace, Fugazi, and The Evens.
Polka Dot Dot Dot (Nov 09)
Olympia-based Polka Dot Dot Dot filled DJ Lilly and DJ Orangutan in on PDDD life since their last KSPC interview in March 2009. The Dots discussed their new album "Syzygy," gave advice on how to arrange acapella songs while driving, and explained why their trailer is slowly becoming a whale. This interview took place in November 2009 on snazzy antique couches outside of their LA show at Historical Monument 157.
P.O.S.
KSPC DJ Little D got a phone interview with Minneapolis hip-hop artist P.O.S. discussing his newest
album.
Rachael Cantu
LA-based musician Rachael Cantu talked to DJ Lilly outside of her Feb. 11th show at the Motley Coffeehouse on Scripps College about her new album “Far and Wide,” touring with B.B. King, and why playing coffeehouses make her nervous.
Sam McPheeters
Sam McPheeters of Born Against chats with DJ Talkshow Troy.
So So Glos & Alma Mater
Brooklyn indie punk band The So So Glos and Orange County punk band Alma Mater stopped by the basement for an exclusive post-SXSW interview with DJ Mandy Manray on March 27, 2009. Two bands interviewed at once, total mayhem!
Songs for Snakes
Clio Beauvoir and Kendra Atleework, summer General Manager and Music Director, chat with Bill of Songs for Snakes. Songs for Snakes topped the KSPC charts this summer, and we're very greatful that Bill was able to take the time to talk to us about the band and its future.
Stereolab
Tim Gane of Stereolab interviewed by DJ Olaf, host of the Space Age Bachelor Pad Music.
The Strange Boys
Clio Beauvoir and Kendra Atleework, summer General Manager and Music Director, ambush Strange Boy's lead singer Ryan Sambol before their show at the echo on June 30th. They discuss everything from politics to brotherly love to jazz standards.
Looking for an Interview?
We’re running low on web space here at the Space, so some of our older/longer interviews have been taken down. But don’t despair! If you want to hear one of the interviews below, shoot us an email and we’ll put it up for your listening pleasure.
Aaron Kenyon - Aaron Kenyon of Man is the Bastard, Neanderthal, and Lux Nova Umbra Est took some time out to speak with Troytalkshow on his show Taboo on November 6, 2007. They discuss the history of MITB along with other topics such as powerviolence, politics, and spirituality. Kenyon delivers many cold hard facts along with plenty of laughter as well. It was a pleasure to have him speak live on such topics.
Barry Cogert - Larry the Fox, host of Claremont Straight Ahead, interviewed Barry Cogert on his show on Monday, September 14th. Barry has has played and recorded with such jazz greats as Louis Bellson, Bobby McFerrin, Ron Eschete, Gerald Wiggins, David Foster and Roger Williams; and he has performed at the Montreaux and North Sea Jazz Festivals. His great work has been recognized by several distinguished artist awards.
Brandi Shearer - DJ Lilly interviewed singer-songwriter Brandi Shearer before the Rhino Records stop of her “shore to shore indie record store tour’ on Wednesday, Sept. 16 to discuss the perks of being a totally independent musician, Shakespeare, and Twitter.
Casiotone for the Painfully Alone - DJ Rachel D, host of No Coast of Nebraska, chats with Owen Ashworth of Casiotone for the Painfully Alone.
Rachel Goodrich - Miami-based musician Goodrich discussed her new album “Tinker Toys” and drank orange soda with Asst. Promotions Director Lilly Estenson at SXSW in March 2009. And yes, if you were wondering, that is indeed SXSW-induced craziness going on in the background. This interview took place in the middle of one of the busiest streets in Austin, TX.
