Last Thursday, September 24th, KWVA scored a few minutes with Blackalicious' Gift of Gab after their fiery show at WOW Hall. The interview took place just days after the release of the duo's long-awaited album,  Imani Vol. 1. KWVA DJ Nathan Stevens (@vinylonvinylon) caught up with Gift of Gab, who revealed the meaning of Imani, announced an upcoming documentary, and shared how he's living better than ever. Check out the exclusive interview below:

 

Top 5 Album Additions of the Week!

1. Dungen - Allas Sak 2. Coke Weed - Mary Weaver 3. Dead Weather - Dodge And Burn 4. Blitzen Trapper - All Across This Land 5. Papadosio - Extras In A Movie

For the next couple of weeks, we will be sharing highlights from summer concerts and festivals enjoyed by KWVA DJs. Ryder Sherwood, aka DJ Dad, jammed out in Portland for a weekend at Musicfest NW to get us the scoop. His words are honest and honestly hilarious. Hannah Steinkopf-Frank held nothing back behind the lens, and in turn, provided some sick pics. Click on the pictures to read more about each act, or view the collective MFNW pdf here!

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This week, we have the pleasure of introducing KWVA DJ, Swanky, from the show It's Lit. Swanky frequents the festivals in a safari search for the best beats, and the greater Eugene area is graced by having him on the airwaves. Read on: DJ name and show: Swanky Show name and time: It's Lit - 2-4 p.m. on Mondays, Summer 2015 Hometown: Milwaukee, WI Show genres: An electronic Smörgåsbord. Mainly play Future-house, Moombahton, Trap and Dubstep Artists commonly played on show: Dillon Francis, Jauz, Snails, Jack U, Pretty Lights, Madeon How long have you been a DJ? 6 months What made you want to be a DJ? I spend most of my free time at concerts or festivals. As a result, I’m usually the friend that gets… Read More

Top 5 Album Adds of the Week!

1. Battles - La Di Da Di 2. Shannon and The Clams - Gone By Dawn 3. Doe Paoro - After 4. Gary Clark Jr. - The Story of Sonny Boy Slim 5. Telekenesis  - Ad Infinitum

Top 5 Album Adds of the Week!

1. Deaf - Wish 2. Jigsaw Seen - Have A Wonderful Day 3. Good Life - Everybody's Coming Down 4. Sea of Bees - Build A Boat To The Sun 5. Slime - Company

 

Top 5 Album Adds of the Week 1. Ducktails - St. Catherine 2. Titus Androndicus - The Most Lamentable Tragedy 3. Numb Bats - Bees and Trees 4. Small Feet - From Far Enough Away Everything Sounds Like The Ocean 5. Chris Staples - Cheap Shades

Top 5 Album Adds of the Week!

1. Domestics - The Domestics 2. Strange Wilds - Subjective Concepts 3. Tame Impala - Currents 4. Vinyl Williams  - Into 5. Worriers - Imaginary Life

 

  Top 5 Album Adds of the Week 1. Class Actress - Movies 2. Creeping Pink - Mirror Woods 3. Ghost Ease - Quit Yer Job [EP] 4. Sorority Noise - Joy, Departed 5. Velvet Teen - All Is Illusory

Top 5 Album Adds for the Week!

1. Miguel - Wildheart 2. Westkust - Last Forever 3. Ghostface Killah and Adrian Younge - Twelve Reasons To Die Part 2 4. Part Time - Virgo's Maze  5. KMFDM - Salvation [EP]