by Michael Benavides | Oct 31, 2018 | ENTERTAINMENT, Fall 2017, FEATURED
Fairly Local featuring Trevor Krause: No Surprises
Hosted by Michael Benavides
On this episode of Fairly Local, Michael Benavides brings on Trevor Krause, frontman of No Surprises to talk about what it’s like being in multiple bands at once and what he’s learned from each of them. The episode features a live performance of his song “I Just Gotta Try” from their upcoming ep “New Cream” coming around January 2019.
You can listen to more of No Surprises on their SoundCloud: nosurprises
and check out their Instagram and Facebook: @nosurprisesband
by Kendall Shannon | Oct 27, 2018 | CULTURE, Fall 2018, FEATURED
The Valley Life featuring Zazen Grigorian: Pop Music Studios
Hosted by Kendall Shannon
On today’s episode of The Valley Life, host Kendall Shannon talks with owner of Pop Music Studios, Zazen Grigorian. Grigorian tells his story on how he has the number one single in France. He also talks about now opening a studio in Northridge.
by Michael Benavides | Oct 23, 2018 | ENTERTAINMENT, Fall 2018, FEATURED
Fairly Local: White Lightre
Hosted By Michael Benavides
On this episode of Fairly Local, Michael Benavides brings on White Lightre and talk about the myth of the white lighter, starting a band because it looks cool, and the emotional effect of a member and close friend leaving the band. The episode features a live acoustic performance of two of their songs. You can see White Lightre perform at Pop Music Studios in Northridge (19524 Nordhoff St.) on October 27 and 28. For more info you can check out their Instagram @WhiteLightre. If you want to listen to more of their music Check out their SoundCloud @WhiteLightre
by Michael Benavides | Oct 16, 2018 | ENTERTAINMENT, Fall 2018, FEATURED
Fairly Local: the Faint Endless
Hosted by Michael Benavides
On this episode of Fairly Local, Michael Benavides brings on The Faint Endless to talk about their upcoming show on October 19 at the Whiskey A Go Go, where they will be opening for Michael Graves of the Misfits! For tickets send them a message on Instagram or Facebook @TheFaintEndless. We also listen to their song, Celestial Revenge, their self proclaimed anthem. If you want to listen to that and other songs they have, you can visit their SoundCloud @TheFaintEndless.
by Michael Benavides | Oct 9, 2018 | ENTERTAINMENT, Fall 2018, FEATURED
Fairly Local featuring Dasan Garcia: The drum beats on
Hosted by Michael Benavides
On this episode of Fairly Local, Michael Benavides brings on Dasan Garcia, the drummer from the local band Swivel Tactic, to talk about his experience of being inducted as the 4th drummer to the band. The song called Stunner Shades is played from Garcia’s upcoming album. You can see them perform at the House of Blues Anaheim on October 19, 2018 at 8:45 p.m.
For tickets, message them on Instagram or Facebook @ swivel_tactic.
by Michael Benavides | Sep 25, 2018 | ENTERTAINMENT, Fall 2018, FEATURED
Fairly Local featuring Amin Malekpour: Marching with the music
Hosted by Michael Benavides
On this episode of Fairly Local, Michael Benavides brings on Amin Malekpour to discuss his musical influences at home and how he couldn’t listen to FM radio until the age of 8. This episode also features a live performance by Amin covering Never Meant by American Football.
by Marc Blais | May 23, 2018 | CULTURE, FEATURED, Spring 2018
“Study Busters” featuring Tom Yurkovic: Time to Transfer
Hosted by Marc Blais
Host Marc Blais and guest Tom Yurkovic explore the different challenges of transferring from Pierce to a 4 year university
by Steve Lopez | May 2, 2018 | ENTERTAINMENT, FEATURED, Spring 2018
“Indiewood” featuring Julio “Swoon” Del Carmen: Music Production in Film
Hosted by Steve Lopez
Swoon talks about his experiences in producing music for film and taking responsibilities as a film director. He talks about how his cast in both film and music have influenced him as a person, and how the music video for his song “Violet” was a huge undertaking.
