Only one person could make me forget about being weirdly approached by an older white man, and that is another older white man, Alexander Sandy Giannascoli. Thank you for an amazing night of long-duration indie rock and awesome vibes.
Relive Sungod Festival 2026, featuring Reverie, Mike Sherm, MICO, and Juelz!
A photo gallery from EMELINE's San Diego stop on the Emotional Virgin Tour!
What happens when each KSDT Radio department gets a disposable camera? Check out Department Disposables to see the community behind KSDT!
Ari Lennox puts on a mesmerizing performance at the SOMA!
Groovy, immersive, and heartfelt: recapping Ruel's memorable performance at the Hollywood Palladium.
Oceanic and Borderline bring the excitement to the Voodoo Room!
Hail the Sun blends energy and intentionality at the House of Blues.
April 1st 2026, I was fortunate enough to attend Sarah Kinsley’s concert at San Diego’s Music Box. Even though it only lasted a couple of hours, the show was filled with so much emotion and beauty.
A collection of photos from Winyah's performance at the Voodoo Room!
Recapping KSDT Media's favorite new releases from the month of March!
Happy Birthday to the Pop Drop! Celebrating its 12th issue with another roundup of the most notable releases of the month!
Ricky Montgomery celebrates 10 years of his debut album at The Wiltern in Los Angeles!
An evening of nostalgia and dancing: BENEE brings the energy (but not the lights) to the House of Blues in San Diego!
Pity Party (Girls Club) brings their West Coast Tour to the SOMA Sidestage!
Miguel brings the chaos to San Diego on his CAOS Tour!
Yung Kai mesmerizes the SOMA Sidestage on his stay with the ocean, i'll find you tour!
Wabie and Rocket perform at Rock 'N Roosevelt!
Jae Stephens and Essosa take over the Muirstock stage!
In her eighth studio album, Nothing’s About to Happen to Me, Mitski dives into what it means to be pathetic and miserable, but also hopeful and wishful.
What happens when a psychedelic pop-rock artist collaborates with a K-pop idol? In this issue of The Pop Drop, we'll be diving into six unexpected but amazing pop collabs.
Relive performances from UMI, Grent Perez, and 606 at UC San Diego's annual Horizon concert!
Hauntingly romantic; Puma Blue pulls the Music Box into its holy waters.
Sudan Archives electrifies the Music Box as The BPM Tour takes a pit stop in San Diego!
KSDT Radio's Media Department picks their favorite releases from the month of February!
An evening of soulful intimacy and introspection: Khamari captivates the House of Blues.
Going non-verbal in the pit and hitting flow state: Snow Strippers shakes the SOMA.
'Melt ICE' is a Mutual Aid Compilation album featuring 100+ Minnesota musicians against the occupation of federal agents terrorizing our communities and ripping families apart. –Minnesota Artists United Against ICE
Galdive brings magic to the Music Box in San Diego.
An evening of shoegaze and distortion: LSD and the Search for God swells the Voodoo Room.
January is all about new beginnings: new year’s resolutions, new hobbies, new songs—and arguably the most important—a new issue of The Pop Drop!
Taking a deeper look into A$AP Rocky’s first full-length project in almost eight years.
In anticipation of her upcoming EP 'Fleeting,' Sarah Kinsley delves into the themes and sounds that shape this project in a press conference hosted by º1824.
KSDT Radio's Media Department highlights some of their favorite tracks released in January!
PARTYOF2 electrifies the Los Angeles stage on their AMERIKA’S NEXT TOP PARTY! Tour!
As 2025 comes to a close, here's a look at some of the small artists who made this year's listening unforgettable.
From the alternative underground to influential indie gems, KSDT Radio's Media Department picks its favorite albums of 2025!
The KSDT Radio Media Department sits down to discuss our reactions, predictions, and opinions on the 2026 Grammy nominations!
Check out this month's issue of The Pop Drop, where we dive into 5 Seconds of Summer, Del Water Gap, and more must-add November releases to your playlist!
A balance of experimental sounds and sentimental themes: Dijon navigates the anxieties and joys of love, new parenthood, and domesticity on his fiery sophomore album, 'Baby.'
Missed out? Relive moments from Fall '25 events: hosted by KSDT Radio!
Indie-sleaze revival: headliner Suzy Sheer draws the youth back to the renowned sports/punk/dive bar in San Francisco’s Mission District, Kilowatt.
Began as one of the worst nights of my life, and ended as one step closer to nirvana. Thanks for a beautiful experience, Strawberry Guy.
Doechii brings fierce energy and commanding stage presence to Gallagher Square in San Diego!
Tell your loved ones that those pearly white gates are opening up as Daniel Caesar releases his gospel inspired Album, 'Son of Spergy.'
The Pop Drop is back with all the October releases you don’t want to miss… and a few you wish you did!
Dijon opens his Baby Tour with a transcendent performance at the SOMA San Diego.
Tell your boyfriends to drop their “DJ” career and open up LinkedIn, because no one's doing it like Kaytranada and Justice.
Baltimore hardcore quintet, Turnstile, rattles Gallagher Square to its very foundations at the San Diego leg of the NEVER ENOUGH Tour.
A night of late 2010s, early 2020s bedroom-pop-lofi-indie music, and I loved it.
San Diego shoegaze band Blossom invites listeners to a serene domain with the release of their first single in over a year.
With theatrical tricks and powerhouse vocals, Benson Boone dazzled at San Diego's Pechanga Arena, though a few moments felt a little forced.
Kali Uchis mesmerizes fans with a dazzling performance in San Diego. Encapsulating the intricacies of femininity and love, fans embrace Kali’s boundless artistry.
The Internet’s newest Poster-Boy and self-proclaimed white tiger 2hollis kicks off the opening night of his highly anticipated Star Tour at the SOMA in San Diego.
This month, we dive into Olivia Dean’s heartfelt sophomore album, JADE’s campy debut, Tate McRae’s brutal clapback, and so much more. Discover the most notable pop releases from September!
Between Sabrina Carpenter’s cheeky anthems, Conan Gray’s gut-wrenching album, and Renée Rapp’s confessional tracks, August proved pop is alive, chaotic, and thriving. Read more to discover the tracks that defined the month!
In the words of Chappell Roan -- July got away (or...a way?)! From "The Subway" to Justin Bieber's 'SWAG,' tap into the latest pop releases from July!
Pop music is back in full swing this June! Sabrina Carpenter's latest lead single, KATSEYE's sophomore EP, Conan Gray's kicks off his new 'Wishbone' Era, and so much more!
Behind the fuzzy instrumentals, Jonathan Perez of trauma ray catches up with KSDT Radio and delves into the band's sonic origins, life while touring, and how their moniker came to be.
Beach Bunny leaves a lasting impression before a lively and energetic crowd at the iconic North Park Observatory.
I guess you could say May was pretty...gnarly. Read about new pop releases from KATSEYE, Reneé Rapp, Audrey Hobert, Laufey, and more!
A gallery of photographs from The Wrecks' performance at the House of Blues in San Diego!
Wonderfront Festival Day 3: featuring Vacations, Jason Mraz, The Fray, and 4 Non Blondes.
Relive Wonderfront Day 2: featuring Magdalena Bay, Orion Sun, Janelle Monáe, and more!
Kickstarting Wonderfront Festival Weekend with Nourished by Time, Isaiah Rashad, Daniel Caesar, and more!
Ahead of KSDT's annual Spring Concert, co-headliner Pretty Sick discusses the different dimensions of musicianship that shape the artistry and inpsiration behind their captivating music and creative work.
Toro y Moi's musical versatility shines during his energetic and dance-filled performance at San Diego's Humphrey's Concerts by the Bay.
'Nostalgia' by Mother Mother appears to be a return to form for the band's folksy roots and classic song formats, building hope and potential for another landmark moment in the group's career.
Blending East Asian math rock, breakcore, and emo, UCSD's own driftwould sits down with KSDT Radio to discuss sonic influences, their music-making process, and the release of their debut album.
From hosting SDSU jam sessions to becoming one of San Diego's most unique rising acts, dadlore was forged out of unwavering friendships and shared anxieties.
From lo-fi to rock -- relive a dynamic evening with Yo La Tengo!
After riding the "Heat Wave" fame, Glass Animals returns with their latest album... but perhaps there are unfortunate consequences to stardom and label switching.
The Marías' latest singles serve as a powerful reintroduction to the band’s constantly evolving sound—one that still honors their roots in atmospheric soul-pop, but steps forward with greater emotional clarity and sonic experimentation.
Lorde returns with a familiar sound as she recuperates from lingering moments, fleeting memories, and a very notable MDMA trip.
From Coachella to new releases, tap into all things Pop Music and Culture from April!
Between Coachella weekends, hyperpop icon underscores delivers an energetic and memorable performance in her full-circle return to San Diego.
The Addison Rae rebrand has been in full swing, as "Headphones On" sonically embraces flashes of R&B amidst Rae's rise in the pop culture narrative.
The Beatles become the latest target of the film industry's growing obsession with music biopics.
UC San Diego's college concert series continues with Crosscurrent!
At the height of their popularity and amidst band member changes, Black Country, New Road diverts from their noisy post-rock debut with flashes of folk and pop in 'Forever Howlong.'
On authenticity and vulnerability: Malcom Todd's self-titled debut album confronts heartbreak, the rise to stardom, and feelings of inadequacy, while proving his talents beyond hit singles.
While Tate McRae's name has been circulating within the mainstream for the past few years, her latest 2000s pop-inspired record, 'So Close to What,' is a step to finally finding her true sound.
What should you do when your favorite artist gets cancelled?
Inspiried by the marine life off the Japanese coast, Ichiko Aoba's 'Luminescent Creatures' offers a contempory folk-inspired masterclass of atmospheric and sonic texture.
The Backfires bring a buzzing energy to the Voodoo Room!
Ravyn Lenae dazzles at Muirstock '25, delivering flawless vocals and invigorating energy throughout the evening.
Samia brings powerful vocals and an upbeat stage presence as she headlines Eleanor Roosevelt College's annual Rock n' Roosevelt.
Through heavy guitars and fuzzy distortion -- Blossom, untitled (halo), and Alison's Halo led an evening of shoegaze and conversation.
Malcom Todd, Sofia Isella, and Still Mardel perform at Day 2 UCSD's annual Horizon event!
Leon Thomas, Audrey Nuna, and Charisse Chua take the stage at Day 1 of UCSD's annual Horizon event!
While there isn’t much to be found about Billy Vicente on the Wild Web, this self-titled goth & shoegaze artist appeared to me in a mythic reel-pull circa the spring of 2024.
Wafia's debut album touches on change, growth, and evolution, while sonically drawing on R&B and neo-soul sounds to transport listeners on a reflective journey of finding peace and joy in the unexpected.
BLACKPINK star Jennie demonstrates exciting promise, power, and confidence with the release of "ExtraL" -- her first true single as a solo act.
Rising indie-pop band almost monday proves they're only gaining momentum following their hometown San Diego show.
'Eusexua' beautifully captures music's escapism as FKA Twigs fuses eclectic electronic influences with her signature avant-garde style.
Squid hones in on their post-punk sound and shows flashes of artistic maturation with their third studio release, 'Cowards.'
Jordana exceeds expectations with her delightfully immersive and intimate show at the House of Blues in San Diego.
Central Cee's 'Can't Rush Greatness' boasts individual growth, yet ironically sounds incredibly stagnant.
Following the departure of former lead singer Isaac Wood,"Besties" provides a glimpse of what's next for Black Country, New Road.
While Mac Miller's second posthumous album, 'Ballonerism,' showcases his most experimental sound yet, his inspiring artistry and unique lyricism remain on full display.
As Nate Amos' first formal release under his solo moniker, This is Lorelei, 'Box for Buddy, Box for Star' is an introspective record that combines unserious lyricism with flashes of folk-rock.
Two Star and the Dream Police, is a middle finger to modern musical conventions.
Filled with ambient sounds and tasteful nothingness, Ethel Cain's 'Perverts' elicits feelings of inevitability, guilt, and contradiction in a dramatic attempt to reclaim her art.
An interview with Grace Gardner and Caroline Carter: Texas natives who are storming the indie pop world with their own flair.
Deftly striking a balance between the introspective and iterative, bridging the gap between past and present, UCSD-based rapper-producer killanddieonce (abbr. KADO) tackles growth, change, and self-discovery in his debut record 'GET WITH THE PROGRAM.'
On songwriting, musical inspiration, and personal identity: a conversation with Fazerdaze before her headlining show at The Loft at UC San Diego.
George Clanton and TV Girl team up on 'Fauxlenniumm,' but is it the collaboration album everyone expected?
If you’re a fan of artists like Ricky Montgomery, an indie icon in his own right, or the raunchy humor of Sabrina Carpenter, then you need give Mickey Darling a listen!
The legend of Kendrick Lamar has continued to drastically influence the culture of hip-hop and music. With the surprise release of his sixth album, 'GNX,' Lamar touches on culture, community, and most importantly, authenticity.
Deep in the outskirts of San Ysidro, nestled comfortably between legions of semi trucks and shipping containers, lies one of modern shoegaze’s burgeoning powerhouses: Blossom.
KSDT Radio got the opportunity to chat with Odie Leigh about her debut album, 'Carrier Pigeon.'
Turbulent, noisy, and aggressive: The LA-based duo of Noah Dillon and Chandler Ransom Lucy capture an early 2000s charm and energy with their latest album, 'LL.'
With their hip-hop and indie-infused EDM sound, relive Laszewo's electrifying performance at the House of Blues in San Diego!
Stomp and holler's latest force, Mark Ambor, brings an energetic yet comforting performance to SOMA's Sidestage in San Diego.
Tyler, The Creator sheds his mask in his most personal and introspective album to date. From navigating the inevitabilities of aging to finally understanding his mother's lessons, 'CHROMAKOPIA' is vulnerable, raw, yet still uniquely Tyler.
British pop trio, New Hope Club, transformed an otherwise subpar evening with a memorable and energetic performance!
"Messy" singer Lola Young explores love, heartbreak, and vulnerability in her performance at the House of Blues in San Diego.
Troye Sivan and Charli XCX bring the energy (and the club) to Viejas Arena for their San Diego stop of their collaborative tour: SWEAT.
Omar Apollo delivers an electrifying performance for his closing night show at the Rady Shell in San Diego!
A night full of surprises as Vampire Weekend returns to North American touring!
We were joined by four of five members – vocalist Cash Mathieu, guitarist Colin Martin, guitarist-bassist Adrian Morris, and drummer Jackson Fox – of the Hollywood punk outfit The Mainliners, following a grievous two-and-a-half hour drive from Los Angeles to San Diego.
Pierce The Veil is, without a doubt, one of the most impactful and enduring acts in modern alternative music. Perhaps it’s controversial to say, but they might be one of the San Diego music scene’s most prized artists to date.