Nic Harcourt hosts GC sessions new season Tonight on DirecTV's Audience channelGuitar Center Sessionssessions.guitarcenter.comHaving crafted one of the most unique and expansive bodies of work of the past 25 years, The Smashing Pumpkins continue to test the sonic boundaries of rock ’n’ roll, refusing to be categorized every step of the way. Formed in 1988, the band has seen numerous lineup changes, though one unwavering ar...

KCSN is very pleased to present The Black Angels with Hanni El Khatib and Wall of Death on May 22nd at the Mayan. More tix just released:the Mayan and 88.5 KCSN present The Black Angels at Mayan Theater on May 21, 2013www.ticketmaster.comon Ticketmaster

Americana icons BUDDY MILLER and JIM LAUDERDALE join Sky Daniels in a Live Session in the 3PM hour today on 88.5 KCSN! Buddy & Jim play in concert tomorrow night at The Troubadour!

Find the official Nic Harcourt FB page here:HarcourtOfficial page for all things Nic Harcourt, broadcast journalist

This week's City of Night with two in-studio sessions. Hands and Fitz and the Tantrums. Stream on your phone of computer!City of Night - 88.5 KCSN L.A. - w/ Fitz and the Tantrums and Hands - May 11, 2013 - MrShovel.comwww.mrshovel.comIn-studio sessions from Fitz and the Tantrums and Hands and new music from Tea Leaf Green, Sander Bohlke, AM and Shawn Lee and more.

Mark and Sky earlier with Michael Fitzpatrick and Noelle Scaggs from Fitz and the Tantrums after the live session and interview!

Tonight's World Cafe features the incomparable Rod Stewart, who returns with Time, his first collection of new material in nearly twenty years. Listen at 7

Heart plus special guest Jason Bonham's Led Zeppelin Experience at the Greek Theater on August 22nd and August 23rd Tickets go on sale tomorrow; Saturday, May 11th at 10:00 a.m. (PST) at Ticketmaster and Nederlander.com –Tour: Heart | Nederlander Concertswww.nederlanderconcerts.com

The Rolling Stones' FINAL tour is coming to Los Angeles May 15th & 18th at the Honda Center and May 20th at the Staples Center. KCSN is giving away tickets for the May 20 show at Staples Center as a benefit of Membership online at:

Pet Shop Boys with Nic this morning

Pet Shop Boys will be on the Nic Harcourt show at 10:45 LA time this am to talk about the new album and debut a trackPet Shop BoysPet Shop Boys are the UK’s most successful pop duo with 12 Top Ten studio albums and 40 Top 20 singles, including four number one records. Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe first met in 1981 and began writing songs together. Their first single “West End girls” was released in 1984 as a one-off single but...

Tune in to 'The Latin Alternative' tonight at 9pm for a Latin funk explosion! Austin, Texas' multi-talented Adrian Quesada (of Grupo Fantasma, Brownout, Ocote Soul Sounds & The Echocentrics) joins us for a "takeover" episode to spotlight each of his four funky bands, as well as enlighten us about how PRINCE came to recruit Grupo Fantasma as his backing band.

Robert Randolph brought together four pedal steel masters forming The Slide Brothers, who make their debut with the aptly titled Robert Randolph Presents: The Slide Brothers. Hear them tonight at 7 on World Cafe

We're so excited! Fitz & The Tantrums will be in-studio live tomorrow on KCSN 88.5 FM. A sweet end of semester gift for our departing CSUN student interns!

KCSN is proud to present Patty Griffin at the Wiltern. Tickets are on presale right now until 10pm! Here are the details: Patty Griffin at the Wiltern on 6/25/13Password: DANDELIONS Act now because those tickets wont be there forever!

The Pet Shop Boys are coming in studio tomorrow to talk about their upcoming album "Electric", set to drop July 15th!

If you missed hearing Sara Watkins' interview and performance yesterday, now's your chance to hear it! Featuring: "You and Me" "Lock and Key" "You're the One I Love"Sara Watkins with Sky Daniels (05/08/2013)soundcloud.comSara Watkins visited our performance studio yesterday for an on-air interview and performance with Sky Daniels. Featuring: "You and Me"...

Sarah Watkins and her brother Sean with Sky Daniels after their interview earlier today. You can see Sarah play at Bootleg Bar tomorrow night, May 9th. Sean will also be performing there with friends of the station, Fiction Family the same night! Great way to spend a Thursday night!

After a week in Mexico, singer-songwriter Matthew Houck returned with the songs that would become the new Phosphorescent album, called Muchacho. Listen to some of these songs tonight at 7 on World Cafe

Seattle indie-folk band Hey Marseilles will be featured on tonight's World Cafe. Listen at 7

Listen to tonight's World Cafe at 7 to hear Billy Bragg play some songs off of Tooth & Nail, his first album in over 5 years

We're very excited that Patty Griffin will be joining us in-studio in the 3 O'clock hour on KCSN 88.5 FM and kcsn.org.

After the disbanding of his side project Grinderman, Nick Cave is back with his band of thirty years, The Bad Seeds. Hear them tonight at 7 on World Cafe

Tonight's World Cafe features Low, who are celebrating twenty years together with a new Jeff Tweedy-produced record, The Invisible Way. Keep listening at 7!

Caitlin Rose joins Sky Daniels in the KCSN Performance Studio for an interview and performance this afternoon! Don't miss it!

One little country, one awesome Latin-Alt scene! Tune in tonight at 9pm to 'The Latin Alternative.' Josh & Ernesto will spotlight URUGUAY and interview Grammy-nominated artists like Campo and Cuarteto de Nos, plus play the latest rock and electronica coming out of this emerging Latin-Alt powerhouse.

Caitlin Rose will be in studio today at 1pm for a live performance-- Don't miss out!

Seattle six-piece, Pickwick, bring soulful grooves on their first full-length effort, Can’t Talk Medicine. Hear some of their songs on tonight's World Cafe at 7

Indie singer-songwriter Matt Pond will be on tonight's World Cafe. Tune in at 7

Natalie Maines joined Sky Daniels yesterday (4/29/2013) for a performance and interview! If you missed it, you can check it out now!Natalie Maines with Sky Daniels (Aired 4/29/2013)Natalie Maines joined Sky Daniels yesterday (4/29/2013) for a performance and interview.

Thank you very much to everyone who made the switch from Listener to Contirbuting Member, and to everyone who made an additional gift! Our Spring Pledge Drive was wildly successful - thanks to everyone who made a contribution. Public Radio Kitty, the staff and mangement, on-air Hosts, students and interns all greatly appreicate your support!

Natalie Maines from Dixie Chicks getting ready to perform in the KCSN 88.5 FM studios, as her guitarist Jason Mozersky posts about it. She'll be on around 3pm.

Laura Marling presents this beautiful short film inspired and soundtracked by the first 4 tracks from her..."When Brave Bird Saved" A Short Film From Laura Marling Laura Marling presents this beautiful short film inspired and soundtracked by the first 4 tracks from her...

Listen to 88.5 KCSN today at 3P as NATALIE MAINES does a live session with Sky Daniels! Natalie will discuss her new album, "Mother" (co-produced by Ben Harper), all things Dixie, and her love of ALL music!

One pair of TP&HB tickets are still open on the KCSN auction. The bid is just $1,200. One of the three sold pairs went for $11,000!! Don't miss out. bid at

Auction Closing in a few minutes.. for 2 tickets to 3 shows at the Hollywood Bowl; - Minimum bid is $500 for a pair of tickets to each show: 1) She & Him; Emmylou Harris & Rodney Crowell plus Zoey Dashenal and M.Ward on June 23rd 2) Willie Nelson and Family with Lyle Lovett on August 10th and 3) Steve Martin with The Steep Canyon Rangers and Eddie Birkell plus Preservation Jazz Band on Aug 7

We are heading down the home stretch of Spring pledge drive! Tomorrow we'll be back to music business as usual. BUT - Don't leave these tickets on auction block: We have 2 pairs of tickets for Grammy Award Winners Fun. at the Greek Theater on September 4th. Min bid just reduced to FACE VALUE $200! Auction closes today at 6pm (PST).

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Here's part 1 of our in-studio session with Guards.Guards session on 88.5 KCSN Los Angeles (Part 1)Guards joined Mr. Shovel for an in-studio session right before heading to play Coachella. Shovel and Richie James Follin chat about the early days of The Willowz,…

Its the era of intimate shows! We love it... Get your tickets for Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers SOLD OUT shows from KCSN. Auctions closes tomorrow! Bid online at:

Oh yeah! Is everybody ready!? The Rolling Stones playing the Echoplex tonight! Our man Bronson is on the scene at the El Rey for ticket onsale reporting....I think we busted a button on our trousers!Rolling Stones tickets to go on sale at El Reybuzzbands.laDon’t you love these surprise show things? Here’s the line (as of 10 a.m.) at the El Rey Theatre to buy tickets for tonight’s surprise Rolling Stones show at the Echoplex. Official details have not been announced, but people in

Are you listening to the 60's at 6? Make your pledge and get your favorite60's song on the air. We need to raise $1000 by 7pm. Thanks for your input! 800-795-5276

Dawes will be on tonight's World Cafe to play some songs off of their much-anticipated third release Stories Don't End. Listen at 7

The Auction is closing, The Auction is closing!!! at 2:00 PM PST! 5 mins left to bid Orchesta tix for John Mayer, Mumford & Sons Premium tickets.2013 Auction » KCSN 88.5 - Smart Rock!www.kcsn.orgKCSN is non-commercial, independent radio that relies on listener support. Your contributions provide vital funding for KCSN to continue providing the best in L.A. Radio.

The Austin duo Sons of Fathers' powerful Americana sound will be showcased on tonight's World Cafe at 7

Tune in to 'The Latin Alternative' tonight at 9pm for the most special of special local guests: "King Midas" himself, Gustavo Santaolalla joins us to talk about the new album from his group Bajofondo, as well as his role in composing the score for classic films such as 'Brokeback Mountain', 'The Motorcycle Diaries' and 'Babel'.

Get your tickets for the SOLD OUT Tom Petty & The Heartbreaker's show on June 4th at the Fonda from the KCSN online auction. Details at

Orchestra Tickets for John Mayer at the Verizon Wireless Amphitheater on July 27th are still available on KCSN's online auction. Avoid the ticket outlet processing fees and give KCSN your business instead of the ticket scalpers. The auction closes this afternoon at 3 pm (PST). Auction details ator call us at 1-800-795-5276

If you're unable to catch The Three O'clock at the Troubadourtonight with The 88, here's them performing "Jet Fighter" live on KCSN 88.5 FM.The Three O'Clock - "Jet Fighter" live on 88.5 KCSN Los Angeles88.5 KCSN is thrilled to host the first live radio performance by The Three O'Clock. The legendary LA "Paisley Underground" artists re-united for the first t...

Don't miss Thao & the Get Down Stay Down on tonight's World Cafe at 7