2015 has come and gone, but our DJ's are continuing to reflect upon last year's best album releases. Check out DJ Spinitch's review of Kendrick Lamar's To Pimp a Butterfly.

2015 Album of the Year Nomination: Kendrick Lamar - To Pimp a Butterfly Label: Aftermath Entertainment

Review by Spencer Smyth DJ Spinitch of Vernacular Veggies Out of every album I listened to this year, there is a clear favorite distinguished in my heart and mind: Kendrick Lamar’s To Pimp A Butterfly. My relationship with Kendrick’s music began when I heard the song “Ignorance Is Bliss” off his Overly Dedicated mixtape from 2010. I was hooked. I could feel some sort of forbidden charisma he had on the mic. I knew he had a definitive ability to rip tracks and compose cohesive, conceptual songs. It remains my very… Read More

KWVA DJ's always have their ears open, no matter where they go. This winter break and beyond, DJ's will be contributing to KWVA On-Tour - a curated collection of playlists from across the globe. Take a look and a listen! KWVA DJ & Show Title: Ruckus the Red of Ruckus Radio Location: Just outside of Sequoia National Forest in Central California About the playlist: "I grew up in Central California, though my parents moved up into the mountains 40 minutes away from my hometown a few years ago. It is insanely beautiful and peaceful, and I really enjoy visiting my parents up there. Whenever I spend time with them, it turns into a taco and scotch fueled romp filled with tons of laughter and sarcasm. It is important to note that I really hate flying and get super nervous at take-off and landing; The… Read More

KWVA DJ's always have their ears open, no matter where they go. This winter break and beyond, DJ's will be contributing to KWVA On-Tour - a curated collection of playlists from across the globe. Take a look and a listen! KWVA DJ & Show Title: DJ Sofa of Tasty Tunes Location: Oregon ---> California About the playlist: "On a seemingly endless journey from Eugene to San Francisco, a new friend and I relied on music to get us through the trip. It wasn't long until we found that we had similar music tastes, turning the ride into a delightful exchange of songs and stories. Through rain, snow and sunshine, we reminisced on hip hop classics and our favorite reggae jams, sharing new beats along the way." Click here to listen to DJ Sofa's playlist! … Read More

KWVA DJ's always have their ears open, no matter where they go. This winter break, DJ's will be contributing to KWVA On Tour - a curated collection of playlists from across the globe. Take a look and a listen! KWVA DJ & Show Title: Tesla of Pop Rocks & Coke (Thursdays 12-1pm) Location: Monterey, California “Monterey,” The Animals (1967) About the playlist: Most of my friends in Monterey are involved in music. Residents of the Monterey Peninsula enjoy the privilege of robust arts education in K-12 public schools. I’m grateful I had the opportunity to study music and proud that my community supports the development of young artists. On Dec. 20, 2016, my band Mozzo Kush came together with our friends… Read More

The end of the year is nigh, and our DJ's have been reflecting upon 2015's best releases. As the year comes to a close, we have called on DJ's to break down why 'their' albums and playlists are the greatest of the year. Keep checking back for more of 2015's best beats. KWVA DJ & Show Title: DJ Fringe of The Darkest Side of the Moon, Saturdays 8-10 pm Playlist Description: In 2015 Drum and Bass got a taste of mainstream success with Rudimental's We The Generation album, topping the UK charts the week it was released. While seeing steady growth in Europe, DnB has yet to catch on in the US. I compiled some of my favorite releases from the year, in no particular order, to remember the year by. Click here to listen to DJ Fringe's Playlist! Sample Tracks from Fringe's Playlist:… Read More

KWVA DJ's always have their ears open, no matter where they go. This winter break, DJ's will be contributing to KWVA On-Tour - a curated collection of playlists from across the globe. Take a look and a listen! KWVA DJ & Show Title: Captain Smirk of The Morning Dew Musical Mystery Tour Location: Road trip from Eugene, OR to San Diego, CA Playlist Title: With a Little Help from My Friends About the playlist: My playlist comes at the strange intersection of dropping out of grad school, stepping into uncertainty, and being fueled to carry on by so many wonderful relationships in my life. It's about not knowing the answers, trusting myself, and receiving the love others want to give and gaining strength through those connections. The playlist started during an incredible weekend in Eugene, gained steam on a 1000 mile road trip down to San Diego, and finishes… Read More

Whatchu know about DJ Flamps?! Not enough, that's for sure. Check out this sweet spotlight on the provider of Tuesday Lovin', DJ Flamps. DJ Name & Show Title: DJ Flamps of Tuesday Lovin' Hometown: Dallas, Texas Show time and day: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm, Tuesdays, Winter 2016 Show genres: Pop, rock, funk, alternative, dance Artists commonly played on show: Neil Young, Toro y Moi, Portugal. The Man, Third Eye Blind, Sylvan Esso, Beach Boys How long have you been a DJ? Since May 2015 Top 5 albums of 2015: Currents – Tame Impala Coming Home – Leon Bridges I Love You, Honeybear - Father John Misty Ratchet – Shamir Sound and Color – Alabama Shakes… Read More

KWVA DJ's always have their ears open, no matter where they go. Starting this winter break, DJ's will be contributing to KWVA On-Tour - a curated collection of playlists from across the globe. Take a look and a listen! KWVA DJ: DJ Rude Girl of Frequent Explorer Location: Las Vegas, NV About the playlist: You know, when you have a brother named Drake, sometimes you just end up in Vegas. Last minute trips always need last minute playlists. Las Vegas does a great job of speaking for itself and doing so loudly. But for this playlsit we put in music that would showcase exactly how loud that city can get and would coincidentally be the perfect soundtrack for rap squating. That could only mean one thing - "Hotline Bling" 24/7. Click here to listen… Read More