89.3 The Current and KCSN 88.5 FM Sample the Twin Cities and Los Angeles Music Scenes with "The Local Music Exchange" April 2-6, 2012
Mar 22, 2012
(St. Paul, Minn.) - March 22, 2012 - 89.3 The Current in the Twin Cities and KCSN 88.5 FM at California State University will swap songs from hometown artists in "The Local Music Exchange" -- The Current's ongoing project to share emerging music from different scenes around the country.
KCSN's Mark Sovel (aka Mr. Shovel) and 89.3 The Current's Mark Wheat will unveil new music and commentary - on air and online - throughout the week of April 2-6, 2012.
"We're privileged to be given the opportunity to be an advocate for local music from Los Angeles and there is certainly an abundance of talent emerging from L.A.," said KCSN's Mark Shovel. "It is a fantastic initiative that The Current is undertaking to share local music between cities. We know that Minneapolis has a strong and vital music scene, which is evident in the great music that continues to be created and the very supportive base of music fans in Minneapolis/St. Paul. Cheers to the Twin Cities from KCSN and the music lovers of L.A."
"Los Angeles is going to love listening to these bands from Minneapolis," said 89.3 The Current's Mark Wheat. "Polica were a big hit during SXSW this year, for instance, and the other groups are equally poised for big things this year. I'm looking forward to hearing the bands Mr. Shovel is going to share from California."
89.3 The Current began The Local Music Exchange as a way to connect radio listeners with music from different communities. The Local Music Exchange furthers The Current's ideal--to support independent music and strengthen public radio by developing diverse and innovative content. 89.3 The Current has collaborated on past Local Music Exchanges with WXPN, Philadelphia, PA; KUT, Austin, TX; KEXP, Seattle, WA; and WFUV, NY. For more information, go to thecurrent.org.
Bands featured during "The Local Music Exchange" with KSCN and 89.3 The Current
Los Angeles bands:
Honey Honey, "Angel of Darkness"
No, "Meet Me After Dark"
Saint Motel, "At Least I Have Nothing"
Races, "Big Broom"
Electric Guest, "This Head I Hold"
Twin Cities bands:
Polica, "Dark Star"
Doomtree, "Little Mercy"
Zoo Animal, "Black and Charred"
Now Now, "Thread"
The Pines, "Chimes"
Tune in, Twin Cities: "The Local Music Exchange" will broadcast during 89.3 The Current's 6 p.m. hour CST, April 2-6 p.m.
89.3 The Current is heard on KCMP 89.3 FM in the Twin Cities, 103.9 FM in Austin, MN, 97.5 FM in Hinckley, 95.3 FM and 105.1 in Mankato, 95.3 FM in New Ulm, 88.7 FM in Rochester, 93.5 FM in Saint Peter and online at thecurrent.org.
Listeners can also download or stream the featured Los Angeles artists' songs for free at kcsn.org.
Tune in, Los Angeles: "The Local Music Exchange" will brodcast on KCSN at 6:30 p.m. PST, April 2-6, 2012.
KCSN is heard on 88.5 FM in Los Angeles area and online at kcsn.org.
Listeners can also download or stream the featured Minneapolis/St.Paul artists' songs for free at kcsn.org.
More about KCSN
Message and melody--those are the two governing principles of KCSN\Los Angeles. KCSN has some of Los Angeles' most venerable and cutting edge on-air personalities--from Program Director Sky Daniels to Nic Harcourt, KCRW's 11 year music director and host of "Morning Becomes Eclectic"; Mark "Mr. Shovel" Sovel, Indie 103's longtime music director; Jed The Fish, 30 year afternoon drive host of KROQ/LA; Terri Nunn of the New Wave/Synthpop group Berlin, and more.
KCSN actively supports the new and independent music scene as well as legendary artists. We are committed to developing local artists in the Los Angeles area as well.
More about 89.3 The Current
Wherever it's heard--on the radio, online or through an iPod--The Current brings listeners the best authentic new music alongside music that explores roots and influences. The Current began broadcasting in 2005 as a non-commercial, member-supported radio station based in Minneapolis / St. Paul. Since then, the station has grown into a far-reaching community with members and listeners joining in from around the world at thecurrent.org.