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Nov 20, 2024 | 
kcpr.org | Kat Orozco |Joe Forrestdavis
The late 1970s and early 1980s yielded a fresh crop in the world of developing sounds — the rise of synth music and its eerie yet captivating impression felt new and futuristic to listeners. Over 40 years have passed since this experimental era hit the ground running, and diving deep into its roots can feel overwhelming. Do not fret; KCPR has you covered with a guide to essential new-wave artists who shaped this genre.
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Nov 8, 2024 | 
kcpr.org | Kat Orozco |Joe Forrestdavis
Joe Forrestdavis is a content writer and disc jockey for KCPR. The opinions expressed in this article do not necessarily reflect those of Mustang Media Group. “CHROMAKOPIA” marks not just the seventh studio album by Tyler, The Creator, but a new visionary era. After the adventures of Flower Boy, IGOR and Tyler Baudelaire in previous albums, listeners are witnessing the dawn of St. Chroma, a horned-haircut, masked alter ego.
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Nov 5, 2024 | 
kcpr.org | Kat Orozco |Joe Forrestdavis
The Office of University Diversity & Inclusion (OUDI) hosted its second ¡Adelante! Hispanic-Serving Institution Symposium on Oct. 30, which included a keynote from author Javier Zamora and a pivotal announcement regarding enrollment growth among Hispanic/Latino students. For the first time in university history, 25% of Cal Poly students identify as Latinx/e, with the incoming undergraduate class consisting of roughly 29%.
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Oct 16, 2024 | 
kcpr.org | Kat Orozco |Joe Forrestdavis
With “Halloweekend” creeping up fast, it is officially time to fill your calendar with something spooky. Fortunately, KCPR has compiled a list of spine-chilling and cozy activities to explore in the area. The Haunt, a fully immersive haunted house, has returned to San Luis Obispo County to celebrate its 10th anniversary.
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Oct 2, 2024 | 
kcpr.org | Kat Orozco |Joe Forrestdavis
The London-based group Jungle arrived in Paso Robles on Sept. 25 to turn a regular Wednesday into a night of entertainment with a performance in support of their latest album “Volcano.”The crowd, shivering from the cold and anticipation, filled the grand theatre from within the pit, to the rows of seats and out across the distant stretches of the lawn. Once the lights went out, clusters of audience members gasped, stood up and cheered at once.
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Sep 17, 2024 | 
kcpr.org | Kat Orozco |Joe Forrestdavis
Are you new in town and craving a taste of San Luis Obispo County’s music and nightlife? While charmingly scenic, the county is not all vineyards and coves, as the area also offers a wide range of concert venues to explore. Luckily, KCPR has you covered with this list featuring venues from the coastal city of Morro Bay to the heart of downtown San Luis Obispo and the welcoming wine country of Paso Robles.
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Jun 29, 2024 | 
kcpr.org | Kat Orozco |Joe Forrestdavis
The Palm Theatre and the San Luis Obispo International Film Festival (SLOIFF) announced that they will unite and launch the SLO Film Center in July at the Palm, according to a press release. Owners of the Palm, Jim and Patty Dee, will retire and lease the theatre to the SLOIFF organization after running the Palm since 1988. Jim and Patty first began hosting screenings around various locations in San Luis Obispo with a film club called the “Cinema Zoo” in 1973.
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May 29, 2024 | 
kcpr.org | Emily Tobiason |Joe Forrestdavis
For the indie rock lovers who when faced with a painful situation say, “Eh, I’ve been through worse.”The Kentucky-based band is back with their new album “Neon Pill,” which was released on Friday. “Neon Pill” sounds as if they picked up where their previous album, “Social Cues,” left off — the former keeps a similar tempo while adding a touch of punk rock and blues.
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May 23, 2024 | 
kcpr.org | Emily Tobiason |Joe Forrestdavis
As the saying goes, when one door closes another one opens. This is what happened when brothers Manny and Jonathan “JJ” Martinez were in a band that ended five years strong. After the disbandment, Jonathan invited his old high school friend, Cameron Porter, to the brothers’ garage just to play some music together in the summer of 2022. “It just came down to one day in the summer,” Jonathan said. “We told him ‘Hey come over to the house, bring a drum kit.
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May 6, 2024 | 
kcpr.org | Emily Tobiason |Joe Forrestdavis
Ready for the sunny weather? Enjoy the sunshine and blooming flowers with KCPR’s Life in Full Bloom playlist. From big names like Fleetwood Mac and Electric Light Orchestra to newly released music from Royel Otis and Modern English, this playlist will get you in the mood for this warm and colorful season. Listen here! Read More Divine Feminine playlist Dad Rock playlist
