In the field of science, there may be a discovery in one field such as physics and that knowledge will lead to the discovery of a separate field such as mathematics. Looking at a problem from a new perspective can help us understand it better. In music, I believe this can occur for musicians… Read more
As technology advances, it is interesting to see the new artistic ventures that music artists will take using technology. Tools like audio editing software and amplifiers have a clear purpose. Sometimes there is a venture that the truly creative people can push the boundary of how we look at… Read more
After the rise in popularity of “lo-fi beats to study and relax to” and Mario Kart soundtrack trend, I have been exploring a lot of video game soundtracks that help me stay focused during homework sessions. I wanted to share some of the best ones. Most of the soundtracks mentioned are going … Read more
pgLang is a creative company formed by Kendrick Lamar and Dave Free. Recently, they have collaborated with twenty-year-old rapper, Baby Keem. For those who do not know, Baby Keem is cousins with Kendrick Lamar and has worked on many famous projects as a producer such as the Lamar's Black Pan… Read more
If you’re a fan of Arcade Fire, you’ll know that in April, Win Butler posted a hand-written note on his Instagram confirming that the band has a new album in the works. Win wrote, “Regine and I have been writing for the last couple of years, and the band was a few months into recording new m… Read more
What would you do with $0.0038? Would you buy 1/300th of a candy bar? If this amount of money seems absurdly small to you, then you are not alone. This incredibly small number represents something incredibly important to the music industry. It is the amount of money that goes to an artist pe… Read more
Halloween is a bit different this year and if you find yourself missing your local theatre’s yearly trip to Transsexual, Transylvania you may want to turn your eyes to what Jack Black (of all people) is up to. On October 26th, the comedy rock duo Tenacious D, consisting of actors Jack Black … Read more
Music artists are no exception for staying home and practicing social-distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic. Most of the national and world tours of music artists have been cancelled to avoid large gatherings of people. To promote practice of social-distancing, the Global Citizen created a… Read more
Abel Tesfaye, also known as The Weeknd, recently released potentially his most ambitious album yet. The album is dark, heavy and combines elements of his other albums. It brings the 80s synths of Starboy, the vocals of Beauty Behind the Madness, and the lyricism of the Trilogy mixtapes. Read more
Condensing music is both my favorite and least favorite activity. It gives you a chance to revisit old songs and albums you may have forgotten, but then forces you to pit them against each other and decide a winner. I had to set specific criteria for this list for me to do it in a reasonable… Read more
KBVR-FM Assistant Station Manager, Jenn Dirstine, explains her picks for top albums of the 2010s. Read more
KBVR-FM Productions Director, Nate Pereira, explains his picks for top albums of the 2010s. Read more
KBVR-FM Station Manager, Ameer Fofanah, explains his picks for top albums of the 2010s. Read more
binki is an up incoming music artist that shows a lot of potential. He has released songs such as Heybb! and Marco. Read more
With the 2010s behind us, major artists aren’t wasting time with their 2020 discography. The beginning of 2020 will be defined by the female pop singers dropping albums. Selena Gomez, Halsey, Meghan Trainor, and Kesha are all releasing music. Artists that are making returns this year are Tam… Read more
Damnation — condemnation or eternal punishment in hell. Through time mankind has played with the idea of an afterlife and how one ends up there. Whether you spend eternity in bliss or sorrow is chosen by the gods that you do, or do not, believe in. Many philosophers and religious critics arg… Read more
The Macks “YUP” has been highly anticipated by DIY fans from Eugene to Portland. The 4-piece rock and roll band from Portland, Oregon has been making waves all over the Pacific Northwest since 2015, and more recently, all over the country from Boise, ID to Atlantic City, NJ. The Macks consis… Read more
A sold-out show at the Roseland Theater causes the line to be wrapped around the entire block of the downtown music venue in Portland on Friday, Oct. 6. The line featured loads of teen girls and almost everyone was wearing yellow. A bag of little slips of paper and ‘thank you’ notes were pas… Read more
“Doom Days” is a concept album that follows a night out. Each of the songs tells the story of one part of the night, based on true events that have happened through each member’s own experiences with nights out Read more
Summertime is officially upon us and with that comes the festival season. From Lollapalooza in Chicago to Bumbershoot in Seattle, you have your fair share of festivals to pick from in the United States, all ranging from genre focused to the best up-and-coming acts. Whether you’re a newbie to the festival scene or are a professional, we have the list to end all lists (related to the festival season at least). Read more
Jefferson brings with her a powerful swagger that fat (plus-size) woman usually avoid or are shunned from exerting. Her music is a mixture of pop, hip-hop, soul, and rap. She makes songs that you can dance to in the club to soulful, emotional songs. Read more
What makes listeners keep coming back to it? Why is a biblical story that many know so popular for listeners and performers? I believe that the strong themes are seen throughout the play, the composition of the performance itself (how we shift from moody to joyful throughout the scenes, and the role of biblical figures themselves all lend to this powerhouse of a production. Read more
MCU have successfully built a large playlist that will hold up alongside the movies over time and become synonymous with the movies for those who were unaware of the songs before the movies. Read more
Weezer, what in God’s name are you doing? You’re better than this. Read more
Podcasting has swept the nation, with over 660,000 registered active shows on Itunes only, as reported by Ross Winn ofpodcastinsights.com and Apple Inc. It’s no different at KBVR-FM, where DJ’s and guests can create their own show. Read more
You walk into the booth, The last DJ is almost done is almost done, ten till the top of the hour. You pull up your computer, your phone, or take CDs and Vinyl from the shelf. Five till. You’re alone in the booth, or with your guests. You quickly adjust the DJ chair because the person before … Read more
What makes Sneaks so great is how she successfully separates herself from other artists of her age and genre group and shows a maturity to how she moves through life via the album. Read more
In August of this year, musicians Lucy Dacus, Julien Baker, and Phoebe Bridgers came together to form the collaborative project, boygenius. Each musician is well respected in the indie scene, with solo projects released in the last 18 months to popular and critical acclaim. Their first EP, s… Read more
Relentless, unwavering, and decidedly sinister, this debut self-titled album fronted by Denée Segall is an absolute beast of an album. Lovers of femme punk and crusty noise grunge will be head over heels for this breath of fresh air into the genre. The C.I.A. has replaced the typical thrashi… Read more
Calpurnia graced the floors of the Crystal Ballroom last Friday, so what better chance than now to take a look back at their debut EP, Scout? Read more
New podcasts are up and coming at KBVR-FM! Current events and fictional narratives join the tried and true “Inspiration Dissemination” as Oregon State University students create and weave their stories through the soundboards. As a gift to yourself during dead week and finals, sit back and l… Read more
Bug Hunter is a musical act that has been featured on KBVR’s show Locals Live which is a show dedicated to musicians around Corvallis and those who have influence in the community. Read more
Mitski Miyawaki is a master of disguise. From the masteries of distortion and melancholy that are “Bury Me at Makeout Creek” and “Puberty 2”, “Be the Cowboy” stands uniquely alone. Read more
Did you know that the majority of the music being played at KBVR is from physical CDs? And people thought the CD industry was dead. Fortunately for us and KBVR’s Music Director, we get 10 to 20 CDs in the mail every week and they get so much love in the booth from our DJs. To give thanks to … Read more
It took a while to arrive but we are now in the midst of fall. Cold weather, warm drinks, and dangerously wet leaves you have to be careful not to slip on. In this college town, you don’t see a lot of people without music playing through their headphones. We decided to go through our team an… Read more
Next to the music, the name of an artist is the most important thing. Finding the perfect name for your band is like naming your child after they are born. You send them out in the world and it either makes or breaks them and they might hate you forever. A band can become a household name and this name becomes more of a symbol than the actual music. The name becomes synonymous with the music. Read more
Mons La Hire, a popular local band in Corvallis, is back with their latest EP, Kind of Neutral, Kind of Blue. This is the first EP with the new lineup, Daniel Watkins on guitar and vocals, Suzanne Watkins on the bass, violin and vocals, Greg Miller on drums and Ida Jane and Julia Miller on t… Read more
KBVR-FM got the chance to sit down with author and activist, Julia Turshen and talk about her cookbook “Feed the Resistance.” We talked about inspirations, thoughts about connecting foods and politics, and registering to vote (in which you can register HERE). Take a listen above and feel fre… Read more
A local DJ is creating safer space events around town to celebrate people who love music and dancing. Read more
Orange light beams through the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, fog floats across front of house, filling the audience’s lungs, Miguel enters from left stage, Criminal begins to play and there the spiritual journey begins. War and Leisure, Miguel’s fourth studio album, combines sultry R&B,… Read more
Fanbases for musicians have been around forever, but American-Rapper, Hoodie Allen takes it to the next level. Steven Markowitz aka Hoodie Allen, began making music publicly in 2009 and has been going full time since then. He has had success on iTunes, Billboard and has been featured on MTV … Read more
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