Music

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… Continue with KWVA On-Tour: Ruckus the Red's Travel Playlist.

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!… Continue with KWVA On-Tour: DJ Sofa's Oregon to California Road Trip.

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… Continue with KWVA On Tour: "Down In Monterey".

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:… Continue with DJ Fringe's Top Drum & Bass of 2015.

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… Continue with KWVA On-Tour: "With a Little Help from My Friends".

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… Continue with DJ Spotlight: DJ Flamps of Tuesday Lovin'.

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… Continue with KWVA On-Tour: DJ Rude Girl's Playlist from Las Vegas.

The end of the year is nigh, and our DJ's have been reflecting upon 2015's best album releases. As the year comes to a close, we have called on DJ's to break down why 'their' album is the album of the year. Keep checking back for more of 2015's best beats.

2015 Album of the Year Nomination: Fetty Wap - Fetty Wap Label: RGF Productions/300 Entertainment

Review by Daniel Bromfield DJ Daniel of Queer Breakfast Fetty Wap’s self-titled debut focuses almost exclusively on hanging out or selling drugs with three other people in the mid-sized New Jersey city of Paterson. It’s a tiny, insular world even by the standards of the most fiercely regional rap, and there’s even less sonic variation to go with it; most of these songs are variations on the same formula, and the only guests are the two… Continue with Album of the Year: Fetty Wap by Fetty Wap.

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 Elle of Let's Do Coffee Location: Peru About the playlist: I'm lucky to be staying with one of my best friends, Maria Paula, in Lima, Peru over winter break. With some help from Maria Paula and her Peruvian friends, I've crafted a playlist of some of Peru's best. Enjoy! Click here to listen to DJ Elle's Playlist! … Continue with KWVA On Tour: DJ Elle's Playlist from Peru.