Full Album Fridays

Jonothan Lopez and Christian Petty of Provoker guide us through the world that is their newest release, "Demon Compass". With inspiration drawn from everything from magic the gathering cards to personal stories, it is an episode you dont want to miss!

Danny Davis of Oklahoma City based band "Husbands" joins us with countless stories to share about their most recently released album, "CUATRO". He takes us on a trip from the states to Costa Rica, giving insight on how much of his life he channels into the music.

Jeffrey Innes of indie rock band Yukon Blonde leads us through an incredible journey in the world of "Shuggie". With insight about everything from the songwriting to visuals accompanying the album, he truly provides a second-layer of meaning to the project.

Mapache joins us on a journey through their brand new record, Swinging Stars. While only one member was able to attend, he shared an incredible amount what both Sam and Clay had put into the album.

Eugene Chung and Matthew Terry of Summer Salt join us on a journey through their newest project, "Campanita". The breezy, melodic tracks throughout the whole album are given another layer of meaning as we learn how much person and intimate details were put into crafting each and every one.

Rain Parade joins us to share their first studio album since their reformation in 2012, and their first in 38 years, following Crashing Dream (1985). The 80s psycadellic rock group is back and better than ever, diving deep into the stories and energy behind every song on the album.

19 year old Elliot Fullam takes us on a journey through his newest record, "End of Ways". From the anger-filled highs of "Throw it Away" to the mellow lows of "I'm Sorry I Took Long, But I'm Here", the album truly is a must-listen. He flawlessly intertwined his love for his family and (most importantly) girlfriend Josie into this one-of-a-kind trek through the ups and downs of teen romance.

Max Clarke of Cut Worms joins us from his home in Brooklyn to give insight on his brand new album "Cut Worms". As we journey through each song, we really get to see a view into his world and just how much of himself he puts into every song.

Alan Thomas and Steven Rutherford of the dynamic pop duo Joan join us from Little Rock, Arkansas to share the secrets and stories behind their debut album, "Superglue". After writing, producing, and recording their music in their little bedroom studio, it is clear that they love what they do, and it truly shows in their music.

Kal and Alex of the New York City indie duo Rubblebucket share their 6th studio album. Drawing inspiration from romantic relationships, as well as humans' relationship to the earth, this indie album fuses funky grooves that blends disco, funk and indie rock into a fantastic record.

Canadian singer-songwriter and musician Gabrielle Shonk shares with us her sophomore album "Across the Room." Shonk blends different styles of music from indie rock to R&B, while exploring themes of heartbreak, new beginnings and more.

Australian singer-songwriter and guitarist Jack Botts shares his debut album "Sucker for Sunsets." Drawing inspiration from the Southern California coast, long distance relationships, and personal growth, Jack talks about the inspiration for each song on the album and more.

English singer-songwriter & musician Fenne Lily shares her third album "Big Picture." Written mostly over the course of lockdown, Fenne Lily talks about the observations and experiences that inspired the record, nagivating feelings of loneliness, moving to New York City, her upcoming tour, and more.

KX FM welcomes back OC native Nick Waterhouse to Full Album Fridays. The singer-songwriter and musician shares with us his new record "The Fooler." Nick thoughtfully discusses the stories behind each song, his love for San Francisco, his new record label PRES, and talks in-depth about the album art.

KX FM is honored to have The Zombies share their new album "Different Game" in this episode. Rod Argent & Colin Blunstone talk in-depth to Erica Delamare about the inspirations for each song on the album. They also discuss their 2019 induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, their upcoming documentary, and the importance of artists' creative freedom.

John, founder of the rock band Bass Drum of Death, calls while on the road on tour, sharing with us their 5th studio album, "Say I Won't." He talks about writing the record in his hometown of Oxford, Mississippi, co-writing for the first time and the inspirations behind each song on the album.

Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Pearla shares her debut album "Oh Glistening Onion, The Nighttime Is Coming." Pearla shares extensively the inspiration behind her contemplative lyrics, as she discusses navigating solitude, friendships, fears and the preciousness of life.

Roy, the guitarist of Australian band King Stingray shares their debut self-titled album. He talks about how the group blends traditional Yolŋu musical practices with surf-rock sounds. With lyrics paying tribute to Yolŋu culture (one of the oldest cultures known to humans) and life in North-East Arnhem land, this album celebrates and preserves Aboriginal culture, simultaneously captivating listeners with their upbeat, lively songs.

Mitch, guitarist of the Australian band, shares with us the group's fourth record "Low Altitude Living." He talks about how they started playing together over 10 years ago in their families' backyards after surf sessions, their approach to "keeping it breezy" when songwriting, and their love for classic rock and West Coast hip-hop.

Otis McDonald and Mike Chiavaro of the supergroup King Canyon, which also includes Grammy award winner guitarist Eric Krasno, share with us their debut album. They discuss with Erica writing the record during the lockdown from their homes in three different parts of the country, working with Derek Trucks and Son Little, and how the band has yet to play together in-person.

Soul singer-songwriter and pianist Nicky Egan shares her sophomore solo album "This Life." The Berklee College of Music alumna talks about recording the album in analog and how some of the songs were inspired by her move from Brooklyn to Los Angeles, family, women's rights, and more.

Black Belt Eagle Scout shares with us her third studio album, "The Land, The Water, The Sky." The Coast Salish singer-songwriter and musician tells the stories that inspired this album, reflecting on moving from Portland back home to Coast Salish Territroy and reconnecting with her roots.

Seattle alternative artist SYML shares his sophmore solo album, "The Day My Father Died." This beautifully written and produced album is moving and thought-provoking. SYML shares stories of recording the album in a church, the type of guitar played on the record, the importance of cherishing life, and the inspiration behind each song.

Kieran, of the Liverpool indie rock band Circa Waves, shares the band's 5th studio album "Never Going Under." He talks with Erica about how becoming a father, getting tinnitus, resiliency, and his love for the band Phoenix inspired much of the album.

Greta, Lauren, Luke, and Alex of New York indie rock band Frankie Cosmos share their 5th studio album, "Inner World Peace." They talk with Erica about the inspiration behind each song on the album. The band also shares how they took a 500 day hiatus during the pandemic, and came back together working on songs Greta has written when living with her family, using mood boards and intricate chord progressions and rhythms to create "Inner World Peace."

Soulful British singer-songwriter Jonathan Jeremiah shares his fifth album, "Horsepower for the Streets." He shares the story behind each song, and discusses writing much of the album in the French countryside, as well as in London during lockdown.

Sacha, co-founder of the Biarritz, France indie pop band La Femme, shares their fourth album Teatro Lúcido. Sacha discusses how many of the songs were written during the band's stay in the South of Spain and Mexico. They drew musical inspiration from flamenco, reggaetón, and 80s Spanish new wave, and found themselves writing songs on the streets of Granda and Sevilla with residents of the southern towns.

Hani, the guitarist of West Yorkshire indie rock band The Lounge Society, shares with us their debut album "Tired of Liberty." Hani shares the band's love for 2000s indie rock records, growing up in a small town, recording the album in two weeks, and more.

Piya, one of the three lead vocalists of Brooklyn disco-delic band Say She She, shares their debut album "Prism." Piya talks about the beauty of working collaboratively with her fellow bandmates, the band's love for Nile Rodgers, finding inspiration living in New York City, and more.

Dyland & Tristan of Florida indie-rock band Flipturn share their debut album "Shadowglow." They discuss the story behind each song on the record, the album's concept, and the ups and downs of navigating young adulthood.

Sloan of Dayglow takes us through Dayglow's third album "People In Motion." The indie-pop artist shares the story behind each song on the record, in addition to discussing his love for Talking Heads and radio, being newly married, teaching himself music production at a young age, and more.

Ural, Scott, and Brent of Ural Thomas & the Pain take us through their third album, "Dancing Dimensions." The members of the Portland, Oregon soul band share the story behind each song on the record. They also discuss how they met, their love of soul, and how their friendship allows them to create fun music.

Jackson of Day Wave shares his sophomore album "Pastlife." He talks about each song on his indie-pop record, sharing how he wrote some of the songs on Twitch, drawing inspiration from nostalgia, and more.

Native Alaskan singer-songwriter Quinn Christopherson releases his debut album "Write Your Name in Pink." An incredibly talented storyteller, Quinn discusses each track on the indie pop record, sharing stories about believing in oneself, having compassion for others, growth, and more.

Jason of the Chicago-based trio Dehd shares the alt-rock band's 5th album, "Blue Skies." Jason discusses the history of the band and the inspiration for each song on the record.

French-Canadian artists Julie Doiron and Dany Placard share their debut collaborative album, "Julie & Dany." The discuss writing the indie rock record during the beginning of the pandemic, playing all the instruments on the album, and finding inspiration from gardening, daily habits, relationships, and more.

Calvin of the New Jersey alt-pop trio shares their 3rd album "Under the Shade of Green." He talks about being a cellist and singer, as well as writing songs about climate change, relationship, and more.

Sam of Los Angeles band Mapache takes us through their 4th record "Roscoe's Dream." Sam discusses the story behind each song on the record, sharing how they drew inspiration from their native Los Angeles, beloved dog Roscoe, and more.

Australian singer-songwriter & musician Annie Hamilton shares her debut solo album, "the future is here but it feels kinda like the past." She discusses being inspired by nature, mixing and producing her music, and the story behind each song on the record.

London aritst PM Warson shares with us his sophomore album "Dig Deep Repeat." The soul/rock singer-songerwriter and musician share the inspiration for each track on the album, discussing his musical influences, challenging himself with music theory, and more.

Bert of Los Angeles rock band Hooveriii takes us track by track on the band's 3rd studio album "A Round of Applause." Bert shares how Hooveriii drew inspiration from David Bowie to Thin Lizzy, world history to Star Trek, and more!

Australian singer-songwriter & musician Alex the Astronaut shares with us her sophomore album "How to Grow a Sunflower Under Water." Alex discusses some of the journey she's experienced over the last few years and how they've influenced each song on the album.